With the release of his new book, Pope Benedict XVI asks how much we really know about the birth of Christ
Official E-Mails Detail Osama bin Laden’s Sea Burial
Details of Osama bin Laden’s sea burial have emerged after the Associated Press obtained internal e-mails between U.S. military officials as part of a Freedom of Information request.
The e-mails, which were heavily blacked …
Reading While Eating for Nov. 22: Giving Thanks
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! We’re not sure why you’d be reading this, unless you’re taking a break from watching the parade or came here by mistake looking for instructions on how to carve a turkey. But we just wanted to list a …
Montana State Legislator Wants to be Paid in Gold and Silver Coins
Republican representative for the state of Montana, Jerry O’ Neil, has written to the Legislative Services requesting that his salary be paid in gold and silver coins
Happy Thanksgiving: 11 Turkey Day Must-Reads from TIME’s Archives
Whether you’re scrambling to finish food preparations or already nursing a turkey-induced food coma, here are some of the most essential Thanksgiving reads from the pages of TIME.
Singapore Cabdriver Returns $900,000 to Forgetful Passengers
Turns out you can still count on the kindness of strangers
Scientists Find Evidence of Ancient Tsunami in Switzerland
Giant waves don’t just happen in the ocean, apparently.
Hong Kong Chef Tragedy Prompts Road Safety Concerns
Two chefs of the Michelin-starred Fat Duck restaurant in England are killed in a Hong Kong car crash.
In Heartbreaking Handwritten Letter, Fiona Apple Cancels Tour to Be with Dying Dog
Fiona Apple has long been one of alt-rock’s most brooding figures, but it seems her heart is extra heavy these days
Man Who Accidentally Handed Out Cocaine Instead of Halloween Candy Sentenced to Community Service
Oldham resident Donald Junior Green has pleaded guilty to Class A drug possession for not being able to tell the difference between nose candy and the regular kind.
Kevin Clash: What You Need to Know About Elmo’s Embattled Puppeteer
The adorable, perpetually giggly red monster known as Elmo rose from obscurity to become one of the most beloved characters on Sesame Street thanks to Kevin Clash, the puppeteer who has been performing and voicing Elmo since …
Reading While Eating for Nov. 21: Hit the Road
In today’s must read links for your lunch break: It’s the day before Thanksgiving, a.k.a. the worst travel day of the year. Be careful out there.