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When Russia was still the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, summits with its leaders were largely about fears of a thermonuclear duel and mass annihilation. Here's a look back at the highlights.

The death toll was over 1,000. The survivors often feel the government has not helped them move forward. And they wonder if enough is being done to prevent new disasters.

Hundreds of people changed their names, but Taiwan limits how many times citizens can make name changes. Without a change in the law, some are stuck with names like Salmon Dream or Dancing Salmon.

Nathan Glass is the hero of Paul Auster's new book The Brooklyn Follies. In a conversation from his own Brooklyn brownstone, Auster tells Jacki Lyden the novel has been brewing in his head for a long time.

British Prime Minister Tony Blair faces pressure from junior members of his government to follow their lead and resign. Blair says he won't seek election again, but has set no date to leave office.

The Energy Department says the United States depends on Africa for 18 percent of its petroleum imports. That percentage is growing rapidly. The biggest African producer is Nigeria. The fight is on in Africa's most populous country to grab a share of the money generated by the energy industry.

Ben Bernanke, President Bush's nominee to become the next chairman of the Federal Reserve, goes before the Senate for a confirmation hearing Tuesday. Bernanke, the 51-year-old chairman of the president's Council of Economic Advisers, is expected to be confirmed with little difficulty.

If you've never heard of Bettye LaVette, the soul singer who belted out "A Change Is Gonna Come" with Jon Bon Jovi at the Inauguration Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial on Jan 18., you may be wondering why.

Have you used Klarna, Affirm or any other option to pay for something in installments? Are you facing unexpected fees or loving the convenience, perhaps for the holidays? We want to hear from you.

Tonight, we'll be live-blogging the Golden Globes and hoping for great things from hosts Amy Poehler and Tina Fey.