Judicial Differences Take Center Stage In 'Scalia V. Ginsburg'
The opera Scalia/Ginsburg debuts this weekend at the Castleton Festival in Virginia. The story originally aired on July 10, 2013 on All Things Considered.
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Harper Lee's 'Go Set A Watchman' Surprises In 1st Chapter
The first chapter of Harper Lee's Go Set A Watchman was published Friday in the Wall Street Journal and the Guardian newspaper, in advance of the book's release next week. NPR shares a reading from the opening of the book that features familiar characters and a new one.
Former Virginia Gov. McDonnell's Conviction Affirmed By Appeals Court
After the ruling, Bob McDonnell said he never violated his oath of office; his lawyers say they'll continue to fight the conviction.
California's Driest Region Finds Short-Term Drought Aid
Progress is being made toward bringing water to thousands of Central Valley residents in underserved communities where wells have run dry. The question is how long this solution will last.
Psychologists Group Apologizes For Backing Post-Sept. 11 Interrogation Tactics
NPR's Jon Hamilton, who is reporting on the story for our Newscast unit, says the apology comes in response to an independent report commissioned by the APA itself.
Ellen Pao Out As Reddit CEO
Pao has been at the center of a controversy following the still-unexplained dismissal of a popular figure in the site's r/IAmA section. She is being replaced by Steve Huffman, the site's original CEO.
Puerto Rico Lobbies Congress For Help In Solving Debt Crisis
Puerto Rico's governor has stepped up efforts to convince Congress to help solve its debt crisis. The U.S. territory wants lawmakers to pass a bill that would extend bankruptcy protection.
Can Subway Freshen Up Its Image After Jared?
Jared Fogle's dramatic story of weight loss helped to propel the Subway sandwich chain into a dominant player in fast food. So what happens now that Subway has suspended ties to its brand ambassador?
Defense Rests In Aurora, Colo., Theater Shooting Case
Attorneys for James Holmes argue he was insane at the time of the 2012 attack that killed 12 people. Prosecutors, who are seeking the death penalty, say he knew the difference between right and wrong.
New York Times, Ted Cruz In Row Over 'Best-Selling' Book
A Time for Truth by the Republican senator and presidential candidate sold enough to hit No. 2 on the newspaper's list. But the sales figures have come in for scrutiny.