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5 takeaways from the Capitol riot criminal cases, one year later

NPR has been tracking every criminal case related to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. One year after the riot, here are some of the key patterns that have emerged from the cases.

Clean Water Suit Alleges State's Fish Consumption Rate Outdated

How much fish is safe to eat? That’s the key question in a federal lawsuit filed today. The plaintiffs are trying to force stricter limits on pollution in…

The Chevrolet Cobalt is one of the GM models being recalled for faulty ignition switches.

Reports: GM Facing Criminal Inquiry Over Delayed Recall

Last month, General Motors recalled 1.6 million vehicles because of faulty ignition switches. But it knew about the problem for years.

Rescuers are seen entering an office building that collapsed on its side from an early morning earthquake in Tainan, southern Taiwan, Saturday. The quake's magnitude was 6.4, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At Least 14 Dead After Earthquake Hits Southern Taiwan

Rescue efforts continue in the city of Tainan, where a magnitude 6.4 quake struck early Saturday. News services report two of the dead are a baby and an adult man. Some 120,000 are without power.

New Statue Planned For Tacoma Will Honor Labor Leader And ILWU Founder Harry Bridges

A towering figure in U.S. labor history will be honored with a statue in Tacoma. The sculpture will commemorate Harry Bridges, founder of the…

Jelena Ostapenko celebrates a point during the French Open final in Paris on Saturday. The unseeded Latvian upset Simona Halep with a ferocious performance full of both winners and unforced errors.

Jelena Ostapenko Pulls A Thrilling Upset To Win The French Open

The unseeded Latvian shocked Simona Halep on Saturday, winning her first major in dramatic fashion. Ostapenko overcame dozens of unforced errors on the strength of a number of stunning shots.

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