MORE ZIMBABWE WHISPERS

Zimbabwe’s high court reversed itself and ruled siezures of white–owned farms are legal. The reversal of last years decision came after President Mugabe replaced many of the justices and expanded the court.

Zimbabwe’s high court ordered the government to relax a rule requiring registering voters to produce extensive documentation. The opposition argued the law was meant to further Mugabe’s re-election bid.

THE ULTIMATE THRILL RIDE?

Zero to 107 m.p.h. in just 1.8 seconds. Sounds like the launch of a space shuttle, right? Well, close. It's the new world's fastest rollercoaster. The $24 million "Dodon-pa," which debuts Dec. 21 at Fujikyu Highlands amusement park west of Tokyo, carries just eight people at a time, each of whom will pay $8 for an excursion into weightlessness that lasts ... one minute.

Field Trips to the Louvre, Minus the Bus

Students in France enjoy rare access to the Louvre thanks to an ambitious project to link schools to the museum online.

Is This Any Way to Run a Railroad?

Officials conclude that Amtrak has no chance of ever being commercially successful.

Reinventing the Wheel

After months of hype, Ginger is unveiled -- a self-balancing, motorized scooter that costs less than 5 cents a day to operate.

Will Ginger Transform our Cities?

Segway debuts to a collective yawn from planners. Traffic problems will have to be worked out.

THE WORST TOWN IN THE NATION

Gene Weingarten searches for the 'Armpit of America.'