Sep 3rd, 2008 · Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin was out with a group of wildlife specialists — and a camera crew — to see an Amur tiger, the world's biggest cat, trapped by researchers. When the tiger escaped, Putin grabbed a tranquilizer gun and quickly shot and sedated the tiger. His heroic deed — he saved the day and the television crew — was the top story on the evening news.
Jul 10th, 2008 · The trial of Brian Nichols, the man accused of killing four people while escaping from a Georgia county jail in 2005, resumes Thursday. Many people thought his case should have been wrapped up long ago. But Georgia's defense fund ran out of money — making the trial run into a number of delays.
Jun 9th, 2008 · In The Beautiful Struggle Ta-Nehisi Coates writes about growing up in West Baltimore and escaping the temptations of the city's streets. His memoir explains two very different kinds of knowledge — the language of the corner and the political consciousness taught to him by his father.
May 14th, 2008 · Research shows that sleep deprivation makes people emotionally volatile and temperamental — a fact that hasn't escaped the notice of some reality TV producers, who deny contestants sleep in an effort to kick up televised drama.
May 7th, 2008 · It's been nearly eight years since al-Qaida's bombing of the USS Cole killed 17 sailors. Now, everyone convicted in the terrorist attack has escaped or been freed from prison. We examine how courts in Yemen have complicated U.S. efforts to prosecute the defendants.
May 6th, 2008 · At the tender age of eight, Emmanuel Jal was recruited into the Sudan People's Liberation Army as a child soldier. He later escaped and is now making music about his experiences.
Apr 28th, 2008 · Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai escaped unhurt Sunday from an assassination attempt by Taliban fighters. Three people were killed in the assassination attempt, which occurred at an official celebration in the country's capital.
Apr 25th, 2008 · Two years ago, the Department of Homeland Security announced a new strategy for immigration enforcement. It said it would start bringing criminal charges against companies that employ illegal workers. Since then, there's been a dramatic increase in raids on businesses, but few prosecutions against employers.