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Carrie Barrett, a former defendant in a suit brought by Methodist Hospital, testifies during service at Apostolic Fellowship Church in Memphis, Tenn., on Sept. 15. Her debt to the hospital was cleared following an MLK50 and ProPublica investigation into the debt collection practices.

Nonprofit Hospital That Sued Poor Patients Just Freed Thousands From Debt

A Memphis hospital that filed more than 8,300 lawsuits for unpaid medical bills from 2014 through 2018 is forgiving many patients' debts, after an investigation by journalists.

J. Edgar Hoover was the first director of the FBI. He introduced fingerprinting and forensic techniques to the crime-fighting agency, and pushed for stronger federal laws to punish criminals who strayed across state lines. He also kept secret files on more than 20,000 Americans he deemed "subversive."

The History Of The FBI's Secret 'Enemies' List

As J. Edgar Hoover became increasingly worried about communist threats against America, he instructed the bureau to conduct secret intelligence operations against anyone deemed "subversive." A new book, Enemies: A History of the FBI,details those and other secret intelligence operations from the bureau's creation through the current fight against terrorism.

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Republican Governors Gear Up For Election Gains

The GOP could pick up as many as five governorships in next month's election, bringing the party's total to 34, the most since 1922.

A Boy Scout salutes traffic as he stands next to a flag display on a freeway overpass September 11, 2008 in Lafayette, California.

On Court Order, Boy Scouts' Confidential 'Perversion Files' Go Public

The files give the public a first glance at how the Boy Scouts of America handled allegations of sexual abuse. In some cases, they show that alleged child molesters were able to sneak back into the Scouts; in other cases, they show the Scouts neglected to refer allegations of abuse to law enforcement authorities.

A trailer for the film <em>Innocence of Muslims</em> was uploaded to YouTube in early July.

What We Know About 'Sam Bacile,' The Man Behind The Muhammad Movie

Bacile said he had a $5 million budget and may have been warned his film portraying the prophet could incite violence.

Presilla's Ecuadorian Spicy Onion and Tamarillo Salsa, made right in David Greene's kitchen.

Cross-Culture Cilantro Sauce And Other Secrets Of 'Gran Cocina Latina'

For her new book, Gran Cocina Latina, chef Maricel Presilla visited homes and restaurants across Latin America to document their food. But one dish familiar to Americans, the sauce often served with Cuban-style yuca fries, has a surprising origin — Presilla herself.

Campaigns Crisscross Nation As Election Nears

It was a week of cross country campaigning for President Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney. NPR's Scott Horsley and Ari Shapiro were there and join Weekend Edition host Scott Simon to talk about the campaign.

The wicked weather covers a lot of territory. (Image shows conditions as of late afternoon Wednesday, ET.

Weather Outside Is Frightful; Tornadoes, Snow, Rain Lash Much Of Nation

Twisters touched down across the Southeast. Heavy snow and rains toppled trees and power lines. At least six deaths are being attributed to the massive system's effects. Now, it's hitting the Northeast. Hundreds of flights have been canceled. Drivers are being warned to stay off many roads.

Alan Alda's Challenge to Scientists: What is Time?

Alan Alda founded The Flame Challenge last year to promote better science communication, and he started by asking scientists to come up with a kid-friendly explanation for a flame. Now, Alda is back with round two of the popular contest, and kids want to know: What is time?

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