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Standing desks have been touted as the answer for health problems caused by sitting all day. But the evidence that the high desks improve health — or that they are even used much — is weak.

About 38,000 runners competed in the London Marathon today – and one of them ran it in orbit 200 miles above Earth. British astronaut Tim Peake says microgravity is "perfect" for post-race recovery.

The organizers are calling it the "largest airlift of lions in history." The animals were rescued from circuses after Colombia and Peru banned the use of wild animals in circuses.

There were no dress circle lounges nor mezzanine bars 400 years ago. Back then, audience snacked on cold nibbles and ready-made street food from vendors they passed on their way to the performance.

The change won't affect existing leases, which generated nearly $1.3 billion for the federal government's coal program last year.

So that's one way to improve health care in the developing world. Here are some other bright ideas from people who like to shake up the status quo.

Larycia Hawkins says she expressed solidarity with Muslims; evangelical Wheaton College said she contradicted its statement of faith. Hawkins, who faced possible termination, is leaving the school.

Shiny new digs (in more ways than one) are reshaping the children's TV show, which premieres Saturday on HBO. The show's executive producer — and Elmo himself — tell how the neighborhood's changed.

The settlement means Erica Kinsman, who accused the Tampa Bay and former Florida State University quarterback of rape in 2012, will drop her Title IX lawsuit against the university.

The gossip website last week published a story about the personal life of a media executive. Following a backlash, Gawker's managing partnership voted to take the post down.