Analysis: At The University Of Missouri, An Unlearned Free Speech Lesson
When student protesters confronted journalists, some faculty members seemed to forget about the First Amendment, NPR's David Folkenflik says.
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Governor-Elect Matt Bevin Promises To Shake Up Kentucky Politics
Republican Matt Bevin is the latest political newcomer to make a splash. The newly elected governor of Kentucky has never held office before and says he plans to shake up politics in the state.
New York Says Daily Fantasy Sports Sites Are Illegal Gambling Under State Law
The state attorney general says DraftKings and FanDuel "fleece sports fans across the country" and has prohibited them from accepting bets from within New York state.
Daily Fantasy Sports Under Threat As Several States Weigh Regulations
States across the country are weighing regulations for daily fantasy sports, which could temper the relatively new industry's explosive growth.
Supreme Court Weighs Whether The Government Can Freeze A Defendant's Assets
Sila Luis could not hire a lawyer to defend her in court because her adversaries had succeeded in having her financial assets frozen.
Simplifying Soup: Campbell's Tinkers With Chicken Noodle Recipe
Campbell's Soup has announced they're cutting their ingredients list. NPR reports on the move to simplify soup.
Activists In Raqqa, Syria, Use Social Media To Document ISIS Violence
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to the director and co-founder of "Raqqa Is Being Slaughtered Silently," a group of activists who use social media to document atrocities committed by ISIS.
In Los Angeles, Piecing Together The Numbers On Police Shootings
Reliable data has been missing from the national debate. That's changing. An analysis by NPR member station KPCC found that from 2010 to 2014, 375 people were shot — and no officers were prosecuted.
How Did Mizzou Protesters Succeed In Forcing President's Resignation?
NPR's Code Switch team explores how the protesters at the University of Missouri were able to organize to achieve their initial demand.
Crews Melt Gum Off Famous Seattle Wall
Using a steam cleaner, workers have begun to melt an estimated 1 million pieces of gum off the brick wall near Pike Place Market.