Supreme Court upholds a lower court order to force USAID to pay contractors
In an order, the justices left in place a lower court order that so far has only required the Trump administration to pay contractors for foreign aid work that has already been completed — roughly $2 billion.
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British Man Escapes Jail Time But Not Embarassment
Joshua Hughes got caught trying to grow marijuana. Gazette Live reports his lawyer argued Hughes was so bad at growing pot, the plants never produced anything. His client got a suspended sentence.
Computer Glitch Spurs Gas Price War In Ohio
The glitch caused one Toledo station to drop its price to historic lows. The station across the street responded by lowering its prices. For three hours drivers filled up their tanks for pennies.
Politics In The News: Scalia's Unexpected Death
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's death has thrown the presidential campaign into turmoil. David Greene talks to NPR's Cokie Roberts and Amy Walter, national editor of The Cook Political Report.
Obama To Nominate A Candidate To Fill Scalia's Empty Chair
The Supreme Court has been closely divided, 5-4, on major social issues for years. With Justice Scalia's death, the White House has a chance to shift the balance of power with a Democratic appointee.
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia Was Known For His Dissents
In his 29 years on the court, Scalia achieved almost a cult following for his acerbic dissents, which in many ways shaped the ongoing legal debate over how courts should interpret the Constitution.
Soldiers In Brazil Battle Mosquitoes That Could Be Spreading Zika
Brazil is fanning out 200,000 troops to battle mosquitoes. It's part of larger efforts to combat the transmission of the Zika virus, which has been linked to brain abnormalities in Brazil.
Fighting Escalates In Syria Ahead Of Planned Cease-Fire
David Greene talks to James Jeffrey, former U.S. ambassador to Iraq and Turkey, about the potential for a lasting cease-fire between the Syrian government and rebels.
Pope Dishes Out Tough Love To Mexico's Rich, Political Elite
Pope Francis didn't shy away from criticizing his Mexican hosts. He called on the church hierarchy and the country's politicians to work harder for the good of the many and not just the privileged.
