Footnotes From the Archives News in Brief Huawei Will Sue the U.S. for Banning Government Agencies From Using Its Products The Chinese telecom company is expected to argue that it has been punished without trial, violating the Constitution. Rebecca Worby
News in Brief Is AT&T Overcharging Schools for Internet Service? A lawsuit can proceed against the company for allegedly failing to offer the required discounts to schools and libraries, says an appeals court. Jeff Gerth
Environment How States Are Fighting to Keep Towns From Offering Their Own Broadband North Carolina and Tennessee are the latest states to side with telecoms, which have long lobbied against allowing cities to become Internet providers. Leticia Miranda
Social Justice Dialing in the Friendly Skies Although U.S. authorities haven't budged on the ban, other nations and several airlines are close to allowing cell phone use in the skies. Matt Palmquist