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.
As Paris Recovers From Attacks, Russia Confirms Bomb Caused Airliner Crash
Russian finally acknowledged a terrorist plot brought down a Russian jetliner over Egypt last month. In Paris, the Muslim community worries there will be a backlash against them after the attacks.
Word Of The Year Is Really An Emoji
The people at the Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year got creative. This year's new word is really an emoji entitled: "Face with Tears of Joy." The frequency of its use tripled in 2015.
Paris Pauses To Remember Those Killed In Friday's Massacre
People stopped to honor the dead in Metro stations, at makeshift memorials and at sites like the Eiffel Tower. Hotel staff members also went outside to take part in the moment of silence.
Is There A Hierarchy Of The Importance Of Death In The News Business?
A day before the Paris attacks, two suicide bombers killed more than 40 people in a crowded commercial district of Beirut, Lebanon. Did the news media cover each story equally?
Secretary Of State Kerry Meets French President Hollande
Kerry is the first high-ranking U.S. official to visit Paris after last week's attacks. He said U.S. and French officials talked about what can be done to step up the efforts to fight ISIS.
American Police Learn Conflicting Lessons Of Terrorist Attacks
The Columbine shootings taught police to get in quickly and disrupt the attack. Multi-site attacks like Paris and Mumbai require a step back, to get the wider picture and best use of resources.
Belgium Neighborhood Had Earlier Links To Terrorism
Molenbeek has come into focus after the Paris terrorist attacks. Two suspects were arrested there. and this isn't the first time the neighborhood has been tied to terrorism.
Yale Students Speak Out About Racism On Campus
Large demonstrations at Yale University over recent weeks have drawn attention to students' concerns about institutional racism. A student-led movement is calling for some big changes on campus.
Paris Attacks Dominate U.S. Political Debates
The attacks shifted the focus of the presidential campaign, as candidates debate over national security. Presidential candidates have been forced to address how they would handle the threat from ISIS.
Update On French Airstrikes In Syria
France has struck back at ISIS. French warplanes hit the capital of the region controlled by the Islamic State, the Syrian city of Raqqa.
Louisiana's Bitter Gubernatorial Race Enters Its Final Week
Presumed frontrunner, GOP Sen. David Vitter, is being forced to address a prostitution scandal in his past. Polls show the Democrat, state Rep. John Bel Edwards has an upset opportunity.
