W.Va. House OKs Bill Letting People Carry Concealed Guns Without A Permit
The only concealed-carry permits needed would be for people who are 18-21 years old, if West Virginia enacts new gun legislation.
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Court Orders Government To Explain The Holdup With 7,000 Clinton Emails
A federal judge wants the Department of Justice to formally explain why it hasn't been able to meet a deadline set for releasing all of Hillary Clinton's emails from her time as secretary of state.
Hearing For Adnan Syed Of 'Serial' Fame Is Set To Wrap Up
Both sides rested in the hearing on whether Syed's murder conviction will be revisited. He is serving a life sentence for the death of his ex-girlfriend. His case was explored in the podcast Serial.
Why Is It So Hard To Test Whether Drivers Are Stoned?
Blood alcohol levels match well with a person's impairment. But the THC in marijuana doesn't move around the body the same way, so blood tests can miss people who are stoned.
Fallout From Grand Jury Decision Energizes Abortion Rights Opponents
Abortion rights opponents want the district attorney in Houston to resign and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to appoint a special prosecutor to again investigate and indict Planned Parenthood in Houston.
U.S. Charges Widow Of ISIS Leader In Death Of American Kayla Mueller
Mueller was an aid worker in Syria when she was taken hostage in 2013. Her death was confirmed in February 2015. The woman charged in Mueller's captivity is in Iraqi custody.
How To Get Dads To Take Parental Leave? Seeing Other Dads Do It
Social scientists see long-term benefits to new dads spending a few months caring for a baby. But these studies won't nudge fathers to take leave if they still see a work culture that frowns on it.
A Year On, Did NFL Anti-Domestic Violence Efforts Work?
After a tumultuous season, the NFL condemned domestic violence in its ranks, and put a spotlight on the issue during the last Super Bowl. A year later, it's unclear whether that has made a difference.
We've Begun To Draw The Line, But It's Tough To Define Sexual Harassment
A landmark Supreme Court case made sexual harassment in the workplace illegal 30 years ago. In For The Record, we look at how much things have changed — or not — for women in the workplace.
Adnan Syed Hearing Wrap-up
An update on convicted murderer Adnan Syed, whose case profiled in the "Serial" podcast. He is seeking a new trial.