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Sen. Davis Says Perry Will 'Cram' Abortion Restrictions 'Down The Throats Of Texans'

Those celebrating the legislative defeat of new abortion restrictions in Texas had a short-lived victory. Governor Rick Perry has called a new, 30-day…

<strong>No Free Doughnuts, Even In Space:</strong> PayPal is announcing a project with SETI, aiming to solve issues around taking regular people — and commerce — into space. Here, an artist's rendering of a space hotel, from the Space Tourism Society.

As People Head Into Space, PayPal Says It Will Follow Them

Many people know how to buy things in cyberspace. But what about doing business in outer space? That's the question PayPal wants to answer. Citing the looming era of space tourism, the company is starting the Galactic project with the SETI Institute, to "make universal space payments a reality."

Boston Bombing Suspect Indicted; Could Face Death Penalty

A federal grand jury indicted Dzohkhar Tsarnaev on 30 counts, including using a weapon of mass destruction and killing four people. U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz says Tsarnaev could face a punishment of life in prison, or possibly the death penalty.

Members of the Marching 100, Florida A&M University's marching band, perform before the Super Bowl in Feb. 2010.

Florida A&M Lifts Suspension Of 'Marching 100' Band

The famed band had been suspended since November 2011, after the hazing-related death of one of its drum majors.

Lazy day summer beach goers relax on the sands of Rehoboth Beach in Delaware.

A Look At The Nastiest And Cleanest U.S. Beaches

The Natural Resources Defense Council released its annual beach report card, detailing the levels of bacteria measured at beaches across the nation. Several beaches on the East Coast get gold stars.

WATCH: Rep. Tammy Duckworth Dresses Down IRS Contractor

In a dramatic confrontation, Duckworth questioned why the contractor is receiving veterans benefits for an injury he suffered in prep school.

<em>I'm So Excited</em>, a candy-colored comedy from Spanish director Pedro Almodovar (at right), finds an eclectic assortment of highly strung passengers coping with an airborne emergency en route to Mexico City.

Two Master Moviemakers, Two Singularly Fine Films

Pedro Almodovar's ensemble comedy I'm So Excited is set on an airplane with mechanical problems; Neil Jordan's Byzantium centers on a pair of itinerant English vampires. The two films couldn't be more different, but the two filmmakers are very much in command of their craft.

The Senate has passed a sweeping immigration bill, widely seen as the product of the "Gang of 8," a group that includes Sens. John McCain, R-Ariz. (left), and Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. The two shook hands before Thursday's final vote.

Senate Approves Sweeping Immigration Overhaul, In Final Vote

In addition to putting millions of immigrants who illegally entered the United States on a path to citizenship, the bill includes measures that would punish employers who take advantage of immigrant workers, as well as provisions for border security. It remains to be seen how the immigration bill will be greeted in the House of Representatives.

Moscato Finds A Younger, Hipper — And Browner — Audience

This sweet sparkling wine has been a hit with people of color ever since it started being name-checked in rap songs. The popularity has winemakers eager to reach this new group of customers

The fight over restrictive abortion legislation in Texas has given Gov. Rick Perry a chance to underscore his conservative credentials.

Rick Perry Co-Stars In Texas Political Drama

Democratic state Sen. Wendy Davis isn't the only Texas politician whose political prospects have been advanced by the ongoing drama surrounding anti-abortion legislation.

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