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Goodbyes and Grief in Real Time
Scott Simon, the journalist and NPR host, posted Twitter updates from his mothers deathbed, connecting with a vast and supportive audience.


U.S. issues travel alert over al Qaeda risk
The U.S. issues a travel alert for its citizens about possible terrorist attacks in the Middle East and North Africa by al Qaeda and affiliated organizations.


Well Moon Phases Tied to Sleep Cycles
Swiss researchers have found evidence that the lunar cycle may affect sleep patterns, with total sleep time lowest at full moon.


Trade Fight Over Solar Benefits a Bystander
A U.S. tariff ruling against China created a loophole that has benefited Taiwanese manufacturers.


Treasury extends suspension on issuing debt
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Treasury Department on Friday extended the period during which it will suspend investments in a government pension fund through October 11, as it continues to rely on cash...


UPDATE 1-U.S. says states' lawsuits vs SP belong in state courts
Aug 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. government, which is pursuing a $5 billion lawsuit accusing Standard Poor's of misleading investors by inflating its credit ratings, on Friday asked a federal judge move...


Trade Fight Over Solar Benefits a Bystander
A U.S. tariff ruling against China created a loophole that has benefited Taiwanese manufacturers.


Canada's Harper insists Keystone XL is important for jobs
OTTAWA, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper contradicted on Friday U.S. President Barack Obama's dismissal of the job-creation potential of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline, saying the project is important both for jobs and for energy security.


Failed flights cause sinking feeling
July 29 - Neither wing nor prayer help contestants from crashing in Moscow's home-made flying machine contest. Tara Cleary reports.


Afghans Yield in Dispute With U.S. Over Stiff Fines for Cargo Shipments
Under the threat of losing hundreds of millions of dollars in American aid, Afghan officials backed down in an argument that had threatened to drive up the cost of the Western military withdrawal.


Can humans beat machines in the workplace?
July 18 - Automation could destroy as much as 70 per cent of todays jobs by 2020, according to Wired magazine. Amy Gardner looks at some of the ways humans are trying to modify themselves to beat machines. She meets a cybernetics professor who turned himself into a cyborg, and looks at the pros and cons of a cognitive enhancing drug.


A Move for the Frugal Traveler
Starting this week, the Frugal Traveler column is changing its format 8212; though you8217;ll barely notice the difference.


How to modernize Maasai tribe
A Maasai activist is helping his people adapt to the 21st century, starting radio stations and encouraging women to set up in business.


Simon sidesteps fatherhood rumors
Aug 02 - Simon Cowell attends the X Factor panel in Los Angeles but deflects questions about his personal life. Alicia Powell reports.


Tunisian opposition leader shot dead outside his home
A Tunisian opposition leader was fatally shot outside his home Thursday, setting off protests in a nation still raw from the February assassination of a different politician who opposed the Islamist-led governing party.


Rodriguez to Play in Minors While Future Uncertain
While a gathering storm threatened to halt his career, New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez was preparing to play a minor league game on Friday.


FDA reviewers say Bayer hypertension drug works, question dosage
Aug 2 (Reuters) - Bayer AG's experimental blood pressure drug worked well in clinical trials and should be approved, but at lower doses, medical reviewers at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration concluded.


Fusion Announces Premiere Date and Prime-Time Schedule
The channel, a joint venture of ABC News and Univision, has broadened its target audience to include millennials as well as bilingual Latinos.


Letters Bike Helmets, Please
Readers react to recent articles.


Suns Trade Scola to Pacers in Three-Player Deal
The Pacers bolstered their front-line depth with the acquisition of Luis Scola from the Suns. Indiana traded away Gerald Green, Miles Plumlee and a draft pick.


China's city of sinkholes
Four months after he built a new, two-story brick house in his village in northern China's Shandong Province, Xiao Guoqiang was alarmed to find a huge crack on the living room wall.


Well The Limits of Cosmetic Surgery
A new study, the first to try to quantify attractiveness after a face-lift, brow lift or eyelid surgery, found a tiny but insignificant increase in attractiveness.


Bats The Bullpen Takes a Hit
Josh Edgin was placed on the disabled list, and Bobby Parnell will be held out of at least two games this weekend against the Royals.


UPDATE 1-U.S. says states' lawsuits vs SP belong in state courts
Aug 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. government, which is pursuing a $5 billion lawsuit accusing Standard Poor's of misleading investors by inflating its credit ratings, on Friday asked a federal judge to move similar cases by 15 U.S. states and the District of Columbia back to state courts.


Norris, Davis Lead Orioles to 6-3 Win Over Astros
One day after being acquired from the Houston Astros, Bud Norris dominated his former teammates over six innings in his Orioles debut, and Baltimore got a home run from Chris Davis in a 6-3 victory Thursday night.


In the Hamptons, Mind Your Manners, or Else
During this summer of cyber-social policing, misbehaving in the Hamptons is potentially more treacherous than ever before.


UPDATE 2-Berkshire profit rises 46 pct, helped by economy
Aug 2 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Friday said second-quarter profit rose 46 percent, reflecting improvement in such businesses as car insurance, energy and railroads, and...


Well Think Like a Doctor Not Just the Flu, Solved!
Readers solve the case of a 59-year-old woman whod been sick for over a week with what she thought was just the flu but then suddenly became deathly ill.


Italian Court Upholds Berlusconi Sentence, Setting Stage for Crisis
The ruling by Italys highest court was the first time former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi received a definitive conviction in 20 years of tangles with the judiciary.


Economix Blog Keep On Truckin
A research report finds a surprising correlation between the pace of truck sales and the ability of stocks to outperform bonds.


The top news headlines on current events
News to find breaking news, current events, the latest headlines, news photos, analysis & opinion on top stories, world, business, politics


Almost 1,700 Riverdance to a new world record
July 22 - 1,693 people set a new Guinness World Record for the longest Riverdance line of dancers, beating the previous record by over a thousand. Elly Park reports.


Stanford's Rodgers Leads Western Amateur
Stanford's Patrick Rodgers shot a 6-under 66 on Thursday to open a four-shot lead after the third round of stroke-play qualifying in the 111th Western Amateur.


Study Air pollution kills two million
More than two million people are dying every year from the effects of outdoor air pollution, according to a new study.


Notable diamond heists
It was just like a scene from the Alfred Hitchcock crime caper "To Catch a Thief." The same hotel. The sparkly jewels. The robbery.


In Transit Blog Walkabout Jewel Thief Strikes France; American Business Travelers Return to Europe
A look at top travel stories from the weekend.


India Ink Image of the Day July 31
Women in Andhra Pradesh welcome the central governments endorsement of the creation of Telangana as a separate state.


Cautious Redskins Force an Eager Griffin Into a Waiting Game
The Washington Redskins have been trying to protect the right knee of Robert Griffin III, who said he was willing to take things slow to play in the season opener.


Pfizer Settles a Drug Marketing Case for $491 Million
The Justice Department announced that the drug maker would settle criminal and civil charges over illegal marketing of the kidney-transplant drug Rapamune.


UPDATE 2-Spicy earnings, outlook lift shares in Chili's Grill owner to new high
* Shares rise as much as 8 pct (Adds comments from CEO, analyst; updates shares)


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