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NPR's series looks at the human toll of mandatory minimum prison sentences. The White House and the Justice Department have taken the unprecedented step of asking for candidates who might win early release from prison through presidential pardons or commutations in the final years of the Obama presidency.

From Judges To Inmates, Finding The Human Casualties Of Mandatory Sentencing

Amid the backdrop of debate inside Washington and across the country, an NPR series will focus on the human toll of the tough mandatory minimum prison terms for drug crimes.

Prosecutor Who Led Ill-Fated Ted Stevens Case To Leave Justice Department

William Welch was criticized for his oversight of the corruption case against the Alaska senator that ended in collapse. He has told associates he will leave the Department of Justice.

Adviser: McCain Wants Reform On Wall Street

John McCain's chief economic adviser, Douglas Holtz-Eakin, says the Republican candidate wants to revamp the patchwork of regulations that govern economic transactions. McCain is not in favor of more regulation, he says, just uniformity.

The White House has asked Congress for $44 billion in emergency funding to help cover costs of the war in Ukraine, recent natural disasters, and operations at the southern U.S. border.

The White House wants $44 billion in emergency funding. Here's what that covers

The White House has asked Congress for emergency funding for Ukraine, disaster recovery, and the border. But House Republicans are divided on a government spending package.

A roadblock is seen on Monday, July 17, in Washington Crossing, Pa. following severe weather over the weekend.

Flash floods kill at least 5 people in Pennsylvania

A family was visiting the area from Charleston, S.C., and was on their way to a barbecue when they got caught in a flash flood, officials said.

In 2009, more than 30 percent of ER visits for lower limb injuries came from sprains and strains, a study found.

Sprained Ankle? Calling ER First Saves Time, Money

A study suggests that hospitals could save time and money if patients with ankle sprains and other minor injuries could talk to a health provider instead of coming to the emergency department during regular business hours.

Hip hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa at a press conference in 2006. His Zulu Nation group, formed in the 1970s to combat street violence, soon began incorporating Nation of Islam teachings in its rhetoric.

'Rebel Music': When Hip-Hop Met Islam

From Afrika Bambaataa to Public Enemy and beyond, hip-hop has long been a culture to which young urban Muslims around the world can relate.

The James Webb Space Telescope captured an image of a newborn star that reveals what Earth's sun may have looked like when it was only a few tens of thousands of years old.

NASA releases 'baby picture' of a star that will grow up to be much like our sun

A new image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope reveals what Earth's sun could have looked like in its infancy.

Mayim Bialik attends the 2022 Fox Upfront on May 16, 2022, in New York City. She will no longer appear as a host on the syndicated version of <em>Jeopardy!</em>

Mayim Bialik is out as a 'Jeopardy!' host, leaving longtime champ Ken Jennings to solo

Earlier this year, the former Big Bang Theory actor had stopped appearing on the popular game show show after declaring her support for the Hollywood writers' strike.

Construction on the $1.4 billion Columbus Crossroads mega-project on I-70 and I-71 in downtown Columbus started in 2010. This is how part of it looked in 2019.

Orange barrels blooming on Ohio's roadways as construction season starts up

Now that winter is over, road construction season is underway in Ohio, with nearly 1,000 projects planned this year.

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