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Law enforcement agents raid a home where the occupants are suspected of selling drugs last month in Middletown, N.Y. For three months, court papers say, authorities tracked them using wiretaps and cameras set up on telephone poles and trees.

As Gangs Move To New York Suburbs, So Does Crime

The sheer number of law enforcement officers makes it hard for big gangs to meet openly in New York City the way they did back in the 1980s, so many gang members who have left state prison have migrated north. Authorities say they brought shootings and stabbings with them.

Before its removal from outside the school's football stadium on Sunday, a statue of former football coach Joe Paterno was covered. An independent report concluded he was among top university officials who failed to act when they learned that Jerry Sandusky might be sexually abusing young boys.

Penn State Fined $60M, Banned From Bowls, Wins From 1998 On Vacated

A "conspiracy of silence" allowed former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky to continue preying on young boys, the athletic association said.

Marissa Mayer left Google to become the CEO of Yahoo. She was Google's 20th hire and is responsible for the look and feel of many of Google's major products.

New Yahoo CEO Among A Rare Few: Female Execs With Tech Creds

Marissa Mayer, the new CEO of Yahoo, is not the first woman to head a high-profile technology company. But the former Google executive is one of the few female computer scientists to reach such a pinnacle. Will her rise inspire more women to enter the technology field?

Charles Booker, a Kentucky state representative, has received endorsements from national progressive leaders Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The attention has helped him raise more money in the final stretch of the primary contest against former Marine Corps pilot Amy McGrath.

Kentucky Democratic Primary To Decide Who Will Face McConnell Shows Split In Party

Charles Booker, a Black progressive state representative, is mounting a strong challenge to Amy McGrath, the veteran recruited by top Democrats to run against Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

A Democratic Case For Universal Child Care

Sen. Elizabeth Warren recently announced her plan for affordable, universal childcare. Columnist Katha Pollit tells NPR's Michel Martin why universal childcare should top the Democratic agenda.

A More Constitutional Way To Tax The Rich?

Over the last year, the media has focused on a wealth tax. But there's another type of wealth taxation also on the table, and it might stand a better chance of surviving judicial review.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky walks to the Senate floor for a vote on Thursday.

McConnell Warns Of 'Scary Prospect' If GOP Loses Senate Control In Midterms

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell discusses the confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court and the upcoming midterm elections.

Rep. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., had to shift on immigration and has cozied up to Trump, after she denounced him in 2016.

McCain Death, Florida Shooting Cast Shadows On Tuesday's Primaries

A Senate candidate in Arizona raised eyebrows with comments about McCain a day before he died. A Trump ally is vying to be governor of Florida, where a gun debate was reignited by a weekend tragedy.

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is launching a new PAC to boost Republican women candidates well before they get to the general election.

Republican Congresswoman Warns GOP Leaders Of Gender 'Crisis'

New York Rep. Elise Stefanik is leading a new PAC to recruit Republican women candidates. Congressional leaders are taking notice, but President Trump's impact is a matter of dispute in the party.

Trump's Deal With North Korea Was Anemic, Sen. Menendez Says

Noel King talks to Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, about the Trump administration's approach to North Korea's denuclearization.

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