New Developments In Russia Investigation
Other news has taken the spotlight, but there have been many developments over the summer in the Russia investigation, including revelations from emails and subpoenas from Robert Mueller.
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Chicago Police Officer Convicted Of Unreasonable Force In Shooting
Two teenagers were wounded when Marco Proano fired 16 shots into a stolen car as it backed away from him and other officers. Dashcam video shows him emptying his clip even after the car was stopped.
Trump Administration Lifts Limits On Military Hardware For Police
The move, announced by Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Monday, is part of a push to boost federal support for local police departments and crack down on crime. It reverses an Obama-era restriction.
Trump Defends Controversial Pardon Of Former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio
President Trump stood by his decision to pardon Arpaio at a joint press conference with Finland's president on Monday. Arpaio gained notoriety for his controversial treatment of Latinos and prisoners.
First Mention: Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio Targeted 'Deadbeat Parents' In 1995
In May and August 1995, the name Joe Arpaio was first mentioned on NPR. President Trump pardoned the controversial former Arizona sheriff for a misdemeanor criminal contempt conviction.
2 Lawsuits Challenge Trump's Ban On Transgender Military Service
The plaintiffs include transgender people who are currently serving in the military and transgender people who wish to serve but are no longer able to do so because of the ban.
'Ghost Of The Innocent Man': A Story Of 24 Years Of Wrongful Imprisonment
A Martinez interviews Willie Grimes, who spent 24 years in prison, wrongly accused of rape, and Benjamin Rachlin, who chronicles his fight for exoneration in Ghost of the Innocent Man.
Police Struggle To Balance Public Safety With Free Speech During Protests
After a series of violent political protests, police feel pressure to err on the side of caution, but too much crowd control can curb free speech. One former police chief calls it a "guessing game."
ACLU Leader On Defending Hate Groups
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Anthony Romero, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union, about the organization's stance on defending the constitutional rights of hate groups.
After Hinting At It During Phoenix Rally, Trump Issues Pardon For Arpaio
The former Maricopa County, Ariz., sheriff was convicted of criminal contempt for refusing to halt racial profiling activity while in office. The White House cited his age as one factor in the pardon.