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News Feed Latest worldwide news Surgeons shrink Indian child's head Surgery saves the life of a girl whose skull had stretched to three times the average size. Money milestones for every decade WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Life spans are long, and not everyone lives on a "house and kids by 30, first million by 50" kind of schedule. Nevertheless, there are financial milestones that it helps to hit... SpaceX adds German satellite network to launch calendar CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Privately owned Space Exploration Technologies won a two-flight contract to launch a radar satellite network for Germany, the company announced on Thursday. Letters Whats Wrong With Lipstick (2 Letters) Letters to the Editor. Private bank clients urged to avoid U.S. securities GENEVA (Reuters) - Some Swiss bankers are advising clients to steer clear of U.S. securities ahead of a new law that would tax people with over $50,000 invested in stocks or bonds of U.S. companies... Rival ends Zimbabwe election challenge to Mugabe Zimbabwe's prime minister, Morgan Tsvangirai, said late Friday that "with deep regret and sadness" he has withdrawn a court case challenging President Robert Mugabe's re-election on July 31. First look new 787-9 Dreamliner It's been a year of mishaps, but Boeing finally has some good news. The latest Dreamliner is longer, carries more people and has greater range. Devils Sign Jagr, Hoping a 41-Year-Old Scorer Has Mileage Left Jaromir Jagr, 41, signed a one-year deal with the Devils, who lost two of their top three scorers this summer. Julie Harris, Celebrated Actress of Range and Intensity, Dies at 87 Ms. Harris had a lengthy rsum as an actress, with dozens of movie and television credits, including the 1955 film adaptation of John Steinbecks novel of brotherly rivalry, East of Eden. Doctors Seek a Partner to Keep a Hospital Open Serious obstacles are anticipated in turning around Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn. Prime Lot, Empty for Years (Yes, This Is Manhattan) The dormancy of a 6.4-acre parcel in Midtown Manhattan overlooking the East River is an enigmatic and confusing tale of ambition, infighting, personality conflicts and bad timing. Zimmerman's wife 'stood by her man' in Florida perjury, lawyer says ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - George Zimmerman's wife, who pleaded guilty on Wednesday to perjury, was channeling hit country song "Stand by Your Man" when she lied to a Florida court about the couple's finances after Zimmerman's arrest for fatally shooting Trayvon Martin, her lawyer said. Opinionator The Two Cultures of Educational Reform Online teaching its possibilities and its deadly caveats. Taliban attack Polish base in Afghanistan, seven killed GHAZNI, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Seven people were killed in an attack claimed by the Taliban on a base operated by Polish and Afghan forces in eastern Afghanistan on Wednesday, officials and a Reuters witness said. Thailand to appeal after Philip Morris wins tobacco case BANGKOK (Reuters) - The Thai government plans to appeal a court victory by tobacco giant Philip Morris to keep larger health warnings off cigarette packets for sale in Thailand. The Cheaters Club Photos from the Amoralists production of the new play by Derek Ahonen. California governor proposes $315 million plan to ease prison overcrowding LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - California Governor Jerry Brown, facing a federal court order to ease overcrowding in the state's prison system, proposed a $315 million plan on Tuesday to expand inmate capacity by leasing space from county jails and other facilities. 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. Eye drug maker Akorn to buy rival Hi-Tech Pharmacal for $640 million (Reuters) - Generic drugmaker Akorn Inc will buy rival Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co Inc for $640 million to expand its eye drug portfolio to oral liquids and ointments. GMO corn failing to protect fields from pest damage -report Aug 28 (Reuters) - Researchers in the key corn-growing state of Illinois are finding significant damage from rootworms in farm fields planted in a rotation with a genetically modified corn that is supposed to protect the crop from the pests, according to a new report. Property Values What You Get for ... $625,000 A colonial with a surprising interior near Minneapolis, a stucco colonial in Pennsylvania and mountain views in Arizona Bits Blog Researcher Controls Another Persons Brain Over the Internet Researchers at the University of Washington were able to send a brain signal from one person through the Internet to control another persons hand. ArtsBeat Restored Film of an Ill-Fated Mt. Everest Expedition to Show at London Festival The Epic of Everest, which follows the 1924 British expedition in which two famed climbers died, has been restored. Ex-HealthSouth CEO Scrushy loses bid to end SEC ban Aug 28 (Reuters) - A federal judge rejected former HealthSouth Corp Chief Executive Richard Scrushy's bid to lift a ban on his serving as an officer or director of a public company, which was part of... Children's Books The Girl Who Wouldnt Brush Her Hair, and More New picture books about facing concerns at the dawn of a new school year. Modest start for Switzerland's first drive-in 'sex boxes' ZURICH (Reuters) - Greeted by a press pack rather than prostitutes, the first customer to roll up to Switzerland's sex drive-in on opening night took one lap of the facility before making a hasty exit. World's weirdest food fests "It's quite a site to watch people wrestling around in mashed potatoes." We concur. Check out the word's strangest food festivals. App Smart Learning to Read, With the Help of a Tablet Using sound and animations, apps guide children through the process of recognizing letters, to actually reading. Chinese chocolate gag named Edinburgh Fringe's funniest joke LONDON (Reuters) - Heard the one about the Chinese chocolate bar? Comedy fans at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival did and named it the best joke of the global arts extravaganza. Cosmos Reawakened Once upon a time there was a galaxy of stars which burned bright in the "Big Apple", a trio of world champions who played football from another planet. India and rape Women in their own words When Michaela Cross, a U.S. student at the University of Chicago, posted a CNN iReport about the sexual harassment she says she experienced during a study abroad trip in India, the response was overwhelming. N.F.L. Roundup Bills Sign Leinart To Address Urgent Need Quarterback Matt Leinart, a free agent, signed with the Buffalo Bills to fill an immediate need at Buffalos injury-depleted quarterback position. Gadgetwise A TV Speaker System Heard but Not Seen The Cynema Soundfield, from Niles, is a sound bar for TVs that is mounted flush to the wall, with a grille that can be painted to disappear into the dcor. Well At the Chiropractor, Well-Adjusted Pets Chiropractic is gaining popularity among pet owners, as a way to treat animals suffering from arthritis, sprains, joint pain and other ailments. Your Money Adviser For College Students, So Many Health Plans to Choose From The Affordable Care Act is offering more health coverage choices to young adults, including college students, than ever before. Blasts in the Night, a Smell, and a Flood of Syrian Victims The attack has brought widespread condemnation on President Bashar al-Assads government, and it is shaping up as an inflection point for a war that has been grinding on for more than two years. Currents | Walls Serendipity and Tradition Meet in Wallpaper Design A new wallpaper design, called Astral, is made by students from Alpha Workshops. Poll shows de Blasio surging in New York mayoral race NEW YORK (Reuters) - Public advocate Bill de Blasio has taken a strong lead among Democrats in the race to be New York City's next mayor, just two weeks before the September 10 Democratic primary, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released on Wednesday. Measles-Related Virus Suspected in Dolphin Deaths A virus could be the reason a large number of bottlenose dolphins have died after becoming stranded on the East Coast, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Tuesday. U.S. scientist operates colleague's brain from across campus NEW YORK (Reuters) - Scientists said Tuesday they have achieved the first human-to-human mind meld, with one researcher sending a brain signal via the Internet to control the hand motion of a colleague sitting across the Seattle campus of the University of Washington.

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