Law

Texas abortion bans upheld in federal court

4:58pm January 03, 2024

by Julie Rovner

The extremely strict abortion bans in Texas won again in the federal courts on Tuesday. The federal appeals court in New Orleans sided with Texas in a case about abortions in emergencies.

Education

Morning news brief

2:24pm January 03, 2024

A Hamas leader is killed in an explosion in Beirut. Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigns. Jury selection has begun in a civil trial in New York that could transform the NRA.

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The Georgia State Capitol was among several state legislatures evacuated Wednesday following bomb threats.

Several state capitols evacuated after bomb threats

2:21pm January 03, 2024

by NPR Washington Desk

The development comes just days before the third anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Corruption trial could lead to the end of NRA leader Wayne LaPierre's career

5:14am January 03, 2024

Jury selection has begun in a civil trial that could mean the removal of the longtime leader of the National Rifle Association.

Politics & Government

What lowering federal restrictions on marijuana could mean

5:14am January 03, 2024

The Biden administration is proposing changes to the federal classification of marijuana. NPR's Michel Martin talks to attorney Howard Sklamberg, who focuses on FDA compliance and policy.

National

A librarian was fired after refusing to ban books. She fought back

5:34pm January 02, 2024

by Matt Bloom

Librarians in at least three states are asking the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to intervene after they were fired for refusing to ban books.

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National

New California law restricts carrying guns in public. For now

4:22pm January 02, 2024

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with UCLA law professor Adam Winkler about a new California law that restricts guns from most public places, even for gun owners with concealed carry permits.

Health & Safety

A new law could help millions of older Americans get mental health help

5:49pm January 01, 2024

A new law will allow more mental health providers to accept Medicare patients. Could this help close the mental health gap for millions of older Americans?

Maine secretary of state discusses decision to disqualify Trump from primary ballot

4:50pm January 01, 2024

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Maine Secretary of State Democrat Shenna Bellows about the decision to disqualify President Trump from Maine's 2024 Republican presidential primary ballot.

National

Colorado legalized recreational pot 10 years ago. Here's how the industry has grown

4:26pm January 01, 2024

by Ben Markus - Colorado Public Radio

Ten years ago Colorado became the first state to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use. It's sold nearly $12 billion since then, and recreational pot is legal in nearly half of states.

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