Patents not allowed on human genes, court determines
The Supreme Court has ruled that human genes cannot be patented.
FDA reviews new interpretation of study on Avandia risks
The FDA is set to weigh in on lifting safety restrictions on the diabetes drug Avandia.
Smelly washing machine case sent back to lower court by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court kicked back a case regarding smelly washing machines to a lower court.
Supreme Court rules DNA swabs can be taken after arrests
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of allowing DNA swabs to be taken after an arrest is made.
Suspicious letter sent to White House included gun threats
A suspicious letter mailed to the White House reportedly contained gun threats.
Two vehicles fall into water after bridge collapses
Two vehicles fell into the Skagit River after a truck driver bumped into a bridge and it collapsed.
Newtown schools to receive $1.3 million from Education Department
The department will give $1.3 million in aid to area schools to recover following the fatal shootings in December.
Former IRS chief testifies at hearing on tea party targeting
Former IRS Chief Douglas Shulman testified Tuesday that he didn’t know how targeting of tea party and conservative groups happened.
Supreme Court upholds FCC rule in cellphone tower case
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the FCC in a case involving the erection of wireless phone towers.
IRS makes apology for ‘inappropriately’ targeting tea party groups
The Internal Revenue Service offered an apology Friday for targeting tea party groups for tax-exempt violations during the 2012 election.
Supreme Court appears split on Texas discrimination lawsuit
The Supreme Court appeared split Wednesday on the case of a doctor who alleged discrimination against a Texas medical center.
Police ordered by judge to return marijuana
A Washington judge has ordered police to return marijuana seized in a traffic stop.