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The Supreme Court will hear the case about whether or not Masterpiece Cakeshop owner Jack Phillips has a constitutional right to refuse to create a cake for a same-sex couple.

In Contentious Supreme Court Case, A Cornucopia Of Sugar-Coated Confections

Colorado cake shop owner Jack Phillips refused to create a cake for a same-sex couple's wedding, citing in part his artistic expression. The justices hear arguments on Tuesday.

Italian forward Mario Balotelli celebrates after scoring the second goal during Italy's semifinal matchup with Germany in the Euro 2012 soccer championships in Warsaw, June 28. Italy went on to lose in the finals to Spain, but Balotelli has been hailed as a national hero, spurring debate over what constitutes Italian-ness.

'Super Mario' Challenges The Idea Of Who's An Italian

The star of Italy's Euro 2012 team is the Sicilian-born son of Ghanaian immigrants, raised by an adoptive, white Italian family. Mario Balotelli has been subjected to racism on and off the field. Now, his success is prompting a rethink in a country that's notorious for its hostility to immigrants.

Investigators Of Newtown Shootings Face Weeks Of Work

Police investigating the Sandy Hook shootings say they have weeks of work ahead of them. Dozens of interviews, including of traumatized school kids, remain. Host Guy Raz gets the latest in the investigation from NPR's Carrie Johnson.

South Korea's New Leader Promises Moderate Path

South Korea will have its first female president, following Wednesday's close presidential election. Park Geun-hye says she will be open to better relations with North Korea, but she leads a conservative party known for its hardline with Pyongyang.

Is A Recess Appointment Valid If The Senate Says It's Not Really Gone?

President Obama and Senate Republicans have different views when it comes to what counts as "recess." A federal appeals court is now weighing the question in a case challenging three of Obama's appointments.

It's No Yolk: Mexicans Cope With Egg Shortage, Price Spikes

The new crisis in Mexico isn't the drug war or a plunge in the peso. It's eggs. An avian flu epidemic has led to fewer, more expensive eggs — serious business in a country that eats more eggs, per capita, than any other nation in the world.

Solar panels come off the line at SunPower's solar manufacturing plant near San Jose, Calif.

Rift With China Clouds Solar Industry's Future

The United States is on track to install a record number of solar power systems — thanks in large part to low-cost solar panels from China. U.S. officials have imposed trade tariffs on Chinese panels, but a trade war with China could put U.S. solar jobs at risk.

Graffiti in the rundown Athens neighborhood of Psiri depicts a woman clutching a sack of euros, a golden halo on her head and the title, "40 Years of Debt-ocracy." The street artist goes by the tag Bleeps.gr.

Voters To Decide Outcome Of Current Greek Drama

Debt-burdened Greeks go to the polls Sunday to choose between an establishment party, and continuing harsh austerity measures, or a leftist party that vows to replace the current bailout deal. Regardless of which party wins, Greeks know they face years of hardship in a rapidly unraveling society.

Nik Wallenda crosses over Niagara Falls on a tightrope on Friday. He became the first person to cross directly over the falls from the U.S. into Canada.

Daredevil High-Wired For Success Over Niagara Falls

Nik Wallenda is the first person to walk directly over the falls. Thousands gathered to watch him inch along a tightrope Friday night. Though the wire was dripping from the mist, Wallenda accomplished a dream he'd had since childhood.

Growing demand for more fuel-efficient cars and trucks, like these 2009 Dodge Journey crossover vehicles, has helped drive down gasoline consumption in the U.S.

What's Making Americans Less Thirsty For Gasoline?

The price of gas keeps rising for Americans, but it's not because of rising demand from consumers. In fact, demand has fallen since 2007. Consumers' craving for hybrids and aversion to paying more at the pump are only part of the story.

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