Michigan's High Court Limits The Fees Billed To Defendants
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that local courts cannot charge indiscriminate fees to defendants.
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Supreme Court Rules Against Gun 'Straw Purchases'
In a major victory for gun control groups, the justices upheld by a 5-4 vote a federal ban on one person buying a gun for another.
The Would-Be Ambassador To Norway Who Has Never Been There Himself
President Obama nominated George Tsunis to the post of ambassador to Norway. But after a cringeworthy confirmation hearing, Norwegian-Americans are aiming to block him as unqualified for the post.
Lightning-Fast Trades Go Beneath The Congressional Microscope
The Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations is holding a hearing on problems in the financial markets caused by high-frequency trading firms.
What, Exactly, Are U.S. Interests In Iraq's Turmoil?
Some warn that the violence gripping the country could lead to another Sept. 11. But experts are skeptical, and Americans are wary of new military entanglements.
In The Making Of Megafarms, A Mixture Of Pride And Pain
A tiny fraction of America's 2 million farmers produces most of our food. They are the winners of a long-running competition for land and profits that has also drained the life out of small towns.
With Win Over Ghana, U.S. Is Off On The Right Foot In Brazil
On Monday night, the U.S. soccer team accomplished a feat it failed to achieve in the past two World Cups: beat Ghana. With a 2-1 victory, the Americans position themselves well for the games to come.
Iraqi Ambassador: 'In Iraq Now, You Have A Thousand Bin Ladens'
Lukman Faily, the Iraqi ambassador to the U.S., speaks about Iraq's hopes for the American response to recent turmoil, as well as the conditions the U.S. has placed on its possible intervention.
Citing Unpaid Debts, Russia Cuts Off Gas Supplies To Ukraine
Russia says it has cut natural gas supplies to Ukraine after Kiev missed a deadline to pay part of its huge outstanding energy debt.
Teens Disappear In The West Bank, And Israel Blames Hamas
The Israeli military is searching the West Bank for three Israeli teens who were kidnapped last week.