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Movies like <em>The Shining</em> frighten most of us, but some brain-damaged people feel no fear when they watch a scary film. However, an unseen threat — air with a high level of carbon dioxide — produces a surprising result.

Some people with damage to a specific region of the brain called the amygdala do not feel fear. If you make them handle a snake or show them a scene from a scary movie such as The Shining, they won't be affected. But breathing in air with high levels of carbon dioxide can send them into a panic.

Ahmadinejad Volunteers To Become First Iranian In Space

The Iranian president's offer comes less than week after the country said it sent a monkey into space.

A sign for Standard & Poor's rating agency stands in front of the company headquarters in New York.

Reports: U.S. Plans To Sue S&P Over Mortgage Bonds Ratings

This would be the first federal enforcement action against the credit rating agency, which some criticize of giving a rosy picture of the mortgage bonds market before its collapse.

An enlarged image of the skull identified as that of King Richard III. Jo Appleby, a lecturer in human bioarchaeology at the University of Leicester, is pointing to a detail.

Royal Recovery: Remains ID'd As Those Of King Richard III

A skeleton discovered under what's now a parking lot in the English city of Leicester is that of the warrior king, researchers say. They identified him by matching DNA to that of a distant relative who's alive today.

Pentagon Will Brief Congress On Deadly Sept. 14 Camp Bastion Attack

Congress, which has been pushing for answers, says there may have been serious security lapses. The attack killed two U.S. Marines.

A eurasian jay gives its mate a food gift.

Study: Some Birds, Like People, Have Awareness Of Mates' Feelings

In an experiment, Eurasian jays were able to ascertain their mates internal states — a trait that is usually thought of as uniquely human.

Shirley Chambers cries during Monday's funeral for her son Ronnie Chambers, 33. She had four children, three boys and a girl, all victims of gun violence in Chicago over a period of 18 years.

Gun Violence Robs Chicago Mother Of 4th Child

Shirley Chambers' first child was murdered about 18 years ago. A few years later, her daughter and son were shot to death. And her remaining son was buried on Monday. Chambers says "We've all got to work together" to stop the violence, but she's not sure new gun restrictions or more police on the streets will make a difference.

Pizza Hut Makes Eating Pizza Easier

For decades, Pizza Hut has been vigorously researching ways to improve the pizza consumption process. The company has come up with pizza sliders. Imagine pizza, but presented in cute hamburger-slider size. Each mini pizza is 3.5 inches across.

Democrats have dominated Rhode Island's Capitol building in Providence for decades. One state Republican says it's an "uphill battle" to sell voters and candidates on the GOP's message.

Lonely And Frustrated: These May Be The Worst Jobs In Politics

There are always losers in politics. But even some of the winners wind up so badly outnumbered that accomplishing anything is a rare treat. On the surface, their jobs might seem so hopeless that you wonder why anyone took them on.

Why Health Officials Want You To Eat More Potassium

The latest nutrition guidelines from the World Health Organization are urging people to amp up their potassium intake. It can cut the risk of high blood pressure — which may, in turn, lower the risk of heart disease and stroke.

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