Tributes Flow For Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia
From descriptions calling him a "towering figure," to plaudits saying he was a staunch defender of the Constitution, conservatives and liberals alike remembered Scalia.
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Get Ready For A Fight To Replace Scalia
Congressional Republicans are pledging to confirm no one President Obama appoints to the Supreme Court.
Over 1,000 Clinton Documents Released, Including 84 New Classified Emails
The latest batch of the emails from Clinton's controversial private server include 81 which had been redacted and upgraded to confidential classified status and three upgraded to secret status.
Replacing Antonin Scalia Will Be No Simple Task
The Supreme Court justice's death will have enormous repercussions for the U.S. legal system. With the high court short-handed, here's the political turmoil to expect from the attempts to replace him.
Staunch Conservative Justice Antonin Scalia Dies At Age 79
Senior Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin Scalia was confirmed dead Saturday afternoon at a West Texas ranch. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Stephen Henderson of the Detroit Free-Press.
Peace Corps Volunteer Values Staying Active In Old Age
"You can have a really good time in the Peace Corps when you're old," says Alice Carter, who at age 87 is the oldest volunteer in the Peace Corps.
Burundian Peacekeeping Abroad Can Fuel Conflict At Home
Serving as a U.N. peacekeeper can be a lucrative profession for young Africans. But Burundians seeking such work must pledge loyalty to their government, which is implicated in human rights abuses.
In Historic Trial, Mayan Women Accuse Ex-Military Officers Of Sex Slavery
For the first time, sex slavery is being acknowledged in court as a war crime. The 11 alleged victims are using the trial platform to condemn this kind of abuse, for fear it could happen again.
Russia Holds Center Stage In Syrian Peace Talks
Talks on the brutal Syrian conflict have ended in Munich with the West and Russia far apart. Russia, whose planes are carrying out deadly bombing raids, seems to hold the cards.
Al-Shabab Claims Responsibility For Bombing Of Somali Jet Last Week
The al-Qaida-linked militant group says it was responsible for the Feb. 2 bombing of a jet. The bomber was the only casualty of the attack; despite a hole in its fuselage, the plane landed safely.