Tsarnaev Defense Urges Jury To Spare His Life
The sentencing phase in convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's trial continues on Monday. The defense will start making its case that he should not be put to death.
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James Holmes' Trial Begins In Colorado, 3 Years After Cinema Shooting
More than 1,000 days after James Holmes opened fire on an audience at a midnight movie premiere in Aurora, Colo., his trial began in earnest Monday with prosecutors arguing he was sane.
Freddie Gray's Funeral Spurs Calls For Calm In Baltimore
After a weekend that saw violence and arrests, Gray's family and many public and religious figures are calling for peace.
Loretta Lynch Sworn In As U.S. Attorney General
Lynch's nomination was confirmed last week by the U.S. Senate, five months after President Obama nominated her to succeed Eric Holder.
Too Often, Some Say, Volunteer Officers Just Want To Play Cop
The fatal shooting of a suspect by a volunteer deputy in Tulsa, Okla., raises the question that some have already been asking: Why are nonprofessionals allowed to wear badges and carry guns?
Young Trafficking Victim's Story On NPR Leads To Senator's Amendment
Hearing about a young woman's struggle to wipe away her conviction on prostitution charges inspired New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen to introduce legislation to help other victims.
What We Talk About When We Talk About Gay Marriage
Across the United States, there has been a sea change in public opinion on the issue of same-sex marriage. But that's not the whole story — as NPR's David Greene found on a trip to North Dakota.
Baltimore Police: 34 Arrested In Freddie Gray Protest
Even with the arrests, police said Saturday's protest over Gray — a 25-year-old black man who died in police custody after receiving a fatal spinal cord injury — was "mostly peaceful."
Patti Reagan: Hinkley Still Capable Of Violence
Doctors are recommending that the man who shot President Reagan, be released from a mental hospital. Patti Reagan Davis, the former president's daughter, tells NPR's Scott Simon she disagrees.
Protesters Plan To 'Shut Down' Baltimore Saturday
Demonstrations continue in Baltimore over the death of Freddie Gray while in police custody. State troopers have been brought in to help control crowds. Gray will be laid to rest on Monday.