down with the sickness

British scientists claim to be nearing completion of a "super flu vaccine" that protects against all strains of the flu virus, including bird flu and winter flu. (via Gizmodo)

Busta Rhymes is expected to be charged with assault, months after being arrested on a similar charge.

An Argentine taxi driver is stoned and beaten to death after running over an eight-month-old baby. (via Vivir Latino)

Oprah Winfrey opens school for disadvantaged girls in South Africa.

Rumors of a break-up between Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz heat up after the couple spent Christmas apart. Maybe she didn't like her Christmas gift.

Bolivia approves legislation that requires U.S. citizens to acquire visas before they enter the country.