A Honolulu jury has convicted a man of second-degree murder for a 2011 shooting spree in Hawaii that left one person dead and two wounded. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser is following the story: “[T]he jury refused to convict [Toby] Stangel, 30, of Wahiawa on first-degree attempted murder charges that carry a mandatory life term without parole, […]
The 37th time is unlikely to be the charm for House Republicans who voted on Thursday yet again to defund Obamacare. In a largely partisan vote that has become almost routine, the measure passed the Republican-controlled House — this time by a vote of 229-195. To Democrats, it’s a waste of time – they control
Enlarge image i Members of the Save Our Courts coalition rally outside the Los Angeles County Courthouse in March. The county will soon cut the number of courthouses handling small claims cases from 27 to six. Damian Dovarganes/AP Members of the Save Our Courts coalition rally outside the Los Angeles County Courthouse in March. The
Enlarge image i President Obama making the statement on Wednesday about acting IRS Commissioner Steve Miller’s resignation. Alex Wong/Getty Images President Obama making the statement on Wednesday about acting IRS Commissioner Steve Miller’s resignation. Alex Wong/Getty Images President Obama announced late Wednesday that the acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, Steve Miller, has resigned
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama have released their latest financial disclosure form, which covers 2012. Their assets are reported in ranges, as per the rules for public officials. Here are some highlights: — Assets of between $1.8 million and $7 million, including Treasury notes worth $1 million-$5 million, $250,001-$500,000 in a checking account
Enlarge image i Jodi Arias reacts during the reading of the verdict at Maricopa County Superior Court in Phoenix on May 8. Associated Press Jodi Arias reacts during the reading of the verdict at Maricopa County Superior Court in Phoenix on May 8. Associated Press A jury has found Jodi Arias, the Arizona woman found
Eva with Ian, who’s never been the same since. NPR Chicago’s Tamale Spaceship food truck happened to land near our office this Sandwich Monday. We considered it our duty as hungry earthlings to eat as many tamales as it takes to ensure we’re never called up for NASA’s astronaut program. The tamale heroes who run
Enlarge image i Parents should tell parents about the risks of drinking long before they pop that first tab, a new campaign says. iStockphoto.com Parents should tell parents about the risks of drinking long before they pop that first tab, a new campaign says. iStockphoto.com Parents often dread talking to tweens and teens about alcohol.
Enlarge image i Relatives on Sunday attempt to identify the bodies of loved ones following from the collapse of Rana Plaza in Savar, on the outskirts of Dhaka. AFP/Getty Images Relatives on Sunday attempt to identify the bodies of loved ones following from the collapse of Rana Plaza in Savar, on the outskirts of Dhaka.
Enlarge image i A street is littered with debris on Sunday from one of the Saturday explosions that killed 46 people and injured about 50 others, in Reyhanli, near Turkey’s border with Syria. AP A street is littered with debris on Sunday from one of the Saturday explosions that killed 46 people and injured about
Enlarge image i Members of the Plymouth County Beekeepers Association in Plympton, Mass., watch an instructor demonstrate how to “install” their new bees once they get them home. Katherine Perry for NPR Members of the Plymouth County Beekeepers Association in Plympton, Mass., watch an instructor demonstrate how to “install” their new bees once they get
Enlarge image i Workers board up the house where three women were held in Cleveland Saturday. Suspect Ariel Castro, who allegedly held three women captive for nearly a decade, is charged with rape and kidnapping. Sunday, the women asked for privacy and time to connect with their families. Tony Dejak/AP Workers board up the house