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Critics of trying the alleged Sept. 11 co-conspirators in civilian court in New York argue that the venue is inappropriate for terrorism suspects. But supporters say those fears are overblown, and that a federal trial would avoid the taint of the long-troubled military commission system.

California's correctional system is undergoing an overhaul that could save money and reduce recidivism but also might lead to thousands of criminals spending significantly less time behind bars or in the parole office.

Once President Obama signs the health care bill into law, look for opponents of the bill to move quickly to the next front: attacking it as unconstitutional. Opponents have been gearing up for the legal fight for months.

When a Supreme Court retirement is as widely anticipated as that of John Paul Stevens, the list of prospective successors is bound to be public. In this case, it's also remarkably short. Other prospects may emerge, but three names sure to be on the list are Solicitor General Elena Kagan and federal appeals judges Diane Wood and Merrick Garland.

Once President Obama signs the health care bill into law Tuesday, its opponents will move to the next front: attacking the overhaul as unconstitutional. Those who dislike the bill have been gearing up for the legal fight for months.

Federal prosecutors said Thomas Drake, 52, served as a source for many articles about the National Security Agency in an unidentified newspaper, including articles that contained classified information. NPR has confirmed that the stories were written by Siobhan Gorman, who covered intelligence for the Baltimore Sun at the time.

The dispute started when the federal government released a report that left the impression that most of the oil was no longer a problem. Some scientists couldn't believe what they were reading. They say between 70 and 79 percent of the oil remains in the Gulf of Mexico.

President Obama issued an order Thursday sending federal mine safety inspectors and enforcement officials into mines with "troubling safety records." The decision follows last week's explosion at the Upper Big Branch Mine in West Virginia, in which 29 miners died.

The Obama administration's former tech adviser says a federal appeals court decision limiting the FCC will have far-reaching effects on Internet regulation.

The president's proposal targets the superrich that billionaire investor Warren Buffett says should pay more in taxes. Buffett points out that he pays a lower rate than his secretary. Some economists argue, however, that high tax rates won't be enough to fix the deficit.