Teen Charged In Fatal Stabbing Of Student That Dozens Filmed, Shared On Social Media "Kids stood here and didn't help Khaseen. They'd rather video this event," Detective Lt. Stephen Fitzpatrick told reporters at a news conference. "They videoed his death instead of helping." Vanessa Romo
As Drugmakers Face Opioid Lawsuits, Some Ask: Why Not Criminal Charges Too? "The Sackler family does not belong in bankruptcy court," Rep. Max Rose said of Purdue Pharma's owners. "They belong in handcuffs." He and others want charges for drug companies linked to the crisis. Brian Mann
How An 'International Price Index' Might Help Reduce Drug Prices Drugmakers hate the idea. But Nancy Pelosi and Donald Trump both say pegging the prices of U.S. medicine to what people elsewhere pay could save U.S. patients a bundle. Here's how an "IPI" might work. Selena Simmons-Duffin
California Governor Signs Law Protecting Gig Economy Workers The measure that reclassifies many independent contractors as employees could have national implications for the so-called gig economy. Richard Gonzales
California Pushes Back On Trump Administration Over Emissions Standards The Trump administration is rescinding California's authority to regulate vehicle greenhouse gas emissions. State leaders are vowing to fight the move. Nathan Rott
Pennsylvania State Senator Arrested On Charges Of Possessing Child Porn Mike Folmer, 63, was arrested at his home on Tuesday. According to court documents, he told police that he "had been dealing with some personal problems." Paolo Zialcita
Tent Courts For Migrant Asylum-Seekers Described As Disorganized NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Lisa Koop of the National Immigrant Justice Center about new courtroom facilities in Texas at the U.S.-Mexico border that are processing asylum claims via teleconference.
States Are Split Over Purdue Pharma's Opioid Settlement NPR's David Greene talks to Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey about why she opposes the agreement with Purdue Pharma that settles the company's role in the opioid epidemic.
Penn. AG: How Proposed Settlement With Purdue Pharma Falls Short NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro about a proposed settlement with Purdue Pharma that he says fails to hold it accountable for its role in the opioid crisis.
Man dies in King County holding cell The King County Sheriff’s Office is investigating how man died after less than an hour in a holding cell. Patricia Murphy