Politics May 07 Lawmakers want to rein in citizen ballot initiatives with new requirements By David A. Lieb, Associated Press
Nation Apr 25 Does the death penalty bring closure to a victim’s family? The last time anyone saw Julie Heath alive was Oct. 3, 1993, when the 18-year-old set out to visit her boyfriend in Hot Springs, Arkansas. A week later, a hunter discovered Heath’s body, less than eight miles from where her… By Laura Santhanam
World Apr 21 Watch 6:17 News Wrap: French government calls for calm after attack on police In our news wrap Friday, an investigation continues in France after Thursday’s deadly assault in Paris. Also, the U.S. Justice Department formally notified nine state and local jurisdictions that a portion of federal grant money will be revoked over so-called… By PBS News Hour
Nation Apr 20 Arkansas executes first person in 12 years A week ago, Arkansas planned to execute seven men in 11 days. Ledell Lee was put to death late Thursday, and three more men are scheduled to be executed. By Laura Santhanam