Life & Style
No big fat Indian wedding is complete without lots of gold
September 13, 2015
No big fat Indian wedding is complete without lots of gold
You know a wedding's big when it doesn't just break the bank -- it sways global markets. There are up to…
Surviving desert marathons: ‘Imagine the Devil holding a blowtorch in your face’
September 13, 2015
Surviving desert marathons: ‘Imagine the Devil holding a blowtorch in your face’
When Dean Karnazes ran 135 miles nonstop across Death Valley during the height of summer, the heat was so intense…
Syrian refugees: Which countries welcome them, which ones don’t
September 12, 2015
Syrian refugees: Which countries welcome them, which ones don’t
The expanding Syrian refugee crisis highlights the differences among countries that welcome desperate migrants and those that don't. Some 4.1 million…
Which are the world’s top 10 hotel brands?
September 12, 2015
Which are the world’s top 10 hotel brands?
While the words "hotel chain" may drudge up thoughts of cookie-cutter interiors, dusty bed runners and carpets long overdue for…
Kale or steak? Change in diet key to U.N. plan to end hunger by 2030
September 12, 2015
Kale or steak? Change in diet key to U.N. plan to end hunger by 2030
In trendy, hipster London or New York, it's all about juicing, vegan diets and snacking on kale crisps. Thousands of…
British legislators overwhelmingly reject ‘right to die’ law
September 12, 2015
British legislators overwhelmingly reject ‘right to die’ law
British lawmakers on Friday rejected a "right to die" bill that would have allowed terminally ill adults to end their…
Family business: Korean grandparents demand more for child care
September 12, 2015
Family business: Korean grandparents demand more for child care
Ock Mi-eun, 57, has been taking care of her grandson since he was born two years ago so that her…
Global tourist numbers up 4 percent in first half, says UN
September 11, 2015
Global tourist numbers up 4 percent in first half, says UN
The number of international tourists rose by 4.0 percent worldwide during the first half of 2015 although security and health…
Low heart rate in teen boys linked to violent crime
September 11, 2015
Low heart rate in teen boys linked to violent crime
Boys with a low resting heart rate in their late teens run a higher risk of turning to a life…
Blueberries may fight gum disease better than mouthwash
September 10, 2015
Blueberries may fight gum disease better than mouthwash
Wild blueberry extract could prevent the formation of dental plaque and possibly replace mouthwash as an antibiotic-free means to fight…