NPR Topics: National
Judge declares mistrial over killing of gay University of Mississippi student
Hide SummaryJimmy "Jay" Lee's body has never been found, but a judge declared him dead. Jurors said they were unable to reach a verdict after over nine and a half hours of deliberation.Read more
North Carolina GOP lawmakers enact a law eroding the Democratic governor's powers
Hide SummaryNorth Carolina lawmakers have enacted a law over the governor's veto that would diminish the powers afforded to his successor and other other Democratic statewide winners in the Nov. 5 elections.Read more
Mystery drones flying over New Jersey have residents and officials puzzled
Hide SummaryThe drones have been seen above critical infrastructure like reservoirs, rail stations and military bases. The governor says there is "no known threat," but the FBI is still investigating.Read more
Police say gun found with suspect matches casings at UnitedHealthcare CEO crime scene
Hide SummaryThe New York police commissioner also said investigators matched Luigi Mangione's fingerprints with those found on items near the scene where the UnitedHealthcare CEO was fatally shot last week.Read more
FBI Director Wray to resign at end of Biden administration
Hide SummaryWray told employees at an FBI town hall that he is resigning next month to "avoid dragging the Bureau deeper into the fray." President-elect Donald Trump called the resignation "a great day for America."Read more