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For these families, King v. Burwell is more than a Supreme Court caseOn Wednesday, the Supreme Court is set to hear oral argument in King v. Burwell, a case that could potentially invalidate the Affordable Care Act鈥檚 subsidies for low-income Americans in 34 states.
Could Supreme Court Obamacare ruling lead to 'chaos'? Rhetoric heats up.Obama administration warns of 'massive damage' to health-care system if the Supreme Court rules against Obamacare. Meanwhile, Republicans pledge generous federal subsidies to prevent major disruption, if needed.
Justice Dept. finds racial bias in Ferguson police and court, according to officialThe Justice Department has been investigating the Missouri town's police department, following the shooting last August of local teen Michael Brown.
LAPD shooting reignites debate: Are police body cameras effective?The LAPD fatally shot a homeless man on Sunday, in an incident captured on at least one body camera worn by police. High-profile shootings last year have provided some indications of how video may, or may not, factor in a case.
Supreme Court throws doubt on one state's bid to end gerrymanderingArizona voters took redistricting out of the hands of their state legislators and gave it to an independent commission. But on Monday, Supreme Court justices questioned the constitutionality of that move.
Los Angeles Police release details from deadly shooting caught on videoAuthorities say the man was shot in Skid Row after a struggle over a police officer's weapon.
Justice Dept. to issue critical report on Ferguson police, according to news outletThe New York Times reported on Monday that results from the US Justice Department investigation, dealing with the suburban St. Louis city and the Michael Brown case, could come out this week.- Can you pass the written police officer exam?
Do you have what it takes to protect and serve? Most US police academies have a written entrance exam that tests verbal, mathematical, and reasoning abilities. As there is no national or standardized police exam, this quiz consists of a compilation of sample police test questions. The questions come from various police departments across the country, from county sheriff departments to the US Capitol police department. Therefore, this quiz does not represent an actual police test. Rather, it gives a sense of the kinds of questions that may be asked on an actual police exam.
- Major Supreme Court challenge threatens to gut ObamacareThe question is whether the IRS usurped congressional power when it enacted a regulation authorizing distribution of billions of dollars in tax credits through health care exchanges set up by the federal government.
Judge turns hate crimes case into vision of a 'new Mississippi'In sentencing three white men in a hate crimes case, a federal judge has highlighted how Mississippi is slowly coming to grips with its legacy of racial violence. How far has the 'new Mississippi' come?
Abercrombie headscarf case: Supreme Court considers religious accommodationOn Wednesday, the Supreme Court grappled with the question of when businesses must provide religious accommodations. A Muslim woman claims Abercrombie & Fitch denied her a job because she wore a black headscarf to the interview.
Divided Supreme Court lets fisherman off hook for tossing undersized grouperIn a 5-to-4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, passed in the wake of the Enron scandal and intended to prevent the destruction of documents and financial data, could not be applied to fish.
'American Sniper' trial: Why US juries often reject the insanity pleaA jury in Stephenville, Texas, returned a guilty-as-charged capital murder verdict against Eddie Ray Routh in less than two hours, underscoring how little patience the US court system and its juries have with most claims of not guilty by reason of insanity.
Baseball steroids chemist sentenced to 18 months in prisonInvestigators said Paulo聽Berejuk was the key drug source for Anthony Bosch, who ran the now-closed Biogenesis of America clinic that provided steroids to baseball players and other athletes.
Federal judge halts Obama's executive action on illegal immigrationA federal judge ruled that the government must stop implementation of President Obama's executive action to shield millions of undocumented immigrants from deportation. The Obama administration will appeal.
'Lone wolves' spotlighted in the fight against violent extremismAt a White House summit this week, officials from the US and abroad will study ways to counter violent extremism of the kind that happened in recent days in the United States and Europe.聽鈥楲one wolf鈥� attackers are a special concern.
Cover StoryHow communities are keeping kids out of crimeCities and states are moving away from locking up juvenile offenders, offering treatment and other programs to prevent them from becoming hardened criminals.聽
Judge orders one Alabama official to start gay marriages. Will others follow?After a week of conflicting legal arguments, confusion, and open defiance in Alabama, a federal judge rules that a Mobile probate judge聽may not deny same-sex couples a marriage license.聽
Why is Senate committee delaying vote on Loretta Lynch nomination?Senate Democrats say that the GOP is stalling the nomination process for Loretta Lynch, President Obama's attorney general pick. Republicans say they have additional questions and are not looking for a 'big fistfight.'
More Alabama judges issue gay marriage licenses, but most are still defiantWith many probate judges still defying a federal court order invalidating Alabama鈥檚 same-sex marriage ban, many couples are still waiting for a marriage license.聽
