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Hundred Waters, 'Cavity'

A video for the brand new song "Cavity," from the band's second album, out May 27, uses a single flashlight to create an eerily beautiful landscape.

Le Pont Neuf, shown here in an 18th-century painting by Nicolas-Jean-Baptiste Raguenet, was completed in 1606 by Henry IV. The bridge's construction kicked off the reinvention of Paris in the 17th century. Today, it's the oldest standing bridge across the Seine.

When War-Torn Rubble Met Royal Imagination, 'Paris Became Paris'

The French capital wasn't always beautiful. Author Joan DeJean details the city's transformation in the 17th century, as new bridges and boulevards turned desolate terrain into the City of Light.

The Mexico-born, Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o was one of several artists of color to collect awards during Sunday's Oscar ceremony. She won the accolade for best supporting actress.

A Colorful Night At The Oscars. More Of The Same To Come?

Artists of color won in some of the most prestigious categories at Sunday's Academy Award ceremony. But are these victories evidence of an encouraging trend or exceptions to the rule?

Copies of President Obama's proposed budget for fiscal 2015, after they were delivered to the Senate Budget Committee on Tuesday.

Obama's $3.9 Trillion Budget Would Produce $564 Billion Deficit

The president's blueprint is not expected to have a much of an impact on Capitol Hill, where lawmakers already have a two-year deal on spending.

Europe Tells U.S. To Lay Off Brie And Get Its Own Cheese Names

The EU wants the U.S. to prohibit food makers from using names with historical ties to Europe. That means cheeses like Parmesan and Brie sold in the U.S. may have to find new names.

Actor and Alzheimer's advocate <a href="http://www.c-span.org/video/?318004-1/hearing-alzheimers-disease">Seth Rogen testifies</a> before the Senate Committee on Appropriations about the disease's damaging effects on patients and their loved ones.

Alzheimer's Challenges Notions Of Memory And Identity

As those with Alzheimer's disease lose their memories, do they also lose their identities? Commentator Tania Lombrozo considers new research into traits seen as central to identity.

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