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The number of jobs requiring FBI background checks skyrocketed after 9-11. But a new report says these records aren't always accurate - and could cost innocent Americans their jobs. Host Michel Martin speaks with the report's co-author, Madeline Neighly of the National Employment Law Project.

Ariel Castro repeatedly raped three women he held captive in his house for more than a decade. He's been sentenced to life without parole on 937 counts, including aggravated murder, kidnapping, rape and assault.

Uruguay's legislature is taking steps to approve a controversial bill detailing how the government would regulate marijuana, from its production and import to marketing and distribution. The move would be a first.

Reality television often portrays black women as drama queens. But a new talk show is hoping to challenge that image. Host Michel Martin speaks to actress Malinda Williams about co-hosting the new program Exhale on the Apsire network.

President Obama’s nominee to lead U.S. Strategic Command is one step closer to Senate confirmation.The Senate Armed Services Committee approved Admiral…

As more music becomes available for free online, concepts of music ownership start to break down. A musician, a songwriter and Spotify's director of Artist Services share their viewpoints on the ongoing controversy over royalty payments made by streaming services.

The idea of intermittent mini-fasting seems to be gaining traction. The appeal: Dieters have to restrict calories for only two days a week. Research suggests this approach is more effective than trying to cut back on calories 24/7.

The Russian president has had himself photographed in a variety of macho images. The photographs have been criticized, but have done little to dim his popularity.

Flossie could become the first tropical cyclone in recorded history to hit the Big Island head on. It is the first to make landfall on the islands since 1992.

Liberal North Carolinians have been holding weekly demonstrations called 'Moral Mondays' to protest Republican legislative actions. Reverend William Barber, organizer of the events and president of the North Carolina NAACP, talks about out what's next, now that legislators are wrapping up their session.