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Matthew Shepard's ashes were interred at Washington National Cathedral on Friday after a public remembrance in the filled cathedral.

'You Are Safe Now': Matthew Shepard Laid To Rest At National Cathedral

Twenty years ago, the brutal killing of a young gay man in Laramie, Wyo., drew national attention and led to an expansion of a federal hate-crimes law.

Vice President Pence speaks during a press briefing with the coronavirus task force at the White House Tuesday.

Transcript Of NPR's Full Interview With Vice President Pence

Vice President Pence talked to NPR's Steve Inskeep about the Trump administration's response to the coronavirus.

People brought to the U.S. illegally as children, known as "Dreamers," and other supporters of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, listen as lawmakers speak at the U.S. Capitol.

Supreme Court Takes Up DACA Appeal

The high court agrees to review the Trump administration's elimination of a program designed to help children brought to the country illegally.

A Boeing 737 Max operated by Air Canada comes in for a landing on March 27 at Boeing Field in Seattle. In addition to problems detected with the 737 Max, the FAA says there is a new issue with some 737s: They may have faulty parts on their wings.

Some Boeing 737s May Have Faulty Wing Parts, FAA Warns

More than 300 of the planes, including some of the grounded Max versions, may have flawed parts on their wings. The problem is not considered something that could lead to a crash.

Cyberscams are getting more sophisticated.

Cybercrime Booms As Scammers Hack Human Nature To Steal Billions

Cybercrime is ballooning as scammers learn to research their victims and fine-tune their psychological tricks.

Teachers carry placards as they walk a picket line outside South High School early Monday in Denver. A new lawsuit alleges students with disabilities will be harmed by the strike.

Lawsuit Claims Denver Teacher Strike Could Harm Special Needs Students

The lawsuit alleges that children with severe disabilities might hurt themselves without trained teachers and caregivers present. The school district says the suit is based on "speculation."

A self-driving Waymo Chrysler Pacifica in Chandler, Ariz., in July. The Department of Transportation says it wants to remove barriers to innovation in autonomous car technology.

Transportation Department Looks To Clear The Road For Cars Without Steering Wheels

The DOT announced new voluntary guidance for autonomous vehicles. The agency wants to adapt the definition of "driver" to include autonomous systems, among other changes.

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam said Tuesday the effort to amend an extradition bill was dead, but it wasn't clear if the legislation was being withdrawn as protesters have demanded.

Hong Kong's Carrie Lam Says Extradition Bill Is 'Dead,' But Protesters Press On

The backlash to the bill has prompted the most serious challenge to the Beijing-controlled government of Hong Kong since the former British colony was returned to China in 1997.

President Trump talks about drug prices during a visit to the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C., in October. A federal judge on Monday blocked a major White House initiative on prescription drug costs, saying the Trump administration lacked the legal authority to require drugmakers to disclose their prices in TV ads.

Judge Blocks Trump Rule Requiring Pharma Companies To Disclose Drug Prices In TV Ads

The rule, which had support from the Trump administration and consumer rights advocates, is a blow to the White House searching for ways to pressure pharmaceutical companies to lower prices.

Planned Parenthood opened its new headquarters in Washington, D.C., in September. The Supreme Court declined to take up a key case, a big win for the organization.

Supreme Court Ducks Effort To Defund Planned Parenthood

Two states had tried to block the use of Medicaid money for non-abortion, pregnancy-related health care services at Planned Parenthood. The action is a big win for Planned Parenthood.

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