A federal judge dismisses Rose McGowan's lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein The actor said that as she was preparing to publish a memoir with details of an alleged assault by Weinstein, he hired lawyers and investigators to obtain a copy of the book and discredit her. Joe Hernandez
Starbucks workers decide whether to form first U.S. union Voting is ending at three stores around Buffalo, N.Y. Starbucks had flown in executives to the area and asked federal officials to delay the ballot count. Alina Selyukh
Biden's Supreme Court commission steers clear of controversial issues in draft report The panel, which will vote on the report Tuesday, steers clear of taking a position on many of the most controversial suggestions for changing the court. Nina Totenberg
'Trigger laws' are abortion bans ready to go if 'Roe v. Wade' is overturned More than 20 states have "trigger laws," which will ban or severely restrict abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturned. Other states are taking steps to protect abortion rights through legislation. Sarah McCammon
Former Sen. Bob Dole, who fought for disability rights, has died Bob Dole was a hero for disability rights advocates, especially those who remember the days before the Americans with Disabilities Act, and his role in getting that landmark legislation passed. Frank Morris
The Justice Department is suing Texas over the state's redistricting plans The lawsuit says the redistricting disadvantages Black and Latino voters and does not reflect the outsize effect minorities played in the state's recent population growth. Ryan Lucas
Her daughter was killed and now this mom is calling on Oakland to step up and help The surge in gun violence and homicide mirrors in Oakland, Calif., mirrors an uptick in killings nationally as many cities are on track to match or surpass last year's terrible murder toll. Eric Westervelt
Criminal hackers are now going after phone lines, too One way or another, most phone calls these days involve the internet. Cybersecurity experts say that makes us vulnerable in ways we might not realize. Jenna McLaughlin
The complex relationship between journalists and private investigators NPR's David Folkenflik speaks with journalist Barry Meier and private investigator Tyler Maroney.
Sociologist says women are more likely to choose abortion over adoption NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Gretchen Sisson, a sociologist at UCSF, who has studied whether the option to put a child up for adoption alleviates the need for a woman to get an abortion. Mary Louise Kelly