Extending 'Zero Tolerance' To People Who Help Migrants Along The Border Scott Warren of the humanitarian group 'No More Deaths' faces three felony counts for harboring migrants. The number of U.S. citizens arrested for harboring is on the rise. Lorne Matalon
'This Case Will Set A Precedent': First Major Opioid Trial To Begin In Oklahoma Oklahoma's trial is the first in a wave of litigation attempting to bring claims against opioid manufacturers. The state is seeking millions of dollars in damages and penalties. Jackie Fortier
The Release And Supervision Of Radicalized Convicts NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kevin Lowry, former Chief U.S. Probation Officer, about a program he's involved with to deradicalize convicted terrorists.
San Francisco Police Union Demands Chief's Resignation Over Raid Of Journalist's Home The union said Chief William Scott deceived the author of the search warrant about freelancer Bryan Carmody's press status. "A true leader accepts responsibility," it said. Richard Gonzales
Judge Blocks Trump Use Of Emergency Power To Build Border Barrier With Military Funds Judge Haywood Gilliam in Northern California granted a preliminary injunction against moving $1 billion in Defense Department funds intended for anti-drug activities. Barbara Campbell
Missouri Governor Signs Ban On Abortion After 8 Weeks Of Pregnancy The bill makes no exception for cases of incest or rape and follows the approval of similar restrictions in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and Ohio. Bobby Allyn
Harvey Weinstein 'Reaches $44 Million Deal' With Accusers Dozens of women accuse him of sexual misconduct. About $30 million would compensate alleged victims, former employees of Weinstein Co. and studio creditors, The Wall Street Journal reports. Sasha Ingber
Botswana Lifts Its Ban On Elephant Hunting Fewer than 400 licenses will be granted annually, the government of Botswana said Thursday. Conservationists are decrying the decision as horrific and unethical. Sasha Ingber
FBI Stays On Watch As Terrorists Finish Prison Terms And Broader Threat Evolves Investigators acknowledged that Americans might worry about the release of terrorists such as John Walker Lindh, but said the FBI is tracking a changing terror threat across the board. Carrie Johnson
Feds Say Chicago Banker Loaned Manafort Money In Hopes Of Trump Administration Job A grand jury in New York City returned an indictment against Stephen Calk, who made $16 million in loans to Paul Manafort allegedly with the hope of a Cabinet post or diplomatic appointment. Philip Ewing