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Nuns rally outside the Supreme Court in 2016 following oral arguments in seven cases dealing with religious organizations that want to ban contraceptives from their health insurance policies. The court is hearing arguments in a related case on Wednesday.

Fervor Vs Compromise At Supreme Court Birth Control Arguments

The stakes were underlined by the fact that the argument went 49 minutes over the allotted time.

Understanding Nancy Pelosi: She 'Knows Exactly What Her Leverage Is'

Pelosi author Molly Ball says the key to the speaker's success is her mastery of the inside game in politics — building relationships, counting votes, plotting strategy and working around the clock.

Fever, cough and shortness of breath were early on identified as symptoms of COVID-19, but additional symptoms are emerging.

From Loss Of Smell To 'COVID Toes': What Experts Are Learning About Symptoms

It's not just a fever and dry cough. For milder cases of COVID-19, the array of symptoms can include headaches, fatigue, loss of smell and even lesions on the feet known as "COVID toes."

Fume Bistro owner Terry Letson enters his restaurant in Napa, Calif., on Tuesday. A handful of businesses in Napa have made the decision to begin reopening their dining rooms with occupancy limits

As Businesses Reopen, A Fight Is Brewing Over Worker Safety Lawsuits

Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell insists any coronavirus relief bill must protect employers from lawsuits filed by workers who get sick. Workers' rights advocates oppose such a move.

Michigan's Republican-led Legislature says Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is overstepping her authority by restricting businesses and other activities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Both the governor and the state's attorney general disagree.

Michigan Legislature Sues Gov. Whitmer, Seeking To End Coronavirus Emergency Orders

The legislators say the governor is acting illegally; Whitmer says she is protecting citizens from a global pandemic — and Michigan's attorney general agrees.

Police officials patrol as people stand in line to buy alcohol in Kolkata on Monday.

As India Reopens Liquor Stores, Customers Line Up — But Overcrowding Forces Closures

When liquor stores reopened Monday for the first time in six weeks, crowds lined up, posing infection risks. Some states then reversed the decision to reopen or levied higher taxes to deter crowds.

Paxton demanded that state district Judge Eric Moye order Shelley Luther's release from jail.

Texas Officials Denounce Dallas Salon Owner’s Sentence

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday said the seven-day jail sentence a Dallas salon owner received for defying orders to…

The dental practice where Candace Grenier has worked for two decades shut down in mid-March. That's just before her son, Ryeder, lost his job at an auto body shop.

Dental Hygienist Worries If People Will Get Teeth Cleaned For Fear Of Coronavirus

The Anchorage practice where Candace Grenier has worked for two decades shut down. Even when things reopen, she worries people will forgo dental cleanings out of concern about the coronavirus.

A member of the National Guard assisting at a COVID-19 mobile testing location looks out of a tent used for drive-thru tests earlier this month in Auburn, Maine.

How Is Each State Responding To COVID-19?

State leaders implemented sweeping measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Here's how changes in case numbers are affecting their reopening plans.

JaBarie Anderson has led more than a hundred haircuts via Zoom in the last few weeks.

Make That At-Home Trim A Little Less Hairy With A Virtual Salon Visit

Hunkered down but still hair conscious? Stylists and barbers are now guiding people through DIY cuts via video chat. The in-demand service provides otherwise laid-off workers with some income.

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