Alleged N.Y. Bomber Ahmad Khan Rahimi Indicted On Federal Charges
The bombings include one in New York on Sept. 17 that injured 30 people. He also faces New Jersey state charges of attempted murder of law officers.
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Santa Fe Mayor Renews Commitment To Being A 'Sanctuary City'
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Javier Gonzales, the mayor of Santa Fe, N.M., about policing in a sanctuary city and the city's intent to protect people from deportation.
Minn. Police Officer Who Killed Philando Castile Is Charged With Manslaughter
The Ramsey County attorney said the use of deadly force by Officer Jeronimo Yanez in July was not justified.
How Nashville Man Cleared Of 'Homosexual Acts' Conviction Paves The Way
Some unlikely allies in Nashville have united to expunge the record of a man convicted of a so-called "sodomy" law in 1995. His record has been cleared, but charges against 41 men have come to light.
Following Election, NRA Goes on 'Offense'; Here's What It Could Aim To Do
The National Rifle Association's to-do list for Congress and the new president includes easier access to silencers and the right to carry concealed firearms in all states with one permit.
Trump's Election Raises Host Of Issues For Supreme Court
Statements from President-elect Donald Trump raise questions about the incoming administration, big issues before the Supreme Court and progress toward nominating a ninth Supreme Court justice.
LAPD Report Finds Racial Disparity In Approval And Trust Of Police
The civilian police commission overseeing the Los Angeles Police Department held a public hearing on Tuesday devoted to the issue of bias in policing.
How 'Broken Windows' Helped Shape Tensions Between Police And Communities
As the mayor of New York City, Rudy Giuliani was a proponent of a controversial policing philosophy that calls for police to go after small crimes in hopes of preventing bigger problems.
Washington High Court Hears Case Of Florist Who Refused To Serve Gay Wedding
A florist refused to do the wedding arrangements for a same-sex couple, claiming it's against her religion. The couple and the state argue that's unlawful discrimination.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel: 'Chicago Always Will Be A Sanctuary City'
Seeking to reduce the fears of immigrants living in the U.S. illegally, Emanuel said he would not change the city's policy even if it means losing all federal funding.