Federal Court Places A Stay On Order Compelling NCAA To Pay Athletes
The ruling comes nearly a year after a district court judge ruled that the NCAA violated antitrust laws and should let schools pay athletes $5,000.
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Despite High Expectations, Sentencing Reform Proposals Still On Ice
Sen. John Cornyn suggested a hearing and markup on reform proposals could be imminent. But multiple sources tell NPR that concrete language is still being hotly debated behind closed doors.
New Ebola Vaccine Has '100 Percent' Effectiveness In Early Results
The trial of the VSV-EBOV vaccine was called Ebola ça Suffit — French for "Ebola that's enough." Researchers say it's both effective and quick, with no new Ebola cases 6 days after vaccination.
Teens Say They Change Clothes And Do Homework While Driving
So they do seem to get that texting is dangerous. But putting on makeup and contact lenses at 65 mph? No problem. Researchers in Oregon are trying to train teenagers on the risks of multitasking.
At One Juvenile Hall, Too Few Staff Has A Big Impact
A juvenile hall in San Leandro, Calif., is a so-called model facility, but it faces major challenges. A staffing shortage means, says a supervisor, "kids don't always get the services they should."
#TheEmptyChair Amplifies Conversation About Sexual Assault
A provocative New York magazine cover featuring a photo of 35 women who accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault is the latest in a growing movement of survivors publicly sharing their stories.
To Get Big-Rig Drivers, Senate Bill Would Give Keys To Teens
Some trucking companies are having trouble finding enough interstate drivers. They say cutting the minimum driving age from 21 to 18 is a fix, but critics worry such a move would be a safety disaster.
In Michigan, A Testing Ground For A Future Of Driverless Cars
Automakers and researchers are using a 32-acre fake city at the University of Michigan to simulate a real-world environment for autonomous vehicles. How will such cars affect urban planning?
Are Donald Trump's Pockets Deep Enough To Fund His Campaign?
Trump says he's rich enough to pay for his own White House bid. But the billion-dollar-plus price tag might be tough, even for him.
Measuring The Power Of A Prison Education
Inmates who took college-level courses while in prison saw a 16 percent drop in their risk of reincarceration.