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Chickens are under quarantine in Tepatitlan, Jalisco State, Mexico. The Mexican government declared a national animal health emergency July 2 in the face of an aggressive bird flu epidemic that has infected nearly 1.7 million poultry.

Bird Flu Researchers To Meet About Research Moratorium

The world's top influenza researchers agreed to a voluntary moratorium on working with contagious, lab-altered forms of a particularly worrisome form of bird flu back in January. The hold was supposed to last just 60 days. It's now been more than six months, and scientists don't agree on what should happen next.

President Obama argued in Mansfield, Ohio, that he was the true defender of middle-class voters.

In Ohio, Obama Seeks Middle-Class Mantle Romney's Team Would Deny Him

Campaigning in Ohio, President Obama leaned heavily on a new analysis of Mitt Romney's economic plan that concluded the Republican's proposal would mean higher taxes for middle-class families while lowering them for the superwealthy.

With <em>Watermark</em>, Enya (shown here performing at the 2006 World Music Awards) helped bring New Age chic to the masses.

Shocking Omissions: Enya, 'Watermark'

Enya is not only a talented multi-instrumentalist and singer; she also brought not-quite-New Age chic to the masses, becoming a mind-bogglingly successful woman with legions of devoted fans.

Bluff The Listener

Our panelists read three stories about a new frontier for home security, only one of which is true.

Deputy U.S. Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has agreed that the Justice Department and the FBI will meet with members of Congress who want secret information about the Russia probe.

White House Brokers, But Will Not Attend, Meeting About Secret Russia Probe Documents

Members of Congress and top federal law enforcement and intelligence officials are set to convene on Thursday at the urging of President Trump amid his "spying" charges.

Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel (center) speaks with President Trump during the Group of Seven summit in La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada, on June 9. The Trump administration has surprised and frustrated allies in areas including trade, security, human rights and the environment.

Opinion: 5 Ways The U.S. Retreated From The World Stage Under Trump This Year

In 2018, the Trump administration made good on its promises to unwind long-standing U.S. commitments to guarantee global security and prosperity, writes Ted Piccone of the Brookings Institution.

McDonald's moved its corporate headquarters from the Chicago suburbs into the city. The new location is near two Chicago Transit Authority "L" stops, including Morgan Station, a 2012 addition to the system.

'Talent Wants Transit': Companies Near Transportation Gaining The Upper Hand

Businesses like Amazon and McDonald's are building offices near bus and train lines to attract and keep top talent in a tight labor market.

Trump Will Sign Bill. No One Wants Another Shutdown, Sen. Leahy Says

Rachel Martin talks to Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont, the top Democrat on the Senate Appropriations Committee and one of four negotiators of the bipartisan border security compromise measure.

Puerto Rico's governor pledged to run a transparent recovery process. But as billions of dollars are on the way, many people say there are indications that transparency may not be a top priority.

Advocates Fight 'Culture of Secrecy' In Post-Hurricane Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico's governor pledged to run a transparent recovery process. But as billions of dollars are on the way, many say there are indications that transparency may not be a top priority.

Trump Names Priebus Chief Of Staff; Bannon Chief Strategist

President-elect Donald Trump announced two top people for his White House team. He has also given his first extended sit-down interview since being elected president. He talked to CBS's 60 Minutes.

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