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.
Zimmerman Juror Says He 'Got Away With Murder'
Another juror in the George Zimmerman case is speaking out. A woman identified as Maddy is telling ABC News that Zimmerman "got away with murder" in killing teen Trayvon Martin.
Dispute Between Military, Morsi Supporters Flares In Egypt
Mass demonstrations are expected in Egyptian cities Friday amid fears of an imminent crackdown by security forces on supporters of former President Mohammed Morsi. The military chief who ousted Morsi urged Egyptians to come out in force to give the army a mandate to deal with "violence and terror." Muslim Brotherhood leaders have called for rival protests, after accusing the military chief of calling for civil war.
Government Charges SAC In Insider Trading Case
Federal prosecutors have filed criminal charges against one of the most famous and successful hedge funds in the world. The government alleges that SAC Capital Advisors is criminally responsible for insider trading that went on at the firm.
George H.W. Bush Shaves Head In Support Of Ill Toddler
Former President George H.W. Bush shaved his head to show support for the son of one of his Secret Service agents. Patrick, 2, lost his hair from leukemia treatments. Bush and his wife lost a 3-year-old daughter to leukemia nearly 60 years ago.
Believe In Fortune Cookie Predictions? After This, You Might
The next time you open a fortune cookie, you might want to give its message careful consideration. When William Johnson of Southwick, Mass., saw that his cookie's message predicted he would win a lot of gold, he decided it was time to buy a lottery ticket — and he won the million-dollar prize.
Collecting Taxes Among Detroit's Financial Troubles
As Detroit grapples with the largest municipal bankruptcy in the nation's history, city officials are dealing with a long-standing financial problem — collecting taxes. In recent years, only about half of the property taxes in Detroit have been paid in full. But some officials say the city's government has grown so dysfunctional, people who want to pay taxes sometimes have no place to do it.