'Computer Failure' Restricts Airspace Over London
The U.K.'s National Air Traffic Control Center experienced a mid-afternoon power failure that has grounded most of the air traffic over London.
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Lost Disney Film, Featuring Oswald The Lucky Rabbit, Found In Norway
Archivists at Norway's National Library, at its vault in the Arctic Circle, found an almost complete version of Empty Socks, featuring the character who preceded Mickey Mouse.
When Big Brother Is An Evil, Jewelry-Obsessed Necromancer
Lord of the Rings fans wanted to build a giant Eye of Sauron atop a skyscraper in Moscow, a place that already can make you feel you're being watched. The Orthodox church had officials scrap the plan.
French Hostage Released After Being Held For 3 Years By Al-Qaida
France has now obtained the release of all known French hostages being held by militants, but critics say there are questions about whether governments should negotiate with hostage-takers.
Russian Pop Stars Pay A Price For Speaking Out On Ukraine
Russian performers who have criticized the country's role in Ukraine have been denounced on TV programs and had concert dates abruptly canceled.
For The Sophisticated Souse, Fabric Infused With A Whiff Of Whiskey
Johnnie Walker Black Label has teamed up with an Edinburgh university to invent cloth that emits a subtle aroma of liquor, a scent the researchers say some find attractive.
Alan Rusbridger, Editor Of 'Guardian,' To Step Down
He is best known in the U.S. for shepherding the newspaper through its coverage of Edward Snowden's leaks of classified material. He will become the chair of the trust that runs the Guardian.
Alleged Rape Of Passenger Raises Concerns About How Uber Runs Abroad
A passenger in an Uber car in New Delhi reported that the driver raped her. As the company expands into the developing world, questions about the screening of its drivers are being raised.
Lebron Somehow Forgets British Royals' Well-Known 'No Touching' Rule
In a photo op, the Cleveland Cavaliers star put his arm around Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge. The press in England immediately went into a huffy Miss Manners mode.
Britain's House Of Lords Still Seems As Elitist As The Name Suggests
The unelected legislative body recently refused to merge its catering services with those of the House of Commons, out of concerns for the quality of the chamber's champagne selection.