A Visit To The World's First Boozy Taco Bell
The first-ever Taco Bell to serve alcohol has opened in Chicago. We go and try the drinks, like the Twisted Mountain Dew Baja Blast Freeze With Tequila.
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For China's President, An Evening Of Lobster, Lamb and Ne-Yo
President Obama is hosting Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a state dinner Friday. The menu features American favorites with "nuances of Chinese flavors." Ne-Yo, a part-Chinese R&B artist, will perform.
Senate Vote To Keep Government Funded Fails As Shutdown Nears
The deadline to fund government agencies is Sept. 30. Democrats blocked a vote on a bill to extend current funding because it would have deleted money for Planned Parenthood for a year.
The 1 Line Pope Francis Left Out Of His Speech
The pope spoke for 51 minutes before Congress and read his speech verbatim from prepared remarks. That is, except for one line he omitted about politics not being "a slave to the economy and finance."
Why Nonstop Travel In Personal Pods Has Yet To Take Off
Personal rapid transit was supposed to be the future of public transport: lightweight pods on elevated tracks, on-demand destinations. But funding issues make cities reluctant to change course.
Syrian Civil War Prompts First Withdrawal From Doomsday Seed Vault In The Arctic
Researchers in the Middle East have requested the first-ever withdrawal from the "final backup" seed bank because of destruction caused by the Syrian civil war.
Kids Who Are Time-Crunched At School Lunch Toss More And Eat Less
Many public school students get 15 minutes or less to eat. A study finds that kids who get less than 20 minutes for lunch end up eating less of everything on their tray.
Croatia, Serbia Close Border In Row Over Migrants
Zagreb shut down crossings for migrants and Belgrade followed suit in a tit-for-tat over the burgeoning refugee crisis.
Sad To Say, Most Remedies For Hot Flashes Fizzle
Women have precious few choices when it comes to treating menopause symptoms, an expert panel says. Cognitive behavioral therapy and hypnosis top the list.
Meet The Man Who Booked Beyonce To Sing For The U.N.'s Global Goals
Acclaimed film writer-director Richard Curtis has lured a superstar cast — including Queen Bee and Stephen Colbert — for a free Central Park concert to get people excited about fixing the world.