'Some Indication' That N.Y. Escapees Might Have Headed To Vermont
More than 450 personnel are going door-to-door, conducting car searches and gathering information to try to find escaped killers David Sweat and Richard Matt.
Law
Court Decision On Texas Abortion Law Could Hasten Clinic Closures
A federal appeals court has upheld sweeping abortion restrictions in Texas that supporters say protect women's health. Opponents say the decision could leave just seven or eight clinics open.
Laura Kipnis: The Boundaries Of Assault Have Stretched
Northwestern professor Laura Kipnis was recently cleared in a Title IX investigation prompted by student complaints over an essay she wrote. She talks to NPR's Rachel Martin about the controversy.
Dennis Hastert Investigation 'Undoubtedly Began' With The Banks
NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Jeffrey Toobin, a staff writer for The New Yorker, about the legal logic of the case against former House Speaker Dennis Hastert.
Cleveland Officials: Police Are Being Retrained On Interacting With The Public
Officers are getting new training on interacting with youth and the use of force. "We are guardians of this community," police Chief Calvin Williams said. "And we are part of this community."
Consumers In 'Grandfathered' Health Plans Can Face Higher Costs
These older policies existed before the health law was enacted in 2010 and haven't change much. They cover about a quarter of insured workers, and aren't subject to the same rules as Obamacare plans.
Louisiana Inmate To Be Freed After 43 Years In Solitary Confinement
After 43 years in solitary, a federal judge on Tuesday called for the unconditional release of prisoner Albert Woodfox. Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell is fighting the order.
Obama Defends Health Care Law As Supreme Court Ruling Nears
President Obama defends the health care reform law as the Supreme Court prepares to issue a ruling in a case that could dismantle it. The law still remains controversial politically.
Dennis Hastert Pleads Not Guilty At Chicago Arraignment
The former House speaker was indicted by a federal grand jury over charges that he lied to the FBI about paying hush money over his "past misconduct."
High Court Sides With White House On Jerusalem Passport Dispute
Supporters of Israel were critical of Monday's Supreme Court ruling that struck down a law allowing U.S. citizens to list Israel as their birthplace if they were born in Jerusalem.