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What Are The Implications Of Seeking Tougher Sentences For Drug Crimes?

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Marc Mauer of the Sentencing Project and Marc Levin of Right on Crime about the possible impacts of seeking the strongest possible charges for drug crimes.

The Jasons, a group of scientists who advise the U.S. government, have developed technologies such as a laser that can help reduce atmospheric distortion. The Air Force uses it to better photograph passing spy satellites.

After Pentagon Ends Contract, Top-Secret Scientists Group Vows To Carry On

The 60 or so members of the Jasons are normal academics by day. But each summer, they come together to study tough problems for the military, intelligence agencies and other parts of the government.

Paul Whelan, a former U.S. Marine arrested in Moscow at the end of last year, looks through a cage's glass as he speaks to his lawyers in a court room in Moscow, Russia, at a January hearing.

Russia Intelligence Seeks To Extend Detention Of Ex-U.S. Marine Accused Of Spying

Michigan resident Paul Whelan has been held in a Russian prison since he was arrested in December on suspicion of spying. His family says he was just attending a friend's wedding in Moscow.

A Romanian Christian-Orthodox nun votes at a polling station in the village of Branesti, Romania, in a referendum to change the constitutional definition of "family", on October 6, 2018.

Romanian Referendum Seeks To Broaden Same-Sex Marriage Restrictions In Eastern Europe

Romania is one of several Eastern European nations that already ban both same-sex marriage and same-sex unions in civil law. Now it's trying to ban it in the constitution.

On Tuesday, USA Gymnastics appointed Li Li Leung as its new president and CEO.

Seeking To Bounce Back From Nassar Fallout, USA Gymnastics Names New President

Li Li Leung, a former gymnastics competitor, will now head an organization in turmoil, as USA Gymnastics seeks to recover from its widespread sex abuse scandal.

6/7: The Stoop — Pretty for a dark skinned girl

Today on Crosscurrents:The Stoop podcasts tackles the subject of colorism

6/7: The Stoop — Pretty for a dark skinned girl

Today on Crosscurrents:The Stoop podcasts tackles the subject of colorism

6/5: Is towing a car for overdue tickets unconstitutional?

Today on Crosscurrents:The story of a San Francisco man who was living in his car — until it was towedA listener asks our Hey Area team to list famous…

6/5: Is towing a car for overdue tickets unconstitutional?

Today on Crosscurrents:The story of a San Francisco man who was living in his car — until it was towedA listener asks our Hey Area team to list famous…

6/4: The race to be Alameda County's District Attorney

Today on Crosscurrents:Hearing from candidate Pamela Price and incumbent Nancy O'Malley's seat in the race to be Alameda County's District AttorneyAn…

Seeking Owner: Set Of Dentures Left Behind In Voting Booth

Someone left some dentures after voting last week in Portland, Maine. The city clerk's office has them in a plastic bag, ready to be claimed at lost and found.

6/4: The race to be Alameda County's District Attorney

Today on Crosscurrents:Hearing from candidate Pamela Price and incumbent Nancy O'Malley's seat in the race to be Alameda County's District AttorneyAn…

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