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Depending on how narrowly or broadly the court rules, it has a majority now to affect gun rights and restrictions in a dramatic way.

The South Carolina Republican has been outspoken in his criticism of President Obama's administration lately, particularly his opposition to Chuck Hagel as secretary of defense. But this may have to do more with a possible primary challenge than the nomination itself.

The Senate resumes debate on the immigration bill after passing a vote to bring the bill back to the floor. The measure provides a path to citizenship for millions of undocumented worker, and tighter border security. But the legislative road ahead for the controversial measure is seen as anything but smooth.

A trend of GOP candidates ignoring or actively avoiding legacy media — particularly national outlets — is building this year. That can hamper voters' ability to make informed choices.

When Coleman's imprint of fire-brazed melodicism strikes you, you may very well have his tunes stuck in your head all night long.

More than 11,000 dams across the U.S. have protected lives and property from flooding for decades. But age is catching up to them, and many need repairs. Record rain hasn't helped matters this year.

The Supreme Court upheld affirmative action in college admissions Thursday in a 4-3 ruling on the University of Texas' use of race as a factor in a program to increase diversity in the student body.

As President Bush prepares to nominate a replacement for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, observers are predicting a battle among various groups on the political spectrum. Conflicts have followed several previous Supreme Court appointments.

A new survey shows that museum collections are deteriorating. More than 3,000 institutions participated in the study by ranking their own preservation practices, and the results were alarming.

A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds 64% oppose laws that ban medication abortion — and confidence in the Supreme Court hits a new low.

Mitt Romney suspended his campaign for president Thursday, bowing to the mathematical logic that says John McCain will be the nominee of the Republican Party. Romney had poured tens of millions of dollars from his personal fortune into an effort that left him hundreds of delegates behind McCain.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said that a vote to fill a Supreme Court vacancy would be a "top priority." Now a confirmation vote to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy will come just months before the midterms.

National Rifle Association members did not have to travel to Dallas to keep up with activities at the recent annual convention. They could go online and tune in to NRATV for a live stream. NRATV isn't just for the convention. It's available to anyone with an internet connection, providing a steady pro-gun message, whether viewers belong to the NRA or not.

Thousands of counterprotesters gathered in Boston Common to meet the rally participants, who said they have no connection to those who perpetrated violence in Charlottesville, Va., last week.

Democrats boycotted the vote, pointing to what they called the damage she would do to health care, and reproductive and voting rights, and the fact the vote took place amid the presidential election.

The fate of abortion in the U.S. appears to be on shaky ground as a divided Supreme Court weighs a Mississippi law. A decision in the case is expected by summer.

In the coming week, Episcopalians in the United States will once again debate the role of gays and lesbians in their church. Delegates are gathering for the denomination's general convention in Columbus, Ohio. They'll vote on whether to sanction same-sex unions and whether to apologize for electing an openly gay bishop. Jason de Rose of Chicago Public Radio reports.

The Senate Judiciary Committee wraps up hearings on the nomination of Judge John Roberts to be U.S. chief justice. Thursday, the committee worked into the night to hear 30 witnesses evenly divided between Roberts supporters and doubters.

The court heard arguments in a major case pitting environmental regulators against property rights advocates backed by industries with a history of pollution.

There's growing tension between the state government and big cities in Texas. Republicans in the statehouse are chafing at moves by municipal governments in large cities and are crying foul.