To West Baltimoreans, 'The Largest Gang Is The ... Police'
NPR's Scott Simon takes a walk through the neighborhoods of West Baltimore to talk with residents in the wake of Freddie Gray's death in police custody.
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Pop-Up Podcast: Same-Sex Marriage And The Supreme Court
As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments on same-sex marriage, NPR's legal and political correspondents break down the historic case.
In Charlotte, N.C., Police Use Simulators To Engage Community Amid Distrust
In the aftermath of several police shootings of unarmed black men, many police departments are holding community forums to talk to residents about policing.
Protests Continue In Baltimore Over Death Of Freddie Gray
NPR has the latest on the protests in Baltimore over the death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray. Gray died of a fatal spinal cord injury while in police custody.
Debate: Is It Time To Abolish The Death Penalty?
The practice is under renewed scrutiny after a series of botched executions in several states last year. The emotionally charged issue is at the center of the latest Intelligence Squared U.S. debate.
'My Heart Was Broken,' Says Father Of S.C. Man Slain By Police
Police Officer Michael Slager now faces a murder charge in the death of Walter Scott, who was unarmed and running away from Slager when he was shot multiple times.
After 5-Month Delay, Senate Confirms Loretta Lynch For Attorney General
After a long delay and a lot of partisan rancor, much of which had nothing to do with her, the Senate confirmed Loretta Lynch to be the next attorney general. She could be sworn in as early as Monday.
Petraeus Sentenced To 2 Years' Probation, Fine For Sharing Classified Info
Under the terms of a plea deal, the former CIA director will avoid jail time. Petraeus, 62, admits having retained notebooks full of classified information and showing them to his biographer.
Delinquent Mines: Congress Revives Bill To Hold Mine Owners Accountable
The measure, first proposed in 2010, would shut down mines if owners fail to pay fines for safety violations.
Will New Retirement Rules Protect Americans From Wall Street?
Proposed federal rules are designed to make sure that financial advisers put their clients' interests ahead of their own. But experts worry that loopholes may weaken those consumer protections.