Topic: Robert Burns

Stay or go? Embassies in North Korea weigh warning.

North Korea is warning that it can no longer guarantee diplomats' safety in Pyongyang as international tensions mount.

6 Americans and Afghan doctor killed in attacks

In two attacks in southern and eastern Afghanistan three US service members, three US civilians, and an Afghan doctor were killed Saturday, the same day the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff arrives in Afghanistan. 

Obama will pivot back to jobs in State of the Union

President Barack Obama is expected to readdress job creation and the economy in his State of the Union address Tuesday, speaking on how improvements to education, clean energy production, and reducing the deficit could lead to economic growth.

Who faces tougher nomination: John Brennan at CIA or Chuck Hagel at defense?

Early Monday afternoon, President Obama will nominate John Brennan to head the CIA and Chuck Hagel to be secretary of defense. But both Hagel and Brennan may face an uphill nomination process.

Gen. John Allen: How top US commander got caught up in Petraeus scandal (+video)

Gen. John Allen, the top US commander in Afghanistan, is now the subject of an FBI investigation for alleged "inappropriate communications" with Jill Kelley, a married socialite in Florida. Gen. John Allen denies any wrongdoing.

Karzai replaces top officials in Afghan Cabinet shake-up

On Wednesday, Afghan President Hamid Karzai moved to replace his country's intelligence chief, the mister of defense, and the minister of interior.

Qaddafi defiant in the face of allied strikes

While French, British and U.S. forces strike in Libya, embattled leader Col. Muammar Qaddafi vowed defiance, saying he would open weapons depots to arm the general populace.

Children's CDs and DVDs in the spotlight

All the adventures of Curious George in one spot, Robbert Bobbert's lastest infectious beat, a Carly and Lucy Simon classic reissued, and more.

Scotland turns to 18th-century poet for economic stimulus

Sunday’s 'Burns Night' – featuring poems and neats and tatties – is the first test of the effort.

Scotland joins nations' pitch for tourists – with poems

Scotland turns to 18th-century poet for economic stimulus

The blue jay vs. the squirrels

How one brave blue jay took on the squirrels.

A Scottish delight made from lemons

Lemon curd was a wonder and then a hit among my college friends.

A philosophical approach to a mouse in the house

Keep in mind that he's a peaceful underdog and even ... a family man.

Poetry: 'Truth in its Sunday clothes'

A good book of poetry comes in handy in every room.

Best-laid schemes gang aft agley

When it comes to Scottish suppers honoring Robert Burns, an Englishman muddles though.