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2nd accuser comes forward against Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax

2nd accuser comes forward against Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax

Meredith Watson alleged Friday that Fairfax raped her in 2000, while they were students at Duke University. This is the second sexual assault allegation against Fairfax in the span of a week.
by Colin Dwyer

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Many second chances pave ex-felon's path from prison to dream job

Many second chances pave ex-felon's path from prison to dream job

The 36-year-old Alabama native and seven-time felon knew building a new life would be a challenge. He aims to help other former felons succeed as well.
by Jon Collins

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Court officers say Minnesota still struggles for equal justice

Judges, county attorneys and other legal professionals say Minnesota's criminal justice system still fails people of color, 25 years after a landmark state Supreme Court report.
by Brandt Williams

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Watch: In a post-Parkland America, teens talk about gun culture

Watch: In a post-Parkland America, teens talk about gun culture

Last spring, NPR traveled across the country to speak with teenagers about their many different relationships with guns. "Guns are a big part of our culture in America," says Ashley Courneya from Rochester, Minn.

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Somali refugee wins right to stay, at least for now

Somali refugee wins right to stay, at least for now

Abdulkadir Sharif Abdi came close to being deported. His lawyers say he wouldn't be safe in Somalia.
by Riham Feshir

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'NYT' reporter covering Trump: We've almost 'lost the ability to be shocked'

'NYT' reporter covering Trump: We've almost 'lost the ability to be shocked'

New York Times journalist Michael Schmidt has helped break major stories concerning special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into connections between President Trump, his associates and Russia.
by Terry Gross

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How did the police know you were near a crime scene? Google told them

How did the police know you were near a crime scene? Google told them

Police are increasingly using judge-approved "reverse location" search warrants to find cellphones near crime scenes. Civil liberties experts worry it's a digital dragnet ripe for abuse. Authorities say it's an important new crime fighting tool.
by Tony Webster

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Man charged in shooting of school bus driver on I-35W

Man charged in shooting of school bus driver on I-35W

Kenneth Lilly, 31, faces attempted second-degree murder and second-degree assault charges stemming from a confrontation near the Interstate 35W-Interstate 94 interchange.
by Tim Nelson and Matt Sepic

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