Leaders Of Oregon Wildlife Refuge Standoff Acquitted
The jury found Ammon Bundy and six followers not guilty of illegally occupying a federal wildlife refuge earlier this year and not guilty of conspiracy to commit a crime.
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'Washington Post' Reporter Explores How Pop Culture Influences Views Of Police
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Washington Post reporter Alyssa Rosenberg, who has written a series for the paper about how Hollywood and pop culture has influenced the way the public perceives police.
Solitary Confinement Methods Often Lead To Violence At Lewisburg Prison
The United States Penitentiary at Lewisburg, Pa., is one of the toughest, most violent prisons in America, where inmate-on-inmate assaults are common — and sometimes deadly.
In Fight Over N.D. Pipeline, Tribe Leader Calls For Peace And Prayers
Protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline have been raging. Tribe leader Dave Archambault II says he's telling supporters "not to react to any form of aggression that law enforcement brings."
The Case For Republicans To Consider Merrick Garland's Nomination
Senate GOP leadership has refused to hold hearings or a vote on the moderate judge's nomination. Yet, with the prospect of a Clinton presidency, might conservatives be having second thoughts?
Amtrak Reaches $265 Million Settlement Over Deadly Philadelphia Crash
The May 2015 derailment left eight people dead and more than 200 others injured. Attorneys say the agreement means their clients will receive money more quickly than if the case were to be litigated.
Dozens Charged With Scamming 15,000 Victims Through Fake IRS Calls
The U.S. government alleges that a fraud scheme used operators at Indian call centers, impersonating IRS or immigration officials, to scam thousands of people out of more than $300 million.
Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio Hit With Federal Contempt Charge
The misdemeanor charge against Arpaio, 84, was formally lodged Tuesday. The sheriff for much of the Phoenix metro area could face up to six months behind bars if convicted.
Juror Being Replaced In Oregon Occupation Case; Trial Is Drawing Crowds
A juror was found to be biased and dismissed on Wednesday. The judge ordered an alternate to take his place in the trial of seven people in the armed occupation of wildlife refuge in Oregon.
Settlement Deal Reached In 2014 West Virginia Chemical Spill
Residents affected by a leak of a coal-washing chemical into the Elk River reached a deal with a chemical company. A class-action suit against a water company was set to move forward in federal court.