Prosecution Rests Its Case In R. Kelly Sex Crimes And Racketeering Trial
Over the five weeks of testimony, federal prosecutors presented 45 witnesses, including 11 alleged victims.
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The Impact Of The Strict New Abortion Law In Texas
The law has provoked fear and anxiety for people who seek the procedure and for those who provide it. Anyone who assists someone who tries to get an abortion after 6 weeks can be sued in civil court.
A Texas Doctor Says He Defied The Abortion Law, Risking Lawsuits
Dr. Alan Braid said that his decision to perform an abortion past the six-week mark earlier this month was a matter of duty.
Aly Raisman: Mishandling Of Gymnastics Sexual Abuse Adds To The Trauma
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with gymnast Aly Raisman, who is demanding greater accountability for the sexual abuse committed by former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar.
Abortion-Rights Organizations Are Working Overtime In Texas As SB8 Remains In Place
Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Rosann Mariapurram, executive director of Jane's Due Process, a grassroots organization in Texas that helps people under 18 access abortion care.
Author Tells The Story Of The Family At The Center Of Landmark Case 'Roe V. Wade'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Joshua Prager, author of The Family Roe: An American Story.
A Chess Trailblazer Is Suing Netflix Over Her Portrayal In 'The Queen's Gambit'
Georgian chess legend Nona Gaprindashvili is suing Netflix for defamation. At issue is a line in the show's final episode that falsely says she hadn't played against male opponents.
Justice Clarence Thomas Says The Supreme Court Is Flawed But Still Works
Justice Thomas defended the Supreme Court's independence, arguing that despite disagreements about the court's role, "it works. It may work sort of like a car with three wheels, but it still works."
In Texas, Officials Are Reporting A Surge Of Migrants At The Southern Border This Week
Texas officials call it a "historic surge." Thousands of new arrivals, largely from Haiti, are straining an already overstretched system, and more are on the way.
The Trump-Russia Probe's Special Counsel Has Charged A Lawyer With Lying To The FBI
A cybersecurity lawyer who worked at a law firm tied to the Democratic Party is the second person charged in John Durham's investigation into the origins of the FBI's Trump-Russia probe.