Legal Questions Loom As Obama Weighs Military Action In Syria
The Obama administration is considering whether to broaden its air campaign against the extremist group the Islamic State by striking targets in Syria.
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Federal Judge Blocks Texas Abortion Restrictions
Regulations passed in Texas, which affected clinics that perform abortions there, have been blocked by a federal judge, on the grounds that they unconstitutionally restricted access to legal abortion.
Zero-Tolerance Policing Is Not Racism, Say St. Louis-Area Cops
The protests following Michael Brown's death have rekindled long-standing complaints about racist policing in the St. Louis area. Cops there are now becoming more outspoken in their own defense.
In Settlement, Homeland Security Agrees To Reform 'Voluntary Departures'
The Department of Homeland Security is settling a lawsuit with the ACLU, which deals with immigrants who were improperly pushed to leave the country.
Even Police Body Cameras Can Lose Sight Of The Truth
Amid accusations of abuse, many in Ferguson, Mo., and cities around the country are calling for police to wear cameras. Cameras may not always be as impartial as people expect, however.
For Parents Of Young Black Men With Autism, Extra Fear About Police
People with autism often have trouble communicating with police, which can be dangerous — and scary for parents who also worry about racial profiling. Now, some cities are trying to mitigate the risk.
In New York And Ferguson, Two Deaths, Two Different Responses
The death of Eric Garner, like the shooting of Michael Brown, sparked protests. But the reaction in New York has been entirely peaceful, thanks partly to quick responses by police and civic officials.
Who Are The Protesters Getting Arrested In Ferguson?
The violence at night in Ferguson, Mo., has calmed down for now. However, more than 160 people have been arrested since the protests began. Police records offer a sense of who they are.
McDonnell Takes The Stand, Founding Defense On Marital Dysfunction
In the corruption trial of Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife, McDonnell took the stand as a witness. Jeff E. Schapiro, politics columnist for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, discusses the testimony with Robert Siegel.
Supreme Court Steps In To Put Hold On Va. Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
The Supreme Court has stayed a Virginia court's ruling which ended the state's ban on same-sex marriages.