All USA Update
Charles Koch agrees with ... Bernie Sanders?Koch says he agrees with Sanders that the country’s political and economic system is rigged in favor of the privileged few, and he agrees that our criminal justice system needs reform, but he has drastically different ideas on how to fix these problems.
Yelp fires employee after she publicly complains about pay. Is this fair?Two hours after young Yelp employee Talia Jane publicly aired her grievances to CEO Jeremy Stoppelman, she was fired. Jane's letter has gone viral, leading many to question Yelp's judgment.
Virginia considers bill making police officers' names secretThe Virginia state legislature is considering a bill that could exempt police officers from Freedom of Information Act name disclosure. Critics say that the bill presents accountability issues, while supporters say it protects officer safety.
Cruz slammed over 'fake-looking' Rubio photo. How to spot a bogus image.A photo of Marco Rubio enthusiastically shaking hands with President Obama has raised red flags and allegations of photo-doctoring.
US makes money when its citizens leave. Why are they going?US citizens are renouncing their citizenship at record rates because side effects of tax evasion laws are impacting expatriates, but the US government has increased the fees for renunciation.
Medical marijuana increasingly legal, but trustworthy? A call for regulationsLegalized medical marijuana has quickly spread to nearly half the US states. But safety regulations lag behind, leaving medical pot users with questions about side effects.
Grand Canyon National Park: History of sexual assault?After a decade of sexual assault cases among employees at the Grand Canyon, National Park Service leaders promise change and accountability.
Nevada primary: Why Hillary Clinton is – and should be – worriedThe Nevada caucus is pivotal for the Democratic race, and the outcome is increasingly uncertain.
Are Democrats hypocrites for chiding the GOP about Scalia's successor?Democrats are critical of Republicans' promise to block any Supreme Court nomination. But considering the polarization in modern politics, critics say they'd likely do the same.
- John Oliver is back and making the case against Voter ID laws
As of February 2016, a total of 33 states have enforced the new voter identification requirements.
Is it OK to celebrate our 'Founding Fathers' on this Presidents Day?The City of San Diego recently came under fire for its workers' manual that discourages the use of gendered language, including the phrase 'founding fathers.' But proponents of gender-neutral communication say this may be for the better.
Scalia and Ginsburg point to possibilities of bipartisan partnershipOn the bench, justices Antonin Scalia and Ruth Bader Ginsburg could not have had more different views on law and politics. But surprisingly enough, they were also the closest of friends.
SCOTUS nominations in election years: What does history tell us?The death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has set off an immediate partisan debate: Is it appropriate to nominate new justices during election years?
Antonin Scalia: his life and legacyThe Supreme Court Justice's iconic originalist readings divided Americans, but his intelligence, charm, and knack for separating life from work won him surprising friends.
- Antonin Scalia remembered as tireless advocate of Constitutional originalism
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, who died on Saturday, made his mark as the high court's most disputatious conservative.
Has the gender pay gap decreased – or is that just what we'd like to think?More than 70 percent of people in North American and Europe believe men and women are already being paid equally for equal work.
Why millennials back Sanders – and why Clinton can win anywayClinton acknowledges she 'has some work to do, particularly with young people.' But her lock on the retiree crowd might be more important.
Last occupiers at Oregon federal wildlife refuge surrender to FBIThe holdouts and 12 others connected with the occupation have been charged with conspiracy to interfere with federal workers.
Los Angeles sheriff admits he lied to FBI over jail beatings: A turning point?Retired LA sheriff Lee Baca admits he lied to investigators to cover up jail abuse.
Christie, Fiorina drop out of GOP presidential raceTheir departures leave seven men remaining from an original 17-person Republican field.
