Diocese Hands Out Sex Abuse Coloring Book

Diocese Hands Out Sex Abuse Coloring Book
The Archdiocese of New York is handing out coloring and comic books that warn children about sex predators, the first such effort by a Roman Catholic diocese in the United States.

Baghdad artists make walls their canvas

Baghdad artists make walls their canvas
Unending stretches of concrete blocks set up to prevent insurgent attacks have virtually walled in Baghdad, but for Iraqi artists they have become an unlikely canvas for brightening up the city.

Asia rebounds as credit fears ease

Asia rebounds as credit fears ease
Asian stocks saw volatile trade on Wednesday, rebounding from earlier falls to reach their highest levels in almost three weeks. Financials were under pressure, as worries about the sector grew after JP Morgan cut its earnings outlook for four major Wall street banks.

Tech Test: i-Sobot Aims to Entertain

Tech Test: i-Sobot Aims to Entertain
Relatively affordable at $300, i-Sobot isn't perfect, even as a toy. But the 6.5-inch-tall robot from Japanese toy maker Tomy is good for lots of laughs.

Jodie Foster Given Leadership Award

Jodie Foster Given Leadership Award
Stars turned out to honor Jodie Foster as she accepted the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award in Beverly Hills.

Jenna Bush Calls Dad on Ellen Show

Jenna Bush Calls Dad on Ellen Show
Jenna Bush is on her book tour, and stopped by the Ellen Degeneres Show on Tuesday. During taping, Ellen asked the first daughter how easy it is to call home.

Beijing 2008 cheerleaders compete

Beijing 2008 cheerleaders compete
China's youngsters compete hard to become Olympic cheerleaders where judges are looking for a bit of tradition in the performances.

Endangered Chinese Tiger Born in South Africa

Endangered Chinese Tiger Born in South Africa
Check out this newborn baby South China tiger. Conservationists say it's the first member of the endangered species born outside of China.

Gay-bashing in Cameroon

Gay-bashing in Cameroon
For gay men in Cameroon, where homosexual acts are punishable by five years in prison, it's still safest to live in hiding. Especially since the persecution of gays has intensified, including with the publication of a top 50 list of "suspected gays" and regular arrests. But some are fighting for the right to live a normal life.

Today in History for Wednesday, December 5th

Today in History for Wednesday, December 5th
Prohibition ends in the United States; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart dies; Walt Disney and Little Richard are born.

Afro-Bolivians crown king

Afro-Bolivians crown king
Celebrating in the streets of La Paz, Bolivians of African descent crowned a new king: Julio Pinedo, the grandson of the last African king to be crowned in Bolivia. Sarah Irwin reports.

Papal approval for Chinese bishop

Papal approval for Chinese bishop
China's 8 million to 12 million Catholics are split between an official church sanctioned by the state and an underground church that rejects government ties and answers only to Rome. The bishop's consecration signals warmer ties between Beijing and the Vatican.

Picking Stocks to Hold

Picking Stocks to Hold
Getting Going columnist Jonathan Clements answers a reader's letter about buying and holding stocks, explaining why index funds are the safest commitment.

Humming road livens long drive

Humming road livens long drive
Road in Japan tweaked to hum a tune when drivers pass by.

Thai Tiger Nurses Piglets

Thai Tiger Nurses Piglets
Check out this mixed up Thai zoo. It's got a tiger that nurses baby pigs and a mama sow that's breastfeeding tiger cubs.

U.S. politicians' nativity stardom

U.S. politicians' nativity stardom
Traditionally the nativity scene consists of Jesus, Joseph and Mary with the three wise men as optional. But with the U.S. elections little over a year away, hand made miniature replicas of U.S. Presidential candidates are becoming a popular alternative in the markets in Naples, Italy.

Oops! IRS Accidentally Refunds $2 Million

Oops! IRS Accidentally Refunds $2 Million
(Los Angeles) Jerry Mika was expecting $15, but instead got more than $2 million from the IRS.