Former DOJ official discusses Trump administration's responses to court orders
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Elliot Williams, legal analyst and former Justice Department deputy assistant attorney general, about the Trump administration's response to court orders.
Millions Expected To Vote Before Election Day
In key states like Colorado, Nevada and Florida, a majority are expected to cast their ballots before Nov. 8. Analysts can detect demographic trends by looking at the early voting stats.
It's An Oft-Repeated Line, But Did Clinton Really Laugh At A Rape Victim?
In 1975, Hillary Clinton was appointed to represent a defendant charged with raping a 12-year-old girl. Clinton reluctantly took the case, which ended with a plea bargain for the defendant.
Iraqi Archbishop Looks For Reconciliation
With the offensive underway to rout ISIS from Mosul, the Archbishop of Irbil, Bashar Warda, is looking to the future and ways for reconciliation. Renee Montagne speaks with the archbishop.
Chicago Rejoices: The Cubs Beat The Indians To Win World Series
The Cubs beat the curse in Cleveland; Wrigleyville, 350 miles to the west, was where fans went to celebrate. In Cleveland, fans went home soaking wet and silent.
British Court: Government Needs Parliament's Approval To Exit EU
In a surprise ruling, a British court has ruled that the government cannot trigger Article 50 — departure from the EU — without the approval of Parliament. The government is expected to appeal.
Iowa Joins 'The Rest Of The Country': Des Moines Mourns Slain Officers
The ambush-style killing of two police officers on Wednesday is hitting the Des Moines area hard. The shootings are shaking some beliefs, while reinforcing others.
Complaints Of Media Bias Come From All Sides This Season
Donald Trump calls the media "a big fat cog" in a "rigged system." John Podhoretz, editor of the conservative magazine Commentary, weighs in on media bias.
Study: NFL Referees Influenced By Coaches' And Players' Sideline Yelling
A new study shows referees are much more likely to make calls that favor the team whose coaches and players are on the sideline closest to the potential penalty.
2014 Tweet Nearly Predicted Cubs' Win — Down To The Extra Innings
Two years ago, Twitter user RaysFanGio wrote, "2016 World Series. Cubs vs. Indians. And then the world will end with the score tied in game seven in extra innings." And so it was.
Stayed Up Too Late For The Cubs? Let Them Write Your Excuse Note
The team tweeted a "super official" excuse note for fans who need a mental health day Thursday.