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News Feed Latest worldwide news 18 and Under College Prep, This Time for Health As recent high school graduates set off for college, the responsibility for their health shifts, and both parents and students should prepare for the change. Scientists grow mini brains from stem cells We've seen beating heart tissue, windpipes and bladders all grown from stem cells. Now researchers have taken another important step forward by growing mini brains from these programmable cells. House Proud Pink Robots at the Gate What to do with a 39-year-old who wont leave home? Let him turn it into his own Roden Crater. Dean Meminger, Who Helped Knicks to a Title, Dies at 65 The speedy point guard and tenacious defender had long battled drug problems. QA Are There Reasons for Different Sneezing Patterns? Sneezing patterns have not been extensively studied, but researchers have investigated a couple of reasons that people might sneeze differently. Syria's cultural heritage being looted, destroyed UNESCO PARIS (Reuters) - As the world argues over how to prevent more civilian deaths in Syria, UNESCO warned on Thursday that a rich cultural heritage was being devastated by the conflict now in its third... Polish political hero Lech Walesa honored in new film Aug. 21 - Polish director, Andrzej Wajda talks about his new film which is based on anti-Communist icon Lech Walesa. Tara Cleary reports. Around the Nation Players, Teams and Story Lines to Watch Examining some of the to players and intriguing story lines this season. Berlusconi masterminded tax evasion plan, Italian court says ROME (Reuters) - Former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was the mastermind behind a complex system of tax evasion by his holding company Fininvest, Italy's highest appeals court said on Thursday. Sports Briefing | Pro Basketball Nets to Train at Duke The Brooklyn Nets will hold their preseason camp at Duke from Oct. 1-5. Nets General Manager Billy King played at Duke where he was captain of a team that reached the 1988 Final Four. Israeli researchers walk the walk with gait analysis device July 14 - An Israeli company is developing an inexpensive gait analysis device it believes will help doctors diagnose previously undetected medical conditions. The study of a person's walking style can reveal much about their health, and the company says it can now done at a price that most people can afford. Jim Drury has more. Japan official wants Fukushima operator Tepco to be liquidated TOKYO (Reuters) - The operator of Japan's wrecked Fukushima nuclear station, Tokyo Electric Power Co, should be liquidated, as its failure to learn from its mistakes fuels insecurity, says the governor of a prefecture hosting another of the utility's atomic plants. Sports Briefing | Soccer Arsenal Is Back in the Champions League Arsenal will play in the Champions League for a 16th consecutive season, and 10-man Schalke scraped into the group stage as well on Tuesday. Central Figure in Philippine Graft Case Surrenders The suspect, Janet Lim-Napoles, is a businesswoman accused of illegally detaining a witness who claims that she diverted money for poverty programs to politicians. Despite Pledge, France Lags in Hunt for Looted Art A new promise by the French government to press for art seized by the Nazis in World War II to be returned to its owners has so far gone unfulfilled. Harrowing Moments Far From the Field Derek Carr, the Fresno State quarterback and Heisman Trophy candidate, became a terrified father of an infant born with a dangerous medical condition on Aug. 6. Bits Blog Troubles Ahead for Internet Advertising Much of the commercial Web relies on advertising, but increasing use of ad-blocking software is just one of the problems that advertisers face. Tanzania asks Uganda to help it mend ties with Rwanda DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) - Tanzania has asked Uganda's president to help it patch up relations with Rwanda after a falling-out over Tanzania's efforts to bring peace to the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania's prime minister said on Thursday. Trump faces $40M lawsuit Billionaire Donald Trump faces a $40 million lawsuit from the state of New York claiming he defrauded students. Ask Well Eating Before Exercise The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to reader questions about fitness. UPDATE 3-Renault's Tavares steps down after hinting at U.S. move PARIS, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Renault SA's second-in-command, Carlos Tavares, quit on Thursday, two weeks after he dismayed colleagues by hinting he might join one of the U.S. carmakers. Autodesk forecasts disappointing third-quarter, shares fall (Reuters) - Autodesk Inc forecast third-quarter results below analysts' estimates as it anticipates lower demand for its computer-aided design (CAD) software used in construction, manufacturing and... Salmonella in Spices Prompts Changes in Farming The United States Food and Drug Administrations finding that imported spices are a surprisingly potent source of salmonella poisoning has prompted India to change how they are grown and harvested. Greens use Keystone XL backers' words to undermine pipeline WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Environmental groups on Thursday used statements by supporters of the proposed Canada-U.S. Keystone XL pipeline to undermine the argument that Canada's tar sands will be developed without the project, so the impact on greenhouse gases will be the same. Japan formally raises Fukushima water leak to INES Level 3 incident TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's nuclear regulator said on Wednesday it has officially raised the severity rating of the latest radioactive water leak at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant to Level 3 on an international scale for radiological releases. Weighing Pain of Traffic for Preseason Games Giants fans reflected on their decisions to wait in an endless string of brake lights for an inconsequential preseason game at MetLife Stadium. Australian student laid to rest after U.S. shooting The Australian victim of an alleged "thrill killing" in the United States was laid to rest in his hometown today, as an autopsy report revealed he was killed by a single shot to the back. UPDATE 2-U.S., Switzerland forge bank settlement deal amid tax probe WASHINGTON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday it had signed an agreement with the Swiss government to allow some Swiss banks to avoid or defer prosecution stemming from a long-running probe of tax dodging by Americans using Swiss bank accounts. U.S. eyes crude-by-rail safety in wake of Canada mishap WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. officials said on Thursday they were scrutinizing crude-by-rail shipments as they consider rules meant to prevent another tragedy like the runaway train that killed dozens in Canada last month. Bits Blog Reporters Notebook Divining a Start-Ups Potential An inside look at how one technology reporter tries to figure out which companies are worth covering and which ones can be ignored. California weighs making 'revenge porn' illegal In the aftermath of a failed relationship, jilted lovers have been known to lash out by posting sexually explicit photos or videos of their exes online. BRICs will suffer from QE rollback - World Bank June 19 - As quantitative easing slows, developing countries will struggle to access capital, warns World Bank President Jim Yong Kim at a newsmaker event in London. Critics Notebook Troy Schumacher and BalletCollective Open Eyes Two seriously experimental pieces by Troy Schumacher and BalletCollective were the real discoveries at the Ballet v6.0 festival at the Joyce Theater. Gingrich Will Be Back in the Crossfire on CNN As a host of CNNs revived Crossfire, Newt Gingrich will become a member of the news media that he once criticized. And I hope to move it to the right, he said. Catch by Catch, Rookie Receiver Builds Case for Making the Jets Ryan Spadola, a rookie free agent from Lehigh, is trying to win a spot as a wide receiver on the teams 53-man roster. Korean golf prodigy An 11-year-old female golf prodigy in South Korea has big plans. CNN's Ian Lee reports. Seven Detroit building inspectors charged with taking bribes Aug 29 (Reuters) - Seven current or former Detroit building inspectors were charged with taking bribes after a corruption investigation found they ignored illegal wiring and faked inspections, authorities said on Thursday. Linebacker Settles In, at Last, With the Jets After stints playing for three other N.F.L. teams, in the Arena Football League and in Canada, Garrett McIntyre has become a Jets starter. T Magazine Market Report | Styles Thatll Put You at the Head of the Class With the arrival of the new school year comes a raft of clothing and accessories that put a playful twist on academic fashions. U.N. Syria poison probe to finish, Friday (WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT) Aug. 29 - U.N. weapons inspectors will finish their evidence-gathering at the site of a suspected poison gas attack near Damascus on Friday, U.N. chief Ban says. Lily Grimes reports.

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