Supreme Court to hear school disability discrimination case
At issue is a case testing the reach of federal laws that promise special help for children with disabilities in public schools. Specifically: What do parents have to prove in order to get that specialized help?
Court Ruling On Popular Weedkiller Dicamba Upends Midwestern Agriculture
A federal court ordered farmers to stop spraying one of the country's most widely used herbicides. But the Environmental Protection Agency says farmers can use chemicals that they've already bought.
News Brief: George Floyd Funeral, N.Y. Police Bills, State Environmental Records
Houston hosts funeral services today for George Floyd. New York's legislature passes a first wave of bills overhauling police. And, states face requests for environmental leniency during the pandemic.
Journalists Clash With Newsroom Chiefs Over Protest Coverage
The racial justice fight that has sparked protests across the nation has also ignited protests within some of country's leading newsrooms. The latest incident involves the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
What Would Dismantling Minneapolis' Police Department Look Like?
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Minneapolis City Council President Lisa Bender about plans to defund and dismantle the city's police department following George Floyd's death and nationwide protests.
U.K. Protesters Topple Slave Trader Statue During Anti-Racism Protests
In Bristol, England, protesters demonstrating against racism and police brutality pulled down the statue of Edward Colston, a prominent 17th century slave trader and dumped it in the harbor.
Following Protests, Democrats To Unveil Police Overhaul Measure
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Democratic Rep. Karen Bass of California about legislation to install wide-ranging changes for the nation's police departments. She chairs the Congressional Black Caucus.
Sir Isaac Newton Experimented With A Cure For The 1660s Plague
In documents up for auction, we're learning about Newton's experiment. First, hang a toad upside down for three days and collect its vomit. Then grind it all up and apply the mixture topically.
Houston, George Floyd's Hometown, Tries To Make Sense Of His Killing
George Floyd will be laid to rest this week in Houston. Monday is the public viewing, and Tuesday is the private funeral. Floyd died last month in Minneapolis while in police custody.
After Officiating Same-Sex Wedding, Va. Congressman May Lose House Seat
Republican Rep. Denver Riggleman could get unseated at a party convention because he officiated the wedding between two former campaign volunteers. That could put another GOP House seat in play.
