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Pelosi did not appear in court for his sentencing, as it is not required by California law, unless mandated by a judge.

Scientists have found a mineral stronger than diamond. They say lonsdaleite could be used to fortify industrial tools like drill bits and saw blades - AND teach us about the evolution of earth.

Officials at a Texas border crossing found the cheese hidden under a blanket in the backseat of a woman's car. She had declared 10 wheels of cheese, but agents found 50 more.

It is nearly impossible to find a first edition copy signed by author J.D. Salinger. Only one signed first edition had been auctioned off. Now a second copy is for sale at a rare book fair in London.

Howard Norman's new novel, What Is Left The Daughter, opens with the kind of tragedy that reminds you that there is really no such thing as a small town. Host Scott Simon talks with Norman about his most recent novel, which is set in Nova Scotia during World War II.

Even though players can't carry phones onto the field, replays show Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Rodofo Castro's cell sliding out. It happened Tuesday — the day Castro was called up from the minors.

Residents near this Portland, Ore., school cheer from the sidelines as some 200 kids roll by on bikes. Community members say the weekly event reduces traffic and pollution while promoting exercise.

At just 33, playwright Sarah Ruhl has already had her plays produced on the country's most important stages. But she still finds time to read Goodnight Moon. She shares what's on her reading list this summer.

Greg Patent hunted down the secrets of ethnic baking in more than 30 nations. His new book, A Baker's Odyssey, collects recipes for the delectable treats, with insights into their culinary history and cultural significance.

Ceridwen Dovey says it might be too early to call herself an author, but her first novel, Blood Kin, is being published in 11 countries. At 27, she has made a documentary film about farm labor relations in post-apartheid South Africa, studied anthropology at Harvard, and is now a doctoral student at New York University.