Istanbul bookstore caters to Syrian refugees in need of a good read The mere mention of Syrian refugees can conjure up images of families living in tents in the desert. But a bookstore in Istanbul serves as a cultural oasis and informal community center for Syrians.June 18, 2015
Sneak play scores 'urban explorer' early shots of Vikings stadium A New York City-based writer broke into the Vikings stadium construction site in the wee hours of the night last month to take long-exposure shots between cranes and staircase frames.June 17, 2015
New Americans: Finding refuge in Fargo-Moorhead Families from Iraqi Kurdistan, Nepal, Vietnam, Bosnia, Albania and handful of African nations — Somalia, Sudan, Liberia, Congo, Burundi and others — have discovered an unlikely haven in the Red River Valley.June 16, 2015
St. Paul man's mistake leads to winning poker's top prize It's one thing to outlast hundreds or thousands of poker players to win one of the World Series of Poker's 68 events and the coveted gold bracelet. It's another thing to win a game you've never played before.June 14, 2015