Supreme Court Rules Partisan Gerrymandering Is Beyond The Reach Of Federal Courts
The U.S. Supreme Court says partisan redistricting is a political question, not one that federal courts can weigh in on.
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Twitter Adds Warning Label For Offensive Political Tweets
Twitter won't delete the tweets of politicians that are bullying or derogatory, but it will label them. The service has been criticized for its handling of tweets posted by President Trump and others.
Tell Us: Why Do You Share Your Location?
Have you ever needed to use a location-sharing app in an emergency? Or do you just track people for fun? We want to hear your story.
Google Maps Leads About 100 Drivers Into A 'Muddy Mess' In Colorado
A snafu of a shortcut was a reminder that even navigation apps can still get it wrong. "There's so many other people going, it must be OK," is how one driver was led astray.
Opinion: Don't Let U.S.-India Trade Differences Escalate Into A Trade War
President Trump will meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G-20. Trade tensions threaten to overshadow progress in strategic ties, former State Department official Alyssa Ayres writes.
A New Way To Test For Signs Of Consciousness In Unresponsive, Brain-Injured Patients
Scientists are investigating a better test of consciousness in brain-injured patients. If it becomes widely available, it could help with agonizing decisions about withdrawal of life support.
With An All-Female Crew, 'Maiden' Sailed Around The World And Into History
A new film tells the story of the first all-female crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World Race: "Guys used to say to us with absolute certainty, 'You're going to die,'" says sailor Tracy Edwards.
Supreme Court Affirms Police Can Order Blood Drawn From Unconscious DUI Suspects
In a 5-4 vote, the court upheld a Wisconsin law that says motorists have given implied consent to having blood drawn. There were two dissents — including one from Justice Neil Gorsuch.
Bolsonaro's G-20 Trip Hits Snag: Brazilian Crewman Arrested With 86 Pounds Of Cocaine
Spanish authorities say they found the cocaine in the crewman's luggage from the president's advance plane, which had stopped in Seville en route to the economic summit in Japan.
Key Florida Republicans Now Say Yes To Clean Needles For Drug Users
Florida has struggled for years with opioid overdoses — and the highest rate of HIV infection in the U.S. Lawmakers now hope needle exchanges and a "harm reduction" approach could help save lives.