(The Latest) Corruption Charges In Detroit's Struggling Schools
Twelve principals in the Motor City are accused of taking kickbacks for school supplies — yet a further sign of struggle for the city's public schools.
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Uber Settles 2 Lawsuits, Won't Have To Treat Drivers As Employees
The company has agreed to settle two class action suits for $84 million — and more if Uber goes public and its value increases by a certain amount. Uber won't have to pay drivers benefits.
Drug Traffickers Flood Opioid Market With Cheaper Alternative To Heroin
Drug traffickers are making their own Fentanyl, a powerful opioid pain medication used for extreme medical conditions, and selling it mixed with or instead of heroin. Much cheaper to make than heroin, and exponentially more potent, it's easier for users to overdose on Fentanyl. In New Orleans, Fentanyl deaths now outpace the murder rate.
Prince, Musician And Iconoclast, Has Died At Age 57
One reporter outside Prince's Paisley Park compound near Minneapolis said "even the journalists are hugging each other" after learning that Prince had died.
New Overtime Rules May Put Squeeze On Caregivers For Those With Disabilities
The regulations, expected in the coming weeks, would require employers to pay such caregivers more. But many won't be able to comply because they rely on Medicare reimbursements, which won't change.
'His Music Does The Talking': Manager Owen Husney On Prince's Legacy
"I saw who he was, and there was a mystery about him even then," says Husney, who managed Prince at the very beginning of his career. The iconic musician died Thursday at 57.
Who Still Supports Andrew Jackson?
Abolitionist Harriet Tubman will be the new face of the $20 bill, while Jackson, who owned slaves, will move to the back. The two opposing figures represents how our democracy is supposed to work.
Michigan GOP Leaders Take Sides In U.S. Virgin Islands Delegation Dispute
Longtime GOP political figures in Michigan are on opposing sides of a fight over who gets to represent the U.S. Virgin Islands at the Republican Convention this summer. Detroit News reporter Chad Livengood tells NPR's Robert Siegel about the players and why the Virgin Islands delegation may prove to be very important.
Volkswagen Reaches Deal With U.S. On Cars With Emissions Software
After months of negotiations, Volkswagen has reached a deal with U.S. authorities on most of the cars involved in its diesel emissions scandal. The agreement covers nearly 500,000 2-liter engine cars. Owners will get to choose between having VW buy back their vehicles or having their cars fixed. But owners still don't know how much VW will offer in the buyback, or what the terms of a fix will be.
Half Your Brain Stands Guard When Sleeping In A New Place
No wonder we don't feel rested after a first night in a new place: Half of our brain has stayed alert while the other half enjoyed deeper sleep, a study finds. We really have been half-asleep.