Follow WBURO.J. Simpson Seeks Retrial On Robbery-Kidnapping Conviction
Simpson says the defense never told him of a plea deal offer and that his lawyer had a conflict of interest in the case.
Nation
Clinton White House Crisis Manager Dings Obama's Message Team
Lanny Davis Jr., a onetime crisis manager in former President Clinton's White House operation, doesn't give President Obama's communications team high marks.
Exactly What Did The IRS Want To Know?
As part of its inappropriate scrutiny of conservative applicants for tax-exempt status, the IRS wanted copies of tweets and personal information about board members.
Parents Get Crib Sheets For Talking With Kids About Drinking
Parents should talk to their children about avoiding alcohol long before they try that first drink. But how? Some scripts and talking points could make the task easier.
Derek Boogaard's Family Sues NHL Over Player's Death In 2011
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the NHL by the family of hockey enforcer Derek Boogaard, who was 28 when he died from an accidental overdose of alcohol and oxycodone in May of 2011. The suit accuses the NHL of being negligent and with supplying the painkiller to Boogaard.
Doctor Found Guilty Of Murder In Late-Term Abortions
The Philadelphia abortion provider was found guilty of three charges of first-degree murder for illegal late-term abortions he performed at his clinic. He faces a possible death sentence.
All Things Considered
For Supreme Court, Monsanto's Win Was More About Patents Than Seeds
The high court ruled unanimously that when farmers use patented seed for more than one planting in violation of their licensing agreements, they are liable for damages.
All Things Considered
An 'Entrepreneurial Seedling' Sprouts In Detroit
Young entrepreneurs are revitalizing parts of the city, starting up businesses in what were once empty warehouses. They're creating buzz and enthusiasm. But in a city where the population is declining and the tax base is crumbling, there are doubts about how much impact their efforts will have.
All Things Considered
For Tax-Exempt Groups, How Much Politics Is Too Much?
The IRS is under fire for directing additional scrutiny toward conservative groups seeking 501(c)(4) status. But the controversy reveals a question with no clear answer: Precisely what are so-called social welfare organizations allowed to do in electoral politics?
Holmes Enters Not Guilty By Insanity Plea In Colo. Shootings
Charged with 166 counts of murder, attempted murder and other crimes, James Holmes is accused of opening fire on the crowd at a midnight movie last July in Aurora, Colo. Twelve people died and an additional 70 were wounded.
U.S. Government Obtains Wide AP Phone Records In Probe
May 13, 2013
WASHINGTON — The government would not say why it sought the records.
Ethicist: Abortion Trial Underscores Need For Contraception
May 13, 2013
Longtime abortion provider Dr. Kermit Gosnell has been found guilty of killing three babies. Ethicist Art Caplan says the case points to the need for widely-available contraceptives.
Obama Slams IRS Targeting, Defends Libya Effort
May 13, 2013
President Obama says anyone at the IRS responsible for targeting conservative groups should be held accountable. And he pushed back strongly against fresh Republican criticism over Benghazi.
High Fuel Prices Drive Up Demand For Natural Gas Cars
May 13, 2013
More drivers are turning to natural gas vehicles because the fuel is half as expensive as gasoline is at the pumps right now. What are these cars like to drive and own?
New Orleans Police Vow To Solve Mother’s Day Shootings
May 13, 2013
Video released early Monday by New Orleans police shows a possible suspect in the Mother’s Day gunfire that wounded 19 people during a neighborhood parade.
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- FBI Gave Confessed Killer Van Der Sloot $25,000 In Sting
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Rationing In Our Future?
May 13, 2013
A new book says rationing—of food, energy and more—is in our future. We hear the case, and the pushback.
Dozens Of Gerbils Compete For Best In Show
May 11, 2013
Libby Hanna, President of the American Gerbil Society, discusses the New England Gerbil Show with Bill Littlefield.
Buffett Adds 5K Race To Shareholders’ Meeting
May 11, 2013
There was a new item on the agenda at the 2013 Berkshire Hathaway shareholders’ meeting: a 5K race. Financial guru Warren Buffett was on hand to ring the opening bell … or, fire the starter’s pistol.
‘My Greek Drama’: Winning The 2004 Olympics
May 11, 2013
In 2004, Athens hosted the Olympic Games. But it almost didn’t work out. In her book ‘My Greek Drama,’ Gianna Angelopoulos explains how she helped bring the games Greece and addresses the controversies that are still lingering today.
D-III Men’s Basketball Championship Steps Onto The Court With D-I
May 11, 2013
Louisville wasn’t the only team to win an NCAA championship in Atlanta’s Philips Arena last month. For the first time in NCAA history, the Division II and III championships were played in the same location as the D-I title game. But should this be a permanent change?