Shops dealing in second-hand gold are doing a roaring trade in some struggling European countries. (July 29)
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Michael Trapp, the pilot who survived 18 hours in Lake Huron after his plane crashed, is recovering in a Michigan hospital. His wife Julie and mother Jill talked to reporters Thursday. (July 29)
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James Franco, Freida Pinto and Tom Felton chat about chimps at the world premiere of primate prequel ‘The Rise of the Planet of the Apes.’ (July 29)
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Protesters in Cairo’s Tahrir Square prepared on Friday to take part in a mass demonstration planned for later in the day. (July 29)
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Newly uncovered writings by Rosa Parks reveal how she was nearly raped as a teenager by a white employer. (July 29)
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Highlights of this day in history: Britain’s Prince Charles marries Lady Diana Spencer; Italy’s fascist dictator Benito Mussolini born; President Dwight Eisenhower signs an act creating NASA; Artist Vincent Van Gogh dies. (July 29)
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Tiger Woods finally gets back to golf next week at the Bridgestone Invitational, ending an 11-week break to heal injuries to his left leg. Woods announced his return Thursday on his web site. (July 28)
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Carolyn Ioder is all about urban agriculture, keeping bees and raising goats and chickens within the city limits of Chicago. She is interested in green living and locally produced food. (July 29)
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Two Americans held in Iran for nearly two years on espionage charges face what may be the final hearing in their case this weekend in Tehran. Their friends and families say they are counting on their release but acknowledge they’ve before. (July 29)
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The Washington Redskins traded disgruntled defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth to New England on Thursday and the New Orleans Saints shipped running back Reggie Bush to Miami. The Patriots are also getting Chad Ochocinco. (July 28)
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