Justice Dept. to Recharge Enforcement of Civil Rights

The Obama administration is planning a revival of high-impact civil rights enforcement against policies which disproportionally affect minorities.

Turkey, Armenia set to establish diplomatic ties

Turkey and Armenia, bitter enemies for decades, have moved closer to establishing diplomatic ties after nearly a century of mutual antagonism.

White House Plans to Shift Efforts at Civil Rights Division

The Obama administration is planning a major revival of high-impact civil rights enforcement against policies where statistics show that minorities fare disproportionately poorly.

WWII ceremonies begin in Poland

A dawn ceremony begins a day of remembrance in Poland to mark the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II.

Poland ceremonies mark WWII start

Russian and German leaders are due in Poland as it marks the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II.

White House to Shift Efforts on Civil Rights

The Obama administration is planning to revive high-impact enforcement of civil rights against policies where statistics show that minorities fare disproportionately poorly.

Montana Court to Rule on Assisted Suicide Case

Montana could become the first state to declare medical aid in dying to be a right under the state constitution.

For Longtime Captive, a Complex Road Home

Therapists say Jaycee Dugard’s biggest challenge may prove to be shaking the influence of her abductors and bonding again with the family from whom she was taken.

Montana Court to Weigh In on Assisted Suicide Case

Montana could become the first state to declare medical aid in dying to be a right under the state constitution.

Massachusetts Cuts Back Immigrants’ Health Care

To close a budget deficit, permanent residents who have had green cards for less than five years will lose dental, hospice and skilled-nursing care.