Opioid Overdoses: Mass Casualty Zones In America
Last year alone, more Americans died from drug overdoses than were lost fighting the war in Vietnam.
Law
Supreme Court Rules Post-9/11 Detainees Can't Sue Top U.S. Officials
In ruling against the detainees, the court said that "high officers who face personal liability for damages might refrain from taking urgent and lawful action in a time of crisis."
Supreme Court Rules Former Detainees Cannot Sue Bush Administration Officials
The six men, all of Arab or South Asian descent, were in the U.S. illegally when they were detained. They say they were held under harsh conditions after the September 11 attacks.
Ray Tensing Police Shooting Case Goes To A Jury, For The Second Time
An earlier trial ended in a hung jury last November. Tensing faces murder and manslaughter charges over his killing of Sam DuBose in 2015.
The Slants Win Supreme Court Battle Over Band's Name In Trademark Dispute
The case could have broad impact on how the First Amendment is applied in other trademark cases.
Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Wisconsin Gerrymandering Case
It offers the court a chance to formally determine a metric on what constitutes unlawful gerrymandering, which could have major implications for the way voting districts are drawn in other states.
$100,000 To Snitch? Perks For Jailhouse Informants Come Under Scrutiny
Legislators in at least four states are now trying to make sure that rewarding jailhouse informants — with cash, perks or deals for freedom — isn't leading to wrongful convictions.
Trump Nominates Outspoken Candidates For Federal Judiciary
President Trump has more than 130 vacancies to fill on the federal bench, and he is beginning the process somewhat haphazardly.
What Happens After Mistrial Declared In Bill Cosby's Criminal Case?
The judge in the high profile sexual assault case of comedian Bill Cosby has declared a mistrial. What happens next?
Protesters Take To The Streets After Not-Guilty Verdict In Philando Castile Case
The not-guilty verdict in the 2016 police shooting death of Philando Castile during a traffic stop sparked protests in St. Paul, Minn. Friday night, but none turned violent.