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FC Barcelona plays Getafe in Barcelona, Spain, on May 3. Spain's soccer federation says it will halt all professional games "indefinitely" starting May 16, to protest a new law regulating the sale of television game rights. Spain's professional soccer league opposes the planned suspension, but the players union supports it.

No Goooaaal? Spain's Soccer Federation Suspends Season In Row Over Law

At issue is a new law that allows poorer teams to share TV airtime and revenue more fairly. The law would break the monopoly of the league's two richest teams, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.

Senate Votes For Congressional Oversight Of Iran Nuclear Deal

The measure, which now goes to the House for consideration, enjoyed overwhelming bipartisan support, passing by a 98-1 vote.

NSA's Bulk Collection Of Americans' Phone Data Is Illegal, Appeals Court Rules

A three-judge panel said Congress did not intend to give the National Security Agency the authority to collect metadata about Americans phone records in bulk when lawmakers wrote the Patriot Act.

Labour Party leader Ed Miliband and his wife Justine leave the polling station after voting at Sutton Village Hall, Doncaster, England on Thursday.

Britons Go To The Polls In What's Predicted To Be A Nail-Biter

The latest polls put the ruling Conservative Party led by David Cameron neck-and-neck with the Labour Party led by Ed Miliband. Polls close at 5 p.m. ET.

Slush Asia, a new tech festival held in Tokyo in late April, the scene and the energy resembled a small-scale South by Southwest Interactive.

A Startup Scene That's Not So Hot: Japan's Entrepreneur Shortage

A risk-averse culture is making it a tough road for fresh ideas and fledgling Japanese startups. But venture backers are starting to see some signs of hope that new tech firms will take off.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott speaks Wednesday with reporters in Washington, D.C., after a meeting with Sylvia Burwell, head of the Department of Health and Human Services.

Fla. Governor Leaves Meeting With U.S. Health Secretary Empty-Handed

Despite a "good conversation" with Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell, Gov. Rick Scott gets no sign that Florida will receive the more than $1 billion he wants for health care.

Governor Rick Scott (R-Fla.) spoke with reporters Wedenesday, in Washington, D.C., after a meeting with Sylvia Burwell, head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Fla. Governor Leaves Meeting With U.S. Health Secretary Empty-Handed

Despite a "good conversation" with Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell, Gov. Rick Scott gets no sign that Florida will receive the more than $1 billion he wants for health care.

State Committee Passes Bill That Would Increase Oversight Of Civic San Diego

Mayor Kevin Faulconer and area business leaders said they would lobby against Assembly Bill 504, authored by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, D-San Diego.

Protesters are pictured rallying outside the La Jolla office of Rep. Scott Peters, May 6, 2015.

San Diego Protesters Urge Peters To Oppose Fast-Tracking Trade Deal

An international trade deal has raised concern among local political activists. Protesters are asking Rep. Scott Peters to take a stand.

British police officers walk past newly erected media stands for the general election in Downing Street, London, on Tuesday. Britain goes to the polls on Thursday.

Media Coverage Of Close U.K. Elections Finds Much To Mock

The country votes in what could be the closest elections in decades. Some of the political coverage is decidedly more colorful than in the U.S.

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