A Minnesota mom is suing two different pharmacies, alleging they denied her prescription for emergency contraception in what amounts to a form of sex-based discrimination. Andrea Anderson ― a 39-year-old mother of five who lives in the rural town of McGregor about 100 miles north of Minneapolis ― knew she didn’t want more children after…

Angela Merkel has been the most powerful woman on Earth for almost a decade, according to Forbes. The German chancellor took the top spot on Forbes' 100 Most Powerful Women list for the ninth consecutive year. The runners-up included President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, President of the European…

China's activities in territory it claims in the South China Sea are meant to intimidate other nations in the region, the commander of the US Navy's Pacific Fleet said on Friday. Admiral John Aquilino said China's actions, including constructing islands in the disputed waters, are intended to project its military capacity. More: He told journalists…