Crime, Law and Justice

July 6, 2018 1:09 PM

Suspect in Charlottesville car attack pleads not guilty to hate crimes charges

James Alex Fields Jr., accused of driving through a crowd of counterprotesters and killing one of them, told the judge that he had been treated for a range of mental health issues.

by Amy Held

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July 6, 2018 11:10 AM

Wisconsin high court sides with fired conservative professor

The 120-page ruling concluded that Marquette University breached its contract guaranteeing academic freedom with former professor John McAdams.

by Associated Press

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July 6, 2018 10:55 AM

Stamp-size mistake costs postal service $3.5 million

A Las Vegas sculptor's version of Lady Liberty mistakenly ended up on a U.S. Postal Service stamp. He won a lawsuit last week.

by Clare Lombardo

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July 6, 2018 9:09 AM

Falcon Heights to honor Philando Castile this weekend

The restoration and unity days include a candlelight vigil and community barbecue in honor of Castile, who was shot and killed by a police officer during a traffic stop in July 2016.

by Jon Collins

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July 6, 2018 8:33 AM

Suspect in Minnesota girl's death released from prison

The 31-year-old man will be released while Missouri officials investigate new developments in the 2017 death of 16-year-old Savannah Leckie, according to a report.

by The Associated Press

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July 6, 2018 5:46 AM

Authorities seeking suspect in northern Minnesota killing

Authorities are asking for the public's help to find an Indiana man suspected in a June homicide in northern Minnesota.

by The Associated Press

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July 6, 2018 5:37 AM

A student remembers her school's 'lunch man,' Philando Castile

A 10-year-old girl and her dad talk about Philando Castile, who worked in the lunchroom of her Minnesota school. Two years ago, Castile was shot and killed by a police officer who pulled him over.

by Heidi Glenn and Liyna Anwar

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July 5, 2018 7:56 PM

Trump narrows Supreme Court shortlist to 3 -- with 2 on the inside track

Trump said he will make the announcement Monday night at 9 p.m. at the White House. He is deciding between Judges Brett Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett and Raymond Kethledge.

by Mara Liasson and Nina Totenberg

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July 5, 2018 4:41 PM

Minnesota radon licensing law challenged in court

A radon inspection law, delayed twice already, is now before Minnesota's courts. A lawsuit filed by a consortium of inspection and mitigation professionals say it wouldn't be evenly applied.

by Brian Bakst