Topic: U.S. Supreme Court
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'Stop and frisk': 7 questions about New York's controversial policing tactic
A federal class-action lawsuit regarding the New York Police Department’s stop-and-frisk program has raised questions about the controversial practice made legal under a 1968 US Supreme Court ruling. But what is it, and does it work?
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Briefing IRS 101: Seven questions about the tea party scandal
The Internal Revenue Service is under the microscope now, as revelations have emerged that the agency wrongly targeted conservative groups seeking nonprofit status. Here’s an accounting of what has happened, along with the ramifications.
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GMO, Organic, and seven other food labels you should know
A quick, easy guide to nine commonly seen (and misunderstood) food labels, from 'GMO' to 'grass-fed.'
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Bestselling books the week of 3/10/13, according to IndieBound*
See what's selling in bookstores across America.
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Opinion 6 reasons why President Obama will defeat the NRA and win universal background checks
Something is going to happen this session in the US Congress that hasn’t happened in more than a decade: The National Rifle Association (NRA) is going to lose on a top priority issue. Here are six reasons why President Obama will win a victory on universal background checks.
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High court case: If harassed workers talk, can they be fired?
A Tennessee woman lost her job after she cooperated in a company investigation.
10/07/2008 01:00 am -
Supreme Court lets stand death sentence after Bible reading
A death-row inmate claimed the jury foreman violated his fair-trial rights by reading out loud from Romans.
10/07/2008 01:00 am -
High court refuses to hear racial profiling case
Jose Cerqueira had sued American Airlines for discrimination after being removed from a flight in 2003.
10/07/2008 01:00 am -
Whales, Navy clash at high court
The justices will consider whether the Navy must heed restrictions on use of sonar off California.
10/07/2008 01:00 am -
Supreme Court to decide if Maine smokers can sue
The case, to be heard Monday, will determine if the smokers' suit alleging fraudulent ads about 'low tar' cigarettes can go to trial.
10/06/2008 01:00 am -
Ahead at Supreme Court: big cases, no blockbusters
Its new term, which starts Monday, includes cases on detainees and TV language.
10/03/2008 01:00 am -
Despite gaffe, Supreme Court won't revisit landmark child-rape ruling
Five justices footnote their June opinion about a 'national consensus' against using the death penalty for child rapists.
10/02/2008 01:00 am -
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09/25/2008 01:00 am -
Detainees' rights subverted at Guantánamo, their lawyers say
A federal judge asks for statements from two guards accused of threatening a detainee.
09/23/2008 01:00 am -
The Vote New polls show Obama and McCain tied everywhere (almost)
09/22/2008 01:00 am -
Opinion A democracy without civics?
When asked, a third of eighth-graders didn't know the significance of the Declaration of Independence.
09/18/2008 01:00 am -
Kids' protest highlights rich-poor schools gap in Illinois
Critics say Chicago students shouldn't miss class to point out education-funding disparities.
09/04/2008 01:00 am -
Will pocketbooks pick the president?
Big edge for Obama if the economy – statistically sour – motivates voters, say modelers.
09/02/2008 01:00 am -
Is the Republican Party in peril?
Conservative thinkers and political historians think the GOP could be at the end of its historic 40-year grasp on power.
08/30/2008 01:00 am -
Palin pick jolts GOP ranks ahead of convention
Socially conservative and telegenic, Alaska's governor livens the ticket but is questioned on experience.
08/29/2008 01:00 am -
Women lawmakers, at convention, hammer pay equity issue
Citing hardship to women during the economic slump, they argue for legislation to strengthen protections against wage bias.
08/26/2008 01:00 am -
Opinion In Hannah Montana v. Mets, Dad rules
Exceptions erode order, and there's no room for that in our house.
08/22/2008 01:00 am -
Bid to allow guns in national parks
The Interior Department considers a proposal to lift a 25-year ban on concealed weapons in national parks.
08/19/2008 01:00 am -
The Vote Rick Warren's "Cone of Silence" - update one
08/18/2008 01:00 am -
Battle over gun rights – Round 2
Handgun bans under fire after high court's ruling. Oak Park, Ill., fights back.
08/14/2008 01:00 am -
When political lawn signs shout too loudly
The size of the political message has become an issue, pitting freedom of speech vs. local codes.
08/08/2008 01:00 am -
When political lawn signs shout too loudly
The size of the political message has become an issue, pitting freedom of speech vs. local codes.
08/08/2008 01:00 am -
USA
08/07/2008 01:00 am -
Verdict in bin Laden driver war crimes trial
The jury in the Hamdan case gives a mixed result, but it's seen as a victory for Bush administration.
08/07/2008 01:00 am -
Showdown over a Texas execution
The state plans to execute a Mexican national on Aug. 5, despite objections of the World Court.
07/31/2008 01:00 am
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