The mayor of tornado-ravaged Moore, Oklahoma, will push for a law requiring storm shelters or safe rooms in new homes, he told CNN Wednesday.

Stocks popped Wednesday after Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke eased fears the central bank could scale back its stimulus policies anytime soon.

Day in and day out, the Redmond smokejumpers wait for the call to head anywhere in the country and battle wildfires. But before they can leave, they have to complete extensive training and refresher courses.

Actor Sean Penn, a friend of Bolivian President Evo Morales, nonetheless angered the South American country's government after his call for the release of a U.S. businessman who has been imprisoned since 2011.

Throughout Europe, the nursing profession is rapidly losing its appeal. An aging workforce and dwindling student enrollment in nursing schools are precipitating a looming nursing crisis.

If you've been dreaming of strapping on your own "Iron Man" armor, you might have to wait a while longer. But revolutionary "bionic exoskeletons," like the metal suit worn by comic book hero Tony Stark, might be closer than you think -- just don't expect to fly away in one.

It's no surprise that travelers flock to Paris, New York and London.

These days there are a wide range of "green" vehicles for the Earth-conscious commuter to choose from, no matter what your commute looks like.