Zombies Can Get Away With Murder
Being one of the living dead would be a big advantage if you're on a crime spree, one lawyer theorizes. After all, if you're not conscious, how can you be liable for your evil acts?
Christians Trace The Steps Of Jesus As They Mark Good Friday
Pope Francis recites the story of Jesus' last hours; Anglican bishops shine the shoes of passers-by and an ancient practice in the Philippines recreates the crucifixion.
NPR To Discontinue 'Talk Of The Nation'
The daily call-in show will be replaced by Here and Now, which is produced by Boston's WBUR. Talk of the Nation host Neal Conan is leaving NPR after more than three decades with the network. Science Friday will continue.
Russia Calls On U.S., North Korea To Step Back From The Brink
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's remarks follow a week of tense rhetoric and tit-for-tat military moves between the two sides.
Consumer Spending Rose 0.7 Percent In February; Higher Gas Prices A Factor
With higher prices for gasoline factored out, spending rose a more modest 0.3 percent. Meanwhile, personal income rose a healthy 1.1 percent.
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Satellite Image Shows 'Incredible' Storm Stretching Across North Atlantic
It's one of the biggest storms some forecasters have ever seen. Satellite images show it extends from Newfoundland to Portugal, and far to both the north and south. Fortunately, it's expected to weaken before getting to western Europe next week.
Book News: New Book To Feature Unseen Works Of Art By Jean-Michel Basquiat
Also: Amazon buys Goodreads; a new book from E. L. Doctorow; Ayn Rand on C.S. Lewis.
Actor Richard Griffiths, Uncle Vernon In 'Harry Potter' Movies, Dies
Best known as Harry Potter's cruel Muggle uncle, Griffiths also was an accomplished stage actor. Actor Daniel Radcliffe, who played Harry, says Griffiths' "encouragement, tutelage and humor" made him a joy to work with.
'Cuse Control And 2 Other Things To Say About Basketball Today
Syracuse bounces Indiana. Marquette eliminates Miami. And NPR's David Greene promises (or threatens?) to sing on Morning Edition if Florida Gulf Coast wins Friday night. March Madness continues.
Tattoo Removal Artist Helps Clients With Emotional Scars
Dawn Maestas helps women who have been branded with tattoos as a result of domestic violence.
The Number Of Early Childhood Vaccines Not Linked To Autism
A government study of the medical records of 1,000 kids found no correlation between the number of vaccines a child received and their risk of autism spectrum disorder. Experts hope the finding will allay some parents who worry that many vaccines on one day or in the first two years of life may lead to autism.
The Trick To Selling Fancy Wine From New Jersey: Don't Say It's From New Jersey
Instead, say it's from the "Outer Coastal Plain." (It's part of a plan to kick the state's reputation for making cheap wine.)
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Cyprus' Crisis Frames Eurozone As 'Work In Progress'
New restrictions on big depositors are controversial, and there's no consensus on the efficacy of the country's strategy. Besides affecting Cyprus' economy, the new measures could become a template for other eurozone countries. Selective restrictions might create a tiered system within the bloc.
Obamacare Won't Affect Most 2012 Taxes, Despite Firm's Claim
H&R Block claims it's equipped to guide you through the Affordable Care Act and the law's implications for your taxes this year. But the law doesn't really affect 2012 returns.
Tiny DNA Switches Aim To Revolutionize 'Cellular' Computing
Researchers are using cellular machinery to turn E. coli bacteria into little computers. By creating on/off switches that are similar to electrictronic transistors, scientists can control each microbe's behavior.
Versailles Gets Spiffed-Up On Its Day Off
Nearly 7 million people visit the Chateau at Versailles a year. But one day a week, it's closed. That's a spa day of sorts, when conservation work and cleaning takes place at the Grande Dame of France royal residences. The hardwood floors alone require nearly 1,000 gallons of wax a year.
Syrian Financial Capital's Loss Is Turkey's Gain
Aleppo was once the financial heart of Syria. But as the country's revolt grinds on, many of the city's most innovative businessmen have moved to the Turkish border town of Gaziantep. An estimated 150,000 Syrians are there — some of whom are putting down roots — raising questions about Aleppo's future.
In Honduras, Fighting HIV/AIDS Through Music And Theater
The Afro-Caribbean people known as the Garifuna have a rich tradition of music, dance and storytelling much like their forebears. They also have another parallel to Africa: a severe HIV and AIDS epidemic. The Garifuna are using their culture as a weapon to fight the spread of the virus.
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4 Teams Reach NCAA Men's Elite 8
Syracuse, Ohio State, Marquette and Wichita State will play Saturday in the next round of the men's NCAA basketball tournament. The other four slots in the final eight will be decided Friday night.
Is It Real? With New Technology Has Activision Crossed The 'Uncanny Valley?'
At the 2013 Game Developers Conference the video game company presented photo-realistic animations. And it seems, we've gotten to the point where telling apart reality from animation is nearly impossible.