Afghan Parliament Halts Debate On Women’s Rights Bill
After protests from some MPs and after only about 15 minutes, the Afghan parliament halted debate Saturday on a bill aimed at curbing violence against women.
Pledging Not To ‘Screw It Up,’ Yahoo Seals Deal For Tumblr
Yahoo confirmed early Monday morning that it is buying Tumblr in a deal worth about $1.1 billion.
WATCH: NASA Spots Brightest Lunar Explosion Ever Recorded
NASA scientists say they witnessed an extremely bright lunar explosion this past March. In fact, it is the biggest explosion they’ve seen since they started keeping track of such events in 2005.
Bipartisan House Group Says It’s Reached Immigration Deal
Members of a bipartisan group of House lawmakers say they’ve overcome disagreements and have reached a tentative deal to overhaul the nation’s immigration system.
Reports: Russia Sends More Missiles, Has Ships Near Syria
Friday’s major news about the conflict in Syria: Russia has sent advanced antiship cruise missiles to Syria
Drought Eases In The East, But Still Worrisome Out West
The federal agencies saddled with doom-and-gloom forecasts have mixed news for the vast regions of the country that have been suffering from drought.
Demand For Ammunition Is Up. Why Aren’t Prices?
Sales of guns and ammunition rose after President Obama took office in 2008, and they went through the roof starting late last year, when a school shooting led to a push for new gun control measures. That’s led to a prolonged ammunition shortage, even with manufacturers running at full capacity.
Obama Announces Resignation Of Acting IRS Commissioner
President Obama announced late Wednesday that the acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, Steve Miller, has resigned in the wake of a report that employees at the agency engaged in partisan scrutiny of conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status.
NASA Says Kepler’s Planet-Searching Days May Be Numbered
The planet-hunting career of NASA’s Kepler spacecraft might be near its end. Astronomers said Wednesday that a reaction wheel that keeps the orbiting telescope pointed at tiny, distant patches of sky to look for Earth-like planets has failed.
Take Your Seat, The ‘No Photography’ Sign Is Lit
What caught our attention was the sound of flight attendants repeatedly ordering passengers not to take pictures or (presumably) videos. Apparently, it’s an official rule at American Airlines:
