What Security Looks Like Amid Protests In The Minneapolis Area
We look at the security for Minneapolis and nearby areas, including a quiet protest outside the Brooklyn Center police station.
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Shooter Killed 8 People And Himself At An Indianapolis FedEx Facility Thursday Night
Nine are dead after a shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis. Family members waited hours Friday morning for news of their loved ones at a nearby airport hotel. Police are seeking a motive.
A 'Worst Nightmare' Cyberattack: The Untold Story Of The SolarWinds Hack
Russian hackers exploited gaps in U.S. defenses and spent months in government and corporate networks in one of the most effective cyber-espionage campaigns of all time. This is how they did it.
Cities Looking To Reform Police Traffic Stops To Combat 'Fishing Expeditions'
A handful of states and cities are rethinking police traffic stops. They want to reduce or eliminate what critics have long called "fishing expeditions" that disproportionately affect people of color.
Indianapolis Pastor 'Angry' and 'Bewildered' By City's Gun Violence
After the mass shooting Thursday in Indianapolis, NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Rev. Charles Harrison, president of the Indianapolis TenPoint Coalition, about the impact of gun violence in his city.
Member Of The Oath Keepers First To Plea Guilty In U.S. Capitol Attack Investigation
The Justice Department has secured its first guilty plea in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack investigation. A founding member of an anti-government militia group has pleaded guilty on two counts.
Senators Urge Biden To Shut Down Guantánamo, Calling It A 'Symbol Of Lawlessness'
Two dozen U.S. senators sent a letter to the White House outlining steps to shutter the crumbling military prison in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, where many men have been held uncharged for nearly 20 years.
Russia Retaliates Against Biden's New Sanctions, Expelling 10 U.S. Diplomats
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced new sanctions Friday. The U.S. imposed its new sanctions on Russia on Thursday in response to the SolarWinds cyberattack and interference in elections.
Congressman On Capitol Police Inspector General Testimony
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Democratic Congressman Pete Aguilar of California about the testimony by the Capitol Police inspector general regarding the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Can The Afghan Army Hold Off The Taliban Without The U.S.?
The Afghan military remains heavily dependent on U.S. equipment, training and money. It's far from clear how effective this U.S. assistance will be once American troops are gone.