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For a long time, Italian women remained largely silent about Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's multiple sex scandals and gaffes. That changed after Berlusconi made a remark about an opposition politician's intellect and looks, unleashing a wave of anger.

NPR News Investigation: Intelligence officials suspect that American-born radical imam Anwar al-Awlaki may have lured Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab to Yemen for training by al-Qaida operatives before the young Nigerian tried to bring down a Detroit-bound trans-Atlantic airliner on Dec. 25. A look at the cleric and his reach.

A nonpartisan public policy group study shows that myths about California's water problems and their solutions are hindering the development of policies to manage water use.

You Don't Mess with the Kung Fu Panda Zohan

Afghanistan's mountains contain a huge, mostly untapped treasure chest of gemstones and precious metals. The Afghan government has recently begun promoting private efforts to mine the gems — and cashing in on the taxes and fees generated by the business.

As the president-elect enters the White House, he will have to prosecute two wars, ensure the nation isn't vulnerable to terrorist threats and continue to help the U.S. and world economies get back on their feet after the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.

References to swine flu in the blogosphere are far surpassing the actual spread of the virus itself. As the government tries to get in front of the rapid spread of information, it's learning some important lessons about how social media is used in crisis situations.

San Diego's LGBT Film Festival Kicks Off Its 11th Season Tonight

Smoking has been part of life in psychiatric hospitals for decades. Now, one such hospital faces the challenges of promoting a smoke-free environment.

Gen. Norton Schwartz is a man in line with Defense Secretary Robert Gates' vision of the Air Force. Unlike his fired predecessor, Schwartz isn't reluctant to send Air Force officers and more intelligence and surveillance to Iraq.