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News Feed Latest worldwide news Bolivian man may be world's oldest person Aug. 19 - An indigenous Aymara native living in an isolated hamlet near Lake Titicaca in Bolivia may be the world's oldest person at 123. Tara Cleary reports. India Ink Image of the Day September 3 Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay, prime minister of Bhutan, met business leaders in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. U.S. allows Indiana to offer health program outside of Obamacare INDIANAPOLIS, Sept 3 (Reuters) - The federal government will allow Indiana to operate its own health program temporarily, Governor Mike Pence said on Tuesday, making it the first state to receive... Expecting the Best Yields Results in Massachusetts Adopting rigorous standards, and sticking with them while giving teachers some breathing room, has helped Massachusetts students rise to No. 1 in the nation on science and math achievement. Lightning strike kills man, injures two A lightning strike in metropolitan Miami Monday afternoon killed a man and injured two of his friends, police said. Rupee Drops, and Outlook Grows Darker for India Data released on Friday by the Indian government showed that the economy slowed in the quarter ended in June to the weakest rate since the worst of the global downturn. Mandelas Condition Remains Critical but Stable The South African government said that former President Nelson Mandelas health remained critical but stable, requiring medical interventions. 7 CEOs reveal business secrets CNN takes a look at the pearls of wisdom shared by some of the world's leading businesswomen on getting to the top -- and staying there. UPDATE 1-Manila accuses China of sea violation, Beijing says wants peace (Recasts, adds Chinese Foreign Ministry, analyst, previous BEIJING) The multi-billion-dollar fight for national sovereignty - Felix TV Elliott vs. Argentina is one of those court cases so important and complex that only a Power Ranger, Transformers, Legos and wooden trains can possibly do it justice. (November 30, 2012) Sketch Guy A Sweet Lesson in Price Perceptions It seemed crazy to spend $5 on a pint of ice cream, until a $12 pint came along. Anchoring to a number can change the way we make financial decisions. Weekend Revelry Cut Short After 2 Die at Electronic Music Festival The deaths, at Electric Zoo on Randalls Island, were consistent with use of the drug Ecstasy, according to the mayors office, which recommended the event be called off. Living With Cancer Is It Back? The tunnel vision of cancer focuses me obsessively on myself. Perhaps all diseases bring egotism in their wake, for people in distress find it hard to think of anything else. Cassandra Vinograd, Adam Cohen The couple work in London, she as a general news correspondent for The Associated Press, he at Google as the head of competition policy for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Diana Kassen, Ezra Mehlman The bride is a manager at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital; the groom is a senior associate at an investment group in New York. 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. Gay Marriages Get Recognition From the I.R.S. All same-sex couples who are legally married will be recognized as such for federal tax purposes, even if the state where they live does not recognize their union. Artist Hockney's assistant died after drinking acid inquest LONDON (Reuters) - An assistant to British artist David Hockney died after drinking drain cleaner at the painter's home following a drug and alcohol binge, a coroner ruled on Friday. Suzette Tiongson, Karl Schmidt The bride and groom met at New York University Ellie Mae taps Morgan Stanley to oversee sale -sources NEW YORK, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Mortgage software company Ellie Mae has hired Morgan Stanley to try to sell the company, two sources familiar with the deal told Reuters on Tuesday. Salmonella in Spices Prompts Changes in Farming The United States Food and Drug Administrations finding that imported spices are a surprisingly potent source of salmonella poisoning has prompted India to change how they are grown and harvested. Secrets below tennis stars' feet CNN's Christina MacFarlane shows us how the French Open maintains its special surface. Germany Pursues 30 Former Death Camp Guards The German authorities are recommending that local prosecutors pursue charges against surviving guards from the Auschwitz death camp in renewed efforts to punish crimes associated with the Holocaust. Oscar-winning Japanese director Miyazaki to retire, studio head says VENICE (Reuters) - Hayao Miyazaki, the Japanese director known for animated films like the Oscar-winning "Spirited Away", plans to retire from film-making after a five-decade career, his production company said on Sunday at the Venice Film Festival. Insight Verizon, Vodafone CEOs talked in gym, agreed on price at breakfast (Reuters) - In the end, all it took was a workout session in the gym followed by conversation over breakfast at San Francisco's Four Seasons hotel for Verizon Communications Inc's Lowell McAdam and Vodafone Group Plc's Vittorio Colao to bridge a $30 billion, 10-year-long gap between their companies and strike the third-biggest corporate deal ever. World of Grief and Doubt After an Adoptees Death The death of Max Shatto, a Russian boy adopted by a Texas family, bolstered an international furor over the adoption of Russian children. And it devastated the couple accused of abusing him. 27 killed in Baghdad bombings At least 27 people were killed and more than 50 others were wounded Tuesday when nine car bombs exploded in largely Shiite areas in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, police said. Shortcuts Sometimes Second-Best Makes a Better Role Model Recent research suggests we may be choosing the wrong people to emulate, and that could be hurting us professionally. U.S. allows Indiana to offer health program outside of Obamacare INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - The federal government will allow Indiana to operate its own health program temporarily, Governor Mike Pence said on Tuesday, making it the first state to receive such a major exception this year under President Barack Obama's signature medical reform law. Gregory Bourdy Wins Wales Open by 2 Shots Gregory Bourdy birdied his last three holes Sunday to end a four-year winless drought with a two-shot victory at the Wales Open. F1 infographic Deals on Wheels Christian Sylt is the co-author of Formula Money, an annual report examining all aspects of Formula One's finances with detailed data on teams, drivers, sponsors and races. Here, he answers key questions about F1's financial model. Monsoon rains on Indian drive to curb gold imports * Farmers to buy more gold as incomes swell after heavy monsoon * Harvests to coincide with festivals where gold considered auspicious * India financial woes also stoke demand for gold as inflation-hedge * Will hurt govt battle with record current account deficit By Rajendra Jadhav and Siddesh Mayenkar MUMBAI, Sept 4 (Reuters) - A heavy monsoon this year will bring a bounty to India's rural population and a much needed boost to a struggling economy, but more cash in the hand National Gun Debate Hits Close to Home in Colorado Recall Vote Two recall elections in the state are being watched closely as a litmus test of how voters respond to new measures where gun culture is ingrained. Japanese Smartphone Manufacturer Sees an Export Market in Older Users Fujitsu is pursuing an export push aimed at older consumers, who, the company says, are not always served adequately by mainstream offerings. Square Feet Sony Wants Pizzeria Out of Building in Midtown The dispute over Pizza da Solo follows the sale of the Sony Building, whose new owners have plans for a hotel-condominium tower. 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. Motherlode Blog For Girls in India, the Pressure to Conform Comes From Family If you can say no to persistent Indian grandparents, you can say no to anyone. $46 painting worth $390,000 A postcard-sized painting bought as part of a job lot for $46 has been identified as work by John Constable worth more than $390,000. Stars on global treadmill Business is booming for English Premier League clubs touring Asia, but is it the best way for their players to prepare for the new season? Bourdy's Brilliant Finish Seals Wales Open Triumph Frenchman Gregory Bourdy won his first European Tour title for four years on Sunday after birdies on the final three holes propelled him to a two-stroke victory at the Wales Open.

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