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Slideshow: Ireland’s Changing Pub Culture
In Ireland, the company that makes Guinness stout created a holiday – Arthur’s Day – to celebrate Guinness and boost sales. But some pub owners say the need for marketing events like that show how Ireland’s pub culture is changing.
Chinese Comedian Joe Wong Jokes about Immigration & “Cultural Confusion”
Joe Wong originally left China to study biochemistry in the US, but is now a full-time, stand-up comedian. He speaks with anchor Aaron Schachter about his career change and his material.
Cartoon Slideshow: Ahmadinejad’s Freedom to Insult
Mahmoud Takes Manhattan in this slideshow of cartoons about the Iranian president’s visit to the UN General Assembly’s annual gathering of world leaders in New York. Ahmadinejad has enjoyed the freedom to insult during his visit and President Obama has enjoyed the freedom to express his vigorous defense of the value of freedom of speech. But he still has a lot of convincing to do.
The Life of Actor Herbert Lom
The actor Herbert Lom has died, at 95. He was perhaps best known as Inspector Dreyfus, the long-suffering boss of Inspector Clouseau, in the original Pink Panther movies.
5,000-Year-Old Timber Found Perfectly Preserved in Marsh
A 5000-year-old dense forest of towering black oak trees once covered this eastern region of England. Recently a farmer made a discovery there near Cambridgeshire when his plow hit a massive oak tree buried in the wet soil.
Research Expedition Captures Stunning Images of Plankton
The World’s environment editor Peter Thomson talks with host Aaron Schachter about new pictures of plankton, the tiny organisms that float around in the world’s oceans.
Gagaku, Japanese Imperial Court Music
Gagaku is the oldest form of classical music in Japan. It thrived in Japanese imperial courts from the 700s. The tradition still survives but is rarely performed outside of Japan. But reporter Maria Bakkalapulo attended a performance in Scotland and tells us about it.
Hubble Telescope Captures Extreme Deep View of Universe
The Hubble Space Telescope has produced one of its most extraordinary views of the Universe to date – an extreme deep shot that captures galaxies as they were just a few hundred million years after the Big Bang.
Remembering Andy Williams: An American Crooner Who Made the Brits Swoon
Singer Andy Williams has died at the age of 84. He had a number of hits in the US – like his signature rendition of “Moon River.”
National Park Conflict Takes Deadly Turn in Haiti
A move by Haiti’s president to step up protection of a key national park has led to a deadly conflict with longtime residents.
‘Avila’: Latest Jazz Sound from Ska Innovator Ernest Ranglin
Anchor Marco Wermna talks about the latest jazzy sound coming from the Jamaican ska innovator Ernest Ranglin.
Video: Using Drones to Explore Natural Beauty
Drones are not just being used for military spying, but have got a whole new purpose: adventure sports and taking aerial pictures of some extraordinary natural beauty.
Ethiopia’s Korean War Hero
In 1953, the United States awarded a Silver Star for gallantry to a young Ethiopian soldier. Captain Mamo Habtewold distinguished himself in the Korean War while his battalion served alongside the US army.
Scottish Identity and Independence From Singer Julie Fowlis
Scottish Gaelic singer Julie Fowlis is taking part in a showcase of Scottish artists at this year’s Ryder Cup. Fowlis speaks to Marco Werman about the importance of Scottish identity and culture as well as her music that was featured in the Disney Pixar film “Brave.”
Undulatus Asperatus: Say it Loud, it’s a New Cloud
Cloud-spotters around the world are calling for a ‘new’ kind of cloud to be recognized. Undulatus asperatus, says Britain’s Cloud Appreciation Society is a cloud variant that, until recently, had gone unnoticed.
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