California Prisons Aim To Keep Sex Between Inmates Safe, If Illegal
A new state law requires that condoms be made available to all prison inmates — even though state law also forbids sex between prisoners.
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Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Air Marshal Whistleblower
Robert MacLean gave a reporter information about U.S. air marshals being taken off flights to save money.
Justice Dept. Will Reportedly Clear Ferguson Police Officer In Brown Case
The Justice Department is poised to declare that former police officer Darren Wilson should not face civil rights charges over the death of Michael Brown, sources tell NPR.
Soccer Players Sue Over Proposed Turf Field For Women's World Cup
Team USA soccer player Heather O'Reilly talks about the lawsuit she and other players from the U.S. and abroad have filed against FIFA and the Canadian Soccer Association.
Supreme Court Rules For Muslim Inmate In Prison Beard Case
The court said a ban on beards violated the prisoner's religious freedom. The state of Arkansas had argued that the beard presented security concerns and that it could be used to hide contraband.
To Drive Economy Toward Equality, Obama Requests More Spending
His State of the Union address celebrated a year that brought the U.S. jobs and growth, and called on Congress to expand child care and free education. Critics say it's pure politics that won't pass.
New York Under Pressure For Locking Up Teens In Adult Prisons
A commission report this week found that incarcerated young people — most of them black and Hispanic — face a high risk of assault and victimization behind bars and an increased risk of suicide.
Supreme Court Examines Gray Area In Judicial Campaigning
The court today heard arguments testing whether states may prohibit candidates for judgeships from soliciting campaign donations personally.
BP Back In Court For Final Phase Of Gulf Oil Spill Trial
The third and final phase of the civil trial against BP opened on Tuesday. The last segment will determine the amount of fines BP will pay in the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
After Congressional Green Light, Scientists Begin Hemp Studies
Scientists are studying how hemp might be used in the electronic, medical and manufacturing industries. Because the plant's been illegal for decades, it's been difficult to do research on its uses.