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Nebraska and Oklahoma say Colorado's marijuana law is unconstitutional, in a challenge to the law in the Supreme Court. Earlier this month, visitors from Texas smell marijuana at the Breckenridge Cannabis Club.

Two Of Colorado's Neighbors Sue State Over Marijuana Law

Nebraska and Oklahoma have filed a lawsuit against Colorado with the U.S. Supreme Court, saying that its law legalizing marijuana isn't constitutional.

One demonstrator advocates for paid sick leave at a 2013 rally outside New York's city hall. The city is now one of several in the U.S. to have passed a measure mandating paid sick days.

Obama's Big Bid To Change Sick-Leave Laws May Hinge On Small Business

The president's call for mandatory paid sick days starred in his State of the Union address. But forget the big speech: It may be small businesses — and state lawmakers — that decide this debate.

Marco Polo Cortes is a San Diego lobbyist who was named in a federal complaint as a co-conspirator in a scheme to illegally funnel funds from a foreign national to the campaigns of local politicians.

San Diego Lobbyist Tied To Illegal Campaign Finance Scheme To Be Released On Bond

San Diego lobbyist Marco Polo Cortes, who federal prosecutors say helped funnel illegal campaign funds to local politicians, is expected to be released on bail.

New DOJ Policy Calls For Videotaping The Questioning Of Suspects

Senior Justice Department officials have sent out a memo announcing the policy change effective in July.

Alexander Litvinenko, a former Russian security agent, died in 2006 after drinking tea laced with the radioactive element polonium at a London hotel. A British inquiry found Thursday that his death was the work of the Russian security service.

A Serious Charge Against Putin, But Little Threat Of Sanction

A British inquiry found that the Russian president "probably" approved the poisoning of an ex-intelligence agent. But Britain imposed only light penalties against two Russian suspects.

San Diego County Supervisor Dave Roberts, right, is shown at Golden Hall in downtown San Diego, June 7, 2016.

Supervisor Dave Roberts Says Encinitas Mayor ‘Doesn’t Have The Skills’

With 100 percent of precincts reported — except for late mail and provisional ballots — Democratic Supervisor Dave Roberts has 39 percent and Encinitas Mayor Kristin Gaspar has 34 percent.

California Approves Laws To Cut Use Of Antipsychotics In Foster Care

The laws are intended to reduce inappropriate prescribing of powerful antipsychotics to children and teens in foster care. Public health nurses will monitor medical records.

Marina Litvinenko, whose husband died in 2006 after being poisoned, spoke to the media after a British court issued a report saying Alexander Litvinenko had been murdered.

Russia's Putin 'Probably' Approved Plan To Kill Spy, British Report Says

Widow Marina Litvinenko says, "The words my husband spoke on his deathbed, when he accused Mr. Putin of his murder, have been proved true in an English court."

Three migrants from Afghanistan walk along the A3 highway shortly after they crossed into Germany on August 30, 2015, near Neuhaus am Inn, Germany. Police detained them shortly after and took them to a registration center for asylum seekers. Germany has welcomed many refugees — but now is discouraging Afghans who are seeking better economic prospects.

Struggling To Absorb Asylum-Seekers, Germany Steps Up Deportations

Germany has been generous in welcoming refugees, but is stepping up deportations to dissuade more from coming. Chancellor Angela Merkel says many Afghans seeking asylum shouldn't expect to stay.

Crews work on a sinkhole in Barrio Logan, July 20, 2015.

State Of Emergency Declared In San Diego County Due To Rain Damage

Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in San Diego and five other California counties because of damage from last weekend's rainstorms.

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