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Artist and Book Lover Cheryl Sorg Destroys Books to Make Art

A spokesman for Thailand's new military regime says that the action by the army last month to topple the elected government "is totally different" from previous coups.

The country's largest Shiite political bloc suspended its participation in Parliament after two protesters were killed in clashes with security forces. Anti-government rallies inspired by the people's revolt in Egypt swept through parts of the Middle East. Violence also was reported in Yemen and Iran.

The granddaughter of a taxi driver, Letizia Ortiz is an ex-TV anchor and a divorcee and will be the first commoner ever to grace the Spanish throne. She's also more popular than her in-laws.

The silent, three-finger salute from the smash movie and book series has been catching fire among demonstrators in a country where the military has banned most every form of protest.

Barbara Kingsolver's new novel weaves together a story of personal awakening with larger themes of environmental stewardship and climate change. Heroine Dellarobia Turnbow's life begins to change when she sees a strange vision in the Appalachian hills — a lake seemingly afire.

From compost to mulch, fall leaves can be used to improve the health and ecological diversity of lawns. The National Audubon Society's Melissa Hopkins, who calls the leaves "free vitamins," has some tips on how to make the most of them.

The U.S. had previously suspended foreign assistance to the country following the military coup. The State Department called for an immediate return to civil rule.

As summer wanes, keeping kids busy before the school year starts can be hard. Culture Lust contributor Nina Garin identifies some of the artsiest camps running this August in San Diego.

After six months of anti-government protests and the ouster of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, the army says it is needed to "keep peace and order."