Judicial Differences Take Center Stage In 'Scalia V. Ginsburg'
The opera Scalia/Ginsburg debuts this weekend at the Castleton Festival in Virginia. The story originally aired on July 10, 2013 on All Things Considered.
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Former Virginia Gov. McDonnell's Conviction Affirmed By Appeals Court
After the ruling, Bob McDonnell said he never violated his oath of office; his lawyers say they'll continue to fight the conviction.
Defense Rests In Aurora, Colo., Theater Shooting Case
Attorneys for James Holmes argue he was insane at the time of the 2012 attack that killed 12 people. Prosecutors, who are seeking the death penalty, say he knew the difference between right and wrong.
FBI Says Background Check Error Let Charleston Shooting Suspect Buy Gun
FBI Director James Comey said a bureau employee made a mistake in reviewing Dylann Roof's application to purchase a weapon.
Tom Selleck Accused Of Stealing Water For California Ranch
TV star Tom Selleck has been accused of stealing water amid California's drought from a neighboring water district. Los Angeles Times reporter Matt Hamilton has been reporting on the the mystery of Magnum PI's water supply.
An Explicit Contract Makes Surrogacy Viable For An Oregon Woman
Carrying a child for someone unable to become pregnant can be a legal and ethical minefield. In Oregon, lenient laws and strict contracts have made surrogacy a more appealing option for women.
Kansas Lawsuit Settlement Sets Standard For Gun Seller Liability
The state's high court ruled that gun dealers must exercise the "highest stand of reasonable care" to keep weapons away from felons.
From DOMA To Marriage Equality: How The Tide Turned For Gay Marriage
For 25 years, attorney Mary Bonauto and activist Evan Wolfson helped shape the gay marriage movement. They discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling, which represented the culmination of their efforts.
A Conservative Firebrand From The Start, Ted Cruz Always Had A Plan
Long before Cruz was the Texas senator commandeering the Senate floor, he was a teenager reciting conservative, free-market ideology.
Lead Prosecutor Brings Gandhi-Like Attitude To Brazil's Corruption Scandal
In Brazil, one of the biggest corruption scandals in its history has an unlikely hero. He is a 35-year-old Harvard educated lawyer who says his inspiration is Gandhi.