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...appears poised to steer NASA into its post-shuttle orbit. Former astronaut and retired Marine general Charles Bolden Jr. is President Obama's likely nominee to head the space agency; the two are expected to meet at the White House May 19 for a formal interview. Years before his famous Discovery flight, Bolden traveled to space with a payload specialist named Bill Nelson - now a powerful Florida Senator and one of Bolden's strongest backers. While Bolden, 62, is widely respected within the space and military communities, critics are raising red flags over his ties to manufacturers behind NASA...
...apparent anxiety. And then there are reports of her eating her own feces. But does that add up to mental illness? Determining depression, let alone among nonverbal members of the animal kingdom, is always tricky business. But such is Susi's plight that the Queen of Spain and a famous writer have weighed in. And so now, the question about what to do with Barcelona Zoo's star elephant has taken on new urgency...
...American's rationale for sneaking into the residential compound of the world's most famous political prisoner without her permission is uncertain. But the implications are chilling. Suu Kyi's most recent house-arrest stint was supposed to expire at the end of the month. Now, Burma's generals have a pretext, outlandish as it may be, to keep her locked up anew. The charges against the democracy activist carry a prison sentence of up to five years. "I cannot tell you what he was thinking when he made those swims or whether or not he considered the consequences...
...founding, the chef is re-introducing the first dishes served in the dining room, like codfish cakes, German potato pancakes, and cinnamon-raisin bread pudding. With its old-fashioned sitting room, complete with fireplace and comfy reading chairs (and no TVs blaring to disrupt your reverie), the hotel is famous for the surrounding hiking trails, but it also has more modern pursuits like spas and golf. In honor of its century-plus in service, the hotel is discounting rates to $189.90 per person per night, including all meals (usually the rate runs $320 to $530, so that's a pretty...
Park and Recreation. Dedicated by President William Taft on July 31, 1909, Zion National Park is 100 years old this summer. The desert park with red rock mesas is known for its canyons, the most famous of which is the Narrows, a slot canyon - it's not for the claustrophobic. Splashing along the river through the Narrows makes for a pretty cool hike. Stay in the park overnight and enjoy it after all the day-trippers have gone, at the Zion Lodge, where rates start at $159 per night. If you prefer more luxury, stay 45 minutes away...