Every so often I get to report on happenings outside the science/technology/space/environment beat, and it's usually for CBS Sunday Morning. Last week I got the chance to follow a dozen young people as they traveled along the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. Starting at Lee's Ferry outside Flagstaff, AZ, we went through 89 miles of river rapids and canyon hikes to witness their adventure firsthand. On the surface, it sounds like many other summer vacations. But there's a catch -- half of these young people are visually impaired and legally blind.
The latest chapter in the controversial – and popular – “Grand Theft Auto” series hits stores on April 29. It’s set in the fictional place of Liberty City, which looks exactly like New York. That’s already angered local officials who say the signature sex and violence in the game will give people the wrong idea.
By now you're wearily familiar with the controversy surrounding Rockstar Games, specifically the "Grand Theft Auto" series. For years, the company has been speared by critics as the purest of evil within the video game software market. Its newest title, "Manhunt 2," is slated for release on Oct. 31, which is obviously a tie-in with Hallowe'en. (Oh, scary!)