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Shared scooters and bicycles are spreading to several major U.S. cities while policymakers are scrambling to find ways to ensure that riders are safe.

As E-Scooters Roll Into American Cities, So Do Safety Concerns

Electric scooters zoom through traffic in many cities these days, and have the potential to take cars off the road. But experts worry that the many riders who forgo safety gear are taking big risks.

Idaho Fish and Game Commissioner Blake Fischer poses with baboons he says he killed on a guided hunting trip to Namibia last month.

Idaho Game Commissioner Resigns After Killing 'Family Of Baboons' In Africa

Blake Fischer was under intense pressure to quit after sharing photos from a hunting trip to Africa showing him posing with baboons he said he killed.

Ex-Senate Intelligence Staffer Who Dated Reporter Pleads Guilty To Lying To FBI

James Wolfe reached a plea agreement with prosecutors after he was charged with three counts of lying to investigators. He faces up to six months in prison when he is sentenced.

Report: World Support For Mental Health Care Is 'Pitifully Small'

A major report points out the lack of resources for mental health issues — and offers some possible solutions.

Jeff Van Horn, a land surveyor for the oil and gas industry, worries that Colorado's Proposition 112 would hurt industry growth. It seeks to dramatically increase the distance between wells and homes to 2,500 feet.

Colorado's Anti-Fracking Measure Would Keep Wells Farther Away From Homes And Schools

A ballot measure would keep new oil and gas wells 2,500 feet away from homes and schools, the strictest setback in the nation. The oil and gas industry says that threatens its very existence.

Oops — Ignore That Email Invitation To A Cookie Monster Cat Party, U.S. Embassy Says

The U.S. Embassy in Australia says that someone testing a newsletter platform accidentally sent out the invitation to a "cat pajama-jam."

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