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A colored 3-D MRI scan of the brain's white matter pathways traces connections between cells in the cerebrum and the brainstem.

Obama's Plan To Explore The Brain: A 'Most Audacious' Project

The White House is asking Congress for $100 million to develop new tools for "eavesdropping" on millions of cellular conversations, as individual neurons interact to form thoughts or create memories. The goal is more ambitious than the Human Genome Project, researchers say.

Dr. Madhumathi Gunasekaran examines John Pike at the Northgate II clinic in Camden, N.J.

In South Jersey, New Options For Primary Care Are Slow To Take Hold

Residents of an apartment building in Camden, N.J., racked up more than $1 million a year in hospital admissions and trips to the ER over about a decade. In response, a community group opened a doctor's office on the ground floor. But at first, residents weren't as eager to go as doctors had hoped.

President Obama urged Congress to take action on measures to protect children from gun violence while speaking in the East Room of the White House last week. Standing with Obama are Vice President Joe Biden and, according to the White House, law enforcement officials, victims of gun violence and others, whom the White House did not want to name.

Colo. Gun Laws Offer Inspiration, Cautionary Tale For Obama

The president is trying to regain traction for federal gun control measures by visiting states that are moving forward on their own. Today he speaks in Colorado, where public outrage in the wake of mass shootings helped propel new legislation — and where opponents are promising political payback.

Tennessee Bill Sealing Handgun Permit Records Moves to Senate

A proposal to seal Tennessee's handgun carry permit records from public scrutiny is headed for a full Senate vote.The measure sponsored by Republican Sen.…

Tennessee Senate Leader Says ‘All or Nothing’ on School Voucher Bill

Tennessee Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris says that lawmakers will either have to approve Gov. Bill Haslam’s approach to a school voucher program or…

The Morning Cram [girls run the world edition]

From NPR: Newsweek and The Daily Beast’s Tina Brown shares what she has been reading lately. Her recommendations all cover the role of women in the…

Midfielder Clint Dempsey of the United States dribbles the ball during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado.

Costa Rica's Soccer Federation Complains About Snow, Asks For Rematch Against U.S.

The U.S. won a World Cup qualifying game under near-blizzard conditions in Denver. Costa Rica says the conditions were unacceptable and FIFA should grant them a rematch.

Egyptian men and boys pray at a mosque in Assiut, southern Egypt, that serves as the headquarters for Gamaa al-Islamiya, a group that once waged a bloody insurgency, attacking police and Christians in a campaign to create an Islamic state. Now the Islamist group says it's determined to ensure law and order in the area.

Islamists Say They Are Filling Vacuum Left By Egyptian State

The Islamist group Gamaa al-Islamiya recently agreed to handle security during a strike by police in the city of Assiut; the police returned to work the next day. But the group says it will continue to provide services such as trash pickup, reflecting the larger problem of a deteriorating Egyptian government.

Fulton Traffic Stop Leads to Possible Hostage Situation

A morning traffic stop led to what seems to be a hostage situation in Fulton. Kentucky State Police spokesman Jay Thomas says after police stopped a…

Russian MiG-29 (top), MiG-35 (left) and Su-35 (right) perform at an air show outside Moscow, in 2011.

China Reportedly To Buy Russian Subs, Fighter Jets

China state media say Beijing will purchase four submarines and 24 advanced fighter jets from Russia.

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