The water level has dropped behind the US's tallest dam, reducing the risk of a catastrophic spillway collapse and easing fears that prompted the evacuation of nearly 200,000 people downstream.

While Neidín may be enjoying the downtime and a well-deserved rest, stamping hoofprints all over his regular postcards from Torremolinos, The Menu has the maps and charts spread out all over the table in the war-room, planning for the 2015 culinary campaign ahead. 

An American magician is recuperating in the Dominican Republic after a local television show host lit his head on fire with a flammable cologne.

Vanessa was raised in Chico, California, in a hippy community. After College she worked with homeless and foster children and loved it.