Obama, McCain spar over economy

Obama, McCain spar over economy



John McCain and Barack Obama battled over taxes and the best way to help struggling American workers during their second presidential debate.

Angrier McCain fails to rattle Obama

Angrier McCain fails to rattle Obama



Jabbing his finger and spitting out "that one" instead of naming Barack Obama, John McCain showed an angry side at Tuesday's presidential debate but analysts said it may be too little, too late for the Republican.

Learn judo with Vladimir Putin

Learn judo with Vladimir Putin



The Russian prime minister has released a marial arts DVD.

The US election 'spin alley'

The US election 'spin alley'



'Spin doctors' sell their candidates to journalists following the second US presidential debate.

Peruvians march against corruption

Peruvians march against corruption



Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets across Peru to protest against government corruption.

Conquering Chronic Headaches

Conquering Chronic Headaches



So many of us will automatically pop a pill and wait for the pain to go away, but what we might not realize is that some of these over-the-counter medications could actually be causing that headache.

New Breast Exam Advances

New Breast Exam Advances



In this latest installment of "HealthWatch," Dr. Mallika Marshall reports on the newest technological developments which have granted more and more hospitals with advanced mammogram technology.

Nick Nolte in House Fire

Nick Nolte in House Fire



Actor Nick Nolte had to turn fire fighter for the day when his Malibu pad went up in flames.

Thankfully the actor escaped unharmed.

Going geothermal in Kenya

Going geothermal in Kenya



With Kenya's energy supply capacity dangerously close to its limit, the country is embracing geothermal energy - a green alternative to fossil fuel and which is allow the East African nation to preserve its rich environmental heritage.

Nepal's new three-year-old goddess

Nepal's new three-year-old goddess



Authorities in Nepal have enthroned a three-year-old girl as a new Kumari, or "living goddess", in a centuries-old ritual the new government has allowed to continue.

Traditionally, different cities in the Kathmandu Valley have separate "living goddesses".

But the most powerful one lives in an ornate 15th century temple in an old part of Kathmandu.

Matina Shakya is expected to be a living goddess for the next 7-8 years.

Penguins: So long and thanks for all the fish

Penguins: So long and thanks for all the fish



Penguins washed up on beaches in north-eastern Brazil head back to their natural habitat.

The 50 Magellan penguins are due to be released in Rio Grande do Sul state near the Uruguayan border and experts are hoping the animals will find their way home to Patagonia by swimming down the Malvinas current which leads to the Straits of Magellan.