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News Feed Latest worldwide news Try the poor man's space travel Part of the imagined charms of space flight is not just the view from the window. It is also the thrill of breaking the shackles of gravity and free-floating. Now taking a break from Newton's laws is easier (and cheaper) than ever. 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. Tiffany's strong China sales offset tepid Americas business (Reuters) - Tiffany Co's strong sales in China and higher prices made up for some disappointing business in its home market in the latest quarter, leading the U.S. jeweler on Tuesday to raise its... Boogie night on the West Bank lands Israeli soldiers in hot water When a group of armed Israeli soldiers strode into a Palestinian club there this week, someone in the crowd there captured them on cell phone video and posted it to Youtube. But they didn't go in shooting. Sports Briefing | Womens Basketball Moore Leads Minnesota to Rout of Liberty The former UConn star Maya Moore scored a season-high 28 points, including six 3-pointers, and the host Minnesota Lynx beat the Liberty, 88-57. UPDATE 3-Ghana's Supreme Court rejects opposition challenge to 2012 vote ACCRA, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Ghana's Supreme Court on Thursday rejected an opposition challenge to President John Mahama's victory in presidential elections, a ruling that should ease political uncertainty in the booming African oil- and cocoa-exporting country. Where Sand Is Gold, the Reserves Are Running Dry Storms, tides and a rising sea level are swallowing up chunks of beach along Floridas coastline, but there is almost no sand left offshore to replenish the beaches. What We Eat Building a Better Mass-Market Tomato Plant geneticists say a project to develop tastier mass-produced tomatoes is just one step in pushing Americans toward more healthy eating. Straight Sets Conversations With Andy Murray Spending Free Time After his first-round victory Wednesday night, Andy Murray spoke with Straight Sets about how he spends his time away from the court. 'Shadow' banks face 2015 deadline to comply with first global rules LONDON (Reuters) - The $60 trillion "shadow banking" sector has been given until 2015 to fully comply with its first set of global rules, after an international regulatory task force unveiled plans to curb risk without strangling economic recovery. Bats Triple Play Make Your Picks for Week 23 Put your predictive skills to the test each week of the baseball season. Sports Briefing | College Football 7 Sandusky Suits Settled Seven men, including Jerry Sanduskys adopted son, have completed settlements with Penn State, their lawyer said. Female U.S. Naval cadet asked accused to lie in rape case testimony WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A female midshipman who has accused three U.S. Naval Academy football players of raping her asked two of them to lie to investigators to avoid being forced to leave the school, according to testimony at a preliminary hearing on Thursday. Build your home from scratch Imagine if it were possible to build your own home, in this day and age, for less than $35,000. Or to cut up some timber and piece your new home together like a giant jigsaw puzzle. Frugal Traveler From Fashion to Crashing at County Fairs Nearing the end of his summer road trip, the Frugal Traveler stops in Minnesota where he sits runway-side for a fashion show and catches his first demolition derby. UPDATE 1-Spilled fracking fluid likely killed Kentucky fish-USGS Aug 29 (Reuters) - Hydraulic fracturing fluids that spilled into a Kentucky creek in 2007 likely caused "widespread death or distress" to fish, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Your Money One Dip Into a 401(k) Often Leads to Another Borrowing from retirement savings can make sense, but many people become repeat customers, taking multiple loans. U.N. Security Council powers meet again on Syria; no outcome UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The five permanent U.N. Security Council members met again on Thursday to discuss an alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria last week as Western powers consider possible military action against the Syrian government, U.N. diplomats said. What We Eat Building a Better Mass-Market Tomato Plant geneticists say a project to develop tastier mass-produced tomatoes is just one step in pushing Americans toward more healthy eating. Hungarian train shines light on self-contained solar power Aug. 28 - A nature reserve in central Hungary has become a testing ground for self-contained, solar-powered train travel. Engineers say the narrow gauge train is the first of its kind, and could become a template for larger train transport systems. Matthew Stock reports. Investors pull less cash from U.S.-based stock funds Lipper NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors in U.S.-based funds pulled $863.1 million out of stock funds in the latest week, down from massive outflows in the prior week even as the possibility of military action... Report Egyptian consulate in Benghazi attacked A grenade exploded outside the Egyptian Consulate in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi on Saturday evening, Libyan state media reported. Mexico says trafficker linked to kingpin Guzman behind 350 murders MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A suspected lieutenant of Mexico's most wanted drug lord captured this week was likely responsible for at least 350 murders, the government said on Thursday. Talks over detained N Korean crew Aug. 29 - North Korean diplomats meet Panamanian authorities to negotiate release of ship's crew held on weapons smuggling charges. Paul Chapman reports. White House lists two dozen leaders to meet with Obama on deficit WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two dozen business, labor and civic leaders, including the chief executives of major U.S. corporations such as Ford, IBM and Wal-Mart, will meet President Barack Obama to discuss how to control the federal deficit, said the White House on Monday. 5 foods you should never eat CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta reveals the five foods that Men's Health contributing editor David Jack says you should never eat. 'Important time' for Federer Nick Bollettieri previews the men's draw at the US Open and explains why this is a big tournament for Roger Federer. F1's spiritual home in U.S. The Circuit explores the history of F1 in America ahead of Austin hosting this year's U.S. GP. Investors pull less cash from U.S.-based stock funds-Lipper NEW YORK, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Investors in U.S.-based funds pulled $863.1 million out of stock funds in the latest week, down from massive outflows in the prior week, data from Lipper showed on... 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. Bullock and Clooney talk ahead of Venice opening George Clooney avoids questions about Syria and his style while talking about the opening film of the Venice Film Festival, 'Gravity'. Rough cut - no reporter narration. U.S. Open ump reinstated The U.S. Open tennis umpire who last year was accused in her husband's death until charges against her were dropped will be back at work later this month when the tennis classic takes court in Flushing, New York. GDP growth beats forecasts; may boost case for Fed move WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy accelerated sharply in the second quarter thanks to a surge in exports, bolstering the case for the Federal Reserve to wind down a major economic stimulus program. Oreo fillings don't add up Oreo lovers have long debated how to eat them twisted, dunked, creme first or bite whole. India Ink Malnutrition Ravages Indias Children An invisible epidemic of malnutrition-related deaths is killing hundreds of thousands of Indias children. U.S. reviews safety of Dakota crude-by-rail transport official WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A regulator for U.S. rail and pipeline safety on Thursday said officials are reviewing crude-by-rail shipments from North and South Dakota. An open letter to texting-mad teenagers Put your phone down for a second, teen texters -- there are some things you've got to hear. Preview For Red Bulls, First Place for the Taking A win at Chivas USA on Sunday would give New York sole possession of the top spot in the Eastern Conference of M.L.S. London keeps global edge as top transport finance hub LONDON (Reuters) - London remains the top financing centre for the global transport industry, although it faces stiff competition from New York and capitals in Asia Pacific as companies seek to tap more funding sources, a survey showed on Friday. Underdog Charges Back to Win Match, and Fans Victoria Duval, a 17-year-old qualifier, rallied from two games down in the second set to beat Samantha Stosur, the worlds 11th-ranked player and 2011 United States Open champion.

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