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The Senate ends the prospect of a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage, at least for this year. An attempt to cut off debate and proceed to a vote on the amendment won the backing of less than half the Senate, far short of the two-thirds needed to approve the amendment itself. Six Republicans voted with Democrats, defeating the effort 50-48. NPR's David Welna reports.

At the foundation of every school building is a battle: a battle over taxes, spending and fairness. Education is a fundamental right. The responsibility is clear, but who pays? That answer is not so clear.

In today's digital age it's easy to forget about paper, but as one paper pusher says, "a paperless society is about as plausible as a paperless bathroom."

China's young adults are moving to the city and making more money. They're pickier about their marriage prospects and that has China's government worried about a rapidly decreasing marriage rate.

The Court Justices ponder What makes a hot pursuit, "hot?" Pursuing a suspect for a noise violation, a highway patrol officer entered a suspect's home without a warrant.

When you say The Flintstones, most people think of the old Hanna Barbera cartoons. But a new comic book adaptation keeps the humor, and tackles some heavy themes like capitalism and human frailty.

Phyllis Omido's toddler had a mysterious ailment. After doctors came up with a diagnosis, she set out to shut down a Kenyan polluter. Now she's won the Goldman Environmental Prize for her work.

This oral history of the Back to the Future movies offers a wealth of fascinating historical trivia — but critic Genevieve Valentine says it's carefully broad scope can mean a lack of sharp analysis.

After the defeat of Issue One, we'll what’s next as we look ahead to the November election on the Weekly Reporter Roundtable.

Two memos prepared by Bush administration lawyers and high-ranking officials suggest the president cannot be held to federal and international rules prohibiting torture. Testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday, U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft refused to turn over the documents or say whether President Bush has authorized force or other techniques in interrogation. NPR's Nina Totenberg reports.