What's In A Design? A Smartphone Battle In The Highest Court
The Supreme Court hears oral arguments on Tuesday in a case that pits Samsung against Apple — and could have major repercussions for tech products across the board.
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Supreme Court Hears Case On Racial Bias In Jury Deliberations
The justices ruled in 2014 that extreme juror bias could impede a fair trial and, if such a case arose, they would decide then if an exception was warranted. Now, that case has come.
Former U.S. Attorney General Responds To Trump's Special Prosecutor Comment
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Michael Mukasey, a former U.S. attorney general under President George W. Bush, about Donald Trump's pledge to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server.
CEO Of Backpage.com Arrested, Charged With Pimping
Carl Ferrer, the chief executive of a classifieds website that allows users to post escort ads, was arrested in Texas on Thursday. He faces felony charges, including pimping a minor.
Chicago City Council Approves Police Oversight Agency
The Chicago City Council approved a new oversight agency to investigate police shootings, though critics say the measure lacks transparency and shows that the city is still not ready for reform.
Pakistan Toughens Penalties For 'Honor' Killings
Pakistani lawmakers have passed a new law closing a loophole that has allowed perpetrators of so-called "honor" killings to go free. Now, they will face a mandatory 25-year jail sentence.
Supreme Court Hears 'Indefensible' Death Penalty Case Where Race Linked To Violence
The Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a Texas case involving a murder defendant sentenced to death after a trial witness said he was more likely to commit crimes because he was black.
Supreme Court Reviews Racial Discrimination In Texas Death Penalty Case
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a case from Texas involving a murder defendant sentenced to death after a trial witness said he was statistically more likely to commit more crimes because he was African-American.
Government Charges Contractor With Stealing Classified Information
Federal prosecutors have charged a contractor with stealing government secrets and unauthorized removal of classified documents that cover a wide variety of national security issues.
Government Contractor Arrested, Charged With Removing Classified Materials
Harold Martin was arrested on Aug. 27; his case was made public Wednesday. Authorities say a search of his home found multiple top secret documents "obtained from sensitive intelligence."