World: The aurora borealis, commonly known as the northern lights, are seen less frequently now than in the last 100 years. (Yahoo! News)

Nation: Faisal Shahzad, the man who planted the car bomb in Times Square, said he planned on killing at least 40 people and planned to detonate another bomb one week after the first. (USA Today)

State: Diane Lane, the star of the movie Secretariat, will attend the Lexington premiere along with notables such as jockeys Calvin Borel and Pat Day. (Copious Notes)

Other: Dallas Cowboys rookie Dez Bryant, who infamously refused to carry veteran Roy Williams’ shoulder pads, was socked with a $54,000 dinner bill yesterday as part of his hazing. (AP)