For Now, Court Stays Mum On Gay Marriage Cases
A new Supreme Court term starts Monday. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg about what to expect from the court this year.
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Supreme Court Declines To Hear Gay-Marriage Cases ... For Now
Although there are seven same-sex-marriage cases pending before the court, the justices like to thoroughly vet a big issue like this before they choose which cases to hear and when.
How A Law From The Civil War Fights Modern-Day Fraud
A Civil War-era law that encourages whistleblowers to turn in their employers has been successful at exposing corporate fraud.
Michael Dunn Found Guilty In 'Loud Music' Killing
A Florida jury found Michael Dunn guilty of first-degree murder for killing 17-year-old Jordan Davis in a dispute over loud music.
Tenn. Detention Facility Explores How To Control Rough Teens
A youth detention center in Nashville is making news because of riots and breakouts. Advocates point to Missouri as an exemplary model. There, the atmosphere can feel more like summer camp than jail.
U.S. Judge Holds Argentina In Contempt After Debt Default
It has been nearly 2 months since Argentina defaulted on its debt. And now a judge in New York has held Argentina in contempt for proceeding with plans to pay some of its bondholders, but not others.
California Enacts 'Yes Means Yes' Law, Defining Sexual Consent
The new law requires an "affirmative consent" and states that consent can't be given if someone is asleep or incapacitated by drugs or alcohol.
For Police, A Debate Over Force, Cop Culture And Confrontation
When it comes to police using force, what is acceptable and when? And are police too aggressive? Cops say they're trying to survive, but reformers say aggressive cop culture is making things worse.
Trial To Begin In Atlanta Public Schools' Cheating Scandal
On Monday, opening statements begin in the trial of 12 educators charged in an alleged cheating conspiracy. Originally, 35 were indicted but more than half took plea deals.
Some Democrats At Odds Over Obama's Claim To Airstrike Authority
President Obama did not seek permission from Congress to launch airstrikes last week. Legal experts and some lawmakers question how valid his claims for action are.