Idaho's Abortion Ban Is Unconstitutional, Federal Court Says
The case was brought by Jennie McCormack and Dr. Richard Hearn. In 2011, McCormack was arrested and faced criminal charges after she ended her pregnancy.
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Former House Speaker Hastert Indicted In Probe Into $3.5M In Withdrawals
The Illinois Republican is accused of taking the money out in chunks of less than $10,000 to evade reporting requirements, and of lying to the FBI about it.
Islamic State Claims Responsibility For Second Saudi Attack
At least four people, including a suspected suicide bomber, were killed in the attack on a Shiite mosque in the kingdom's Eastern Province.
From Cotton Candy To Cat Pee: Decoding Tasting Notes In Honey
A California researcher wants to give honey the same nuanced flavor vocabulary as wine and coffee. The flavor wheel she and her testers created is certainly a conversation starter.
At FIFA Meeting, Israeli And Palestinian Delegates Shake Hands
The "handshake for peace" was perhaps the only thing that could compete with accusations of corruption and bribery that have dominated the international gathering of soccer's governing body.
FCC Chairman Wants To Help Low-Income Americans Afford Broadband
Tom Wheeler proposes to reboot the Lifeline phone-access program. The plan recognizes that everyone needs to study, apply for jobs and make social connections online.
Does Less Latin Mean Dumbing Down? France Debates School Reform
France has one of the world's highest dropout rates, and the reforms are meant to make the middle school curriculum more interesting. But critics say the changes amount to a "dumbing down."
A Toilet In Every Home: Zambians Celebrate Sanitation Milestone
Answering the call of nature in the open is all too common when families don't have other options. But now the country has its first zone that's free of open defecation.
On The California Shore, Sizing Up Female Marines' Combat Readiness
The Marines are conducting a yearlong experiment aimed at settling whether women can handle the punishing world of ground combat. The goal is to create gender-neutral physical standards.
How A Claim That A Childhood Vaccine Prevents Leukemia Went Too Far
It seemed to make sense that the childhood Hib vaccine could cut leukemia risk by keeping the immune system in check. But proving there's cause and effect at work turns out to be a challenge.