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Pears being harvested to make perry in an orchard at Acorn Bank, near Penrith, Cumbria, U.K. The drink has long been revered in England, South Wales and Normandy, France, and was a favorite of Napoleon's. Now the beginning of a U.S. perry revival may be underway.

Raise A Glass To Perry, Craft Cider's Pear Cousin

Cider made from perry pears is delicious. It rivals apple cider, but is sweeter. Long revered in England and Normandy, France (Napoleon was a fan), perry is now getting its due in the U.S.

Greek protesters in Thessaloniki wave flags and banners during a rally against the use of the term "Macedonia" for the neighboring country's name on Jan. 21. Greek authorities argue that the name Macedonia might suggest that Skopje has territorial claims to the northern Greek region of the same name with Thessaloniki as its capital.

For Two Countries, The Dispute Over Macedonia's Name Is Rooted In National Identity

Alexander the Great is central to identity in Greece and Macedonia, which are quarreling over Macedonia's name — and bragging rights to the 4th century B.C. military genius.

'A Huge Opportunity': Venezuelan Migrants Welcome Colombia's New Open-Door Policy

Colombia's president has unveiled a program to let undocumented Venezuelan migrants live and work legally in the country for up to 10 years. Nearly a million Venezuelans in Colombia lack legal status.

Among those executed was Phyo Zeya Thaw, a 41-year-old former lawmaker from ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi's party, who was convicted in January by a closed military court of offenses involving explosives, bombings and financing terrorism. In this Aug. 19, 2015, photo, Phyo Zeya Thaw arrives at the Myanmar parliament in Naypyitaw.

Myanmar carries out its first executions in decades, including democracy activists

Those executed were a former National League for Democracy lawmaker, a democracy activist and two men accused of violence after the country's takeover by the military last year.

Protesters gather at the opening ceremony of the 26th International AIDS Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Monday.

Amid U.S. funding cuts, the International AIDS Conference faces an uncertain future

Dr. Kenneth Ngure, president-elect of the International AIDS Society, says, "We have had very good scientific advances ... yet the funding cuts have also taken us back."

The Blues: 5.20.17 show

The first set of the blues show which airs on Saturday, May 20th at 11pm, starts off with Bob Dyla n (who's on tour in June), EG Kight (who's playing a...

Political Science Professor's Name Added To Presidential Survey

Emily Farris teaches at Texas Christian University. She joked her name should be added to a presidential survey. Public Policy Polling added it, and she's doing better than N.J. Gov. Chris Christie.

Harriette Thompson Becomes Oldest Female Marathoner

Former concert pianist Harriette Thompson, 92, crossed the finish line in Sunday's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in San Diego in 7hr 24min 36sec. She began running marathons in her 70s.

Presidential hopeful Sen. Bernie Sanders reacts, as supports cheer him on, before speaking at a house party in Manchester, N.H., Saturday, May 2, 2015. Sanders discussed economic issues facing the country. (Cheryl Senter/AP)

New Hampshire Dems Hope Sanders Will Shake Up Presidential Race

While U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders is a long-shot for the 2016 candidacy, N.H. Democrats appreciate having a second choice.

Dayton Traffic Camera Program To Begin October 1

Traffic cameras will officially be activated in Dayton next month, according to a press release issued by the city. Red light and speed cameras at 5...

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