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In <em>The Avengers</em>, the Hulk lives in Calcutta — and doesn't lose his temper over the city's traffic and other problems. That might not ring true to anyone who's been there, says Sandip Roy.

Watching 'The Avengers' In India, With A Twist

Once, moviegoers in India waited patiently for the latest Hollywood releases to trickle their way over. That's no longer true for the big popcorn blockbusters like The Avengers, which was in 39 countries before its U.S. debut. A fan in India welcomes the change.

An image from the Republican National Committee's Facebook "Social Victory Center" app.

That New Friend You Made On Facebook? He Might Be Named Mitt Or Barack

So far this campaign, President Obama has spent six times as much on online ads as on TV. Republicans, meanwhile, have unveiled a key to their online strategy: a new Facebook app.

People hold signs during a small April rally in Sanford, Fla., that was billed as an opportunity to show support for the constitutional rights of George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin.

Trayvon Martin Case 2.0: Digital Trial Before Jury

Lawyers for George Zimmerman have turned to the Internet and social media to help their client, who faces a second-degree murder charge in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.

Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys during a 2001 performance in New York City.

Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch Has Died

The rapper announced in 2009 that he had cancer. Just last month, the Beasties were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Rep. Ann Marie Buerkle (R-Onondaga Hill) reads an attack flyer before being introduced at a town hall event Friday.

Buerkle talks vets, seniors' healthcare at town hall

After opening with acknowledgement of the veterans present and the work she's done for them, Rep. Ann Marie Buerkle (R-Onondaga Hill) turned her focus to…

Dominique Strauss-Kahn in the studio of the French TV network TF1.

New Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct Surface Against Dominique Strauss-Kahn

French investigators want to widen their case to include allegations of rape in Washington, D.C.

Chen Guangcheng at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. This photo was released by the Embassy's press office.

'A Factor In A Much Larger Life': Debating Chen Guangcheng's Blindness

The one thing you likely know about Chen is that he's blind, but is it central to his story?

State aid for sewage problems in Syracuse

East Syracuse is getting some help from the state for a project it hopes will reduce sewage backups and run-off.Former Syracuse mayor and current head of…

The field of horses charges down the stretch in the seventh race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on June 19, 2009. The day marked the first night racing at the storied track in its 135-year history. Track superintendent Butch Lehr is retiring after Saturday's race. He's been maintaining the track since 1982.

After 30 Years, Derby's Dirt Guru Hits Finish Line

The dirt track at the hallowed Churchill Downs is known for crushing dreams and cementing equine legacies. Raymond "Butch" Lehr leads a team of dozens that carefully tends the one-mile oval. On Saturday, Lehr will end his 30-year career.

Cajoling horses into the starting gates of the Kentucky Derby is the start crew's challenge.

Called To The Post, Derby Starters Pack 'Em In

When the gates fly open at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on Saturday, all eyes will be on the 20 racehorses that launch themselves into the 138th Kentucky Derby. That's a lot of horses, and a special challenge for the men charged with getting them into the starting gate safely.

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