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The controversial 2011 law was previously struck down on the grounds that it reflected ideological, rather than medical, priorities.

NPR's Melissa Block speaks with United Nations Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura about creating a peace process in Syria. He says there is a new "sense of urgency" by many parties to end the conflict.

The Colombian government and FARC guerrillas on Monday will sign a pact that could end a war that has killed more than 200,000 people. The treaty still will need support through a public referendum.

A state judge imposes a $1 million a day fine against the Transport Workers Union for defying a state law that prohibits strikes by public employees. Millions of commuters are struggling to get around New York City after subway and bus workers walked off the job early Tuesday morning.

Transportation safety officials have begun searching for clues in the sinking of a tour boat in upstate New York's Lake George. The Ethan Allen apparently listed suddenly -- possibly caused by the wake of a larger boat -- before it capsized Sunday, killing 20. Brian Mann from North Country Public Radio reports.

U.N. and U.S. threaten Gadhafi with military action; nuclear and economic crisis in Japan

U.N. Ambassador Rice: Gadhafi Must Stop Attacks on Civilians

GOP Victories in N.Y., Nev. Offer 'Wake-Up Call' for Obama Team

Mussolini Dagger; Liberia Letter; N.E.A.R. Device

The coronavirus pandemic has brought the world to its knees, says U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres. He says the global body requires more enforcement mechanisms and more "appetite to bite."