Protests Continue In Baltimore Over Death Of Freddie Gray
NPR has the latest on the protests in Baltimore over the death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray. Gray died of a fatal spinal cord injury while in police custody.
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Debate: Is It Time To Abolish The Death Penalty?
The practice is under renewed scrutiny after a series of botched executions in several states last year. The emotionally charged issue is at the center of the latest Intelligence Squared U.S. debate.
'My Heart Was Broken,' Says Father Of S.C. Man Slain By Police
Police Officer Michael Slager now faces a murder charge in the death of Walter Scott, who was unarmed and running away from Slager when he was shot multiple times.
After 5-Month Delay, Senate Confirms Loretta Lynch For Attorney General
After a long delay and a lot of partisan rancor, much of which had nothing to do with her, the Senate confirmed Loretta Lynch to be the next attorney general. She could be sworn in as early as Monday.
Petraeus Sentenced To 2 Years' Probation, Fine For Sharing Classified Info
Under the terms of a plea deal, the former CIA director will avoid jail time. Petraeus, 62, admits having retained notebooks full of classified information and showing them to his biographer.
Delinquent Mines: Congress Revives Bill To Hold Mine Owners Accountable
The measure, first proposed in 2010, would shut down mines if owners fail to pay fines for safety violations.
Will New Retirement Rules Protect Americans From Wall Street?
Proposed federal rules are designed to make sure that financial advisers put their clients' interests ahead of their own. But experts worry that loopholes may weaken those consumer protections.
Michael Brown's Parents File Civil Suit Against Ferguson And Former Officer
The wrongful death lawsuit names Darren Wilson, the former police officer who shot Brown, 18, last August. It does not name a specific monetary amount in potential damages.
Man Who Shot Reagan Seeks Release From Mental Hospital
John Hinckley Jr.'s lawyer says he has been in full remission from psychosis and major depression for at least 20 years and should be allowed to live full time with his elderly mother.
'Sliver Of Hope' In Freddie Gray Case, Former Baltimore Police Chief Says
"This is possibly the spark that's going to ignite change, real change, in this city, and with the Baltimore Police Department," says former Commissioner Leonard Hamm.