Oddly Enough
Obama in a grass skirt? Hawaii to host APEC 2011
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama invited fellow leaders in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation to a summit in Hawaii in 2011, but may have alarmed them with the dress code. Full Article
Putin wins respect at hip-hop party
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin rubbed shoulders with rappers and was hailed with "respect" in a television show Friday that could help boost his flagging ratings. Full Article | Video
Metal monk quits rock
Nov 13 - Italy's heavy metal playing monk says he's retiring from the limelight because the devil's made celebrity go to his head. Play Video
Strange and unusual
Our photographers sometimes capture moments that are strange and offbeat. Here's a recent sampling. Slideshow
Hollywood rethinks use of A-list actors
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hollywood studios are now thinking twice about splurging on A-list movie stars and costly productions in reaction to the poor economy, but also because of the surprising success of recent films with unknown actors. Full Article
