Nov 4th, 2008 · As voting began Tuesday, poll workers were getting ready for what is expected to be record turnout throughout the day. Workers in Pittsburgh; Clermont County, Ohio; Raritan Township, N.J.; Chelsea, Mich.; and Roanoke, Va., talk about how things are going in their precincts.
Nov 4th, 2008 · Two students from Seaholm High School in Birmingham, Mich., are volunteering at an election precinct. The two friends don't share the same political viewpoints. Ashley Harte and Scott Stoddard are too young to vote, but they tell Renee Montagne this election is too thrilling to miss.
Dec 24th, 2007 · Iowa's voters caucus on Jan. 3. The state's 1,784 precinct caucus locations will receive Democratic voters who apportion delegates to various candidates. It takes place in public. But Republicans choose the winner by popular vote, putting a candidates name on paper and dropping it in a box.
Dec 5th, 2007 · John Darwin disappeared while canoeing off the British coast in 2002. Last week, he walked into a police precinct and identified himself, saying he could not remember any details of the past five years. He was arrested after reports that his wife recently claimed his life insurance.
Nov 7th, 2006 · Voting at 75 Indiana precincts was delayed Tuesday, leading to an extension of voting hours. The cards that activate the machines were programmed incorrectly. Michele Norris talks with Karen Wenger the county clerk in Delaware County, Ind.
Apr 30th, 2005 · The TV show Animal Precinct on the Animal Planet cable network follows a team of 18 humane law enforcement officers around New York City. They crack down on animal abuse, and keep close watch on potential hoarding situations. Officer Annemarie Lucas tells Scott Simon how she decides when to make an arrest.
Mar 14th, 2005 · The Shield begins its fourth season tomorrow. The FX TV cop show, one of the most popular dramas on cable, is the story of an inner-city Los Angeles police precinct where some of the cops aren't above breaking the rules. NPR's Ed Gordon is joined by Emmy-nominated actress CCH Pounder, who plays Detective Claudette Wyms in the series.
Jan 21st, 2005 · Writer Mark Jordan Legan has a roundup of what the nation's film critics are saying about this weekend's notable film releases: Assault on Precinct 13, Are We There Yet?and Beautiful Boxer.