From Stockholm, Sweden: "Dwarves zipped in suitcases steal from Swedes," by Lucy Cockcroft

Criminal gangs are using dwarves to steal from the luggage holds of long-distance coaches, by hiding them inside suitcases, according to police. (Read more here.)

From Los Angeles: "L.A. mayor rides the bus, hopes others will, too," by Sue Doyle

Resurrecting a pledge to use more public transit as Los Angeles grapples with gridlock, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has begun stepping aboard more buses and rails to encourage Angelenos to leave their cars at home once a week. (Read more here.)