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Jury Deliberates In Trial For Baltimore Officer Charged In Freddie Gray Death

4:57pm December 14, 2015

by Jennifer Ludden

Jury deliberations have begun in the case of Baltimore police officer William Porter who faces a charge of involuntary manslaughter for the death of Freddie Gray.

A 'Parrot Bebop' drone, used to take images, flies during a demo in San Francisco.

National

No Longer Just A Toy: Regulators Say Drone Operators Are Pilots

12:11pm December 14, 2015

by Alina Selyukh

The hottest holiday gift of the year is facing new federal regulations as drone fliers are now required to take the same safety responsibilities as airplane pilots.

National

The Freddie Gray Trial Asks: What Happened Inside That Van?

5:43pm December 13, 2015

by Jennifer Ludden

In Baltimore, closing arguments are slated to begin on Monday in the case of the first of six officer to be tried for the death of Freddie Gray. We get a recap of the trial so far.

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Justice Stephen Breyer On What The Court Does Behind Closed Doors, And Hamilton

2:51pm December 13, 2015

by Ailsa Chang

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer joined the NPR Politics podcast to talk about his 'unusual' jobs, his increasing focus on global law and, yes, the musical.

New York's Political Corruption Scandal Opens Door To Reform

7:21pm December 11, 2015

by Brian Mann

New York's political culture is reeling as federal prosecutors target some of the state's most powerful politicians. Cases against top Republicans and Democrats have offered a scathing glimpse of an insider game involving kickbacks, cronyism, and a money-fueled culture that shapes everything from the debate over energy policy to medical funding. Critics are asking whether this is the moment when reform finally comes to Albany.

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National

Oklahoma City Jury Convicts Former Police Officer On Sexual Assault Charges

7:21pm December 11, 2015

by Jacob McCleland

In Oklahoma City, jurors convicted former police officer Daniel Holtzclaw on Thursday. He was accused of sexually assaulting 13 African-American women while he was on duty.

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Connecticut Governor To Ban Guns For People On Federal Terrorism Lists

7:19pm December 11, 2015

NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Gov. Dannel Malloy on his decision to ban individuals on federal terrorism watch lists from purchasing firearms in his state. Democrats have called for similar measures.

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Appeals Court Lets FanDuel, DraftKings Operate In N.Y. — For Now

6:22pm December 11, 2015

by Bill Chappell

The temporary stay was granted after a judge barred the fantasy sports sites from operating in New York state earlier in the day.

Economy

Hypothetical Coffee Mug Jolts Sinatra Into Action To Protect His Image

6:04pm December 11, 2015

by Sonari Glinton

When you die, you can pass on your money to your kids. In many parts of the country, you can pass on something often more valuable — especially if you are famous — your image.

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Fired police officer Daniel Holtzclaw cries as guilty verdicts are read in an Oklahoma City court Thursday. Holtzclaw could face life in prison when he's sentenced for rape and other charges next month.

National

Former Oklahoma City Police Officer Found Guilty Of Multiple Rapes

1:58pm December 11, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Daniel Holtzclaw, 29, was charged with sexually assaulting 13 black women. He was found guilty by an all-white jury and now risks a life sentence in prison.