Oct 7th, 2008 · The Nano, which is billed as the world's cheapest car, was supposed to roll off an Indian production line this month. But that hit a snag when Tata Motors announced it had to build the car somewhere else. The company closed the new plant in the state of West Bengal following violent protests.
Oct 1st, 2007 · The National Football League's Cincinnati Bengals have a problem with pigeons at their stadium. So many pigeons have let loose on fans that the team got permission to shoot them. But a public outcry has caused stadium officials to give up their pigeon hunt.
Aug 12th, 2007 · A recent census of Bengal tigers indicates that there are far fewer tigers in India than previously believed. India's leading expert on tigers, Valmik Thapar, talks about the unchecked poaching that has devastated the wild tiger population.
Dec 18th, 2006 · Though the Cincinnati Bengals are having a good year on the field, many of their players aren't faring as well off the turf. Cornerback Deltha O'Neal became the eighth Bengal player arrested this season when he was charged with drunk driving. Ann Thompson reports of member station WVXU reports.
Sep 18th, 2005 · Louisiana State University's School of Veterinary Medicine has adopted thousands of pets left homeless by Hurricane Katrina. Many now reside in the university's coliseum, where animal lovers -- including the school's cheerleaders -- take care of them.
Jun 11th, 2005 · Poachers pose a severe threat to the bengal tiger -- and to leopards -- in India. Could this great beast become extinct? Belinda Wright, executive director of the Wildlife Protection Society of India, discusses the big cat's bleak prospects and ineffective policing of poachers.