California chef brings cannabis to fine dining

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Cannabis may join the herb and spice rack in California kitchens as the most populous U.S. state prepares for the possible legalization of recreational marijuana in November.

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Planned 'Star Wars' museum seeking 'locations outside of Chicago'

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Filmmaker George Lucas is seeking a city other than Chicago to host his planned "Star Wars" museum after two years of waging a legal fight for a lakefront project site opposed by...

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Beijing rock dies before it gets old with latest club closure

BEIJING (Reuters) - Mao Live House, a legendary live rock music venue in Beijing, shut its doors on the weekend, the latest closure to hit China's music scene.

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U.S. firm to turn Britain's red phone boxes into mini-offices

(Reuters) - A former venture capitalist is planning to restore the former glory of Britain's famous red telephone boxes by turning some of them into mini-offices for on-the-go workers.

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U.S. researchers may have found Captain Cook's ship Endeavour

BOSTON (Reuters) - U.S. researchers are set to announce on Wednesday that they have found what they believe are the remains of famed 18th century British sailor Captain James Cook's ship the...

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U.S. families struggling with teens' phone addiction: report

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Half of teenagers in the United States feel addicted to their mobile phones, with most checking the devices at least every hour and feeling pressured to respond immediately to...

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth features with Obamas in light-hearted charity video

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Queen Elizabeth has appeared with U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle in a light-hearted video to promote a sporting event for injured British, American and...

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