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An archive image shows how the Omegle website appeared in early 2014. That year, a young woman says, Omegle paired her with an older man who exploited her starting from when she was 11 and lasting several years.

Video chat site Omegle shuts down after 14 years — and an abuse victim's lawsuit

At its best, Omegle allowed strangers to connect and share ideas. But, its founder admits, "some people misused it, including to commit unspeakably heinous crimes."

In 'Reaped,' 5 Lives That Are Far More Than Just Statistics

Jesmyn Ward's new memoir Men We Reaped follows the lives and tragically early deaths of several young black men — Ward's brother among them. Reviewer Richard Torres says Ward is "talented enough to turn ... prose into poetry," but that she doesn't sugarcoat her terrible experiences.

Case brought to Supreme Court by herring fishermen may gut federal rulemaking power

Several of the court's conservative justices expressed deep skepticism of the current framework. But all three left-leaning justices offered support for keeping the system in place.

When will Black artists be ready to break up with The Grammys?

On Sunday, Jay-Z accepted an honorary Grammy by taking gentle aim at the awards' failure to support Black musicians. "We want y'all to get it right — at least get it close to right," he said.

8 Tracks: Portishead's Beth Gibbons is a 'passenger on no ordinary journey'

Gibbons returns with a solo album, Lives Outgrown, and a song that wonders beyond this life. On this week's 8 Tracks, NPR Music's Lars Gotrich listens to songs that explore what happens next.

New federal safety rules on silica dust aim to protect miners' lungs

Addressing a problem first identified 50 years ago, federal regulators say stricter new rules to limit miners' exposure to silica dust are expected to finally go on the books on Tuesday.

President John F. Kennedy waves from his car in a motorcade approximately one minute before he was shot, Nov. 22, 1963, in Dallas. Riding with President Kennedy are first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, right, Nellie Connally, second from left, and her husband, Texas Gov. John Connally, far left.

A look at the history of presidential assassination attempts in America

Before Saturday’s apparent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, there have been multiple instances of political violence targeting U.S. presidents, including two from Ohio as well as former presidents and major party presidential candidates.

U.S. Federal Judge Reed O'Connor has been a longtime active member of the Federalist Society. In 2018, he spoke on a panel at the annual Texas Chapters Conference.

Elon Musk is bringing lawsuits to Texas. A judge with Tesla stock keeps hearing them

Judge Reed O’Connor is overseeing two major lawsuits filed by billionaire Elon Musk. Legal experts have raised questions about the judge’s impartiality.

Then-House Minority Whip Newt Gingrich during a 1994 rally where he pledged a "Contract with America," which included a balanced budget amendment.

After 15 Years, GOP Revives Balanced Budget Idea

Congressional Republicans last attempted a major push to pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution back in 1995. Now they intend to try again. But the same old arguments about potential damage to programs like Social Security make it a tough sell.

How the Iowa caucuses work, why they're first — and why they're significant

Why does Iowa dominate the political conversation every four years around this time, and how do the caucuses even work? Let's explore why they matter in 2024.

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