What Governments In The Western Hemisphere Are Getting Right — And Wrong We look at nations in our hemisphere, from Canada to Argentina, to see which governments are succeeding — and which are not — in keeping coronavirus infections down.
Mike Flynn Pleaded Guilty. Why Is The Justice Department Dropping The Charges? Fate and politics have rewarded decisions made by the former national security adviser and his legal team, ultimately delivering him from legal jeopardy after a years-long odyssey. Philip Ewing
City of Seattle seeks end to federal oversight of police The City of Seattle and the U.S. Justice Department are asking a federal judge to release the Seattle Police Department from a long-running consent decree. Amy Radil
Toilet Flush Heard During Supreme Court's Conference Call The court is live streaming arguments during the coronavirus pandemic. The lawyer presenting his case didn't seem to notice the sound. Reminder: mute yourself during conference calls.
Federal Rules Give More Protection To Students Accused Of Sexual Assault Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced what she called historic changes Wednesday to Obama-era guidelines that she said will make the process fairer. Tovia Smith
Two Americans Are Locked Up After A Failed Attempt To Overthrow Venezuelan President NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Joshua Goodman, Latin America correspondent for the Associated Press, about a failed attempt to overthrow Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Businesses Liability: When Is It Safe For People To Go Back To Work? As businesses begin to reopen, some employers want a guarantee they won't face lawsuits, if their workers get sick with COVID-19. Workers also want reassurance that their health will be protected. Scott Horsley
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospitalized After Infection Ginsburg underwent non-surgical treatment Tuesday for a benign gallbladder condition at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, a statement from the U.S. Supreme Court said. Krishnadev Calamur
Supreme Court Considers Anti-Prostitution Pledge In HIV/AIDS Funding Case At issue is whether the government can require private nonprofits to denounce prostitution in order to qualify for U.S. government foreign aid grants aimed at fighting the worldwide AIDS epidemic. Nina Totenberg
As Economies Reopen, Businesses Worry About Liability Lawsuits NPR's Noel King talks to Neil Bradley of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce about what the chamber is hearing concerning how the pandemic is impacting small businesses, and how the chamber is helping.