Da Vinci's

Da Vinci's "Lady with an Ermine" aging, tests say

March 26, 2012 - 21:20 AMT  17:20 GMT
For the past 100 years the painting has belonged to the Czartoryskis, an aristocratic Polish family.

First Catholic pedophile cover-up trial starts in U.S.

March 26, 2012 - 20:50 AMT  16:50 GMT
Prosecutors are targeting Monsignor William Lynn for allegedly shuffling two priests suspected of child abuse to other positions.
Obama asks Russia for “space” on missile defense issue

Obama asks Russia for “space” on missile defense issue

March 26, 2012 - 20:42 AMT  16:42 GMT
U.S. leader said he had little flexibility to address Russia's objections to a U.S. missile defense shield before his reelection bid.
BMW recalls 1.3 mln cars worldwide over defect

BMW recalls 1.3 mln cars worldwide over defect

March 26, 2012 - 20:37 AMT  16:37 GMT
The company says that in rare cases a battery cable covering in the trunk was incorrectly installed.
Facebook releases Zuckerberg’s emails to quash claims

Facebook releases Zuckerberg’s emails to quash claims

March 26, 2012 - 20:30 AMT  16:30 GMT
Facebook’s motive in releasing the emails: to quash Ceglia’s claims that he is owed 50% of Zuckerberg’s stake in the company.
Madonna joining Twitter for one day

Madonna joining Twitter for one day

March 26, 2012 - 20:10 AMT  16:10 GMT
It’s uncertain if the account will still send tweets about the album or if it will be shut down after the online event.
Ex-intelligence chief may run for Egypt’s president

Ex-intelligence chief may run for Egypt’s president

March 26, 2012 - 20:05 AMT  16:05 GMT
Omar Suleiman was named vice-president by Mubarak a few days before the veteran president was forced out of power.
U.S. pays $50K per death in Afghan shooting rampage

U.S. pays $50K per death in Afghan shooting rampage

March 26, 2012 - 20:03 AMT  16:03 GMT
Staff Sgt Robert Bales, 38, is charged with murdering 17 civilians and attempting to murder another 6 in Kandahar.
Julie Otsuka's

Julie Otsuka's "Buddha in the Attic" wins PEN/Faulkner Fiction Award

March 26, 2012 - 19:49 AMT  15:49 GMT
Otsuka will receive $15,000 for the prize, which has been given in previous years to Philip Roth and John Updike among others.
UN peace envoy: Syria crisis

UN peace envoy: Syria crisis "cannot drag on indefinitely"

March 26, 2012 - 19:40 AMT  15:40 GMT
"However, it is not practical to put forth timelines when you haven't got agreement from the parties," Kofi Annan said.
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