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Critics may have called The Happening toxic, but the movie may have some value as a piece of eco-horror. As real-life environmental fears loom larger, films that warn against abusing the planet are being produced in larger numbers.

U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe James McGee says the world can't stop Friday's presidential runoffs, but that diplomats can be involved. In a teleconference from Zimbabwe's capital, Harare, McGee says political brutality is continuing.

The U.S. Supreme Court ended a 14-year lawsuit Wednesday when it cut the award in a punitive damages case against Exxon. The lawsuit was brought by 30,000 people who suffered economic loss when a tanker leaked 11 million gallons of oil into Alaska's Prince William Sound in 1989.

Afghanistan's ambassador to the U.S. and his wife recently hosted a celebration at the embassy, where a private demonstration by the chef produced a traditional eggplant dish that is simple to make, yet dances on the tongue.

Sen. Barack Obama returned to Michigan this week for two days of campaigning. It's the first state to get such attention from the likely Democratic presidential nominee.

Bill Thompson, the author of The Young Birder's Guide to Birds of Eastern North America, says the trick to getting children interested in bird-watching is simply getting them outside. All they need is a guide, an ear and binoculars.

Two former Bear Stearns hedge fund managers are in custody after being charged with concealing problems that eventually led to the collapse of the funds. The demise of the two funds helped trigger the broader credit crisis.

The Supreme Court is pushing toward the end of its term, and on Wednesday morning the justices issued a raft of important decisions dealing with the death penalty, punitive damages and confronting witnesses.

Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton address the annual meeting of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. In an earlier appearance at AIPAC, Sen. John McCain blasted Obama's willingness to meet with the president of Iran.

The Democratic Party's primary season comes to a close on Tuesday, as voters in South Dakota and Montana got to the polls in the final two primaries. NPR's Don Gonyea talks with Melissa Block about Barack Obama's campaign.