Coming Soon To Iowa: Driver's License On A Smartphone App
The new app license will be available in 2015 at no additional cost to drivers, said Paul Trombino, director of the state's Department of Transportation.
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Dingell Admitted To Hospital, One Day After Casting Last Vote In House
The long-serving Democrat's office didn't give details on Rep. John Dingell's condition, other than to say he was under observation and "resting comfortably."
Wealth Gap Between Races Widened During Recession, Study Says
According to the Pew Research Center, white, black and Hispanic households all lost wealth during the recession, but nonwhites saw the disappearance of a much greater percentage of their net worth.
Born In The U.S. But Turned Back At The Border, Time After Time
Deportations have jumped in recent years. And increasingly, those cases — like that of Maria Isabel de la Paz — are being handled by federal agents at the border, not by immigration courts.
Big Drop In Students Being Held Back, But Why?
The number of students being held back has been cut nearly in half, and researchers have no idea why.
House's Budget Bill Debate Unveiled Democratic Rifts, GOP Ambitions
Passing the spending package took intense lobbying from the president to get 60 Democrats on board, and persistence by soon-to-be-Speaker John Boehner to fend off the most Republican representatives.
Climate Sticking Point: Who Cuts And By How Much?
On the final day of the latest round of climate talks, rich and poor nations meeting in Lima, Peru, have yet to agree on the central issue of emissions targets.
Chicago's Orphaned Otter 'Pup 681' Gets A Real Name
The southern sea pup now known as Luna was found on a beach in California in October. She was transferred to the Shedd Aquarium, where a naming contest was held this month.
U.Va. Looks At Ways To Curb Drinking At Its Frat Houses
The University of Virginia is looking to make changes, even though a report about a gang rape has been discredited. Ideas include banning hard alcohol and having sober volunteers self-police parties.
SeaWorld CEO Steps Down Amid Controversy, Drop In Attendance
SeaWorld has be under fire for years, over its treatment of Orcas. A critical documentary suggested the treatment led to the death of a trainer in 2010.