Precedent that must be applied or followed is known as binding precedent (alternately mandatory precedent, mandatory or binding authority, etc.). Under the doctrine of stare decisis, a lower court must honor findings of law made by a higher court that is within the appeals path of cases the court hears.
Update at 9:55 a.m. ET. 'Talk' To Go Off The Air At The End Of July; Decision Came After Discussions With Stations: The New York Times adds that the plan is the product of discussions that began more than two years ago between NPR and some of its biggest member stations.
Larry Wilmore's 'The Nightly Show' canceled by Comedy Central. The Nightly Show is coming to an abrupt end. Comedy Central's late night talk show starring Larry Wilmore has been canceled, the network said on Monday. Production of the show will end on Thursday. I'm really grateful to Comedy Central, Jon Stewart, and our fans to have had this opportunity, Wilmore said in a statement.