Justice Department pays $138 million over FBI failures in Larry Nassar case The DOJ settlement goes to 139 victims of Larry Nassar, the disgraced team doctor of USA Gymnastics who sexually assaulted elite and Olympic gymnasts, after the FBI failed to promptly investigate. NPR Staff
What's at stake as the Supreme Court hears Idaho case about abortion in emergencies The Supreme Court will consider the question: Should doctors treating pregnancy complications follow state or federal law if the laws conflict? Here's how the case could affect women and doctors. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Justice Department is being urged to protect researchers testing AI platforms Cybersecurity experts want more federal protections for good faith security researchers, or "good "hackers, arguing the government shouldn't prosecute good faith efforts to find vulnerabilities. Jenna McLaughlin
TikTok ban expected to become law, but it's not so simple. What's next? The Senate is poised to pass the bill the House advanced over the weekend. President Biden is set to sign it. From there, TikTok says the battle will move to the courts. Bobby Allyn
Jurors heard opening statements from both sides in Trump's hush money trial Former President Donald Trump's hush money trial began today in New York. Outside the courtroom, Trump complained about the proceedings. Andrea Bernstein
First day of Trump's hush money trial kicks off with opening statements and a witness The prosecution is arguing that Donald Trump wanted to keep information out of the public fearing that it would turn off voters in 2016. The defense argues Trump did nothing illegal. Ximena Bustillo
The SCOTUS case that could change the rules on homelessness The Supreme Court is hearing a case this morning on homelessness. It could have a big impact on how cities in our region respond to the homelessness crisis. That’s particularly true for areas like Burien, which have banned public camping. We’ll get the story from public radio reporter Jane Vaughan, who’s following every twist and turn. Paige Browning
TikTok faces its biggest threat yet; Earth Day tips for sustainable living The House passed a bill that would ban TikTok unless the China-based ByteDance sells it. These small changes will help you live more sustainably. Suzanne Nuyen
Opening statements to get underway in former President Trump's hush money trial Twelve jurors and six alternates were finalized Friday in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial. After opening statements, the court is likely to hear from witnesses on Monday. Andrea Bernstein
Trump's trials update With jury selection concluded, opening statements are scheduled for Monday in former President Donald Trump's New York hush money trial. NPR talks with University of Baltimore law professor Kim Wehle. Ximena Bustillo