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Attorneys say disputes over the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, a World War II-era law designed to protect active duty service members from foreclosures, repossessions, evictions and other financial misfortunes, are becoming more common.

A rush to cash in on ethanol has slowed as soaring corn prices squeeze profit margins for producers of the alternative fuel. At a recent high of $7 per bushel, the corn used to make ethanol has tripled in price since many plants were built two years ago.

Shutdowns that have shut down some of China's biggest cities and fueled public irritation are spreading as infections rise, hurting a weak economy and prompting warnings of possible global shockwaves.

NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Bloomberg Law's Madison Alder about a push by congressional Democrats to establish a formal code of ethics for the U.S. Supreme Court.

In a southern Kazakh city, health-care workers are standing trial on charges of negligence. At least 95 infants tested positive for HIV after treatment at local children's hospitals. The case has exposed corruption in the country's medical system.

A presidential debate Thursday night in the Sunshine State kicks off three days of GOP politicking. A new poll also sheds light on the field of candidates — and offers some hints about how issues like Social Security might play with Florida voters. The tossup state could again play a decisive role in the primaries.

Clinton made history on Tuesday as the first woman to become the presumptive nominee of a major party in the U.S. Bernie Sanders vowed to stay in the race until next week's D.C. primary.

Syrian security forces opened fire Friday on thousands of protesters demanding regime change, a sign that President Bashar Assad is prepared to ride out a wave of rapidly escalating international outrage. The U.N. said it's sending a team into Syria to investigate, and the EU reached a preliminary agreement to impose an arms embargo, a travel ban and an asset freeze on 13 members of Assad's regime.

NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with Apple Music's Ebro Darden about the music service's new Juneteenth celebration album, Freedom Songs.

"We reject the certified results of the 2020 Presidential election," the Republican Party of Texas says, referring to President Biden as the "acting" leader.