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For the poor, a court fine — for a minor infraction like a traffic ticket — can be much more difficult to pay than for the rich. The White House brought together a group to talk about solutions.

What film would be crazy enough to schedule its release on the same day as the new Star Wars? Why, it's Sisters, the new film from Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.

Atlanta's mayor wants to convince businesses that the city is a regional leader on climate change initiatives. But, in a city whose efforts are contradicted by its state, how much can the mayor do?

The unusual meeting was called to consider a ban on certain uses of a new technique that can make precise changes in DNA. The main concern is altering genes in human sperm, eggs and embryos.

NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Matt Guilhem of member station KVCR about the San Bernardino shooting victims. The county sheriff's office has officially released all 14 names.

The victims ranged in age from 26 to 60, according to the sheriff's office. "We must stand strong and offer support to each individual affected by this senseless attack," Sheriff John McMahon said.

Defense Secretary Carter announced all combat positions will be open to qualified women. Steve Inskeep talks to Army veteran Emily Miller, who was an officer attached to a regiment in Afghanistan.

Tin Nguyen immigrated from Vietnam when she was a child and was preparing her engagement to her longtime boyfriend. And, Michael Wetzel was 37 and is survived by his six children.

After the terrorist attacks in Paris and the mass shooting in San Bernardino, Calif., there have been many ugly words about Muslims in America over the past several weeks.

The agency also revised October's expectations-beating figure even higher, saying that 298,000 jobs had been created — the most in all of 2015.