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Most popular news on 12 August 2009 |
Eastern Himalayas reveals abundance of new species
Over 350 new species including the world's smallest deer, a "flying frog" and a 100 million-year old gecko have been discovered in the Eastern Himalayas, a biological treasure trove now threatened by climate change.
Woman throws mug at 'Mona Lisa'
Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece the "Mona Lisa" was attacked with a mug earlier this month, but the world's most famous painting -- protected by thick glass -- emerged with its enigmatic smile undimmed.
Girl, 9, details rape in Congo to photographer
The young girl whispered in a hushed tone. She looked down as she spoke, only glancing up from her dark round eyes every now and then. She wanted to tell more, but she was too ashamed. She was just 9 years old when, she says, Congolese soldiers gang-raped her on her way to school.
Seven indicted in deaths of Florida couple
Seven men charged in the deaths of a Florida couple slain last month were indicted Tuesday on murder charges, officials said.
Costa Rican president sick with swine flu
Costa Rican President Oscar Arias has been diagnosed with the H1N1 virus, commonly known as the swine flu, the government said in a televised statement on Tuesday.
House panel releases Rove, Miers documents
White House e-mails and transcripts of closed-door interviews with former Bush aides Karl Rove and Harriet Miers reveal involvement as early as May 2005 by Rove's office in the 2006 firings of nine U.S. attorneys.
Police search Las Vegas pharmacy in Jackson case
Police executed a search warrant at a Las Vegas pharmacy Tuesday morning in connection with the investigation into Michael Jackson's death, a federal drug agent said.
Kelly Clarkson slams weight critics
Over the past few months, Kelly Clarkson's weight has been a hot topic for critical bloggers. But the outspoken singer -- who has said "Of course celebrities have cellulite!" -- doesn't let the body bullies get her down.
More happiness may come with age, studies say
Richard Rose used to challenge his wife, Joyce, if he thought she was misstating something, but these days he lets it go.
Plane lifted from Hudson; final 2 bodies recovered
Divers on Tuesday recovered the bodies of the final two of nine victims of Saturday's collision between a helicopter and small plane over the Hudson River, police said.
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