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A seven-story tall tower of snow, piled up during New England's record winter, finally finished melting on Tuesday.

A new law that takes effect today was prompted by motorcycles' inability to trigger sensors at traffic signals, forcing them to wait long periods at red lights.

In Harper Lee's classic first novel, Scout Finch's neighbor is known for her Lane cakes. But it's now hard to find this Southern layered sponge cake filled with raisins and whiskey anywhere.

House Speaker John Boehner is calling for an investigation of Planned Parenthood after a sting video alleged the organization sells aborted fetal body parts, which is illegal.

NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham about the Iran nuclear agreement. He says a deal should have been contingent on Iran changing its behavior toward its neighbors.

The NAACP is holding its annual convention at a time when there are growing questions about the group's relevance to a young generation.

David Greenglass' courtroom testimony helped execute his sister Ethel Rosenberg and her husband, Julius Rosenberg, in 1953. But he later suggested to a reporter it was his own wife who played a role.

Police argued that a settlement reached in the case meant the video that captured the shooting death of an unarmed man should remain sealed. A federal court decided otherwise.

Activists say the video of a Planned Parenthood official is evidence the group is selling parts from aborted fetuses, which is illegal. Planned Parenthood says tissue is donated for medical research.

The agreement with the country's creditors passed with support from the opposition. The vote allows Greece to begin negotiations with its creditors on a third bailout.