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News Feed Latest worldwide news Nudged to the Produce Aisle by a Look in the Mirror Researchers out to promote healthier eating habits are using gentle cues, like strategically placed mirrors, to steer shoppers toward fruits and vegetables. UPDATE 1-Wal-Mart offers health benefits to U.S. workers' domestic partners Aug 27 (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc said on Tuesday it will offer health insurance benefits to domestic partners of its U.S. employees starting next year, following the lead of other major... Guards Top List in Another Mavericks Makeover Monta Ellis says he had to do "60 percent of everything" in Golden State and Milwaukee. The simple pleasures of Eid For the world's Muslims, the festival of Eid al-Fitr is a perfect conclusion to Ramadan -- the month-long period of fasting and contemplation practiced by observers of Islam around the globe. One of the most festive periods in the religion's calendar, Eid is often commemorated with large feasts, family-time, and through charitable acts and donations. London gin Now made in London There is a type of gin known only as London gin. Now, a group of entrepreneurs are making London gin ... in London. Canadian Oil Sands says Syncrude coker turnaround completed CALGARY, Alberta, Aug 27 (Reuters) - A coker at Syncrude's northern Alberta oil sands project is back in operation after the completion of maintenance work that started in June, Canadian Oil Sands lt;COS.TO, the largest shareholder in Syncrude, said on Tuesday. U.S. gets its own bull running festival August 26 - Lining a dirt track at the Virginia Motorsports Park, thousands raced ahead, around and behind a dozen bulls stampeding down the fence-bordered course. Elly Park reports. Film on Salinger Claims More Books Are Coming A documentary and book on the reclusive author say that he instructed his estate to publish at least five more books beginning as soon as 2015. Film on Salinger Claims More Books Are Coming A documentary and book on the reclusive author say that he instructed his estate to publish at least five more books beginning as soon as 2015. Dashboard Today in Small Business Walmart Vs. Amazon Retail sales improve, but book-store owners are taking donations. Some companies will profit from global warming. Why Facebook is losing teens. CORRECTED-COLUMN-Another key factor for stock investors to watch (In the 4th paragraph, adds the dropped words "divided by book value" to the definition of direct profitability, and in the 5th paragraph corrects the spelling of Savina Rizova's name from Risova.) Legalization The Uruguay model Views on marijuana are shifting, but nearly everywhere, it is too early to talk about substantive changes to drug policies. Home Prices Gained in June, Survey Shows The SP/Case Shiller index of 20 cities rose 0.9 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis, just shy of economists forecast. Separate data showed a rise in consumer confidence in August. Books of The Times Samantha Shannons Fantasy Novel, The Bone Season Samantha Shannons debut novel, a dystopian portrait of London in the year 2059, has already been optioned for film and was the first pick of the Today shows new book club. The Flexitarian Bring Your Lunch to Work Somehow one of our oldest and sanest traditions has become a laughingstock its not hip to pack a work lunch. Lets try to fix that. Celebrated U.S. actress Julie Harris dies at age 87 (Reuters) - Julie Harris, the diminutive actress who won five Tony Awards for her stage performances and was also honored for her work in television and film, died on Saturday at age 87, a Massachusetts funeral home said. Peter Huttenlocher, Explorer of the Brains Development, Dies at 82 Dr. Huttenlocher counted synapses, observing how much of the information coming to the brain was discarded as the mind became more efficient. Navratilova vs. Cash Open Court's Pat Cash takes to the court with 18-time grand slam winner Martina Navratilova. The Boss Margaret Minson When the Gamex2019;s on the Line As an athlete, Margaret Minson of Student Sponsor Partners learned how to take risks x2014; a quality that has helped her in her career. A Quest for Even Safer Drinking Water Researchers are mapping the microscopic fauna in our underground water systems, to better understand how some organisms eke out a living in dark, cool pipes loaded with chlorine. U.S. court reverses ruling on Sentinel loan in blow to BNY Mellon CHICAGO, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Bank of New York Mellon Corp may have to get in line behind former customers of Sentinel Management Group who are seeking to recoup money lost in the futures broker's... UPDATE 2-Roche looks to replicate cancer success with eye drugs ZURICH, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Positive results for Roche's experimental eye drug should bolster its position in the multibillion-dollar-a-year market for vision loss treatments, as it looks to branch out beyond its core cancer expertise. Entergy to shut controversial Vermont nuclear plant HOUSTON/BOSTON (Reuters) - Entergy Corp will shut the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant, citing high costs tied to regulation and competition from cheap natural gas, bringing to an end a long battle with politicians and environmentalists seeking to close it. Meet F1's 'Mr. Consistency' He may hate the attention off the track, but it's hard to avoid the media glare when you've been driving as well as Kimi Raikkonen this season. On Baseball A Season of Wonder, and Now a Future in Doubt The Mets Matt Harvey has had a way of keeping fans on the edge of their seats, wondering if he would throw a no-hitter. Now, they are left wondering if he will be back. Recipes for Health Onion and Zucchini Frittata to Go A sweet-tasting frittata that makes a great meal or snack. Dog loves trampoline This boxer reminds us it's the simple pleasures that make life awesome. Possible closure of Ohio clinic shows new tactic in U.S. abortion clash TOLEDO, OHIO (Reuters) - When open for business, the single-story, L-shaped brick building in a run-down west Toledo neighborhood is usually targeted by sign-toting protesters pacing the sidewalk across the street while off-duty police patrol the parking lot. For a Chef, 41 Years in the Kitchen Takes Its Toll Being a chef, like being an elite athlete, tends to be a young persons game, with crazy hours and injury-inducing physical strain. For midlife chefs, the challenge is finding ways to adjust the pace. Editorial Responding to Syrian Atrocities Any military response by President Obama should be carefully targeted and backed by international support. BRIEF-Accor shares rise after reports new CEO may be named at board meeting PARIS, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Accor SA * Shares open up 2.19 percent after reports new CEO may be named at board Car Bombs Explode in Tripoli The blasts killed at least 27 and wounded over 350, wreaking major destruction in the countrys second largest city From The Magazine Looking to Genes for the Secret to Happiness People whose happiness was based on a sense of higher purpose and service to others had gene markers indicating possible better long-term health. NASAs New Class of Astronauts Gives Parity to Men and Women The eight recruits were selected from 6,300 applicants and will start training at the Johnson Space Center in Houston in August. Britain's FTSE extends fall, down 0.6 pct To read more about the factors affecting British stocks, please click UPDATE 2-SEC reviews Nasdaq as rivals blame each other for outage * NYSE, Nasdaq asked for timeline of Thursday's trading halt Design Your Earrings Remind Me of Grandmas Gran Torino Colorful dried paint that built up, layer upon layer, in automobile factories as part of the spray-painting process is now being turned into jewelry. Well U.S. Circumcision Rates Are Declining The percentage of newborns who are circumcised in the United States declined to 58.3 percent in 2010 from 64.5 percent in 1979, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. OGX struggles as Petronas holds up deal, fields returned RIO DE JANEIRO/KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Shares in OGX Petrleo e Gas Participaes SA fell for the first day in eight on Tuesday as the troubled oil producer abandoned the purchase of several oil... Sports Briefing | Hockey Devils Re-Sign Henrique The Devils re-signed center Adam Henrique to a multiyear contract. Henrique, 23, will be counted on heavily on a team light on offense.

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