NPR Topics: National
A Jan 6 rioter convicted of assaulting police scored a visit to the White House
Hide SummaryTwo pardoned Jan. 6 rioters posted photos and videos of themselves visiting the White House. One of them was convicted of assaulting police and texted after the riot, "I have murder in my heart."Read more
A salmonella outbreak sickens dozens, prompting a cucumber recall. Here's what to do
Hide SummaryThe FDA says 26 people, nine of whom were hospitalized, have gotten sick across 15 states. It is still figuring out where the cucumbers were distributed and warning people to take extra precautions.Read more
Judge says Trump administration violated court order on third-country deportations
Hide SummaryThe Department of Homeland Security had earlier said eight people on a flight out of the U.S. had been convicted of crimes in the United States and that they couldn't be brought back.Read more
The 'tush push' lives on. NFL teams vote to keep the controversial play
Hide SummaryThe effort to ban the play has faced pushback from teams that regularly employ it, perhaps none more successfully than the Philadelphia Eagles.Read more
Trump DOJ dismisses investigations of police in several cities, including Minneapolis
Hide SummaryThe decision reverses the use of consent decrees to ensure accountability of law enforcement agencies. It comes days before the anniversary of George Floyd's murder by a police officer. Read more