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News Feed Latest worldwide news Motherlode Blog The Long Hair a Mother Covets, and a Daughter Wants to Cut As the plainer sister, inevitably referred to as the smart one, I didnt know what to make of my little girl, whose blond ringlets drew more attention the bigger she grew. "Getaway" provides Selena Gomez with break. August 26 - Selena Gomez talks about acting at the premiere of her new thriller, "Getaway." No reporter narration. A New Book Offers a View of the Game That Tailgaters Rarely Encounter The authors of The System The Glory and Scandal of Big-Time College Football may never watch a game in the way they once did. How arts in Britain are changing The year is 1969 and Britain is at the peak of its counter-culture revolution -- a time of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll. The Beatles are putting together their final album while a relatively unknown musician, David Bowie is making waves with his track "Space Oddity." James Purdy, a Fabulist Haunting the Fringes The publication of a complete collection of short stories by James Purdy has refocused attention on his unflinching and wildly original style. Recipes for Health In These Salads, Grains Sometimes Play a Supporting Role Five vegetable and grain salads that make for perfect dishes on hot summer days. 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. Afghan Taliban kill 12 'government' workers HERAT, Afghanistan (Reuters) - The Afghan Taliban executed 12 Afghan workers in two provinces after accusing them of working for the government, officials said on Tuesday, the latest in a series of brutal attacks on civilians this year. Sunday Routine | William Finn Making the Rounds at Boxing and Brunch The composer and lyricist William Finn, rather than seeking rest, looks for satisfaction in work and play. Li's Hong Kong ParknShop auction loses bidders KKR and TPG sources HONG KONG (Reuters) - KKR Co and TPG Capital are out of the running in the auction for Hutchison Whampoa Ltd's Hong Kong supermarket chain ParknShop, people close to the matter told Reuters, after... Economix Blog Obamas Backup Plan on Colleges President Obamas first choice is for college performance data to help determine federal aid. The alternative is to publish the data and let parents and students use it to decide where to enroll. Biden No doubt Syrian regime used chemical weapons Aug. 27 - Speaking at the American Legion National Convention in Houston, Texas, Vice President Joe Biden says there is no doubt that the Assad regime is behind the "heinous use" of chemical weapons in Syria. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) 'Little Giant' wants Grand Slam glory Pedro Pinto meets reigning U.S. Open doubles champion Sara Errani, who advanced to the semifinals in singles last year. T Magazine Urban Fabric Bold graphic prints work well with the citys perennial favorite color black. China Expands Inquiry on Graft to Oil Executives The authorities announced that four executives of the state-owned China National Petroleum Corporation were under investigation. China Expands Inquiry on Graft to Oil Executives The authorities announced that four executives of the state-owned China National Petroleum Corporation were under investigation. U.S. judge wants external monitor for Apple in e-books case NEW YORK (Reuters) - A U.S. judge weighing remedies to assure that Apple Inc does not fix prices again in the e-books market said on Tuesday that she plans to require it to hire an external monitor, something the company considers unnecessary. Op-Ed Columnist The Ideas Behind the March What Randolph, Rustin and King believed. Australia's Scott Wins Barclays in Tight Finish Masters champion Adam Scott of Australia won The Barclays after a nail-biting finish, claiming the title on Sunday by one stroke over four rivals in the opening event of the FedExCup playoffs. YOUR MONEY-Budding bulls and Buffetts These teens dive into stocks NEW YORK, Aug 27 (Reuters) - As any exasperated parent will tell you, most teenagers are obsessed with highly superficial fare TV, clothing, trips to the mall or the latest smartphone app. REFILE-UPDATE 3-California wildfire burns deeper into Yosemite National Park SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 27 (Reuters) - One of the largest California wildfires on record roared deeper east into Yosemite National Park on Tuesday, frightening away many late-summer visitors, while the sprawling blaze also crept closer to thousands of homes west of the park. Nibali back in front after Moreno wins stage FISTERRA, Spain (Reuters) - Katusha rider Dani Moreno claimed the host nation's first stage win of the 2013 Vuelta a Espana on Tuesday while Italy's Vincenzo Nibali regained the overall lead. U.S. asks for March trial in airline merger challenge WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department asked a federal court on Tuesday to set a March 3 trial date to hear arguments over whether it should stop a planned merger between US Airways and American Airlines . Tebow Survives Patriots Roster Cut to 75 Tim Tebow has survived the New England Patriots' mandatory roster cut to 75 players. Mormon-focused publisher under fire for dropping gay author (Reuters) - A Utah book publisher has drawn criticism for shelving a young-adult novel after its coauthor demanded his gay partner be mentioned in a flap-jacket biography. Hollywood reflects on race in year of black, civil rights films LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Race in America has been a hot topic of debate this summer and Hollywood, as if on cue, has muscled its way into the conversation. Federer advances at U.S. Open Five-time champion Roger Federer breezed through a potentially testing first round match at the U.S. Open Tuesday to lift some of the pessimism surrounding his latest title bid. When cooking can kill For nearly half of the world's population, building and maintaining a fire is a daily -- and often deadly -- chore. Column Tone-Deafness Is Nothing New at the NCAA Tone-deafness is nothing new at the NCAA. UPDATE 2-British estate agent Foxtons plans September market debut LONDON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Private-equity backed British estate agent Foxtons said it plans to sell half the company on the London stock market next month, aiming to ride a recovery in the country039;s housing market. Tesla hails top safety rating for Model S Aug. 21 - Electric car company Tesla says its Model S sedan has won a five-star safety rating in every category tested by safety regulators, a distinction awarded to just one percent of all vehicles tested in the United States. Ben Gruber reports. DealBook Shoeshines Keep Wall Street in the Black (or Maybe Brown) In-house shoeshine service has proved resilient, surviving the rise of technology and even the 2008 financial crisis, which snuffed out many of Wall Streets quirks. Stella McCartney's rise to the top CNN's Monita Rajpal meets Stella McCartney, one of the world's most celebrated fashion designers. Market Ready Turning a Small Room Into a Big Closet Advice on converting a space for sleeping into a space for storing. India Ink Lower House Gives Nod to Food Security Bill On Monday night the lower house of Parliament passed the bill that guarantees a legal right to food to 70 percent of the Indian population. At Charter Schools, Short Careers by Choice Charter networks are developing what amounts to a youth movement in which teaching for two to five years is seen as acceptable, even desirable. World Briefing | Europe England Queens Swan Is Barbecued and Eaten The charred carcass of one of Queen Elizabeths own swans was found after having been barbecued and eaten, according to the police and a charity called Swan Lifeline. Hyperloop vs. world's fastest trains Just how fast would the Hyperloop transportation system envisioned by entrepreneur Elon Musk have to be? Try more than twice as fast as the fastest commercial train in the world. Obama administration sees mid-October default deadline WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration warned Congress on Monday that the United States could run out of money to pay its bills soon after mid-October if lawmakers do not move swiftly to... Straight Sets Conversations With Andy Murray The Return to New York For the second straight year, Andy Murray will be talking to Straight Sets regularly throughout his run at the United States Open.

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