Law

Police Request 3D-Printed Copy of a Dead Man’s Fingers to Unlock His Smartphone

No more guessing passwords

Five Things to Know About the New GMO Labeling Bill

Congress just passed a bill requiring GMO labeling, but it's not as straightforward as you might think

The Fight for the "Right to Repair"

Manufacturers have made it increasingly difficult for individuals or independent repair people to fix electronics. A growing movement is fighting back

An astrophysicist makes the case that it might be worthwhile to revisit the Outer Space Treaty of 1967 to safeguard the practice of science on the lunar surface.

Can There Be Real Estate on the Moon?

A Harvard-Smithsonian astrophysicist thinks a legal crisis is waiting for us on the surface of the moon.

Aerial view of Dallas, Texas in 1892.

The Tragic Story of Dallas' First African-American Police Officer

After William McDuff was killed, it took Dallas 50 years to replace him

After 52 Years, the "Mississippi Burning" Case Closes

The Department of Justice and State of Mississippi close the investigation of three civil rights workers killed by KKK members in 1964

Finally...an excuse to buy more cookie butter.

Trader Joe's Agrees to Fix Its Fridges for the Environment

The retailer just agreed to a pricey settlement with the Environmental Protection Agency

Net Neutrality is safe...for now.

Net Neutrality Was Just Upheld in the U.S. Court of Appeals

It’s a victory for open internet activists—but will it stick?

New restrictions will make it harder to sell ivory from African elephants.

The U.S. Just Announced an Unprecedented Ban on African Ivory

Will tighter rules help reduce global demand?

Climate Fight Moves From the Streets to the Courts

Recent actions by both youth and state attorneys are making climate change a legal issue, not just an environmental cause

"Our Modern Prison," by Banksy.

Video Calls Are Replacing In-Person Visits at Some Prisons

For some companies, bans on in-person prison visits mean big business

Authentic "Derby-Pie"

Why Making 'Derby-Pie' Might Land You a Lawsuit

The Kentucky Derby’s traditional dessert has a tangled legal history

Say "Au Revoir" to France's Foie Gras (Only For a Bit)

Fowl flu fuels foie gras fears

Five tribes fought for 20 years to have Kennewick Man recognized as Native American.

Over 9,000 Years Later, Kennewick Man Will Be Given a Native American Burial

Five Native American nations will join together to bury his remains

Marijuana Advocates Want to Establish a Standard Unit of Highness

What’s the weed equivalent to an alcoholic drink?

Flint River, Flint, Michigan.

Three People Hit With Criminal Charges Over Flint Water Crisis

Two state officials and a city employee are the first to be charged in connection with the Flint water crisis

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Copyright Challenge to Google Books

By turning down the case, the Supreme Court made a stand for fair use

The leaders of the March on Washington link arms.

Lawyers Who Made the Birthday Song Public Domain Take Aim at Civil Rights Anthem

A group of filmmakers want to remove the copyright from "We Shall Overcome"

The ranch where the Montana Freemen had an armed standoff with the FBI.

Twenty Years Ago Today, the Montana Freemen Started Its 81-Day Standoff

The impasse informed the federal government’s reaction to the recents standoffs

Local actors Judy Barth, Ruth Ochsenrider and Jim Barth peer over photos of original Scopes Trial jurors during the annual Scopes Trial Festival in Dayton, Tennessee.

How Much Has the Town Where the Scopes Trial Took Place Evolved Since the 1920s?

Each July, Dayton, Tennessee, celebrates its role in the famous court case with a re-enactment and festival

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