Law

Former Gov. Bob McDonnell's appeal of his public corruption convictions will likely be heard in April.

National

Supreme Court Will Hear Ex-Governor Of Virginia's Appeal

8:49pm January 15, 2016

by Laura Wagner

Bob McDonnell's appeal of his public corruption convictions is one of eight cases the court agreed to hear on Friday. In another case, Microsoft is fending off a suit by Xbox 360 owners.

National

Armed Militants In Oregon Cancel Public Meeting As Occupation Drags On

6:02pm January 15, 2016

by Kirk Siegler

In Oregon, the armed militants that took over a federal wildlife refuge almost two weeks ago had planned a public meeting Friday evening to address the community's concerns and apparently outline their exit strategy. Federal law enforcement remains mum on a response. There is precedent for these types of armed, anti-government protests going south quick, such as in the 1990s in Waco, Texas, and Ruby Ridge, Idaho. There is also precedent for these confrontations to drag on for months.

Goldman Sachs Will Pay $5 Billion To Settle Financial-Crisis Claims

8:22pm January 14, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

The firm is under investigation for its marketing and sale of mortgage-backed securities. If finalized, the settlement will reduce company earnings for the last three months of 2013 by $1.5 billion.

Former Alabama police Officer Eric Parker, seen in September, has been acquitted of a federal charge of violating a man from India's rights by using excessive force.

National

Judge Tosses Case Against Alabama Officer Accused Of Injuring Indian Man

7:02pm January 14, 2016

by Laura Wagner

Eric Parker, accused of using excessive force on the unarmed man, went on trial twice last year. Both trials ended in hung juries. The judge said federal prosecutors won't get a third chance.

In Iranian Funds Case, Justices Ponder Extent Of Congressional Influence

7:29pm January 13, 2016

by Nina Totenberg

The Supreme Court is considering whether legislators can give away Iranian government funds the U.S. controls, providing legal compensation to victims of specific terrorist attacks sponsored by Iran.

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National

Armed Occupation In Oregon Continues With No End Game In Sight

7:25pm January 13, 2016

by Amanda Peacher

Wednesday marks the 12th day of the armed occupation of a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon. The militants who took over the federal headquarters continue to move freely in and out of the refuge. Supporters occasionally come in with food and other supplies. It's still not clear how long they'll stay, but the occupiers continue to talk about their goal of turning over federal lands to local control.

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Environment

Solar Firms Stop Selling Panels In Nevada To Protest State Rule Change

6:25pm January 13, 2016

by Jeff Brady

The latest battle over state subsidies for the solar industry is in Nevada. Regulators ruled against solar companies and they are closing operations in the state and laying off hundreds of employees.

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Politics & Government

Obama Asks Congress For Help In Overhauling Justice System

8:07am January 13, 2016

by Carrie Johnson

There's not much the White House and the Republican-led Congress can agree on this year. President Obama singled out one issue in his State of the Union address: an overhaul for the justice system.

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National

Miami Teen Reflects On Marijuana Use Among His Peers

6:48pm January 12, 2016

More and more states are liberalizing marijuana laws, either for medical or recreational use. Reporter Deandre Benjamin reflects on the marijuana use he sees in his neighborhood and among his friends.

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The Supreme Court's ruling casts doubt on the status of the 390 inmates on death row in Florida.

National

Supreme Court Strikes Down Florida's Death Penalty System

6:38pm January 12, 2016

by Nina Totenberg

Florida ranks second in the nation in the number of death row inmates, with 390 men and women currently awaiting execution, and the ruling casts doubt on their status.

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