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Egypt: Is the Runoff Election On or Off? Jun 14, 2012

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With a presidential runoff scheduled for the weekend, Egypt's elected parliament was dissolved today, and the remnants of Mubarak's military regime declared martial law.

Justice Anthony Kennedy: The Key Vote on the Supreme Court Jun 13, 2012

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The Supreme Court is about to decide if President Obama's healthcare reform is constitutional. Will liberals and conservatives split and let Justice Kennedy make the call?

Military Suicides on the Rise Jun 12, 2012

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Suicides among America's soldiers and veterans are outpacing combat casualties -- and are increasing. Family survivors, the Pentagon and others are searching for answers.

Democrats and Public Sector Unions: A Rift between Friends Jun 11, 2012

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Wisconsin's Republicans and Democrats were divided last week about pensions and benefits for public workers. There's another division — within the Democratic Party.

Prosthetics, Brain Implants and the Future Human Jun 08, 2012

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Technologies to help the physically and mentally disabled are advancing fast. Will they be available to "able-bodied" people? Do we want to develop into a super-species?

Montana, Citizens United and Government Corruption Jun 07, 2012

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The US Supreme Court took the limits off political donations by corporations in the interests of free speech. Montana calls that an invitation to government corruption.

Wisconsin Election Recall and America's Economic Resilience Jun 06, 2012

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As bad news piles up, more people are taking a dim view of America's economic prospects. Is it really that bad? Also, results of yesterday's attempted recall in Wisconsin.

Cyberwarfare in the Era of Stuxnet and Flame Jun 05, 2012

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President Obama ordered the Stuxnet virus attack on Iran's nuclear program. Has he changed the nature of warfare?

Final Stretch in Wisconsin Recall, Voting Drama Flares in Florida Jun 04, 2012

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Tomorrow's recall election in Wisconsin and the purge of voting rolls in Florida could determine the outcome of the presidential election.

Plea Bargaining, Even When You're Innocent Jun 01, 2012

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The Bill of Rights guarantees a trial by jury to every American accused of a crime. So why do more than 95% of defendants plead guilty, often despite the fact they're not?

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