When Brandon Jackson stood trial in Louisiana for armed robbery in 1997, two of the 12 jurors voted to acquit. In almost every other state, a non-unanimous jury would have resulted in a mistrial. But in Louisiana, a century-old law from the Jim Crow...
Russia has reasserted state control over the country's major media companies Transcript Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a measure criminalizing reporting that contradicts the government's version of events. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: R...
In Selma, Ala., Kamala Harris reflects on the current fight for voting rights Transcript Vice President Harris joined the march across the Edmund Pettus bridge on the 57th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, when Black voting rights activists were beaten b...
A California woman had a huge bell taking up space in her garage Transcript It resembled the Liberty Bell without the crack. She did some research and found its connection to Paul Revere, who had a foundry. His son made the bell. It's been returned t...
Amid the Russia-Ukraine war, rising tensions between Russia and the U.S. could have implications for the two nations' partnerships in space particularly aboard the International Space Station. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Tensions between Russia and the Unit...
If you watched TV recently, you might be wondering what decade it is Transcript The 90s are all over our screens. Most recently there is Hulu's s Pam Tommy. It is one example of the shows and movies that are revisiting people and scandals of the deca...
Artists will perform in a benefit concert for Ukrainian families Transcript Next month's benefit concert, hosted by a Washington-based chamber music group, will raise funds for families affected by the war in Ukraine. All proceeds will be donated to...
Bill Barr won't back a 2024 Trump run but doesn't quite condemn his former boss Transcript Editor's note: This story contains language that some people may find offensive. William Barr says many people have the wrong idea about his time as attorney g...
As the U.S. emerges from 2 pandemic winters, it's time to reboot some habits Transcript The pandemic changed our daily habits. Early on people drink more, moved less and ate more. And many of these habits linger. Health experts say it's time to take...
Russians are advancing on another nuclear power plant, Ukraine's president says Transcript NPR's Leila Fadel talks Mariana Budjeryn, a Ukrainian and a nuclear expert at Harvard's Belfer Center, about the dangers of Russia seizing control of Ukraine's...
A Ukrainian-owned bakery in Texas raises money for Ukraine Transcript Thousands of people came to Laika Cheesecakes and Espresso in San Antonio. The bakery pledged to donate all its sales late last month to those impacted by the invasion. It raised m...
Russia's military is now encircling several Ukrainian cities Transcript NPR's Rachel Martin talks to retired Admiral James Foggo, who commanded U.S. Naval forces for Europe and Africa, about what Russian forces have been doing, and what their next mo...
An ad hoc army of volunteers assembles to help Ukrainian refugees Transcript MEDYK, Poland Russia's invasion of Ukraine has sparked the fastest-growing refugee crisis in Europe since World War II as the U.N. refugee agency says more than 1.5 million...
Arizona Republicans continue pushing voting restrictions, risking backfire Transcript By last count at the Arizona State Capitol, close to a hundred voting bills have been introduced, part of a nationwide push by far-right Republican-controlled legis...
South Carolina point guard Zia Cooke scores wins on and off the court Transcript Zia Cooke has been chosen for a new campaign to support women college athletes through name, image and likeness sponsorship deals. A MARTINEZ, HOST: It's nearly time for...
