Citing A COVID-19 Shortfall, DHS Increases Visa Fees For Touring Artists
The Department of Homeland Security announced the changes last week, which will take effect in early October.
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NPR Probe: Even Before Pandemic, Authorities Lost Track Of Sex Offenders
The coronavirus has forced jurisdictions nationwide to close in-person sex offender registration offices. That has made it tougher for law enforcement to verify and track offender whereabouts.
Census Work Has Been Winding Down, But A Judge Says It Needs To Press On For Now
A federal judge in California has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily stop wrapping up in-person counting efforts for the 2020 census, as civil rights groups push for more time.
New York Attorney General To Empanel Grand Jury In Daniel Prude Death Investigation
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Saturday that she is putting together a grand jury as part of an investigation into the death of Daniel Prude, who died in police custody in March.
Protests Sparked By Daniel Prude's Death Escalate In Rochester, N.Y.
Mostly peaceful protests are growing in Rochester, N.Y., over the death of Daniel Prude in police custody. Police have responded with tear gas and arrests.
After 6 Trials, Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Curtis Flowers
Flowers spent 23 years behind bars for a 1996 quadruple killing at a Mississippi furniture store. Prosecutors said Friday that there were no credible witnesses available for a seventh trial.
Review Of Federal Charges In Portland Unrest Shows Most Are Misdemeanors
That finding by NPR is in stark contrast to the Trump administration's description of the Oregon city as being under siege by radical leftists.
Violence Escalates As Portland Nears 100 Consecutive Nights Of Protests
Portland is about to see a 100th consecutive night of protests. This week brought a considerable escalation in violence, with two people being killed — one on the far right and one on the far left.
Joe Prude Remembers His Brother Daniel Following His Death In Police Custody
"I didn't call them to come help my brother die," Joe Prude told NPR. "I called them to come help me get my brother some help."
'We Aren't Giving Up': Wisconsin Governor Fights To Combat Police Violence
NPR's Noel King speaks with Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers about the violence in Kenosha and how he hopes to address it, given that he lacks the support of the Republican-held state legislature.