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Supreme Court Bans Mandatory Life Terms for Kids: What it Means
The majority opinion, written by Justice Elena Kagan, said that the policy violates the Eighth Amendment, which prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.
June 25, 2012
Madoff Money Manager Settles for $410 Million
The funds will go to the hundreds of Merkin investors, most of whom will get more than 40 percent of their losses, up to $5 million each.
June 25, 2012
When the Dentist Won't See You
Millions of Americans are ending up in the emergency room instead of the dentist's chair when they have problems with their teeth — sometimes even when they have insurance.
June 25, 2012
What's Known about Syria's "Murky" Opposition
What began as a street uprising among united, angry Syrians has become a sprawling, scattered opposition force trying to bring down the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.
June 22, 2012
Dig Deeper: What You Need to Know About America's Health Care Crisis
The Supreme Court is expected to deliver its ruling on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) within the next two weeks, a decision that could possibly overturn the health care reform bill passed in 2010 that has been a cornerstone of the Obama presidency.
June 21, 2012
Why Is Julian Assange Seeking Asylum in Ecuador?
The country isn't necessarily a haven for freedom of the press.
June 20, 2012
The Military's Plans for Drones at Home
With the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq winding down, a recently released report from the Department of Defense offers new insight into the military's plans for its more than 1,800 drones it says are embedded across all four branches of the military.
June 19, 2012
