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Also: Georgia's lieutenant governor threatens to end Delta's tax break over NRA ties; a new report warns of the dangers of U.S. poverty and racial inequality; and a warm Arctic means a colder Europe.

A committee of experts examined about a dozen different synthetic biology technologies that could be potentially misused. For each, they considered how likely it was to be usable as a weapon.

Climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson finished their historic first free climb on El Capitan's Dawn Wall in Yosemite National Park. Melissa Block talks with the duo about their 19-day effort.

The former chief of staff of Rep. Bob Ney (R-OH) reaches a plea agreement with federal prosecutors in which he will assist the investigation of his former boss for allegedly doling out political favors to former lobbyist Jack Abramoff. Neil Volz pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud in the deal.

Parliamentary elections were postponed several times amid disputes over the election law and procedures.

This is the final hearing planned so far for the summer but the committee has left the door open for additional hearings to be scheduled.

For the first time, domestic violence topped the list of behavioral health concerns in a countywide survey. The shift reflects what service providers are seeing on the ground and has sparked renewed calls more focus on prevention.

Also: Confusion over the new tax law prompts New York to threaten a lawsuit; new pro-government protests are held in Iran; and baby sea turtles work out on a teeny, tiny treadmill.

Also: There are concerns for the FBI following political attacks; Tokyo tests shelter drills for potential missiles; and a volcano in the Philippines is rumbling.

Also: California mudslides leave at least 13 dead; the Supreme Court considers voter roll purges; and Rome's "mangy" Christmas tree will be cut up for souvenirs.