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.
Remaining Occupiers Expected To Leave Wildlife Refuge Shortly
The last four anti-government militants at the National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon appear close to surrendering to the FBI. Law enforcement began closing in on them late Wednesday afternoon.
Girl Scout Cookie Flavors Vary By Region
Bite into a Thin Mints and it may taste different than the box your friend got. The Los Angles Times reports two bakers make Girl Scout cookies: one Thin Mints is smooth; the other crunchier.
Zombie Apocalypse Clause Written Into Amazon Agreement
Terms and Conditions in free software says certain provisions can be ignored in the case of a widespread viral infection that causes human corpses to reanimate and seem to consume living human flesh.
Pressure Mounts On 4 Remaining Wildlife Refuge Occupiers
After federal agents closed in on four remaining anti-government militants still holed up in Oregon, they indicated they would probably surrender to the FBI Thursday morning.
Christie, Fiorina Drop Out; Rest Of The GOP Presidential Field Pushes On
With the Republican race still unsettled after the New Hampshire primary, the battle moves to South Carolina. On Wednesday, N.J. Gov. Chris Christie and Carly Fiorina withdrew from the race.
Ex-LA County Sheriff Faces Months Behind Bars After Jail Scandal
Lee Baca has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of lying to federal prosecutors during a sweeping investigation into corruption and abuse inside the county's jails.
High Court Temporarily Blocks Enforcement Of Carbon Emissions Rules
The Supreme Court put a temporary hold on President Obama's stricter limits on carbon emissions. The justices say the rules can't take effect until courts have considered challenges from the states.
Low Prices Cause Carnage In The Oil Industry
When you pull up to the gas pump, low oil prices may make you smile. Low prices are wreaking havoc in oil states. We check in with a big oil field services firm based in Texas to assess the damage.
Hillary Clinton Looks Ahead To Nevada, South Carolina After N.H. Loss
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders won a convincing victory in New Hampshire, but former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's campaign argues she'll be on stronger footing in the more diverse states ahead.