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  • Oscar Nods Go To 'American Hustle,' 'Gravity,' '12 Years A Slave'
    Nominations for the 86th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday. American Hustle and Gravity got 10 nominations each, including nods for best picture, best director and best actress.
  • One of the world's rarest flowers has been stolen, Britain's Kew Gardens announced this week. The water lily Nymphaea thermarum is seen here in 2010.
    In London, The Case Of The Purloined Water Lily
    An exceptionally rare flower that is virtually extinct has been stolen from London's Kew Gardens, in a crime experts say could be the work of an obsessed collector. aA British newspaper says that stealing the precious water lily "is like an old master theft."
  • New Drug Combination Takes 24 Minutes To Execute Ohio Killer
    The state has run out of the drug used in past executions. The drugs administered to killer and rapist Dennis McGuire had not been used in Ohio before. He was treated "far more humanely" than the woman he killed, her family said Thursday.
  • Will Team USA's High-Tech Speedskating Suit Pay Off In Gold?
    On Thursday, Lockheed Martin and the sporting goods company Under Armour unveiled long-awaited photos of the new U.S. speedskating uniform they're calling "Mach 39." Unlike other suits, it's not made entirely of smooth, slippery fabric to reduce air drag.
  • Peter Lee, executive director of Covered California, unveils a marketing campaign for the exchange in Los Angeles late last year.
    State Health Coverage Sign-Ups Paint A Complex Obamacare Picture
    Health insurance markets vary across the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Each one is implementing the health law with varying degrees of failure, success, enthusiasm and hostility. The differences in sign-ups tell the tale.
  • Snubs And Surprises Abound In Oscar Nominations
    Oscar nominations were announced on Thursday morning, and some notable names went missing. But, as NPR film critic Bob Mondello observes, in such a strong year for movies and performances, there were bound to be a few deserving ones that got snubbed.
  • Dancing Doctor Continues Healing Journey
    Dr. Deborah Cohan's video was viewed by millions and her healing journey continues. Just days ago, she started chemotherapy treatment.
  • While the end of net neutrality may mean higher costs for Netflix, the company may be able to pay to ensure that its content stream faster and in higher quality than its competition, or refuse to pay more money for high speed Internet. (Netflix Blog)
    Netflix May Take A Hit With End Of Net Neutrality
    The recent appeals court ruling that overturned net neutrality could mean higher costs for Netflix, but may have an upside for the online movie streaming service as well.
  • Sweet 16 And Barreling Toward Cowgirl Racing Fame
    High schooler Megan Yurko won more than $21,000 last year in cowgirl barrel races. The sport requires circling three barrels in a cloverleaf pattern at top speed, and Yurko hopes she'll leave this weekend's world championship competition as the top ranked racer.
  • Pressure Rising In New Orleans Mayoral Race
    More than 400 people packed a debate held at Dillard University where Mayor Mitch Landrieu highlighted accomplishments of his four-year term. His two…
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