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A Justice Department report used Fred Watson's case as an example of the city's systemic civil rights violations against black residents. Although the charges were tossed, he doesn't feel vindicated.

Organizer Laura Bannister says no one should have to leave their community to celebrate Pride. Despite some resistance from the community, the city was overwhelmed by the turnout.

After Gov. Roy Cooper insisted on a scaled-back event, President Trump shot back saying he is "still in Shelter-In-Place Mode,"

The town of Sunderland, where jobs depend on a foreign employer, Nissan, voted resoundingly for Britain to leave the EU even though that could work against its economic interests.

LA is the only major U.S. city where selling food on the sidewalk is illegal. President Trump's immigration policies have pushed the city council to change the law. But the devil is in the details.

The method, in which voters are asked to rank candidates, has gained traction as a way to more accurately reflect the will of the majority. But detractors warn there are potential downsides, too.

Guest Host Tess Vigeland talks with NPR's Ari Shapiro about the latest protests in eastern Ukraine. Julia Ioffe of The New Republic explains why Russia's power plays for influence in eastern Ukraine may stop short of outright invasion.

India's economic boom has reached Calcutta, a city better known for crushing poverty. The city wants to ban hand-pulled rickshaws, calling them medieval and inhumane. Officials promise to provide alternative employment, although those promised jobs might not materialize.

NPR's Asma Khalid talks to filmmaker Steve McQueen about the two interlocking portraits: One, a journey through the pandemic and protest, and the other, a record of Nazi atrocities from 1940 to 1945.

Kevin Lamm of Rock City is seeking a state party position as the Democratic state central committeeman for the 16th Congressional District. The seat is currently held by John Daniel, who is not seeking re-election.