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Tomiko Shine holds up a picture of Tamir Rice during a 2014 protest in Washington, D.C. Timothy Loehmann, the police officer who shot and killed the 12-year-old boy, was fired Tuesday for answers he provided on his personal history statement during the hiring process.

Officer Who Killed Tamir Rice Fired For Rule Violations On Job Application

Timothy Loehmann, the Cleveland police officer who shot and killed the 12-year-old in 2014, omitted key details "on his personal history statement." His partner was suspended for 10 days.

The steps of Florence's Basilica of Santa Croce are a popular gathering spot for tourists visiting the historic Italian city.

Paninis Are Pa-nonos: Mayor Of Florence Takes Aim At Tourist Picnicking

The Italian mayor says hosing down the steps to discourage snackers and their litter is "gentler" than levying fines. The city's historic sites, he says, deserve "a little bit of respect."

When it comes to millennials, it's likely no surprise that the generation that takes advantage of the Internet the most is also the generation that devotes the most time and money to the $10 billion self-care industry.

The Millennial Obsession With Self-Care

Why are millennials so dedicated to self-care, while their parents are considerably more averse to the phenomenon?

Job seekers chat during an employment event in Dallas last month. Under the new administration, Republicans are starting to see the economy through rose-colored glasses.

Is The Economic Glass Half-Full Or Half-Empty? It Depends

In these hyper-polarized times, even seemingly objective facts like the unemployment rate are often viewed through a partisan lens.

Unemployment Data Are Often Colored By Politics

The Labor Department has issued its monthly jobs report. In these hyper-partisan times, even seemingly objective facts about the economy are viewed through the lens of party politics.

Max Boot Commentary Post: 'Trump's Hand In Duterte's Dirty Work'

The Philippines president brags about killing drug dealers and is praised by President Trump. Max Boot of the Council on Foreign Relations tells NPR's Scott Simon that Trump's approach is wrong.

Immigrants pose with U.S citizenship certificates in front of a large U.S. flag after a naturalization ceremony at the Los Angeles Convention Center in February. A Supreme Court decision Monday will put the foreign-born children of unmarried American fathers on equal footing with those of unwed American mothers. That may mean longer waits for the latter, at least in the short term.

High Court Strikes Down Law Favoring Unwed Mothers Over Unwed Fathers

The Supreme Court struck down a federal law that treats unwed fathers and mothers unequally — a major victory for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who has battled the discriminatory rule for decades.

DAAAAAAAD! On Father's Day, An Homage To The Terrible Jokes They Tell

"Dad jokes are just a verbal form of play," says behavioral scientist Peter McGraw. "It's just a different way to tickle and roughhouse with your kids."

How Trump Is Reacting To Sessions' Testimony

President Trump is trying to change media focus from Russia to his agenda. He traveled to Wisconsin Tuesday to talk health care and job training.

Attorney General Loretta Lynch testifies during a hearing before the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday.

LISTEN: 8 Excerpts From The Attorney General's Post-July 4 Grilling On Capitol Hill

Loretta Lynch spent hours before a House committee, fielding questions about her decision to accept the FBI's recommendation to not bring charges against Hillary Clinton.

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