College Rape Case Shows A Key Limit To Medical Privacy Law
A woman who is suing the University of Oregon for mishandling her rape case could have her own medical records used against her in court. Yes, that's legal.
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Many Unaccompanied Minors No Longer Alone, But Still In Limbo
Many of the thousands of youths who arrived in the U.S. in 2014 now live with family, awaiting hearings on whether they can stay. But finding legal and mental health assistance remains a challenge.
States Fund Pregnancy Centers That Discourage Abortion
A growing number of states are giving public money to crisis pregnancy centers. But the centers are unregulated, and abortion rights groups accuse them of coercing women with misinformation.
Supreme Court Sends Birth Control Case Back To Appeals Court
The court has ordered a federal appeals court to take a second look at Univeristy of Notre Dame's challenge to the birth control mandate in Obamacare, including opt-out rules for religious groups.
Boston Marathon Bombing Trial Enters 2nd Week
Those testifying have included the father of Martin Richard, 8, who died in the attack. More survivors will tell their stories Monday.
Supreme Court Revives Notre Dame's Appeal In Contraception Case
Last February, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago backed a lower court's ruling that dismissed Notre Dame's challenge. That decision was vacated Monday.
Clinton, White House Play Delicate Dance As Emails Await Release
Questions about Hillary Clinton's reliance on a private email account when she was secretary of state will dog the likely presidential hopeful — and the administration she worked for — for months.
Snowden: Asylum In Switzerland A 'Great Political Option'
The NSA leaker, living in exile in Russia, made the remark while speaking via video link to an audience in Geneva.
DOJ Indicts 3 Men Accused Of 'Largest Data Breach In History'
Two Vietnamese citizens and a Canadian have been charged in connection with the hacking of eight U.S. email service providers and the use of stolen addresses for spam marketing.
Many Question Lack Of Plea Deal In Boston Bombing Case
The dramatic admission of guilt by Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's defense team in its opening statement Wednesday has generated questions about the trial now underway.