New California law bars schoolbook bans based on racial and LGBTQ topics Gov. Gavin Newsom called the new measure "long overdue," saying that the banning binge of diversity materials has to come to an end. Jonathan Franklin
Perdue Farms and Tyson Foods under federal inquiry over reports of illegal child labor The Labor Department launched investigations into the two major poultry producers after reports that migrant children as young as 13 have been working overnight shifts to clean the companies' plants. Juliana Kim
Thomas attended fundraisers for conservative political group, ProPublica report says A new report from ProPublica claims that Thomas has maintained a close relationship with the Koch network and that on at least two occasions, he spoke at fundraising events for the organization. Nina Totenberg
Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez has been indicted on federal corruption charges The indictment accuses Menendez and his wife of accepting "hundreds of thousands of dollars of bribes in exchange for using" the senator's power and influence. Washington Desk
Newly signed drug law gets mixed reviews among Seattleites By Oct. 20, it will be illegal in Seattle for people to use drugs like heroin and meth in public. The new ordinance comes at a time of hot public debate over the criminalization of drug use, and is drawing mixed reactions among Seattleites. Joshua McNichols
Maryland apologizes to man wrongly convicted of murder and agrees to pay him $340,000 Demetrius Smith will be compensated by the state of Maryland after spending years behind bars, including over a year after he had been proven innocent. He was released from prison in 2013. The Associated Press
Group sues West Point, seeking to ban affirmative action in admissions The military has long maintained that the nation's security depends on having a diverse officer corps that is ready to lead an increasingly diverse fighting force. Nina Totenberg
Illinois just eliminated cash bail. One lawyer says other states should follow NPR's Juana Summers talks with Civil Rights Corps founder Alec Karakatsanis about the movement to eliminate cash bail on a national level, after Illinois abolished cash bail this week. Erika Ryan
California's big oil lawsuit is a 'huge deal,' Center for Climate Integrity head says NPR's Juana Summers talks with Richard Wiles, president of the Center for Climate Integrity, about California's lawsuit against fossil fuel companies for worsening climate change. Juana Summers
Hunter Biden sues IRS over release of his tax records Among other things, Biden is seeking $1,000 for each unauthorized disclosure and attorneys fees. Jaclyn Diaz
