Sep 4th, 2008 · Scientists are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of what used to be called "junk" DNA. Yale researchers have found a region of DNA that appears to be crucial in making a human limb. Although it's not a gene in the traditional sense of the word, it is inherited.
Sep 4th, 2008 · On his new album, Young Jeezy uses his motivational rasp to raise the spirits of people facing rising gas prices and unemployment rates. Though he's not a great rapper by traditional standards, the young Atlanta MC pads his raps with what he does best: big, clunky punchlines and inspirational refrains.
Sep 1st, 2008 · A French summertime tradition — especially for young children — is a visit to a marionette theatre to watch the antics of a character named Guignol. Guignol always manages to outwit the thief with the help of children in the audience.
Aug 28th, 2008 · Barack Obama's acceptance speech at Invesco Field comes with sky-high expectations. He must speak to traditional Democrats, independents and disaffected Republicans. People on the streets of Denver talk about what they hope to hear.
Aug 27th, 2008 · The roll call of the states is under way at the Democratic convention, a tradition which will culminate in the historic nomination of Barack Obama to be the party's presidential nominee.
Aug 22nd, 2008 · When he opened a restaurant nearly 30 years ago, Joe Spano Sr. used the cooking skills he had learned from his mother. The lessons he passed on to his own son have kept the restaurant in business.
Aug 22nd, 2008 · A Pennsylvania cornfield gave way to an ambitious housing development, attracting buyers with its traditional style and open spaces. With the housing boom gone bust, this distant suburb community now struggles to fill vacant lots.
Aug 20th, 2008 · In his new book Why We Hate Us, Dick Meyer argues that for the most part Americans are dissatisfied with their own society. But he offers a solution: "a return to some traditions that predate the '60s."