GOP pins hopes of dismantling ObamaCare on the courts  —  The GOP is refocusing its attention on the courts as it searches for any way to weaken President Obama's signature healthcare law while he continues to wield a veto pen.  —  Twenty-five Republicans asked the Supreme Court …

The Kochs eclipse the RNC  —  Meet the guys behind the right's best data shop.  —  The Koch brothers and their allies are pumping tens of millions of dollars into a data company that's developing detailed, state-of-the-art profiles of 250 million Americans, giving the brothers' political operation all the earmarks of a national party.

Punched in the face while handcuffed in a police car - but her cop attacker will NOT be charged: Prosecutors say officer who left woman, 23, with a broken eye socket ‘acted professionally’  — Prosecutors claim he ‘acted professional’ even though he fractured her eye socket during the incident

Chlorine gas sickens 19 at furries convention  —  5 photos  —  ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Chlorine gas sickened several people and forced the evacuation of thousands of guests from a suburban Chicago hotel early Sunday, including many dressed in cartoonish animal costumes for an annual furries convention …

For Obama, a Go-It-Alone Push Fits the Times  —  WASHINGTON — To the surprise of both allies and adversaries, President Obama has declined to humble himself following another midterm election bludgeoning.  —  To the contrary, his recent immigration action made clear his determination …

From Eric Garner and Michael Brown to the Ballot Box  —  There seems to be a new age of activism rising.  From Occupy Wall Street, to the “Stop Watching Us” march against government surveillance, to the Moral Monday protests, to the People's Climate March, to the recent nationwide protests …

12-Year-Old Girl Discovers She's Eight Months Pregnant By 54-Year-Old Man  —  A 54-year-old Massachusetts man has been arrested and charged for impregnating a 12-year-old girl, according to WickedLocal.com.  —  Elbert Richardson, of Brockton, MA, pleaded not guilty to two counts of aggravated rape …

Crafting a sustainable New Republic  —  The writer is owner and publisher of the New Republic.  —  Last week, about a dozen members of the editorial staff of the New Republic walked out in protest over new leadership.  By their account, this was a clash of cultures : Silicon Valley versus tradition, and everyone must choose a side.

Killer 'shot his newly-married stepdaughter so he could video himself having sex with her dead body - then buried her behind his shed'  — Gregory Graf recorded himself sexually abusing the body of Jessica Padgett, Northampton County District Attorney John Morganelli said on Friday

ER doctor discusses role in Ebola patient's initial misdiagnosis  —  Dr. Joseph Howard Meier was well into his overnight ER shift when he first saw the patient.  —  The man complained of a headache and abdominal pain.  Meier looked him over, checked his vital signs and ordered tests.

NFL players show support for 'I can't breathe' protests  —  5 hrs ago  —  Washington (AFP) - Several NFL players showed their support Sunday for the “I can't breathe” protests sweeping the United States demanding justice for black men who have died at the hands of white policemen.

Not a parody  —  Columbia Law School is permitting students claiming to be impaired due to the emotional impact of recent non-indictments in the Michael Brown and Eric Garner matters to postpone taking their final exams.  Here is the text of a message from interim dean Robert Scott to the law school community:

Bill Cassidy defeats Mary Landrieu to become Louisiana's next senator  —  Bill Cassidy has done what Republicans have tried nearly 20 years to accomplish.  He's beaten Mary Landrieu to become Louisiana's next United States senator.  —  Cassidy won 56 percent to 44 percent, with all precincts reporting.