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White House To Appeal Immigration Ruling To Supreme Court

6:16am November 11, 2015

by Richard Gonzales

The GOP-controlled Congress says it will not take up immigration overhaul until after next year's election. What's next for the nearly 4 million immigrants who would be covered by the Obama actions?

University of Missouri students circle tents on the Carnahan Quadrangle, locking arms to prevent media from entering the space following the resignation of President Timothy Wolfe on Monday.

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Analysis: At The University Of Missouri, An Unlearned Free Speech Lesson

8:21pm November 10, 2015

by David Folkenflik

When student protesters confronted journalists, some faculty members seemed to forget about the First Amendment, NPR's David Folkenflik says.

New York Says Daily Fantasy Sports Sites Are Illegal Gambling Under State Law

7:49pm November 10, 2015

by Nathan Rott

The state attorney general says DraftKings and FanDuel "fleece sports fans across the country" and has prohibited them from accepting bets from within New York state.

Daily Fantasy Sports Under Threat As Several States Weigh Regulations

7:35pm November 10, 2015

by Nathan Rott

States across the country are weighing regulations for daily fantasy sports, which could temper the relatively new industry's explosive growth.

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Sila Luis, the owner of Miami home health care companies, was indicted on Medicare fraud charges. She wants to use some of her assets to hire a lawyer for her trial.

Supreme Court Weighs Whether The Government Can Freeze A Defendant's Assets

7:31pm November 10, 2015

by Nina Totenberg

Sila Luis could not hire a lawyer to defend her in court because her adversaries had succeeded in having her financial assets frozen.

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KPCC analyzed summaries of officer-involved shootings by the Los Angeles County District Attorney from 2010-2014. Explore the full series.

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In Los Angeles, Piecing Together The Numbers On Police Shootings

7:10pm November 10, 2015

Reliable data has been missing from the national debate. That's changing. An analysis by NPR member station KPCC found that from 2010 to 2014, 375 people were shot — and no officers were prosecuted.

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Low-wage workers and supporters protest for a $15 an hour minimum wage Tuesday in New York City as part of what organizers called a National Day of Action.

Push For $15 Minimum Wage Becoming Part Of Presidential Politics

6:29pm November 10, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

In dozens of cities, low-wage workers, backed by a key union, held demonstrations demanding a minimum wage of $15. They planned to protest in Milwaukee outside the Republican presidential debate.

4 Indicted In 'Largest U.S. Bank Breach Ever,' Justice Says

5:22pm November 10, 2015

by Bill Chappell

The criminal ring stole the personal data of more than 100 million people, the federal indictment says, adding that the targeted companies include "one of the world's largest financial institutions."

Poor Criminal Defendants Face 'Too Many Barriers' To Get Lawyers, Says DOJ

5:19pm November 10, 2015

by Carrie Johnson

The criminal justice system can be difficult to navigate, and without a lawyer, it's even harder. Yet the government says it's still too difficult for poor defendants to get representation.

Demonstrators Clash With Journalists At The University Of Missouri

4:26pm November 10, 2015

by Bram Sable-Smith

After demonstrators catalyzed the resignation of two executives at the University of Missouri Monday, they did not want to talk to the press, leading to tense interactions between some demonstrators and members of the media.