Rape Is A Crime In India — But There Are Exceptions
A husband can force his wife to have sex against her will. And that is not a crime. An effort to change the law is running into opposition.
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Technology Helps A Paralyzed Man Transform Thought Into Movement
An implant and wires that reroute nerve signals from a man's brain to his hand allow him to grasp and lift objects, after much practice. But easy, wireless signaling from the brain is still the goal.
Want To Set Up A Shell Corporation To Hide Your Millions? No Problem
The Panama Papers showed just how easy it is to stash your money in a place where regulators can't find it. It's not illegal to set up these corporations, and the business of creating them is booming.
Taking Cues From Human Nutrition To Reduce Antibiotic Use In Livestock
Researchers are trying to figure out whether probiotics — the stuff we like to eat in yogurt to keep our guts healthy — could also help pigs, cows and chickens thrive.
Kobe Bryant's Life And Career By The Numbers
After 20 years in the NBA, the point guard plays his last game Wednesday night.
An Atypical Political Spouse, Melania Trump Steps Into The Campaign Spotlight
She's not a typical political spouse, spending most of her time at home caring for the couple's 10-year-old son.
Zika Virus Can Cause Brain Defects In Babies, CDC Confirms
U.S. health officials say they are now convinced that Zika virus can target the developing brain before birth, leading to a severe type of microcephaly and other brain abnormalities.
Who Owns 'We Shall Overcome'? All Of Us, A Lawsuit Claims
The same law firm that recently succeeded in releasing "Happy Birthday" from copyright rules is now hoping to do the same for the civil rights anthem.
Not All Financial Education Is Effective. Here Are 4 Ideas That Work
Credit scores. Car loans. Mortgages. It's stuff we all need to know. Yet not all financial education classes help us make better financial decisions. But some do.
When The U.S. Engages, Do Human Rights Improve?
The U.S. has reached out to foes that include Cuba, Iran and Myanmar. Now the State Department weighs in with its annual report on human rights around the globe.