From the Wires

Reuters: The option will be available to families who want to avoid passing on incurable diseases to their children.

USA Today: A bill that would allow millions of undocumented immigrants to become citizens and allocate billions of dollars for securing the border with Mexico passed the U.S. Senate Thursday.

CNN: New federal rules will replace candy bars, potato chips and sports drinks with granola bar, baked chips and milk in schools.

BBC: The move opens up one of the world’s last untapped mobile phone markets.

AP: The Israeli branch of McDonald’s says it won’t open a restaurant in a Jewish settlement to protest Israel settlement policy.

CNN: The Internal Revenue Service targeted both liberal and conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status.

CBSnews: Hundreds of jeering protesters helped stop Texas lawmakers from passing one of the toughest abortion measures in the country.

Reuters: The Supreme Court on Wednesday handed a significant victory to gay rights advocates by recognizing that married gay men and women are eligible for federal benefits.

Reuters: Cruise operator Carnival Corp’s CEO of three decades is stepping down in the wake of a series of mishaps including a sinking off Italy last year.

CBS: Only 30 percent of American employees feel engaged or inspired at their jobs and the majority feel uninspired.