Vincent Bugliosi, Manson Prosecutor And 'Helter Skelter' Author, Dies
After the 1969 murders of actress Sharon Tate and six others thrust Bugliosi into the spotlight, he won convictions against Charles Manson and his followers.
Law
Supreme Court Strikes Down Jerusalem Passport Law
The Supreme Court has struck down a law that allowed American citizens born in Jerusalem to list Israel as their country of birth on passports or other documents.
Court Sides With President Over Congress In 'Jerusalem' Passport Dispute
In a 6-3 decision, the high court sided with the White House over Congress on the thorny foreign policy issue.
Phone Carriers Tight-Lipped On How They Will Comply With New Surveillance Law
Under the USA Freedom Act, the NSA can no longer collect phone call metadata without a court order. Metadata remain with private phone carriers but can be subpoenaed by the government.
Supreme Court Rejects NRA Challenge To San Francisco Gun Rules
The case centered on a law requiring residents to keep handguns under lock and key or to use trigger locks when not carrying their weapons. Another measure bans the sale of hollow-point bullets.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Law In Jerusalem Passport Dispute
The law, passed by Congress in 2002 but not enforced by the Bush or Obama administrations, allowed Americans who were born in Jerusalem to state Israel as their birthplace.
5 Questions Answered On The Legal Challenge To Obamacare Subsidies
If the court rules against the Obama administration, health insurance subsidies could be eliminated for more than 6 million people in states that use HealthCare.gov, the federal exchange website.
Procedural Justice: Taking The Ego Out Of Policing
In California, a program called "procedural justice" aims to improve the relationship between police and communities of color. Officer Kyle Hay tells NPR's Rachel Martin how it has helped him on his beat.
'Guardian' Database Highlights Underreporting Of People Killed By Police
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with The Guardian's Jon Swaine about reporting on fatal police killings in the U.S. that have happened so far in 2015.
Are The Vaccine Court's Requirements Too Strict?
Before awarding compensation, the court wants a "preponderance of evidence" that a vaccine caused the injury. Some years, the nearly $4 billion fund earns more interest than it pays out in claims.