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British luxury retailer Harrod's fell victim to a cyberattack
by Rebecca Rosman
Harrods, the iconic luxury department store, has become the latest British retailer to fall victim to a cyberattack.
Ashton Carter Said To Be Front-Runner For Defense Secretary Nomination
by David Welna
The White House is close to nominating someone to replace Chuck Hagel as Secretary of Defense. Several other top candidates withdrew their names from consideration in the past week.
Missing Painting Found On Set Of 'Stuart Little'
A Hungarian art expert was watching the movie on TV when he noticed a painting hanging on a wall. He knew it as a famous, missing work of art that hadn't been seen by the general public since 1928.
Rolling Stones Saxophonist Bobby Keys Dies
by Tom Moon
Melissa Block talks with reviewer Tom Moon about musician Bobby Keys, has died at the age of 70. He was the Rolling Stones saxophonist for decades.
Ebola Knocked West African Countries Off Development Ladder
by Scott Horsley
A working Ebola vaccine is still at least months away, and in the meantime, the epidemic is ravaging the economies of West Africa.
Tumbling Oil Prices Give A Boost To Drivers During The Holidays
by Jeff Brady
An OPEC meeting last week sent oil prices tumbling when the cartel decided not to restrict production to boost prices. Now some are predicting parts of the U.S. will see gas prices under $2 a gallon.
Did You Hear? Going Viral No Longer Just For Videos, Memes
by Laura Sydell
Sure, the Internet is littered with viral cat videos. But recently some bits of audio have drawn millions of listens. Yet it may be too soon to say we're entering a new age of viral audio.
Low Oil Prices Accelerate Trouble For Venezuela
The drop in the price of oil might be having a positive effect on the disposable income of Americans, but for people who live in countries whose economies are dependent on the high price of oil it's a different story. Audie Cornish talks to Daniel Yergin, author of The Quest: Energy, Security and the Remaking of the Modern World
Lots Of Theories But Few Answers To Explain Surge In Afghan Violence
by Sean Carberry
It's been a particularly bloody time in Afghanistan, especially in the capital, Kabul. There are a lot of theories explaining the surge in violence but few clear answers.
Aid Group Uses Successful Syrian Refugee To Inspire Others In Turkish Camp
by Deb Amos
A Syrian refugee who made a fortune in the tech industry now visits refugee children to tell them they shouldn't give up hope for a future.