'Freakish' Sunspot Wows Astronomers
AR 2192, the largest sunspot seen since the beginning of the current 11-year cycle that started in 2008, is producing strong solar flares.
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As Downtown LA Grows, So Does Urgency To Fix Skid Row
In Los Angeles, more than a thousand people sleep on the street in cardboard boxes and tents — just a mile away from City Hall. Many want to fix Skid Row, but how to do it is extremely controversial.
In Crimea, Many Signs Of Russia, Few Of Resistance
Russia's takeover of Crimea extends from the flags over government buildings to passports to the labels on wine bottles. Despite the international criticism, many Crimeans are happy to rejoin Moscow.
After The Blackwater Convictions, A Book On Iraq's Nightmarish Reality
Four former Blackwater guards were found guilty last week in connection with a fatal shooting in 2007. Author Brian Castner recommends a book on the toll violence has taken on Iraq.
Lifted On Giant Inner Tubes, An Old Tree Moves In Michigan
A 250-year-old oak tree once stood in the way of the University of Michigan's new business school — until it was moved this weekend. It wasn't easy, though, and definitely not cheap.
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LeVar Burton Reads 'Go The [Expletive] To Sleep'
To any over-exhausted parents who suspect they're hallucinating, we assure you: Former Reading Rainbow host LeVar Burton gave a reading of the 2011 best-seller this weekend.
VIDEO: Talking While Female
For starters: Your voice is too squeaky, too loud; it lacks authority, is grating or obnoxious or unprofessional. Why is talking while female such an offense?
Giants Pound Royals 11-4 To Tie World Series
San Francisco roared past Kansas City Saturday to even the series and force the deciding games back to the Royals' hometown.
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff Wins Tight Re-Election Vote
Rouseff will serve a second term as president of Brazil, after a contentious and close campaign.
Brazil Picks New President In A Tight Race Of Stark Contrasts
The race has come down to competing visions for the future of Latin America's largest economy, put forth by leftist incumbent Dilma Rousseff and center-right challenger Aecio Neves.