Michael Jackson's Mother, Children Suing AEG Live Over Jackson's Drug Addiction
Seeking more than $40 billion in damages
Law & Government
As Judge Approves Stockton Bankruptcy, Krugman Praises California Comeback
The good times are here, y'all!
'Retired' NJ State Police Cash In With Pensions, Second State Jobs
Double-dipping with a vengeance
Everybody's Getting Together on Immigration; Penalties and Billions in New Spending Being Discussed, But Probably Not Back Taxes
Legislation expected when Congress returns from a two week break
Congressman Plays Down North Korean Threat
Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) says the latest saber-rattling is an empty threat
Senators Resolve Major Issues in Immigration Overhaul
Deal to be unveiled in second week of this month
Sen. Flake Says GOP Presidential Nominee Will Inevitably Support Gay Marriage
Although he has no intention of changing his own views on marriage
Agreement Reportedly Reached on Immigrant Guest Worker Program
Business vs. labor unions on terms
California's Tax Increase May Be Consumed by Pension Costs
Not to improve education as voters were promised
Top GOP Leaders Slam Rep. Young's Racial Slur
Used term "wetbacks" in radio interview, but later said he meant no disrespect
Union Greed Drives California to Bankruptcy
The Stockton example could encourage cities to view bankruptcy as something other than a last resort.
Rep. Don Young Says He Didn't Mean Any Disrespect When He Used the Term "Wetbacks"
The Alaskan congressman used the term during a radio appearance
Black LAPD Cop Awarded $1.2 Million over Racial Harassment
References to watermelons, fried chicken
Alaskan GOP Senator Latest to Start "Evolving" on Gay Marriage
Lisa Murkowski acknowledges changes in how marriages are being viewed
Public Unions Oppose PA Pension Reform
Apparently, they'd rather have no benefits than reduced benefits
Lawyer Who Once Represented Saddam Hussein Sentenced to 14 Years in Jail for Fraud
Wasn't qualified to practice law in the UK or Italy
Sen. Ron Johnson Launches "Victims of Government" Project
The Wisconsin Republican wants to show how the government oftentimes hurts average Americans
Man Who Threatened to Blow up Congressman's Office Arrested
Walked into the office of Rep. Sam Farr (D-Calif.) in Santa Cruz and threatened to blow it up
Supreme Court Will Hear Michigan Affirmative Action Case
Proposal 2 bans race from being a factor in university admissions
Senator Tim Johnson Expected to Announce Retirement
South Dakota Democrat chairs Banking Committee
South Dakota's Sen. Tim Johnson Won't Run Again
Obama lost the state, suggesting the next race will be a free-for-all
Obama Wants Congress to Debate Immigration Bill Next Month
Wants to sign it ASAP he said at a citizenship ceremony
Sen. McCain May Have the Key Vote on Universal Background Checks
Part of the Senate's gun package
GOP Congressman Says "Red Line" Has Been Crossed in Syria
Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) says the Assad regime has used chemical weapons
Judge Allows Cincinnati Stun-Gun Death Case to Go Forward
Civil rights lawsuit in death of mentally ill man in confrontation with police
Judge Resigns After Accusations of Stealing Neighbor's Life Savings
Charged with 32 felony counts
Markey Asks Calif. Billionaire to Butt Out of Mass. Senate Race
His opponent targeted over Keystone XL
Ill. House Passes Cap on Automatic Pension Increases
Very, very modest reforms, but reforms nevertheless
Rent Your Own Golf Carts: Florida May End Pensions for New Public Employees
A legislative push may create a 401(k)-style program instead
Rwandan-Born Warlord in ICC Custody
Bosco Ntaganda is accused of organizing atrocities in eastern Congo
Report Says California's Teachers Pension Fund Needs an Additional $4.5 Billion a Year
Could be out of money by 2044 without reform
NRA Launches Lawsuit Challenging NY's Recent Gun Control Law
Claim the SAFE Act is unconstitutional
New DC Regs Could Kill Off Food Trucks
Would have lottery system to determine who gets good spots
