Having tugged on heartstrings for decades with shows that reunite lost relatives, the queen of talk has experienced firsthand the power of reunion by meeting the half sister she never knew she had.
Will Making Kate Middleton’s Wedding Ring Kill Baby Fish in Wales?
Tour operators, plate manufacturers and graphic novelists have already started milking the cash cow that is Kate Middleton’s wedding. Now officials in Wales worry gold prospectors may try to cash-in, too, potentially damaging the …
Manic Metric Monday: Scientists Rethink the Kilogram
Monday kicks off an urgent meeting between some of the greatest minds in science, a debate that could result in a rethinking of the most elemental scientific measurements. Will the kilogram ever be the same?
Weekend Wrap-Up: Olbermann, Obama, and Oh-So-Many Apps
Good Monday morning, NewsFeeders, and welcome back to the office. Give yourself a good stretch, grab another cup of coffee, and shake off the weekend haze. Here’s what you missed.
‘Spider-Man’ Pleads Guilty to Tarantula Smuggling
Forget the musical, there’s a new ‘Spider-man’ in town. But he doesn’t sing — he smuggles.
Sacha Baron Cohen’s Next Target: Saddam Hussein. Very Nice
The British comedian sets his sights on the late Iraqi dictator. It’s surely what Saddam Hussein would have wanted.
Jack LaLanne, Fitness Guru, Dies at 96
Known as the “Godfather of Fitness,” LaLanne is remembered for his workout show that promoted simple exercises to get fit.
Savoring the Sofa: Woman Addicted to Eating – Yes, Eating – Couch Cushions
When one Florida woman gets anxious, she stuffs her face with couch cushions. No joke.
A Judge on the Jury? Elena Kagan Reports For Jury Duty But Not Selected
She’s a common sight in the courtroom, but she won’t be serving justice in the jury box anytime soon.
Voiceless No Longer: California Woman Receives Successful Voice Box Transplant
After 11 years of silence, Brenda Jensen is free to speak her mind.
These Kids are Better Than Yours: Tennessee School Requires iPads for All Students
No more pencils, no more books – the iPad “changes everything”, right?
Dude, Where’s My Car: Grandfather Loses Car In Parking Lot – for Nearly Three Years
A British man parked his Honda in a lot before going shopping in May 2008. He found his car last week.