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The Article of the day for June 20, 2016 is Schmerber v. California . Schmerber v. California (1966) was a landmark US Supreme Court case that clarified whether a search warrant is required before taking blood samples from a suspect, and whether those samples may be introduced into evidence in a criminal prosecution. In a 5–4 opinion, the court held that forced extraction of a blood sample is not compelled testimony and does not violate the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination. The court also held that search warrants are ordinarily required by the Fourth Amendment for intrusions into the human body, except under exigent circumstances. In 2013, the Supreme Court specified in Missouri v. McNeely that a warrant may be required for a blood sample from someone suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol, even though their blood alcohol level is likely to drop before a warrant can be obtained. Because the court's ruling in Schmerber prohibited the use of warrant

Watch Blue Origin Launch* A Rocket Live Blue Origin launched its New Shepherd rocket again today. But this time, it launched it with a crew cab capsule. And even with the capsule using only two parachutes instead of the usual three, both the capsule and the rocket landed safely. June 19, 2016 at 03:01PM

Watch Blue Origin Launch* A Rocket Live

An Open Letter to the Female Hat-Wearing Dog From “Go Dog, Go”

An Open Letter to the Female Hat-Wearing Dog From “Go Dog, Go” "If you’re seeking approval because you’re itching to be in a relationship right now, know that there are other fish in the sea and, more importantly, bazillions of other dogs in this book."

Porta Macedonia is a triumphal arch located in Pella Square, Skopje, Macedonia. Construction started in 2011 and finished in January 2012. The 21 m (69 ft)-high arch is work of Valentina Stefanovska, the sculptor responsible of other monuments from the Skopje 2014 project..

Picture of the day on June 20, 2016: Porta Macedonia is a triumphal arch located in Pella Square, Skopje, Macedonia. Construction started in 2011 and finished in January 2012. The 21 m (69 ft)-high arch is work of Valentina Stefanovska, the sculptor responsible of other monuments from the Skopje 2014 project.