Law

What Is The Cultural Impact Of Bill Cosby's Arrest On Sex Crimes?

6:37am December 31, 2015

by Eric Deggans

Cosby is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman at his Pennsylvania home in 2004. Though dozens of women have brought civil suits, this is the first time Cosby is facing criminal charges.

Puerto Rico Says It Will Miss $37 Million In Bond Payments This Week

10:18pm December 30, 2015

by Jim Zarroli

The island's government warns that time is running out for Congress to address its fiscal problems. Puerto Rico has been reeling from the effects of declining population and a long recession.

Bill Cosby arrives Wednesday at the courthouse in Elkins Park, Pa., to face charges of aggravated indecent assault. Cosby was arraigned over an incident from 2004 -- the first criminal charge filed against the actor after dozens of women claimed abuse

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Bill Cosby Is Charged With Felony Sex Crime Over 2004 Case

10:11pm December 30, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Pennsylvania has a 12-year statute of limitations on felony sex crimes, meaning prosecutors had until January to bring charges against the comedian.

National

Former Neighbor Of San Bernardino Gunman Indicted On Terrorism Charge

9:39pm December 30, 2015

by Laura Wagner

The grand jury indictment accuses Enrique Marquez of conspiring to support a terrorist attack, as well as making false statements to federal authorities.

National

Chicago Mayor Announces More Tasers, Training For Police

6:15pm December 30, 2015

by Laura Wagner

Rahm Emanuel outlined the changes as activists continue to call for the mayor's resignation after yet another fatal shooting involving police over the weekend.

National

Lawyer For Some Bill Cosby Accusers Reacts To Criminal Charges

5:19pm December 30, 2015

NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Joseph Cammarata, the lawyer representing seven women who say they were assaulted by Bill Cosby.

Pa. Court: Unconstitutional To Bar Employment Due To Criminal Record

4:34pm December 30, 2015

by Carrie Johnson

A state law that prevents convicted criminals from getting full-time jobs in nursing homes or long-term-care facilities is unconstitutional, the Commonwealth Court in Pennsylvania ruled.

National

Bill Cosby Faces Criminal Charge In Relation To Sexual Misconduct Allegations

4:30pm December 30, 2015

by Jeff Brady

After years of civil lawsuits against him, comedian and actor Bill Cosby now faces a criminal charge in relation to allegations of sexual misconduct. The Montgomery County, Penn., district attorney charged Cosby Wednesday with felony aggravated indecent assault.

2015 Was Another Rough And Tumble Year For Obamacare

7:33am December 30, 2015

by Scott Horsley

The Affordable Care Act survived another challenge before the U.S. Supreme Court this year. But the still-fragile marketplace is showing the strain of rising health care costs.

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Mourners gather for the funeral of Harris County Deputy Darren Goforth, killed as he pumped gas in a surprise attack in August. According to new national statistics, 42 police officers were shot and killed in 2015.

National

Number Of Police Officers Killed By Gunfire Fell 14 Percent In 2015, Study Says

5:08pm December 29, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Of the 124 officers who died, the largest number (52) were killed in traffic-related incidents, according to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. Another 42 were shot and killed.