Ex-News Of The World Editor Andy Coulson Freed From Prison
Coulson, who was found guilty of conspiracy to hack personal voice mails, was released today after serving less than five months of his 18-month sentence.
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The Viagra Of The Himalayas Brings In Big Bucks And Big Problems
A fungus consumes a worm and sprouts out of its head. The resulting ... thing ... is deemed an aphrodisiac and sells for more than gold. How do you keep people from killing each other to harvest it?
Japan Dissolves Parliament, Prime Minister Calls For New Elections
The Japanese Prime Minister, Shizo Abe, has called a snap election for December — but since he's only two years into his term and his party controls both houses of parliament, many Japanese wonder why.
Spanish Duchess Of Alba Remembered As A Colorful Figure
The funeral was held in Spain for the Duchess of Alba on Friday. She was one of Europe's most eccentric — and richest — aristocrats.
Kerry, Iranian Counterpart Meet Again In Nuclear Talks
Diplomats are meeting in Vienna ahead of Monday's deadline to reach an accord on Iran's nuclear program. NPR's Peter Kenyon notes that there is speculation over who is offering a last-minute proposal.
The 3-Bird Turducken Has Nothing On This 17-Bird Royal Roast
The Frenchman who was the world's first restaurant critic launched the world's first serial food journal in 1803. To wow readers, he offered a recipe for rôti sans pareil, the roast without equal.
Is Beauty In The Eye(Lid) Of The Beholder?
Half of people of Asian descent have double eyelids — folds above the lash line — and the other half don't. There's a controversial surgery some people get to give themselves that crease.
Violence Breaks Out At Protest For Missing Mexican Students
Marchers took to Mexico City' streets to protest the government's handling of the disappearance and presumed murder of 43 students. Mexico's president has been criticized for his handling of the case.
Thai Martial Law Will Remain In Place 'Indefinitely,' Minister Says
The comments by the justice minister came in an interview to Reuters news agency nearly six months after the military overthrew the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.
U.S. Transfers 5 Guantanamo Detainees To Georgia, Slovakia
Four of them are the first Yemeni detainees to be transferred since 2010. There are still 143 men at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.