Who Owns 'We Shall Overcome'? All Of Us, A Lawsuit Claims
The same law firm that recently succeeded in releasing "Happy Birthday" from copyright rules is now hoping to do the same for the civil rights anthem.
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Hillary Clinton Addresses Civil Rights Group After Missteps With Black Voters
After some recent missteps with African-American voters, Hillary Clinton addressed a high-profile civil rights group Wednesday.
Chicago Police Department Must Acknowledge Racist Past, Task Force Says
The Chicago Police Department needs to acknowledge its racist history and use of excessive force, and it needs a major overhaul in the way it investigates officers and holds police accountable. That's according to a scathing report from a task force appointed by the city's mayor to issue recommendations for sweeping reform.
Not All Financial Education Is Effective. Here Are 4 Ideas That Work
Credit scores. Car loans. Mortgages. It's stuff we all need to know. Yet not all financial education classes help us make better financial decisions. But some do.
When The U.S. Engages, Do Human Rights Improve?
The U.S. has reached out to foes that include Cuba, Iran and Myanmar. Now the State Department weighs in with its annual report on human rights around the globe.
Thousands Of Verizon Workers Go On Strike As Contract Talks Stall
About 40,000 Verizon workers went on strike Wednesday demanding an extension on talks for a new labor contract. The workers are represented by two unions, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the Communications Workers of America.
Oakland And The Warriors: NBA Team's Success Mirrors Rise Of Home City
They're called the Golden State Warriors and are claimed by the entire Bay Area. But really, the Warriors belong to Oakland, Calif. The rise of the team from irrelevance to NBA champions mirrors the rise of the city itself.
Young Scientists Feature Projects At 2016 White House Science Fair
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with two students whose science projects were featured at the 2016 White House Science Fair.
Coal Giant Peabody Energy Declares Bankruptcy
Peabody Energy, the largest private sector coal company in the nation, declared bankruptcy Wednesday morning. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Taylor Kuykendall, a reporter with S&P Global Market Intelligence, about why the coal powerhouse needs to reorganize.
Oregon's Jeff Merkley Becomes First Senator To Endorse Bernie Sanders
Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley announced his endorsement of Bernie Sanders for president Wednesday in The New York Times. He is the first U.S. senator to endorse Sanders.