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On the craggy bluffs of Mistaken Point in Newfoundland, wind and waves are licking away rocks to reveal the oldest animal fossils on Earth. The creatures are an economic engine for a suffering area.

The uprising in Syria has driven many to leave the country, both soldiers and civilians. But the exiles say that the Syrian regime has often crossed the border to hunt down its opponents.

Industry experts say the iconic ice-cream parlor, which has filed for bankruptcy protection, has been hurt by the down economy. But Friendly's may also have crossed the line from classic oldie to obsolete.

Though Colorado is often held up as the model of a healthy lifestyle, the state isn't immune to the obesity crisis. One in four children is either overweight or obese. "This is a major problem," says one state health official. "We are far from setting the model of where we want to be."

Daniel Shechtman's discovery that atoms could fit together inside of crystals in a nonrepeating pattern fundamentally changed the way chemists look at solid matter. His findings were widely criticized at first, and it took years for Shechtman to prove he was right.

More groups are joining the movement. And the related Occupy Colleges movement says at least 75 schools will be the scenes of classroom walkouts at midday.

The Nobel Prize in chemistry goes to an Israeli scientist who discovered quasicrystals. In Greece, protests resume over austerity measures. And the Texas Rangers move on to the American League championship series.

"I asked for a Mega Millions ticket, and the lady gave me a Powerball ticket," says Kathy Scruggs. "I just took it anyway." She's been out of work for months and plans to use some of the money to help the poor.

Since George Lindell's dramatic description of his car accident, he's become an Internet star. But he's still having a tough time, The Arizona Republic reports.

If the U.S. Supreme Court decides to hear a case involving the race-conscious admissions policy at the University of Texas, affirmative action could re-enter the national spotlight just as the presidential campaign is heating up.