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Supreme Court Justice nominee Neil Gorsuch testifies during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Politics & Government

Gorsuch Confirmation Hearings End And The Political Games Begin

10:13am March 25, 2017

by Nina Totenberg

The Senate Republicans have the vote and clout to ensure Judge Neil Gorsuch is confirmed as Supreme Court justice. The only question is, how are the Democrats going to play their final losing cards.

The street where Jonathan Ferrell was shot by police in September 2013.

National

Police Videos Aren't Going Away. How Can We Learn From Them?

8:02am March 25, 2017

In the era of body cameras and cellphones, the act of seeing police do their job is radically altering the public-police relationship, and changing civilian and police behavior and perceptions alike.

Resume review guidelines provided by R.J. Reynolds to Kelly Services, which helped screen job applicants. Among the various aspects listed as undesirable is "in sales for 8-10 years."

Too Much Experience To Be Hired? Some Older Americans Face Age Bias

8:01pm March 24, 2017

by Ina Jaffe

Americans may see themselves working past retirement age, but to do that, they may face obstacles getting hired. New research shows that can be harder when you're older.

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has instructed consular officials to develop criteria to identify "populations warranting increased scrutiny" for visa applications. He's shown here last week in Beijing with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

State Department Instructs Embassies To Beef Up Screening For Visa Applicants

5:50pm March 24, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

The directions, in four memorandums sent last week, require social media checks on certain applicants and instruct consular officials to identify "populations warranting increased scrutiny."

Gov. Gary Herbert resisted recent calls to veto a bill giving Utah the strictest DUI threshold in the country, lowering the blood alcohol limit to .05 percent, down from .08 percent. Last week, demonstrators on both sides of the issue visited the Utah Sta

National

Utah Cuts DUI Alcohol Limit To Lowest Level In U.S.; Law Also Affects Gun Owners

10:26am March 24, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Utah's new DUI law will also lower the alcohol limit for people carrying guns. The strict law has been controversial in Utah, with hundreds of calls to the governor's office.

Sen. Schumer Declares Democrats Will Filibuster Gorsuch Nomination

6:34pm March 23, 2017

by Nina Totenberg

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said Thursday he would support a filibuster to block Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. After two days before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Gorsuch appeared to win no Democratic support. Republicans don't need any Democratic votes to confirm Gorsuch, but they may need eight to block a filibuster.

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National

The $10 Million Lawsuit That Hinges On An Oxford Comma

5:10pm March 23, 2017

by Anna King

For people interested in grammar, there is no fiercer debate over the necessity — or not — of the Oxford comma. It is the final comma in a list of items. A $10 million lawsuit hinges on an Oxford comma.

National

Video Captures Police Encounter With Murder Suspect

4:41pm March 23, 2017

by Kelly McEvers

On April 16, 2015, police officer Jesse Kidder encountered a murder suspect named Michael Wilcox in Cincinnati, Ohio. The video went viral because of the surprising way the encounter unfolded.

Judge Neil Gorsuch testifies on Capitol Hill on Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Outside Witnesses Testify In Supreme Court Confirmation Hearing

3:57pm March 23, 2017

by Brian Naylor

Expert witnesses shared their arguments for and against nominee Neil Gorsuch on Thursday.

Neil Gorsuch testifies Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee during a hearing on his nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Schumer Says He'll Oppose Gorsuch Nomination, Sets Up Filibuster Showdown With GOP

3:35pm March 23, 2017

by Brian Naylor

The Senate Democratic leader says Judge Gorsuch is not independent of President Trump.