A Massachusetts man faces assault charges after allegedly striking another man with a golf club in an argument over manners. The 38-year-old man pleaded not guilty to assault and battery with a dangerous weapon charges because he said "May I?" before striking the victim.

Barack Obama visits Canada to meet with conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Harper has more in common with former President George W. Bush. Many Canadians wish he had one more thing in common: unemployment.

Marine experts say environmental protection of Sydney, Australia's beaches and harbor has created a cleaner environment, but is attracting sharks closer to shore. Authorities are furious: Bernie Madoff wasn't supposed to leave Manhattan.

A hardline Hindu organization, known for its opposition to "corrupting" Western food imports, is planning to launch a new soft drink made from cow's urine, regarded as sacred in parts of India. It is believed the idea came about after a member of the organization tasted Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer.