'Guardian' Database Highlights Underreporting Of People Killed By Police
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with The Guardian's Jon Swaine about reporting on fatal police killings in the U.S. that have happened so far in 2015.
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Are The Vaccine Court's Requirements Too Strict?
Before awarding compensation, the court wants a "preponderance of evidence" that a vaccine caused the injury. Some years, the nearly $4 billion fund earns more interest than it pays out in claims.
Introducing The First Nonmedical Intern Union In The U.S.
At the American Teachers Federation, the union's interns are putting their foot down. After about a year of negotiating, they have voted to form their own union.
Police Officer Should Have Refused $2.7M Bequest, Review Panel Says
The story has caused outrage in Portsmouth, N.H., where residents have complained that the case sets a dangerous precedent and sends a troubling message about police priorities.
Former Baltimore Mayor: City Must Confront The 'Rot Beneath The Glitter'
As the city struggles with a surge in violence and the aftermath of Freddie Gray's death, Kurt Schmoke says that the roots of the problems run deep.
Man Fatally Shot In Boston Was Planning Attack On Police, Officials Say
Usaama Rahim, 26, who was shot and killed on Tuesday after he lunged at authorities with a large, military-style knife, had been plotting to attack "boys in blue," according to an affidavit.
Former Top Soccer Official Gets Ball Rolling In FIFA Investigation
The probe into soccer's governing body centers on an American who admitted to taking bribes. Ari Shapiro talks to Nathaniel Vinton, who is part of the New York Daily News sports investigation team.
Trial Of Aurora Theater Shooting Suspect Could Be A Battle Of The Experts
The trial could come down to whether James Holmes was sane during the shooting. A court-appointed psychiatrist told jurors he was. But experts hired by the defense are expected to say the opposite.
Ex-Employees Accuse CVS Of Racial Discrimination Against Customers
The pharmacy chain CVS is facing a class-action lawsuit by four former employees who accuse their supervisors of ordering them to racially profile black and Latino customers.
In Several States, Abortion Waiting Periods Grow Longer
State lawmakers passed dozens of bills to restrict abortion this session. One trend: making women wait ever longer, up to 72 hours in some states, before having the procedure.