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Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., talks to reporters in July. On Wednesday, Johnson became the first GOP senator to come out against the current tax plan.

GOP Senator Comes Out Against Tax Plan As It Undergoes Changes

The Senate plan would make tax cuts for individuals temporary and canceling out Obamacare's individual mandate. Wisconsin's Ron Johnson became the first Republican senator to come out against it.

A farmer plows his field with an ox-pulled plow in China's Guangxi province. Archaeologists think that domesticated farm animals increased inequality in some ancient societies.

From Cattle To Capital: How Agriculture Bred Ancient Inequality

Archaeologists say early civilizations in North and Central America were more egalitarian than the societies of Eurasia — and they think it's because early Americans didn't have cattle or horses.

Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif. (right), Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Rep. Bruce Poliquin, R-Maine, speak at a press conference on sexual harassment in Congress on Wednesday in Washington, D.C.

'Me Too' Legislation Aims To Combat Sexual Harassment In Congress

The bipartisan, bicameral proposal would expedite the complaint process and provide for more transparency on taxpayer-funded settlements.

Head Of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau To Step Down

Richard Cordray, the head of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, is stepping down at the end of the month. The bureau was created in the wake of the financial crisis and has recovered $12 billion from financial firms on behalf of consumers, but Republicans have fought Cordray and the bureau, claiming its very existence is illegal and that it has harmed consumers by stifling lending.

Federal Highway Agency Asks Lexington to Remove Rainbow Crosswalk

An official with the federal government wants the mayor of Lexington to remove a rainbow-colored crosswalk, saying the agency is concerned that the…

Martha (right), the last known passenger pigeon, died in 1914. Her preserved body is now on display at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C.

Why Did The Passenger Pigeon Go Extinct? The Answer Might Lie In Their Toes

Billions of these birds once flew over North America, but the last known passenger pigeon died in 1914. To try to figure out what happened, scientists analyzed DNA from the toes of birds in museums.

No Public Money Used To Settle Sexual Harassment Case

The head of Kentucky's Legislative Research Commission says no public money was used to settle sexual harassment claims against four state lawmakers.

Alabama GOP Senate nominee Roy Moore listens to a question during a news conference with supporters and faith leaders along with his wife, Kayla, on Thursday in Birmingham.

White House Says Moore Allegations 'Very Troubling,' But Alabama Voters Should Decide

Multiple women have come forward accusing Alabama GOP Senate nominee Roy Moore of sexual misconduct. National GOP leaders have urged him to step aside, but Moore has refused to leave the race.

Russia Still Not Compliant With Sports Doping Regulations

Russia is reacting angrily after the World Anti-Doping Agency said the country is still not in compliance with its regulations. The announcement could affect Russia's participation in the Winter Olympics next February.

Why Google Home Has Hard Time Recognizing The Smash Hit 'Despacito'

The Latin Grammy nominated song "Despacito" is a smash hit on YouTube. But if you ask Google's personal assistant to play "Despacito" it can't understand the command. Even though YouTube is part of Google. It's a learning moment about artificial intelligence, how natural language processing works and why machines still struggle with translation and foreign accents.

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