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The world's biggest biometric system, with iris scans of 1.2 billion people, was designed to help the poor. But it has sparked concerns about privacy and in some cases has exacerbated starvation.

The lengthy case pitted surfers against a venture capitalist. On Monday, advocates for public access are hailing the court's decision to decline the case as a victory.

The Trump administration is suing California over the state's new net neutrality law, saying it clashed with federal policy.

A quarter of the 445 publicly traded companies in California don't have any women on their boards. Opponents say the law is unconstitutional and confusing for companies incorporated in other states.

The Supreme Court's new term began Monday with just eight justices as the fight over Judge Brett Kavanaugh's nomination continues.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with former FBI agent Jack Owens, Jr. about the FBI investigation into sexual assault allegations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh.

In The Fifth Risk, Michael Lewis examines the Trump administration's impact on federal agencies, where inexperienced loyalists have been sent to manage nuclear weapons or the National Weather Service.

The increased death toll come in Sulawesi comes amid a volcanic eruption on Wednesday. Communications are still down to some of the hardest-hit regions.

Rachel Martin talks to Tim Wu, professor at Columbia Law School, on the U.S. Department of Justice suing California over the state's new net neutrality law.

William Rainford, a dean of the university's National Catholic School of Social Service, apologized for a tweet that the university says "demonstrated a lack of sensitivity."