Shoko Miyata's Withdrawal from Japan Women's Artistic Gymnastics Team

Shoko Miyata, the 19-year-old captain of the Japan women’s artistic gymnastics team, has withdrawn from the squad for the Paris Games after violating the team’s code of conduct by smoking and drinking alcohol. The team will now compete with four athletes instead of five.

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and Ethics Criticisms

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas acknowledges previously unreported trips overseas, paid for by a friend, conservative businessman Harlan Crow. Thomas released amended financial disclosure forms to include the trips. Critics slam recent ProPublica article on Justice Thomas. Thomas defends the trips, stating they were personal hospitality from close friends. The Supreme Court issued a new 'Code of Conduct' in response to heightened scrutiny over travel arrangements for private trips taken by justices.