New book claims Clinton lost nuclear codes

In a new book, Gen. Hugh Shelton, who commanded the U.S. military during the Clinton administration, has revealed that the president lost the crucial codes needed in order to launch a nuclear attack. Bob Orr reports.

Zoo animals play with pumpkins in Detroit

Animals at the Detroit Zoo terrorize pumpkins and other features of the fall harvest, alternately destroying the items or guarding them from other creatures. All of this is part of the zoo's annual 'Smashing Pumpkins' event. (Oct. 22)

Berlusconi hopes to quell garbage demos

Italy's prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has announced steps to defuse the crisis over garbage disposal in the Naples area. It comes after nights of increasingly angry street protests.

French government push to restore fuel supplies

The French government made a major push Friday to restore fuel supplies drying up because of protests over pension reforms.

British nuclear sub runs aground

Britain's newest nuclear-powered submarine ran aground off the coast of Scotland Friday but officials say the incident was not serious and no one was injured. (Oct. 22)

Suspected cholera outbreak in Haiti

Over 130 people have died in central Haiti due to a suspected outbreak of cholera.

Report: Fox hires Juan Williams

Longtime NPR news analyst Juan Williams, dismissed for a remark he made about Muslims, has reportedly signed a contract with Fox News.

Obama: 'It gets better'

President Obama records a video as part of the "It Gets Better" video series started by Dan Savage. In the video, Obama speaks out against bullying and encourages youths to embrace their unique characteristics.

Typhoon Megi strands tourists in Taiwan

Typhoon Megi stranded tourists and flooded homes in northeastern Taiwan, days after killing dozens of people in the Philippines. Coastal areas in southern China are bracing for the storm's arrival.

Wall, Wizards dish out steaks to veterans

John Wall and other members of the Washington Wizards serve as celebrity waiters to over 200 combat veterans and guests during the second annual "Salute to the Stars" event at Morton's.

'Don't ask, don't tell' is back

The Defense Department has declared that 'don't ask, don't tell' is once again the law of the land, but has set up a new system that could make it tougher to get fired for being openly gay. (Oct. 21)