House Approves Bill To Cease Funding Planned Parenthood
The bill was adopted by a 241-187 vote; it isn't expected to pass in the Senate.
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Japan's Parliament Approves Landmark Laws To Expand Military's Role
After days of intense debate, the controversial security bills were approved allowing the Self-Defense Forces to be deployed overseas for the first time since World War II.
#NPRreads: Ta-Nehisi Coates' Latest Essay And A Profile Of The 'Anti-Redskin'
Also this week: How Iran's supreme leader controlled domestic criticism of the nuclear deal, and the parallel to debate over the deal in the U.S.
#Cashtag: Twitter To Allow Direct Campaign Contributions
The announcement is welcome news for political campaigns, which all want to make it as seamless as possible for supporters to turn over their money and personal information.
Fact Check: Fiorina's HP Record; Trump's Bankruptcies; Vaccines And Autism
Republican presidential candidates debated a number of issues last night in California. Some of their claims didn't quite hold up under scrutiny.
Fed Cites Global Concerns In Vote To Leave Interest Rates Unchanged
Citing concerns about developments overseas, the Federal Reserve voted to leave interest rates unchanged Thursday. Many had expected the Fed to raise the federal funds rate by a quarter-point.
How Asian-American Voters Went From Republican To Democratic
In the past two decades, the small-but-growing Asian-American vote has shifted dramatically in presidential elections.
Volkswagen Used 'Defeat Device' To Skirt Emissions Rules, EPA Says
The agency says some 480,000 diesel-powered Volkswagens have sophisticated software that detects emissions testing — and "turns full emissions controls on only during the test."
Yes, People Are Placing Bets On Politics. Here's How
Call it the stock market of politics. A new trading market allows people to essentially place bets on who will win a debate, get the most speaking time and more. And it walks a fine legal line.
British Scientists Seek Permission To Edit DNA In Human Embryos
After Chinese scientists announced in April that they had edited the genes in human embryos, many researchers said it shouldn't be done. Scientists in London say they want to do it for research only.