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The U.S. Supreme Court's 6-to-3 ruling Monday reinforced the supremacy of federal laws prohibiting marijuana use over state laws allowing it. The decision could have a broader impact on other issues involving states' rights, such as Oregon's right-to-die law.

This year’s Alaska fire season is moving toward a record for acres burned. This week’s heavy wildfire smoke in Fairbanks is forecast to persist through the weekend, as several large blazes including the 11,000-acre Minto Lakes fire north of town remain active due to hot, dry weather. That’s raised questions about where the smoke will be next, and how to handle the health risks.

Three recent SCOTUS rulings have been celebrated by an extreme far right wing pushing conservative Christian values. Some see the decisions as evidence this ideology has found legitimacy on the bench.

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with SCOTUSblog contributing writer Howard Wasserman about a Supreme Court decision which weakens the ability to sue Border Patrol and federal agents over excessive force.

Record rainfall trigged flash floods at Death Valley National Park that swept away cars, closed all roads and stranded hundreds of visitors and workers.

This month marks one year since Megan Piphus Peace joined the cast. She praises how the show discusses topics like race for children — and she herself is being inspired for a new chapter.

The Williams sisters were eliminated by the Czech pair of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova at Flushing Meadows, leaving the court with hugs and a standing ovation.

Prey, the new prequel to the 1987 blockbuster Predator streaming on Hulu, features a sophisticated soundtrack influenced both by Native cultures and video games

Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch threatened to sue Australian news site Crikey for defamation. Crikey says bring it on, though Australian libel laws make such cases much tougher for media companies to win.

The outlines of Bannon's defense, including whether he will testify, remain somewhat murky. In opening statements, Bannon attorney Evan Corcoran cast the case as infused with politics.