Jury Awards Hulk Hogan $115 Million In Sex Tape Lawsuit Against Gawker
The media company, which published a portion of a tape showing the wrestler having sex with the wife of a former friend, is expected to appeal.
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Arizona Business Owners Hesitate To Support Trump Over Immigration Stance
Donald Trump's strong language on immigration has found many supporters in Arizona — a state where toughening border control has been popular for years. But that stance has also had a negative impact on the state's business community.
In California, Dealing With A Drought And Preparing For A Flood
Why are some California reservoirs releasing water even though the state is going through an extreme drought? Turns out it's to prevent an even bigger disaster. But the strategy may change soon.
Justice Department Reaches Agreement With Ferguson, Mo., Over Police Practices
The Justice Department and city officials in Ferguson, Mo., reached an agreement to overhaul discriminatory police practices. Civil rights officials say there's more work to be done to fight fines and fees that hurt the poor.
Shadowy Video From N. Korea May Show American Student Removing Banner
A 21-year-old University of Virginia student, Otto Warmbier, was sentenced to 15 years of hard labor for allegedly removing a propaganda poster from a hotel in the capital city of Pyongyang.
Calif. Congressman Pushes Cuba To Extradite Man Who Hijacked Plane In 1971
In 1971, three hijackers took over TWA Flight 106 and diverted the plane to Cuba. One of the passengers on the flight was Jerry McNerney, who is now a congressman from California. NPR's Robert Siegel speaks to McNerney about his push to extradite the last surviving hijacker from Cuba.
Yale Notches Historic Upset Win Over Baylor, Sparking A Great Soundbite
After notching its first-ever win at the Big Dance, Yale will face Duke in the second round. At the post-game news conference, a question about rebounding created a memorable moment.
Phoenix Man Convicted Of Supporting ISIS Over Attack In Texas
It's the first jury trial in the U.S. that involves a homeland attack in the name of ISIS, according to the Justice Department.
Northwest Louisiana Residents Return To Flooded Homes After Torrential Rain
Thousands of homeowners in northwest Louisiana are returning to flooded homes to start gutting them after last week's torrential rain dumped up to 20 inches. Now the floodwaters are moving south. Emergency officials are bracing for the highest crest of the Red River in more than 70 years.
Critics Urge Obama To Focus On Human Rights In Historic Cuba Trip
President Obama once said he would go to Cuba only if the human rights situation on the island improved. Critics say he's crossed his own red line by going now when political arrests are up.