Bad News For Kids Who Don't Like Flu Shots
A panel of advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended against using a needle-free flu vaccine that's popular with pediatricians, parents and children.
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Jury Clears Led Zeppelin In 'Stairway To Heaven' Plagiarism Suit
A California jury has ruled that the members of Led Zeppelin did not steal the melody that opens a seminal song in rock history.
Labor And Business Can Agree On This: Congress Should Act On Immigration
Unions and employers both called for congressional action after the Supreme Court blocked White House plans to defer some deportations.
Senators Reach Deal On National GMO Labeling Bill
The new bill would require companies to disclose genetically modified ingredients in food products. But critics dislike that this information does not have to appear directly on the food label.
A Victory For Affirmative Action, And For Many Colleges A Sigh Of Relief
By a 4-3 vote, the Supreme Court has upheld the use of race in admissions at the University of Texas at Austin. Much of higher education welcomed the decision.
Handguns In America And The Rise Of The 'Concealed-Carry Lifestyle'
"Something really profound has changed in the way that we use guns," journalist Evan Osnos says. He estimates that 13 million people are licensed to carry a concealed gun in America.
'Beautiful Flight' Across The Atlantic Is Major Milestone For Solar Plane
After 71 hours and 8 minutes of flight time crossing the Atlantic, Solar Impulse 2 touched down in Spain. It's a big step toward the goal of circumnavigating the globe using only the sun's power.
Baltimore Police Officer Found Not Guilty In Death Of Freddie Gray
The city of Baltimore is reacting to the judge's decision to not convict officer Caesar Goodson in the death of Freddie Gray in April 2015. Goodson drove the van that transported Gray after his arrest, and prosecutors said his actions caused the young black man to suffer a fatal spinal injury.
LGBT Self-Defense Site 'Pink Pistols' Gains Followers After Orlando Massacre
An "LGBT self-defense" website called Pink Pistols run by a disabled man in Philadelphia has taken off since the Orlando massacre. The group's founder says his Facebook page has quadrupled in likes, and gun instructors all over the country have stepped forward to offer instruction for concealed carry licenses.
Immigrants React To Supreme Court Blockage Of Obama Actions
A tied Supreme Court left in place a lower court decision preventing the president from keeping millions of people from deportation. They are the parents of citizens or lawful permanent residents.