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Lawmakers in the Kumamoto Municipal Assembly talk with member Yuka Ogata, who brought her infant son to work.

Japanese Lawmaker's Baby Gets Booted From The Floor

When Yuka Ogata went back to work after having a baby, she tried to bring him along. The response highlighted the difficulties working women face in rules-bound Japan.

Thousands Could Be Deported As Government Targets Asylum Mills' Clients

In 2012, a Justice Department probe shut down law firms that helped Chinese asylum-seekers fabricate or inflate claims of persecution. The clients were left alone, but now 13,500 may have to leave.

By mid-January, there had been nearly 5,000 reported cases of diphtheria in the camps and 33 deaths.

Rare Disease Finds Fertile Ground In Rohingya Refugee Camps

Diphtheria is not seen in the West because almost everyone is vaccinated against it. But it's been infecting thousands of the refugees in Bangladesh.

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., leader of the House Democrats, says she wants a vote every week on forcing disclosure of the president's tax returns.

House Democrats Lose Another Bid To Investigate Trump, But Don't Plan To Quit

Democrats say they'll try to keep Republicans voting on whether to look into the president's ethics. A House Republican says the Democrats are "going through the stages of grief" after the election.

An author described former White House strategist Steve Bannon as "upset" about "the power of this rising women's movement.<em>"</em>

Steve Bannon Sees #MeToo As An 'Existential Threat' To Trump, Journalist Says

Journalist Joshua Green describes the right-wing provocateur as a "very shrewd analyst of American politics." Right now, Green says, Bannon is particularly attuned to the #MeToo movement.

An author described former White House strategist Steve Bannon as "upset" about "the power of this rising women's movement."

Steve Bannon Sees #MeToo As An 'Existential Threat' To Trump, Journalist Says

Journalist Joshua Green describes the right-wing provocateur as a "very shrewd analyst of American politics." Right now, Green says, Bannon is particularly attuned to the #MeToo movement.

A screenshot from an animated series called "Nancy's School Daze." Some of the members of the Guyana Animation Network worked on the show.

With $100 And A Lot Of Moxie, She's Made Her Mark In Animation

Using birthday money and some donations, 19-year-old Jubilanté Cutting started a nonprofit to get animation training for young people in Guyana. Her efforts have won her an 'Innovation Award.'

A University of Chicago poll asked top economists what they think of the Republican tax plan. Figures may not add up to 100 because some economists did not answer.

Poll: Economists Unanimous That Debt Would Balloon Under GOP Tax Plan

A poll found that 38 economists agree the GOP tax plan will not pay for itself through growth. In fact, they're doubtful that growth will happen anyway.

A supporter of lifting the San Diego International Airport's cap on taxi permits holds a sign that reads "New opportunities, not monopolies," Feb. 2, 2017.

San Diego Airport Authority Votes Down Taxi Drivers' Calls To Lift Permit Cap

Only a limited number of taxi drivers are allowed to make pickups at the San Diego International Airport. Some drivers want that cap lifted.

California Weighs Tougher Emissions Rules for Gas-Powered Garden Equipment

Gas-powered gardening equipment will soon surpass cars as the worst polluters in California. It is considering stronger emissions standards for small gas engines and incentives to switch to electric.

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