Bills had to be approved in floor debate in one chamber and pass out of committee in the other chamber to stay alive.

Without the right to procure food to sustain ourselves, other rights don't matter as much, writes Robert Corry.

The blobfish, described as the world's ugliest animal, has been voted fish of the year in New Zealand. The creature, which grows to about 12 inches (30cm) long, is known affectionately as Mr ...