Would Automatic Voter Registration Increase Turnout?
A new law in Oregon is designed to make voting easier. Advocates are looking to it to increase turnout, but that might not necessarily be the result.
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Sex Discrimination Trial Puts Silicon Valley Under The Microscope
Ellen Pao was vying to be one of the few women at the top of the venture capital world. Then she was fired. Now she's suing, in an industry where women often say they are sidelined and passed over.
More San Francisco Police Officers Accused Of Sending Racist Texts
The investigation started with a sergeant accused of wire fraud and other federal charges. It has expanded to involve offensive messages and more than a dozen officers.
Secret Service Director Tells Panel: 'This Is My First Test'
Answering pointed questions about new claims of misconduct by his agents, Joseph Clancy says he had a "good stern talk" with his staff about why he wasn't told about it sooner.
A Gender Discrimination Trial Rocks Silicon Valley
Ellen Pao testified in a San Francisco court as part of her $16 million gender discrimination lawsuit against a former employer. NPR's Arun Rath talks with Wired's Davey Alba about the trial.
Tweets: Under Pressure — Service Director Testifies
Secret Service Director Joseph Clancy takes to Capitol Hill and faces tough questions about the agency's latest scandal.
Robert Durst Charged With Murder, May Face Death Penalty
A real estate heir linked to two murders and a disappearance was arrested after an HBO documentary brought renewed attention to a case in which he was involved.
Gunfire, Bombs And An Arrest: Boston Police Detail Tsarnaev's Capture For Court
Police officers on Monday described a fierce gunbattle that included thrown explosives, at the trial of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
Robert Durst, Subject Of HBO's 'The Jinx,' Arrested In New Orleans
Durst, the troubled heir to a New York real estate fortune, has been questioned in the past over two deaths and a disappearance. It is unclear if his arrest is linked to those cases.
Lego Says You Can't Build That — Because Of Politics
A proposed set celebrating women of the Supreme Court flunks the company's "Acceptable Project" guidelines, reflecting the view that the high court has become political.