No, You're Not In A Common-Law Marriage After 7 Years Together
It's a pervasive myth of common-law marriage. And for a status assumed to kick in by something as passive as the passage of time, it can be complicated to prove.
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Disabled And Fighting For The Right To Vote
Tens of thousands of Americans with disabilities have lost their voting rights, often after a court assigns them a legal guardian. Now, some of those affected are petitioning to get back those rights.
Voting Restrictions Won't 'Make America Great Again'
Donald Trump's outreach to African-Americans can't erase his and the GOP's support for tactics that disenfranchise or discourage black voters, writes Mary Curtis in this commentary.
Examining The Reasons For Chicago's Violence
August was the deadliest month in Chicago in 20 years. Father Mike Pfleger, ESPN's Lonnae O'Neal, Andre Hamlin, Carl Bell, and the Rev. Jesse Jackson talk about the reasons for the violence.
No Criminal Charges For White S.C Deputy Who Flipped Desk, Tossed Black Student
Former school resource officer Benjamin Fields was captured on video last October flipping a student onto the floor. The videos were later posted to social media and sparked widespread outrage.
Brock Turner's Sentencing Revives Mandatory Minimums Debate
The effectiveness of mandatory minimums is up for debate. NPR's Scott Simon talks to retired federal judge and Harvard Law professor Nancy Gertner about the topic.
Charged With Spying On China, American Woman's Husband Insists She's Innocent
Sandy Phan-Gillis, was detained for spying for the U.S. some 20 years ago. Her husband, Jeff Gillis, tells NPR's Scott Simon she is innocent and has been fighting for her release.
FBI Releases New Documents Related To Clinton Email Probe
The FBI released documents about its investigation into Hillary Clinton's email use. That probe did not lead to charges against Clinton. These documents shed light on what she told the FBI.
Brock Turner Freed From Jail After Serving Half Of 6-Month Sentence
Three months after receiving a lenient punishment for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman at Stanford University, Turner left Santa Clara County's main jail Friday.
Dallas Police Chief David Brown Announces Retirement
Dallas Police Chief David Brown announced Thursday he is retiring from his position. Brown, a 33-year veteran of the department, did not give a reason for leaving the force. His retirement is effective Oct. 22.