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Cards depicting the 'royal baby' either as a boy or a girl, specially made by a games company as a publicity stunt are pictured, backdropped by members of the media waiting across the St. Mary's Hospital exclusive Lindo Wing in London on July 11, 2013.

Would Brits Throw Out Royals With Baby's Bathwater?

The world is awash in "Royal Baby Fever," but in London, the much-trumpeted affliction is more of a summer silly season snuffle — spreading faster around the world than it is in the U.K.

Will 'Harry Potter' And Newest Royal Share A Birthday?

The Duchess of Cambridge is said to be in labor. Should the newest royal not be born until Tuesday, the baby would share a birthday with actor Daniel Radcliffe — known the world over for portraying Harry Potter in the movies.

That flat screen can still be dangerous if it falls off the wall.

TVs Pose A Danger To Kids, But Not The Way You Might Think

Every 30 minutes a child ends up in the emergency room after being injured by a television. Flat screen TVs aren't necessarily safer, according to a study. They are heavy and perhaps even more likely to tip over than those old tube monsters. Experts say TVs need to be tethered to a wall.

The X-ray reveals a blowdart lodged in a teenager's windpipe.

Note To Teen Boy With Blowgun: It's Exhale, Not Inhale

Breathing in, not out, has landed several homemade blowgun enthusiasts in the emergency room, a study says. They recovered with no lasting harm. But the report says doctors should be aware of the risks posed by Internet instructions for DIY blowguns.

In Cairo on July 17, supporters of the ousted president demonstrate for his reinstatement.

Morsi's Ouster In Egypt: A 'Bookend' For The Arab Spring

As the Cairo bureau chief for The New York Times, David Kirkpatrick has covered events in the region since January 2011. He says that the toppling of the democratically elected Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi throws the changes of the Arab Spring into question.

They dropped the bread in the Meat Juice. On purpose.

Sandwich Monday: Gravy Bread

For this week's Sandwich Monday, we try a classic Chicago food called Gravy Bread. As hip Chicago insiders, we learned about it yesterday.

British Prime Minister David Cameron has announced plans to block Internet porn by default on all British computers.

U.K. Cracking Down On Porn, Blocking It Unless Users Opt In

The British prime minister says a plan to outlaw "violent" porn and block certain search terms is designed to protect children. Will a crackdown result in less child abuse?

State-appointed emergency manager Kevyn Orr (right) and Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, at a Friday news conference in Detroit.

Detroit's Emergency Manager: 'There's Just No Money'

Kevyn Orr tells All Things Considered the crisis was the city's own making, but it doesn't help anyone to look for blame in the past.

Saltaire is one of the vacation villages on New York's Fire Island where Verizon has replaced copper landlines with home wireless connections.

Residents Forced To Live Without Landlines

Verizon has taken the first step to replace copper lines with a home cellular connection in coastal areas hit hard by Hurricane Sandy. But many customers don't like the new phone connection, saying the new technology is inferior to traditional landlines.

Ryan Braun #8 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts after hitting a double in Game Five of the National League Division Series, last year in Milwaukee.

MLB Suspends Ryan Braun For The Rest Of 2013

The league said Braun had been suspended because he was linked to doping. Braun was the National League's 2011 Most Valuable Player.

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