Oddly Enough
Thief caught out giving policeman's address
BERLIN (Reuters) - A German teen-ager caught shoplifting tried to dupe police by lying about where he lived -- but ended up in even more trouble when the address he gave turned out to be the home of an investigating officer. Full Article
Japan learns English from Obama speech textbook
TOKYO (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama's speeches are proving a best-seller in Japan -- as an aid to learning English. Full Article | Video
And Finally... Hostel Flyover
Jan 21 - A model inauguration, crashing caravans, and a jumbo jet hostel. Play Video
Strange and unusual
Our photographers sometimes capture moments that are strange and offbeat. Here's a recent sampling. Slideshow
"Benjamin Button" leads Oscar nominees
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," a drama in which Brad Pitt plays a man who ages backward, led the field of Oscar contenders with 13 nominations, organizers said on Thursday. Full Article
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