When Falling In Love Can Put Your Life In Danger
Photographer Robin Hammond has started "Where Love Is Illegal," an online haven for LGBT couples to share their stories.
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Supreme Court Blocks Louisiana Law Aimed At Clinics That Perform Abortions
The Supreme Court has blocked enforcement of a Louisiana law that could force all but one clinic to close, a sign that a similar law in Texas also could be in peril.
Turkish Courts Assign New Management To Opposition Newspaper
A court in Istanbul has ordered the Zaman newspaper, one of the few remaining opposition media outlets, to replace its leadership with court appointees.
How Free Are USDA Scientists To Speak Their Mind?
Jonathan Lundgren's research pointed out problems with popular pesticides. He says that message — and the messenger — are unwelcome at the USDA's Agricultural Research Service.
Economy Gained 242,000 Jobs In February; Unemployment Rate Holds Steady
Job gains last month were stronger than in January and outperformed expectations — however, an anticipated rise in wages didn't materialize. Average hourly earnings dropped by three cents an hour.
Zika Isn't The Only Outbreak; Nigeria Struggles To Rein In Lassa Fever
Spread mainly by rodents, Lassa is a perennial but small problem. Yet a current outbreak has claimed over 100 lives and is proving difficult to quash.
Sure, There's More Hiring. But When Will Wages Rebound?
The latest jobs report showed a surprisingly strong hiring surge, with employers adding 242,000 jobs last month. But a pinch in earnings and hours disappointed those looking for a pickup in paychecks.
Deep-Sea Audio Recordings Reveal A Noisy Mariana Trench, Surprising Scientists
Instead of quiet, researchers hear sounds of earthquakes, ships, "the distinct moans of baleen whales" and a passing storm, nearly 7 miles deep in the Pacific.
'Everybody Stretches' Without Gravity: Mark Kelly Talks About NASA's Twins Study
Kelly says his twin brother, Scott Kelly, who just returned to Earth after 340 days in space, was temporarily 2 inches taller. NASA is studying the pair to explore what spaceflight does to the body.
Donald Trump Pulls Out Of Conservative Confab
The GOP presidential front-runner was expected to face a hostile crowd at the CPAC gathering, with some threatening a walk-out of his Saturday morning speech.