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- Obama health reform law: clues to how the justices might behave
The four justices who make up the US Supreme Court's liberal wing are expected to uphold the constitutionality of the Obama health reform law. How the other five will see it is less certain.
Astronauts scramble for escape pods as space junk threat gets seriousSome 22,000 chunks of space junk zip around the earth. On Saturday, six International Space Station astronauts scrambled for safety as a piece of a Russian satellite whizzed by.
Obama health care law at Supreme Court: mega case for the history booksUS Supreme Court takes up the Obama health-care reform law starting Monday. The case puts the high court center stage in a constitutional showdown that could define the scope of congressional power for generations – and perhaps affect Obama's reelection prospects.
Who is George Zimmerman, and why did he shoot Trayvon Martin?George Zimmerman, the Florida neighborhood watch captain who shot unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin, wanted to be a police officer and mentored an African-American boy. Is he a vigilante or, as one neighbor said, 'a good dude'?
- Who is Jim Yong Kim, nominee for World Bank president?
The selection of Jim Yong Kim took many by surprise since he is not well known in Washington circles and wasn’t an expected candidate for the World Bank position.
Health-care reform: Main issue after 2 years is, will it survive?Health-care reform law is extolled by the White House for improving lives and is the object of scorn from the GOP. But the looming Supreme Court battle overshadows the partisan debate.
Louisiana primary: Last chance for Rick Santorum to stay viable in the race?Polls show that Rick Santorum is headed for a ‘commanding win’ in Saturday's Louisiana primary. But front-runner Mitt Romney is likely to pick up delegates as well.
Wisconsin sonic booms: Is a 1.5-magnitude jiggle the whole story?The US Geological Survey suggests a small quake under Clintonville, Wis., and associated micro-tremors, could be the source of the mysterious sonic booms. Not everyone buys that.
Sgt. Robert Bales charged with premeditated murder of 17 AfghansDeath is among the possible penalties facing Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, if he is convicted of murdering 17 Afghan civilians. A death sentence has not been carried out in the US military since 1961.
Facebook privacy: Can firms legally demand passwords from job applicants?On Friday Facebook criticized the new practice of screening job applicants as 'alarming,' and some employment specialists say it could expose firms to legal land mines.
US Supreme Court: Big 21st century rulings The past 12 years have seen significant US high court decisions with wide-ranging effects on personal freedoms and national politics. Another key ruling is expected this summer on President Obama's health-care reform law. Here are some recent top rulings, all decided by 5-to-4 votes.
Obama on Trayvon Martin death: a time of 'soul-searching' for 'all of us'President Obama on Friday addressed for the first time the shooting death of unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin, saying, 'If I had a son, he'd look like Trayvon.' Some decry an 'official national tragedy.'
New Ron Paul ad slams Etch A Sketch 'games.' Does he have a point?Ron Paul has a new ad that slams the political world's sudden obsession with Etch A Sketch toys, following a Romney aide's unfortunate comment about them.
Sgt. Robert Bales and multiple tours of duty: How many is too many?Twenty percent of active-duty Army troops are on at least their third tour of duty to a war zone. Sgt. Robert Bales, suspected of slaying 17 Afghan civilians, was one. Here's what's known about the dangers of repeated deployments.
Louisiana primary actually matters, candidates set sights on Bayou StateWith Mitt Romney not yet able to lay claim to the GOP nomination, Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul were making strong pitches to the conservative base among Louisiana Republicans.
President Algae? Obama not green enough, say environmentalistsPresident Obama has blocked the Keystone pipeline, backed biofuels, and prioritizes the earth over people, say GOP presidential candidates. Environmentalists say Obama is a big disappointment. Who's right?
Trayvon Martin case: More protests Friday in FloridaTrayvon Martin protesters plan Friday morning rally in Tallahassee, Fla. How do Travon Martin supporters and civil rights activists define justice?
Thousands rally for slain black teen Trayvon MartinAl Sharpton and Martin Luther King III joined Martin's parents at the rally.
Police chief, state attorney step aside in Trayvon Martin caseBoth officials said that their presence was a potential distraction to the investigation.
- Second prior assault cases surfaces against Robert Bales
The soldier is said to have groped a woman and gotten into a fight with her boyfriend at Tacoma, Washington bowling alley.
