Court Releases Grand Jury Recording In Breonna Taylor Case
The recording could answer lingering questions about how prosecutors have handled a case that has fueled protests in Kentucky and across the nation.
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Harvey Weinstein Faces More Sexual Assault Charges In L.A.
Former movie producer Harvey Weinstein now faces 11 sex crime charges in Los Angeles, following new charges Friday. He is currently serving a 23 year sentence in New York.
After 'Egregious' Violation, Judge Orders Census To Count Through Oct. 31 For Now
A federal judge has ordered the Census Bureau to keep counting households for now after finding the agency violated an earlier order by tweeting a "target" end date of Oct. 5.
Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court Confirmation Will Move Forward, McConnell Says
Separately, President Trump's nominee to fill the Supreme Court seat made vacant by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg tested negative for the coronavirus, a White House spokesman said.
Breonna Taylor Case Reignites Criticism Over Grand Juries
Outrage over grand jury findings in the Breonna Taylor case resurfaced old doubts about the uniquely American legal institution. Why do we have the citizen panels, and are they really independent?
Congressional Committee Has Been Reviewing Trump Tax Refund For 9 Years
Every large federal income tax refund is reviewed by a little-known committee in Congress. NPR's Planet Money podcast goes over the committee's purpose and a refund for Trump its been reviewing.
Texas Governor Limits Ballot Drop-Off Locations, Local Officials Vow To Fight Back
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered order a limit to the number of places where voters can hand deliver mail-in ballots. Some county officials worry it will lead to confusion and voter suppression.
For Subway, A Ruling Not So Sweet. Irish Court Says Its Bread Isn't Bread
Yes, Ireland has a legal definition for bread. And the nation's Supreme Court said Subway's bread has too much sugar to satisfy it.
Federal Judge Halts Work By Trump Law Enforcement Commission
A panel charged with reforming policing snubbed defense attorneys and community activists, the ruling held, in violation of standing legal requirements. Its work will cease for now.
How Amy Coney Barrett's Confirmation Would Compare To Past Supreme Court Picks
President Trump nominated Amy Coney Barrett with just 38 days before the general election. Only two justices have been confirmed in such a short period of time since the Ford administration.