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Republicans Seek To Block Obama From Naming Scalia Successor

The Supreme Court vacancy created by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia has the potential to upend the 2016 election. NPR takes a look at what signal the president might send with his choice to succeed Scalia, and how the public might react to Republican leaders vowing to not to confirm anyone.

An American flag flies at half-staff outside the U.S. Supreme Court after the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. The fight to replace him could be historic, resulting in the longest vacancy in history.

7 Things To Know About Presidential Appointments To The Supreme Court

Republicans are adamant they will stop anyone President Obama names to replace Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court. It's possible Obama's nominee would face the longest wait in history for a vote.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky is saying a nominee to the Supreme Court to replace the late Antonin Scalia should wait until there's a new president.

Get Ready For A Fight To Replace Scalia

Congressional Republicans are pledging to confirm no one President Obama appoints to the Supreme Court.

Intersection: Primary Politics, Medical Marijuana & Fracking

Jeb and Rubio are still in the hunt for the Republican presidential nomination as the primary heads to South Carolina. Morgan and Morgan takes on Monster- the energy drink company. Seminole County takes a stand against fracking. And the medical marijuana industry could be worth millions to the Sunshine state. It's the Friday news round up on Intersection.

Dr. Lucy Kalanithi and Dr. Paul Kalanithi with their daughter, Elizabeth Acadia.

Inside A Doctor's Mind At The End Of His Life

Dr. Paul Kalanithi was finishing his residency in neurosurgery when he was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. His memoir deals with the struggle and the joy of life as death drew near.

Pakistani police stand guard as a Pakistan International Airline plane taxis on a runway in Islamabad on Feb. 8. The national carrier has struggled in recent years with a $3 billion debt.

Once Pakistan's Pride, Its Embattled National Airline Fights To Survive

Decades ago, Pakistan International Airlines was a trendy airline whose flight attendants wore Pierre Cardin uniforms. These days the national carrier is $3 billion in debt and fighting privatization.

Presidential Candidates Await Results In New Hampshire Primary

In just minutes, final polls close in New Hampshire, and the candidates await results in the state's presidential primary contests.

At 82, Broadway 'Master Of Ceremonies' Joel Grey Says, 'Life Seems Full'

Grey explains how he brought his decadent Cabaret character to life on both the stage and screen, and reflects on coming out as gay after years of living closeted. His memoir is Master Of Ceremonies.

Contractors who supply workers to farmers say requirements of the Affordable Care Act and the immigration status of many of the workers create a Catch-22.

Farm Contractors Balk At Obamacare Requirements

The federal health law is putting farmers in a tough spot. Many contractors supplying workers have to offer health coverage. Insurance is costly, and contractors worry about immigration fallout.

Donald Trump Repeats Choice Language That Insulted Ted Cruz

The top two finishers in the Republican caucuses in Iowa — Ted Cruz and Donald Trump — made their closing pitches in New Hampshire, but to a very different electorate.

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