FBI Agent Shot By Booby-Trapped Wheelchair
Before the highly trained team even entered the house in Oregon, it encountered a series of traps straight out of the adventures of Indiana Jones.
Law
Should The Process Of How Judicial Nominees Are Evaluated Change?
The political firestorm over Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has raised questions about how judicial nominees are evaluated. But could it lead to changes in the process?
Can Supreme Court Nominee Be Seen As Objective After His Testimony?
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with New York University law professor Stephen Gillers about the impartiality of the Supreme Court, and whether nominee Brett Kavanaugh can be seen as objective.
President Trump, Brett Kavanaugh And Beer
President Trump said his Supreme Court nominee testified to having "difficulty as a young man with drink." But that's not exactly what Judge Kavanaugh said.
In Alaska, 'Righteous Rage' Over Sexual Assault
A plea deal that resulted in an Alaskan man serving no time after originally being charged with kidnapping and choking a woman has outraged activists in Anchorage. Enough is enough, many are saying.
Is 8 Enough? The Consequences Of The Supreme Court Starting 1 Justice Short
The Supreme Court begins a new term with just eight justices, as the fight over Brett Kavanaugh's nomination continues. And for the first time in over 30 years, the court is left without a swing vote.
Supreme Court Term Begins With 8 Justices As Kavanaugh Nomination Battle Continues
The Supreme Court's new term began Monday with just eight justices as the fight over Judge Brett Kavanaugh's nomination continues.
California's Bail Overhaul May Do More Harm Than Good, Reformers Say
California is the largest state in the country to do away with money bail. Many progressive legal groups say it will result in more people detained without evidence or trial.
Justice Department Sues California Over Net Neutrality Law
Rachel Martin talks to Tim Wu, professor at Columbia Law School, on the U.S. Department of Justice suing California over the state's new net neutrality law.
Oregon Appeals Court Hears Challenge To Non-Unanimous Convictions
Oregon is one of two states to allow split verdicts for most felony cases. Many critics say the non-unanimous jury system leads to convictions of innocent people.