Courts

Supreme court moves to center of presidential race
The Supreme Court, suddenly at the heart of presidential politics, is preparing what could be blockbuster rulings on health care and immigration shortly before the fall election.
Day 4: Amy Senser's youngest daughter testifies
Amy Senser's youngest daughter testified Thursday that she had no reason to think her mom had been drinking the night Anousone Phanthavong was killed.
Now out of jail, George Zimmerman fades from sight
George Zimmerman, who slipped out of jail on $150,000 bail in the early morning darkness, went back into hiding Monday and likely fled to another state to avoid threats as he awaits his second-degree murder trial for the killing of Trayvon Martin.
Safety, location at issue if Zimmerman is released
George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer charged with murdering Trayvon Martin, stands a good chance of being granted bail Friday.
The judge presiding over the Trayvon Martin shooting case has removed herself after George Zimmerman's attorney said she had a possible conflict of interest.
In Wisconsin, no sex on the beach
Nudity on the beach? Sure. Sex in the woods? No way. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will close the woods around nude beach to discourage people from slipping off into the woods for sex.
A man convicted of killing a police officer in 1985 was denied parole in a hearing Monday.
The prosecutors for Hennepin and Ramsey counties say they won't personally carry firearms while on duty.