A Mississippi court case is integral to the future of Roe v. Wade
NPR speaks with WWNO reporter Rosemary Westwood, whose new podcast explores how a legal case in Mississippi could lead to the end of Roe v. Wade.
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The House passes a gun control bill in response to the Buffalo and Uvalde shootings
It has almost no chance of becoming law as the Senate pursues negotiations focused on improving mental health programs, bolstering school security and enhancing background checks.
Trump is set to undergo questioning in July in N.Y. civil probe
Donald Trump, his namesake son and his daughter Ivanka have agreed to answer questions under oath next month in the New York attorney general's civil investigation into his business practices.
Mass shooting survivors testified to Congress. Here's where gun legislation stands
Mass shooting survivors testified before Congress in favor of legislation to address gun violence. The emotional pleas contrast the businesslike negotiations between lawmakers to make change.
After a man drowns in Arizona, officials say police aren't trained in water rescues
Tempe police officers receive no training in water rescues and don't have the equipment necessary to help drowning victims, according to the Tempe Officers Association.
Justice Department launches review of law enforcement's response in Uvalde
Experts are already on the ground in Texas. They plan to review documents, interview law enforcement officers, and consult with families of victims and survivors.
A former TV news executive is producing the Jan. 6 hearings
The Congressional hearings on the Jan. 6 insurrection are being staged for TV consumption very differently than in the past — and most networks are taking them live. Fox News is the exception.
More abused gymnasts are suing the FBI over its handling of Nassar
About 100 victims of former gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar are suing the FBI. They say the agency mishandled complaints about Nassar in 2015, allowing him to continue his abuse until his arrest.
With Roe set to fall, minors seeking abortion have few choices left
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Rosann Mariappuram of Jane's Due Process about the impact Roe's fall would have on abortion access for minors. A teenager shares her experience navigating judicial bypass.
Understanding the complaints from Simone Biles and others seeking $1B from the FBI
The group of women and girls say the bureau failed to properly follow up on credible claims against the sports doctor Larry Nassar in 2015, which allowed him to continue abusing victims.