Vermont Judge releases Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi
Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi — detained by authorities at his naturalization interview — is free for now. He had been in prison for two weeks after his arrest earlier in April.
Corruption Scandal Engulfs Brazil's State Oil Company
In Brazil, the state oil company said it would launch its own internal investigation into corruption that allegedly took place while President Dilma Rousseff was head of it. So far, there have been nearly two dozen arrests in the graft scandal.
Iraq, Syria In The Midst Of A Refugee 'Mega-Crisis'
The UN's top official for refugees, Antonio Guterres, says the wars in Iraq and Syria have created a "mega-crisis" straining the world's relief efforts.
Director Mike Nichols Remembered As A Comedian, Raconteur, Charmer
Robert Siegel remembers director and film icon Mike Nichols, who died Wednesday of a heart attack at 83.
Obama Isn't Alone In Using Executive Action On Immigration
Melissa Block talks with Democratic Congressman Luis Gutierrez of Illinois, chairman of the immigration task force. He says Obama has the legal authority to take executive action on immigration.
Digging Out From The Snow Is Slow-Going In Buffalo
Melissa Block talks to Mark Poloncarz, the Erie County Executive, about the snow situation in his area.
Obama's Immigration Action Has Roots In Reagan Policy
The Simpson-Mazzoli Act was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan 28 years ago this month. Republican presidents Reagan and George H. W. Bush later expanded on it.
Tensions In Jerusalem Strain Jordan's Relationship With Israel
Jordan is formally in charge of Jerusalem's Al Aqsa compound — on the hilltop contested by Jews and Muslims — and the kingdom is nervous that tensions could ignite a broad conflict.
Guantanamo Nurse Could Be Discharged For Not Force-Feeding Detainees
Melissa Block speaks with the attorney for a Navy nurse who faces a potential discharge from the military for refusing to continue administering forced-feedings at Guantanamo.