Law

Examining whether a U.S. ban on TikTok would be censorship

Is the U.S. banning TikTok essentially censorship? NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with an attorney whose firm filed a petition on behalf of a TikTok creator seeking to stop the U.S. ban.

Testimony continues in trial of 3 ex-Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death

Another former officer, who pleaded guilty to federal charges, testified that the assault occurred after a traffic stop and afterwards the officers lied about using excessive force.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs indicted: What to know

Sean "Diddy" Combs was arrested Monday night in New York City.

The Great Salt Lake is drying up. Environmentalists want mandatory water cuts

In a Salt Lake City courtroom Tuesday, environmentalists suing Utah will accuse the state of not doing enough to prevent the Great Salt Lake from drying up.

After budget cuts, juvenile probation counselors struggle to keep up with youth crime surge

FBI investigates what could be the 2nd attempt on Donald Trump's life

A man is in custody after what the FBI says was an apparent attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump while he was golfing in West Palm Beach, Fla.

TikTok will be in court over a U.S law that could lead to a ban of the platform

The Justice Department and TikTok will be arguing before a Washington appeals court over the fate of the app in the U.S. A federal law that takes effect in January may ban TikTok in the U.S.

Despite opioid epidemic, drug court enrollment is down. King County hopes to change that

King County’s Drug Diversion Court is celebrating its 30th anniversary. It was one of the first programs in the nation to help people clear their criminal records, if they enter treatment and stop using drugs. But amidst the opioid epidemic, drug court enrollment has actually shrunk in recent years.

Attorney General gives major speech on protecting the rule of law

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland delivered a rare address to public servants, urging them to hold the line amidst political attacks on their work.