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"I have no idea. I can't even hazard a guess to phylum," one scientist says. The curious orb was found and captured during a recent Nautilus expedition near California's Channel Islands.

In the Indian state of Meghalaya, one of the wettest places on Earth, villagers are separated by rivers and valleys. To stay connected, they coax tree roots to grow together into living bridges.

He says he's so indecisive that it takes him hours to order food at restaurants. But when the part of Charles Howard in the movie Seabiscuit landed on his plate, actor Jeff Bridges did not hesitate. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Bridges about his work on the film, opening next week. They also chat about other roles in Bridges' 30-year career.

A new film and comedy tour features Muslim-American comedians. They are trying to bridge cultural gaps through humor.

The Golden Gate Bridge needs money to continue maintenance and repairs. A higher toll on cars hasn't filled the coffers, so starting in the spring, bridge officials will place donation boxes along the walkway. Kris Rebillot reports.

Yes, the green aprons remain, but you may begin noticing more personal flair underneath. Instead of black and white garments, baristas are now free to embrace "drabby chic."

In Dayton, 93-year-old Leroy Campbell was presented with a Purple Heart coin for his service and injuries sustained in the Korean War. The veteran is on hospice.

After a widespread loss for Democrats countywide in November, some local leaders are conceding that Portage County is Republican now. Portage is one of about a half-dozen or so counties that's have pushed Ohio to the right.

Juandez Scruggs was 14 when he suddenly lost his vision. Doctors told him he would have to give up sports. But his high school basketball coach figured out a way to adapt the game for him so he could keep playing on the team.

Linda talks with Washington Post reporter Christine Spolar who is several miles north of the Sava River in Croatia. The bridge over the river, built by U.S. Army engineers from the 502nd company, is now carrying hundreds of trucks per day from Croatia into Bosnia.