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The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard arguments on a federal law barring child pornography. Challengers say the law is too broad and could interfere with protected speech.

The investigation into the firings of eight federal prosecutors and whether the moves were politically motivated continues Wednesday as a House committee hears from Monica Goodling, a former Justice Department liaison with the White House.

People caught with crack cocaine now face reduced sentences, as courts implement new federal sentencing guidelines for the drug. The new U.S. Sentencing Commission guidelines that went into effect Thursday cut the sentence range for first-time offenders possessing 5 grams or more of crack cocaine.

The nation's unemployment rate jumped to 9.7 percent in August, even as employers shed fewer jobs than predicted for the month — a mixed signal for an economy that many believe is on the mend after its worst slump in decades.

Advocates for undocumented workers and activists for tougher immigration measures both say that since the local law took effect Nov. 1, thousands of immigrants have left Oklahoma. Builders and Hispanic leaders denounce the law, which is among the nation's toughest; supporters say it's bridging federal gaps.

The automaker could end up paying billions to settle claims related to last fall's safety recall. The result would mean a windfall for the plaintiffs' attorneys.

The recession is officially over, but unemployment statistics are still grim — especially for older workers. Some economists, like Nobel winner Paul Krugman, say another big government stimulus is the only thing that will help. Others disagree, arguing that the last few years illustrate the weakness of Keynesian economics.

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke suggests another interest rate cut may come to bolster the economy. The worsening credit crunch, a housing slump and rising energy costs are likely to bring "headwinds for the consumer in the months ahead," Bernanke said.

President Obama struck back on Tuesday against criticism that he caved on the tax cut deal with Republicans. But congressional Democrats hardly seemed swayed after the president's press conference, saying, "This is the president's deal" and "If I vote for it ... it will be being dragged to this position."

Vote by mail gets underway Monday for California’s June 8th primary as counties begin sending out ballots. Members of the U.S. military began getting their ballots about a month ago. But soldiers and state officials say casting a vote from afar when you’re in the military isn’t always easy.