In The News
May 9
A connection between plastic guns and homegrown marijuana
A Texas law student has created a huge stir by printing out a functional handgun using a 3-D printer. But will a court decision about marijuana influence the matter?
May 9
Constitution Check: Will same-sex marriage momentum influence the Supreme Court?
Lyle Denniston looks at the process of how the Supreme Court could reach a decision on same-sex marriages, and if the justices could be influenced by recent news events.
May 9
Two constitutions make rare public appearances
Two constitutions with a ton of historic appeal have been making rare public appearances, including one that is more than 12 feet long.
May 8
Three lessons learned from Mark Sanford’s win
Former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford is his state’s new representative in the House. So what does his comeback win say about the electoral process?
May 8
10 fascinating facts about President Harry S. Truman
Harry Truman went from being a county judge to deciding to use atomic warfare at World War II’s end. Here’s a quick look at 10 facts about Truman’s sudden ascendency to the White House—and the deal with his middle name.
