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Report: U.S. Knew Of Abuse In Afghan Prisons Before U.N. Report

According to The Washington Post, the United States continued to send detainees to facilities it knew abused prisoners. The Post reports the U.S. received warnings long before a U.N. report found "systematic torture" in Afghan intelligence detention centers.

Serve this for T-Day, and you'll be in sync with history.

Oyster Ice Cream: A Thanksgiving Tradition Mark Twain Could Get Behind

Oyster ice cream may be more traditional fare than many of the dishes we serve for Thanksgiving, says chef José Andrés. He's showcasing American food history in his collaboration with the National Archives. But modern diners can appreciate this briny treat, too.

Hal Latta and others stand on the bridge that connects his coastal neighborhood to Highway 1 in the Big Sur Valley.

Big Sur Ready for Rain

By Krista Almanzanhttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kazu/local-kazu-821992.mp3Big Sur, CA – After a few days of stormy weather, the Big…

Motorcycles Offer An Electrifying Alternative

By Krista Almanzanhttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kazu/local-kazu-904110.mp3Scotts Valley, CA – Neal Saiki's love for motorcycles…

Triage nurses screen patients in the ER waiting room at the University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago in late 2010. Patients in Chicago were among those least satisfied with their hospital care.

Unhappiest Hospital Patients Are In New York City, Chicago And Florida

Patients in those places gave some of the lowest evaluations of their hospital stays, Medicare data show. The surveys asked patients how well their doctors and nurses communicated, whether their pain was always handled welland whether their rooms were clean and quiet.

Scott Paterno, left, greeted his father — Penn State football coach Joe Paterno — as the coach arrived at his home, Tuesday evening in State College, Pa. Hundreds of students had gathered to show support for the coach.

Penn State Scandal: Trustees' Support For Paterno Said To Be 'Eroding'

The school's trustees are also launching their own investigation into the allegations that a former assistant football coach sexually abused young boys — and that some school officials had been told but didn't alert police.

Occupy Oakland protester Mike Clift ran from teargas early today (Nov. 3, 2011).

Occupy Oakland Strike Turns 'Chaotic'

While largely peaceful most of the day, the Occupy Oakland general strike turned violent overnight when protesters took over a vacant building and police responded with tear gas and flashbang grenades. Protesters managed to force Oakland's busy port to shut down its operations.

Gourmet and organic, yes. But also a source of deadly botulism.

Organic Isn't Always Safer When It Comes To Botulism

An outbreak of botulism linked to organic Italian olives makes it clear that even food that sounds pristine can harbor deadly pathogens. Organic foods may be more vulnerable to some pathogens because of the way they are grown. Food processors fight botulism with heat, salt, and acid.

Florida players (from left) Taurean Green, Corey Brewer, Walter Hodge, Joakim Noah and Marreese Speights hold up the Southeastern Conference sign after defeating Arkansas in the SEC basketball tournament championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta in 2007.

Frank Deford: In With The South, Out With The East

In sports, the SEC is very popular these days, especially in football. But, as Frank Deford points out, it's hard times for members of the Big East.

President Barack Obama talks about extending payroll tax cuts on Monday in the White House briefing room.

Can Congress Really Compromise On Extending The Payroll Tax Cut?

Congressional leaders from both parties say the payroll tax cut is a must-pass measure. It's just not entirely clear how it's going to happen.

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