Cyclists Can Ignore Some Traffic Lights, Paris Announces
The city says that tests have shown "the passage of cyclists through red lights isn't accident-prone and avoids certain conflicts between cyclists and vehicles."
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Indian Minister To Schoolkids: No Eggs For You!
Growing up in India, Deepak Singh loved eggs. He sang the jingle, "Sunday or Monday, make every day an egg day." So he was sad to hear that eggs have been banned from school lunches in Madhya Pradesh.
Government Extending Federal Benefits To All Married Same-Sex Couples
The announcement follows last month's Supreme Court decision that same-sex couples may legally wed in all 50 states.
'A New Day': S.C. To Remove Confederate Flag From Capitol Grounds
Lawmakers in the state's House of Representatives backed a bill that will put the controversial flag in a relic room. After Gov. Nikki Haley signs the bill Thursday, the flag will come down Friday.
Thailand Blocks Access To Damaging Human Rights Report
U.S.-based Human Rights Watch said this week that six months after a coup toppled the country's elected government, the regime arrests its opponents and censors the media.
IBM Announces Breakthrough In Chip Technology
The computer giant says it has produced a prototype of transistors that are just 7 nanometers wide, half the width of the smallest ones currently used.
Some Antidepressants May Pose Increased Risk Of Birth Defects
Some antidepressants may be riskier than others when used during pregnancy. A study found the most widely used antidepressant, sertraline, wasn't associated with birth defects.
Kansas Lawsuit Settlement Sets Standard For Gun Seller Liability
The state's high court ruled that gun dealers must exercise the "highest stand of reasonable care" to keep weapons away from felons.
As Government Hunts For A Solution, Greeks Anticipate Catastrophe
Greek banks have been closed for more than a week, and it's unclear when they will reopen. Many Greeks are worried that if the banks collapse, they will lose everything.
Kerry: 'We Will Not Rush' Deal On Iran's Nuclear Program
If an agreement cannot be reached by midnight, Congress will double the time it takes to review any pact.