Same-Sex Marriage, In The Justices' Words
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments on the question of same-sex marriage. In the meantime, we know a good deal about the justices' views already.
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Is It An 'Uprising' Or A 'Riot'? Depends On Who's Watching
Words describing the same event can mean very different things. It's no surprise that people can't agree on a label for what's happening in Baltimore.
Humans' Use Of Pain-Relief Creams Proves Fatal To Felines
Three cats died after their owners used an anti-inflammatory cream used to treat arthritis. The Food and Drug Administration warns to keep drugs away from pets; a tiny bit can be toxic.
Bill That Would Curb NSA's Bulk Collection Of Phone Data Advances In House
The USA Freedom Act would also make significant opinions from a secret court public and would allow challenges to challenges to National Security Letters.
A Forgotten Tradition: May Basket Day
For at least a century or so, April flowers led to showers of May baskets on the front-door knobs of American homes.
Just Do It: Obama Tries To Sway Skeptical Democrats On Trade
The president is finding it tough to get Democrats on board with a Pacific trade deal. He's meeting with some who might be open to it and even going to Nike headquarters next week for an event.
Compton's Cowboys Keep The Old West Alive, And Kids Off The Streets
The city has seen some positive changes in recent years, including a reconnection with the city's rural past. The pastime has given youth an outlet in a region that's at the center of gang violence.
Can't Get A Job Because Of A Criminal Record? A Lawsuit Is Trying To Change That
People convicted of minor crimes years ago are suing to overturn a Pennsylvania law that bars them from working full time in nursing homes, locking them out of a fast-growing sector in the economy.
Baltimore Police Conclude Investigation Into Freddie Gray's Death
The investigation into the death of the 25-year-old has been handed over to the city's prosecutor. But it is raising more questions than answers and failing to quell the community's calls for justice.
House Judiciary Committee Passes Bill To Limit NSA Spying
The House panel voted Thursday to advance a bill that would end the National Security Agency's bulk collection of Americans' phone records.