The Supreme Court Wednesday ruled that workers as young as 40 can sue employers for age discrimination. A Supreme Court reporter explains the ruling.
Mar 29

The Supreme Court Tuesday heard arguments in a copyright case brought against file-sharing networks by members of the entertainment industry. Media Correspondent Terence Smith looks at the ongoing debate over file sharing on the Internet. Then, Jan Crawford Greenburg discusses…
Mar 24

By Admin, PBS NewsHour
The Supreme Court in a one-page order on Thursday refused Terri Schiavo's parents' request to reinsert their severely brain-damaged daughter's feeding tube. The order ends a four-day rush to get her case reviewed by federal courts.
Mar 24

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday declined to intervene in the case of whether to reinsert the feeding tube of Terri Schiavo, a severely brain-damaged Florida woman. A discussion about the Supreme Court's decision.
Mar 21

By Admin, PBS NewsHour
Chief Justice William Rehnquist returned to the bench Monday for the first time since he was diagnosed with thyroid cancer.
Mar 21

The Supreme Court Monday heard arguments on enforcement of restraining orders. A Supreme Court reporter joins Gwen Ifill to discuss the case as well as the return of ailing Chief Justice William Rehnquist, who returned to the bench for the…
Later this month, the Supreme Court will hear a much anticipated copyright case, MGM vs. Grokster, which pits the entertainment industry against the makers of software that allows people to exchange music and movies. Media correspondent Terence Smith provides a…
Mar 02

The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday about whether religious symbols like the Ten Commandments can be displayed on government property.
Mar 01

By Admin, PBS NewsHour
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that applying the death penalty to offenders under the age of 18 is unconstitutionally cruel, ending the practice nationwide.
Mar 01

The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday by a 5-4 vote that the death penalty for convicted murderers under the age of 18 is unconstitutional. A discussion with a Supreme Court reporter about the landmark decision.
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