Justice Department Appeals Ruling Blocking Obama's Immigration Plan
The Department of Justice filing says a federal judge lacked authority to issue an injunction on President Obama's executive action on immigration.
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Have Big-Box Superstores Helped To Make Us Fat?
A study argues that the density of restaurants and large-scale food retailers in parts of the U.S. has been a major factor in the rise of obesity. But some see it as a "chicken and egg" problem.
Why Some States Want To Legalize Raw Milk Sales
Selling unpasteurized milk across state lines is illegal because it poses a threat to public health. But raw milk sales are growing nonetheless. Legalization would let states regulate a risky market.
12 Feet: A Soaring New Broad Jump Record Is Set At NFL Combine
If you're ever standing near Byron Jones when he jumps, you might want to stay well back. On Monday, the cornerback flew more than 12 feet from a standing start.
The Scents And Sensibility Of LA's Nosy New Perfume Enthusiasts
Our sense of smell isn't simply a powerful trigger. It's a draw to scientists — and to a flourishing subculture in Los Angeles, where amateur perfumers collect fragrances like others collect stamps.
Immigration Courts 'Operating In Crisis Mode,' Judges Say
The nation's immigration courts are jammed with the asylum cases of some 60,000 unaccompanied minors who crossed the southern border last summer. There are 429,000 cases pending and only 223 judges.
Out Of The Shadows, TV Star Shines A Light On Immigration
Actress Diane Guerrero now stars on shows Jane the Virgin and Orange Is the New Black. But when she was a teenager, her parents were deported. She tells NPR's Michel Martin how it shaped her life.
Sen. Mitch McConnell Has More Than Most Riding On Midterm Elections
If the GOP takes over the Senate, the man expected to become majority leader is Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. But first, he has to win a sixth term in a state where his popularity has been sagging.
Freight Farms: How Boston Gets Local Greens, Even When Buried In Snow
Big metal shipping containers are often used to import food from around the globe. Now, two Boston entrepreneurs are modifying those containers to grow local produce hydroponically, 365 days a year.
Australia Announces Security Crackdown Amid 'Rising' Terrorist Threat
Under the proposed new measures, Australia can revoke citizenship to any dual national if they travel overseas to fight alongside jihadis.