Crime, Law and Justice

'Change can happen': Black families on racism, hope and parenting
In wake of George Floyd's killing and the Black Lives Matter protests, conversations about race in America have a new urgency. Here's how Black parents are having “the talk” with their children today.
Fire at centuries-old cathedral in France under investigation as arson
The fire at the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul in Nantes called to mind the one last year at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. French officials say they have controlled the blaze and avoided a "Notre Dame scenario."
Mayor of Portland to Trump: Get your troops out of the city
The mayor of Portland demanded Friday that President Trump remove militarized federal agents he deployed to the city, after some detained people on streets far from federal property they were sent to protect.
Federal officers use unmarked vehicles to grab people in Portland, protesters say
Federal law enforcement personnel have been deployed in the Oregon city since early July due to anti-police protests. Residents say they're using unmarked vehicles to snatch protesters off the street.
Walz says a mask mandate is the right call, but he's waiting for more GOP support
The governor talked with Morning Editon host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the possibility of a mask mandate, and shared some discussion on whether the Legislature can reach an agreement on police reform during the special Legislative session, and what variables he’s weighing on how the school year will be handled during the pandemic.