Recalling the Iran Hostage Crisis

Fresh Air

Published May 1, 2006 at 11:00 AM EDT

This past week marked the 26th anniversary of the failed rescue attempt of hostages held at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran for 444 days. We talks with journalist Mark Bowden, author of Guests of the Ayatollah: The First Battle in America's War with Militant Islam.

Reggie Bush reinstated as 2005 Heisman Trophy winner after changes in NCAA rules

The Associated Press

The University of Southern California had returned the award a decade ago after an NCAA investigation that found Bush received what were then impermissible benefits during his time with the Trojans.
National & International News

Runaway horses gallop through central London, blazing a path of mayhem and injuries

Rachel Treisman

Five military horses got spooked during a training exercise, bolting and weaving a path of destruction across the city before being captured. Several people and horses are being treated for injuries.
No more noncompetes, FTC says; Tenessee bill would allow teachers to carry guns

Suzanne Nuyen

The Federal Trade Comission voted yesterday to ban nearly all noncompete agreements. Tenessee's lawmakers have passed a bill allowing teachers to carry guns on campus.