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News Feed Latest worldwide news NASA clears Orbital Sciences for test flight to space station CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA on Monday cleared a second commercial company to launch a cargo ship to the International Space Station, with blastoff slated this week from a Virginia spaceport. Corner Office To MasterCardx2019;s Retiring Chief, the X Factor is Presence Robert W. Selander, who is retiring this week as chief executive of MasterCard, says it is important for leaders to relate to stakeholders at different levels of their companies. Chinese Official at Center of Scandal Is Found Guilty and Given a Life Term There was never much doubt that Bo Xilai would be found guilty, but until the end, he remained defiant, pleading not guilty and contesting nearly every aspect of the prosecutors case. Exposures Gorgeous Glimpses of Calamity Man-made perils to the universes garden of life are evident from space. Miscues Cost Reds in 4-2 Loss to Pirates Homer Bailey couldn't seem to keep his cleats clean Saturday night following a seven-hour deluge at PNC Park that left the pitching mound a bit of a clumpy mess. Study Affirms Benefit of Back Braces as Scoliosis Treatment Physicians have recommended bracing to treat scoliosis in adolescents for more than 50 years, but until now, research on its effectiveness had produced mixed results. Witness for the Prosecution Dr. William B. Barr, a psychologist, has worked for the prosecution in more than 100 cases, frequently testifying that defendants have exaggerated mental impairments. UPDATE 1-Britain's Labour leader attacks Cameron over "cost of living crisis" * Labour leader Ed Miliband says recovery is unequal, unfair Qualifying a pain in the back for Raikkonen SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Kimi Raikkonen vowed to be on the Singapore Grand Prix starting grid after gritting his teeth and qualifying his Lotus in 13th place on Saturday with the help of pain-killing injections for a sore back. The New Old Age Blog Daughters (Still) Are the Caregivers Children who live near their mothers are six times more likely to wind up as caregivers than other adult children, a new study finds, and they are mostly women. Movers and Shapers A roundup of the dancers, choreographers and designers to watch for this season. Giants 2, Yankees 1 Yankees Costly Loss Puts a Damper on Riveras Party On Mariano Rivera Day in the Bronx, the Yankees offense fell flat as the team dropped four games back in the wild-card chase with six to play. As Adirondack Reserve Grows, Asking How Wild It Should Stay While outdoor lovers have embraced the more than 21,000 acres of pristine wilderness, they now find themselves in a tug of war over how the land should be enjoyed. At least three Briton killed in Kenya mall attack - UK Prime Minister Cameron Sep. 22 - Still photographs capture moments after a shooting in shopping mall in Nairobi. British Prime Minister David Cameron says at least three Britons were killed. Rough cut. (No reporter narration) Blobfish 'world's ugliest animal' Ugly Animal Preservation Society finds its grotesque mascot. Country at a Crossroads For Migrants, New Land of Opportunity Is Mexico With Europe sputtering and China costly, the stars are aligning for Mexico as broad changes in the global economy create new dynamics of migration. Vettel's Singapore gamble pays off Call it confidence, or call it arrogance -- but whatever it is, Sebastian Vettel certainly has it. The world champion didn't even bother setting a final lap time in qualifying for Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix but will start in pole position as he seeks a third successive win -- and a hat-trick in F1's only night race. Germans reward Merkel for steady hand Chancellor Angela Merkel won a landslide personal victory in a German election, a ringing endorsement of her steady leadership in the euro crisis. But its not yet clear who her Christian Democrats will work with, or if she could even achieve an absolute majority. Joanna Partridge reports World Briefing | Africa Ivory Coast Former First Ladys Warrant Is Rejected Ivory Coast has decided it will not send Simone Gbagbo, the wife of former President Laurent Gbagbo, to the International Criminal Court to stand trial. Wine Pairings for a Vegan Meal Dry ross, crisp whites, earthy reds. Your Money An Adage Adjustment for Investors at Retirement A study found that holding as little as 20 percent in stocks at retirement, and adding more over time, could make a portfolio last longer. Shareholder wealth The largest creators, the biggest destroyers Reuters blogger Felix Salmon shares a surprising list of which companies over the last 90 years have generated the most wealth for shareholders, and which ones have destroyed it. Roaring Waters, Deep Scars It Chewed Us Up After flooding hit 17 counties in Northern Colorado earlier this month, affected communities are facing the prospect of a slow and expensive recovery. Stephen E. Malawista, Lyme Disease Researcher, Dies at 79 Dr. Malawista and his team were credited with defining an ailment that was causing distress in Connecticut. Is golf driving the U.S. economy? U.S. debt may appear to be spiraling out of control, but one sporting industry is making a major contribution to the country's economic health. Williams' toughest challenge Serena Williams opens up about her fifth U.S. Open victory and the medical condition that almost ended her career. Two Defensive TDs Leads Northwestern Over Maine Linebacker Damien Proby and defensive end Dean Lowry each had an interception return for a touchdown to lead No. 18 Northwestern to a 35-21 win over Maine on Saturday. Fed may impose swipe-fee cap as it appeals ruling U.S. judge WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve may continue with a cap on debit card swipe fees while it appeals a July ruling that rejected it, a federal judge ruled in an order made public on... German Vote Puts Merkel Tantalizingly Close to a Majority Voters handed Chancellor Angela Merkel an all but certain third term in Sundays elections and gave her conservative party its best showing in 20 years, exit polls showed. Bubba on shaping shots Defending Masters champion Bubba Watson talks family, Golf Boys, that playoff and shows us how he shapes those shots. Scandals cost JPMorgan $1 billion in fines (Reuters) - It's $1 billion in payouts that JPMorgan Chase Co most likely wants to forget. Life's a blur -- literally -- for these kids Yash Gupta, 17, collects used eyeglasses and donates them to children in need. East Germany's secret police The sometimes ludicrous disguises and complex surveillance techniques used by East Germany's Stasi secret police to psychologically brutalize the population have been revealed, more than two decades after the fall of the Iron Curtain. You're the Boss Blog Would You Start a Business With 401(k) Money? For many, it can be a very tempting strategy for all sorts of reasons. Out There Stars, Gold, Dung Beetles and Us Its hard to imagine a more humbling connection between the microscopic and the massive than that of a bug who navigates its carefully wrought investment by the light of the Milky Way. 'To Kill a Mockingbird' author in dispute with U.S. museum over book's title BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "To Kill a Mockingbird," Harper Lee, is locked in a dispute with a museum in her Alabama hometown over the use of the novel's title. Roundup Rays, Royals and Indians Win in A.L. Playoff Race Tampa Bay maintained its lead in the A.L. wild-card race as six Rays pitchers shut down Baltimore and delivered a blow to its sagging playoff hopes. Venezuela U.S. denied airspace access Venezuela's foreign minister accused the United States Thursday of denying President Nicolas Maduro's plane permission to enter U.S. airspace, state media reported. New jet takes on Boeing and Airbus Virgin flight for first new passenger jet series in decades. Senior U.S. Republican to target state, local tax deduction WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress' top Republican on tax policy is drawing up a plan to rewrite the tax code and is likely to recommend repeal of a popular and costly federal tax deduction for state and local taxes paid, congressional aides said.

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