IBM announced new milestones which brings single-atom data storage closer to reality.

Massachusetts's Fifth District is having a special congressional election on Tuesday. There are almost a dozen people in the race, but two names stick out: Tsongas and Ogonowski. Weekend America reporter Sean Cole finds out how much difference a name

Some say imitation is the highest form of flattery. If you listen to today's music, you can hear that flattery all around. Timothy English wrote "Sounds Like Teen Spirit" about similarities in pop music, old and new. Weekend America host

It's going to be hot almost everywhere in the United States this weekend. The "USA Today" weather map is all oranges and reds. But there are a few places where people have already unpacked their winter clothes. One of those

This weekend, we're celebrating Labor Day, one simple Monday dedicated to giving the working stiff a break, without something religious to celebrate or a big meal to cook. Weekend America's Krissy Clark honors Labor Day by taking us through a

In Minnesota, the biggest summer festival is the State Fair. Fried cheese curds, pork-chop-on-a-stick, giant turkey legs... the food options are endless. And for urban folks, it's one of the few times to see farm animals up close and personal.

Parents try to shield their kids from the horrors of life. Weekend America host Desiree Cooper has two children, and as both of them go back to school, she's realizing she can't protect them from everything--especially not after what happened

If you see zombies walking through your neighborhood, who do you call? Zombie Squad. They're the ones who are dedicated to keeping people safe if zombies attack. No, this isn't a group of kids. These are adults. Producer Adam Allington

Listeners from across the country have been telling us about the soundtrack to their weekends. Today we hear from Melanie Treco, who lives in San Diego and listens to us on KPBS. She tells us why the song "Australia" by

Our panel of non-experts review the week's events in a parlor game to gauge what kind of week America had. This week, we have former "Simpsons" writer and producer Dana Gould; Yale Literature Professor Amy Hungerford; and writer David Rakoff.

Weekend America's Kelly McEvers is waiting for her husband to come home from a very long walk. Last June, her husband quit his job at a magazine in New York City and decided to take a walk going south. His

Former Senator and actor Fred Thompson is expected to join the presidential race next week. The reason he's running? He was drafted by his supporters. It's not the first time a candidate has announced they're running for President because of

This weekend there's a family reunion in Silver Hill, Ala. But they aren't related by blood--they are connected through a cause. In July, two-year-old Caleb Glover was denied access to an RV park's showers and pool because he's HIV positive.

There are still over $200,000 worth of prizes remaining in our PokerNews Cup Australia Freerolls. With increased value, more freerolls and bigger tournaments, now is the time to play for your chance to win a trip to Melbourne Australia.

The new U.S. Embassy in Baghdad was officially transferred Saturday from the care of contractors to the U.S. government.

EDWYN Collins has thanked MySpace for helping him make an amazing recovery from serious brain injuries.

DURING the Second World War, Hollywood rattled out round after round of patriotic morale-boosting blockbusters, while in the '70s and '80s movies such as Apocalypse Now and Platoon helped America come to terms with its shattering defeat in Vietnam.

Oh, to be ten years younger. Then I'd have the perfect excuse to carry this precious little Marc by Marc Jacobs Polka Dot Pouchette, a sweet denim purse featuring playful blue polka dots and a heavy gold clasp. As it

It's no secret that companies from all over the world are dumping money into China, both by setting up their own offices and studios, and by partnering up with local Chinese companies to get work done and games made. The

Guild Wars: Eye of the North, the first expansion for the Guild Wars franchise has officially gone live. The popular subscription-free title has been around for a few years now and this new expansion has loads of new material. •