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Groups that register voters are feeling besieged by new state laws
New Republican-backed laws in several states add large fines or criminal penalties for minor mistakes in voter registration work. As groups pull back, they're reaching fewer voters.
Murder Trial, Involving Man In U.S. Illegally, Expected To Last A Month
by Marisa Lagos
Opening statements begin Monday in a San Francisco case that exploded onto the national stage after then presidential candidate Donald Trump seized on it to press his hard-line immigration stance.
Questions Swirl: What Was The U.S. Military Doing In Niger?
Rachel Martin talks to NPR's Tom Bowman about the operation and what went wrong, and to Ridal Lyammouri, who has worked and lived in that area of Africa doing analysis for U.S. agencies in the region.
Movie Director Accused Of Sexual Harassment, O'Reilly Settlement Reported
by David Folkenflik
Since the sexual harassment allegations against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, news reporting is picking up the pace about the mistreatment of women in the worlds of media and entertainment.
Montreal Man Says He'll Challenge $149 Ticket For Screaming
Taoufik Moalla was driving along jamming to "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)" — the 90s hit by C+C Music Factory when he was pulled over by a cop for singing too loudly.
Somali Community Takes Stock Of Truck Bombing That Killed Hundreds
by Eyder Peralta
It's been a little more than a week since a truck bomb exploded in the middle of Somalia's capital Mogadishu, killing more than 350 people. Some hope the attack will unite Somalis.
David Letterman Receives Mark Twain Award For American Comedy
by Elizabeth Blair
The annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor goes to David Letterman. A star-studded tribute at the Kennedy Center included comedians Jimmy Kimmel, Steve Martin and Amy Schumer.
U.N. Commissioner Wants U.S. To Show Leadership On Refugee Crisis
Rachel Martin talks to U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Flilippo Grandi, who wants the U.S. to help the record numbers who have fled their homes, and to solve the conflicts that drove them out.
College Student Tries To Make Up To Police Officer For Bad Behavior
She went to a wine tasting, passed out, woke up in jail and reacted badly. She tried to make up for it by buying an officer a cake bearing her message of apology: "Sorry I tried to bite you."
Bergdahl Sentencing Hearing Begins Monday In Fort Bragg, N.C.
by Greg Myre
In 2009, Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl left his combat post in Afghanistan. He has pleaded guilty to two serious charges. The judge could let Bergdahl walk free or sentence him to life in prison.
News Brief: The White House Refocuses, Bergdahl's Sentencing Hearing
President Trump plans to tackle taxes and the opioid crisis this week. And, former Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl will be sentenced after pleading guilty to desertion charges.
Bad-Mouthing Opponents Likely Spurs Them On To Win, Research Shows
by Shankar Vedantam
Researchers say that trash-talking can motivate people to outperform their opponents. This happens for tasks that involve effort, but not creativity.