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News Feed Latest worldwide news Phys Ed Why A.C.L. Injuries Sideline So Many Athletes Tears to the anterior cruciate ligament sideline more athletes for longer periods of time than almost any other acute injury. Researchers are trying to understand why the injury is so slow to heal. Critics Notebook The Lasting Power of Dr. Kings Dream Speech The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.s I Have a Dream speech, which turns 50 on Wednesday, exerts a potent hold on people across generations. How to Charge $546 for Six Liters of Saltwater The tale of the IV bag shows how secrecy helps keep health care prices high at every step from manufacturer to patient, there are confidential deals that obscure prices and profits. Fonterra says milk powder held up for tests in Bangladesh WELLINGTON/DHAKA (Reuters) - New Zealand's Fonterra said on Wednesday some of its milk powder products had been held up for chemical testing in Bangladesh, the latest country to stop the company's products at its borders after a food safety scare earlier this month. Art Review Lightness of Being Group Show at City Hall Park Playful sculptures abound in Lightness of Being, a group show at City Hall Park. New MERS-coronavirus cases in Saudi bring global total to 102 WHO GENEVA (Reuters) - Eight more people in Saudi Arabia have contracted the MERS coronavirus, bringing the number of confirmed infections worldwide in the past year to 102, of whom almost half have died, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday. ArtsBeat Zajick Pulls Out of Dolores Claiborne Dolora Zajick, the acclaimed mezzo-soprano, has withdrawn from the title role of the San Francisco Operas production. Russian podium kiss 'no protest' Two Russian athletes issue angry denials Tuesday that their exchange of a kiss on the victory podium at the world championships was a protest against their country's strict new anti gay propaganda law. Dominguez, Carter Hit HRs in 9th, Astros Beat WSox Matt Dominguez hit a tiebreaking solo homer with two outs in the ninth inning and Chris Carter followed with his second home run of the game to lift the Houston Astros to a 10-8 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night. Vigilantes rout local police in Mexican town Aug. 27 - Dramatic scenes in the violence-ravaged Mexican town of Tixtla as vigilantes mob local police in town square and seize their weapons in broad daylight. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Spain's Abengoa H1 net profit down 11 percent MADRID, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Spanish renewable energy and engineering firm Abengoa posted on Wednesday a 11 percent drop in first-half net profit to 67 million euros ($89.38 million) from a year earlier. "Golden Rice" galvanises both sides of Philippines food fight Aug. 20 - The long-running debate over genetically modified rice in the Philippines has intensified, with farmers and environmentalists pitted against scientists over so-called "Golden Rice". The issue is now back in the headlines as both sides prepare for a government evaluation, that could determine its future. Ben Gruber has more. Middle East peace impossible? The Arab Spring seems a long time ago. The voices of Tunis and Tahrir Square, the uprising in Benghazi, the street protests in Yemen and Bahrain promised a popular awakening in countries where politics had been confined to an elite. Regulators to fine JPMorgan $80 million over consumer dealings NYT (Reuters) - U.S. federal regulators are preparing to impose a fine of $80 million on JPMorgan Chase Co relating to its dealings with retail customers during the recession, the New York Times... Japan formally raises Fukushima water leak to INES Level 3 incident TOKYO, Aug 28 (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. Well Four Frittatas and a Terrine Crack some eggs to make these delicious and surprisingly-portable frittatas (and a terrine) inspired by the tastes of Provence from Martha Rose Shulman. Midwife-led care linked to fewer premature births NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women cared for by midwives throughout pregnancy tended to have less-complicated births and were less likely to go into labor early than women getting standard medical care, according to a new review of more than a dozen studies. 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. 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. The 30-Minute Interview Lesley Bamberger Mr. Bamberger is the chief executive of the Kroonenberg Groep, a large Dutch real estate development and investment company founded in 1956 by his grandfather, Jacob Kroonenberg. Life, Interrupted A Test of Faith It had never occurred to me that, with all of the progress that has been made in cancer research, none of the standard treatments would work for me. Thats when I learned about something called a clinical trial. UPDATE 2-BBC to shrink as it shares in UK spending cuts * 2,000 jobs to be axed, senior manager roles to be cut Maserati luxury car orders almost triple on new models MILAN (Reuters) - Italian luxury carmaker Maserati received about 17,000 orders worldwide in the year to end-July, nearly triple the amount sold last year as new models started to attract buyers. Markets on Syria watch Aug. 28 - Escalating tensions in Syria have investors on edge -watching carefully- and adjusting their strategies. Bobbi Rebell reports. White House Memo President, Not Preacher, but Speaking More on Race President Obama, who is set to speak Wednesday from the Lincoln Memorial, seems liberated to give voice to certain causes after a first term in which he often disappointed supporters by not talking more about race. 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. Reuters Today Look for oil to reach $125 Aug. 28 - An allied attack on Syria is likely to push oil prices sharply higher, says IDEAglobal MD Mike Gallagher, because retaliation to disrupt supplies is likely. Messi-less Barcelona battle to victory What a difference a Messi makes. Last weekend "King Leo" inspired Barcelona to a seven-goal victory on the opening day of the Spanish soccer season, but in his absence Sunday the reigning champions battle to beat Malaga 1-0 thanks to Adriano's winner. U.S. government, 2 airlines say open to settling merger fight WASHINGTON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - American Airlines , US Airways and the U.S. Justice Department said on Wednesday they were open to settling a court fight over whether the two companies should be allowed to merge, but there was no sign of an imminent agreement. Ask an Expert Advice for Middle-Age Seekers of MOOCs (or Other Courses) Cathy N. Davidson, a Duke University professor who studies learning in the digital age, is taking reader questions about massive open online courses. Really? The Claim Yawning Is Contagious Between Dogs and Their Owners Researchers have confirmed what many pet owners have long suspected Dogs, too, are contagious yawners. Japanese astronaut to command space station in March CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Aug 28 (Reuters) - The first Japanese astronaut to live aboard the International Space Station is preparing for a return flight, this time to serve as commander, officials said on Wednesday. Meet Andy Murray's Mum Tennis parents don't always have the best of reputations. Think Damir Dokic, John Tomic and Jim Pierce. However, Andy Murray's Mum is a very different breed. Tour stars on God golf Living Golf explores the role of faith on the PGA Tour and speaks with 2012 U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson. Labonte Sidelined After Bicycle Crash Bobby Labonte broke three ribs in a bicycle-riding accident near his North Carolina home and will miss this weekends Nascar race in Atlanta. West vows action in Syria with no details Aug. 27 - French President Francois Hollande says the country is ready to punish those who "took the despicable decision to gas the innocent," while British Prime Minister David Cameron says that any military action against Syria must not entail being dragged into a wider Middle East conflict. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. UPDATE 1-Military intervention in Syria would need U.N. approval -Brahimi GENEVA, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Any U.S. military action taken in response to apparent chemical weapons attacks in Syria would need to be approved by the United Nations Security Council, international envoy Lakhdar Brahimi said on Wednesday. DSM Huge, but do you know it? Nina Dos Santos speaks with DSM CEO Feike Sijbesma about how the company has transformed itself over the years. The Week Nesting Coffins and Low Expectations for a Comet Recent developments in health and science news. Also this week monitoring the nations power supply and a milestone in sustainable energy. UPDATE 2-National Bank of Canada stock surges on profit beat * Shares up 2.7 percent on results, hit 2-year high (Adds comments from fund manager, bank CEO)

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