Former Sen. Bob Dole, who fought for disability rights, has died Bob Dole was a hero for disability rights advocates, especially those who remember the days before the Americans with Disabilities Act, and his role in getting that landmark legislation passed. Frank Morris
The Justice Department is suing Texas over the state's redistricting plans The lawsuit says the redistricting disadvantages Black and Latino voters and does not reflect the outsize effect minorities played in the state's recent population growth. Ryan Lucas
Her daughter was killed and now this mom is calling on Oakland to step up and help The surge in gun violence and homicide mirrors in Oakland, Calif., mirrors an uptick in killings nationally as many cities are on track to match or surpass last year's terrible murder toll. Eric Westervelt
Criminal hackers are now going after phone lines, too One way or another, most phone calls these days involve the internet. Cybersecurity experts say that makes us vulnerable in ways we might not realize. Jenna McLaughlin
The complex relationship between journalists and private investigators NPR's David Folkenflik speaks with journalist Barry Meier and private investigator Tyler Maroney.
Sociologist says women are more likely to choose abortion over adoption NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Gretchen Sisson, a sociologist at UCSF, who has studied whether the option to put a child up for adoption alleviates the need for a woman to get an abortion. Mary Louise Kelly
The 'Carolina Squat' is now illegal on North Carolina's roads Police in the state are on the lookout for any "squatted" trucks or SUVs, which have an unusually high front end and a low rear end. The rakish look poses safety hazards, its critics say. Bill Chappell
Infrastructure law set to boost Colorado's work tackling poverty and climate change Colorado is trying to fight both poverty and climate change by retrofitting low-income homes. Now the state set to get a big boost from the new federal infrastructure law. Sam Brasch
The impact on Supreme Court rulings beyond abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturned NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Florida State University law professor Mary Ziegler about the other Supreme Court decisions that could be impacted if Roe v. Wade is overturned. Justine Kenin
What it was like at the Supreme Court during Mississippi abortion case arguments NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Hillary Schneller, senior staff attorney for the Center for Reproductive Rights, who was in the courtroom for Wednesday's Supreme Court arguments. Ari Shapiro