Mars rover Curiosity lands on surface of Red Planet
PASADENA, California - The Mars science rover Curiosity landed on the Martian surface shortly after 10:30 p.m. Pacific time on Sunday (1:30 a.m. EDT Monday/0530 GMT) to begin a two-year mission seeking evidence the Red Planet once hosted ingredients for life, NASA said.
Assad's forces pound rebel stronghold in Aleppo
ALEPPO, Syria - Syrian army tanks shelled Aleppo and a helicopter gunship strafed rebel positions with heavy machinegun fire as they fought into early Monday for control of the country's biggest city and key battleground of the 17-month uprising. | Video
Reid lied about Romney taxes, Republicans say
WASHINGTON - The presidential campaign's war of words turned increasingly bitter when two influential Republicans accused Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, a Democrat, of lying when he said Mitt Romney had not paid income taxes for 10 years. Full Article
Israel eyes Iran and Syria, boosts missile shield
JERUSALEM - Israel is upgrading its Arrow II ballistic missile shield in a U.S.-backed "race" against Iran, Syria and other regional enemies, a senior Israeli defense official said. Full Article
Tech start-ups preserve Spanish optimism
MADRID - Half of Spain's youth are unemployed, but its technology entrepreneurs are positive about the future. For domestic and foreign investors in their ventures, the dire state of the nation may mean cost savings over rival U.S. and British entrepreneurs. Full Article
Online stores bring U.S. clothing brands to India
MUMBAI/CHICAGO - While India's politicians dither over rules allowing foreign retailers into the country, some online stores are already selling discounted clothing from companies such as Abercrombie & Fitch that have yet to officially enter the market. Full Article
"Super volcano" lurks near Pompeii
POZZUOLI, Italy - Across the bay of Naples from Pompeii, where thousands were incinerated by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, lies a hidden "super volcano" that could kill millions in a catastrophe many times worse, scientists say. Full Article
Jamaicans cheer for Bolt
Aug 6 - Jamaicans in London and Jamaica celebrate Usain Bolt's win in the Olympic 100 metres sprint. Sophia Soo reports.
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Beyond the gaffes, Romney misleads and veers right
Romney’s tired rhetoric, omissions and hubris on the world stage were disappointing. Like it or not, simplistic narratives about our innate greatness are not answers to the global economic forces battering our nation. Commentary
Russian investor offers $3 million physics prize
Do you think cutting-edge scientists should earn as much as star athletes, celebrity artists or Wall Street bankers? The Russian billionaire investor Yuri Milner does, and this week he put his money where his heart is. Commentary
How about quantitative easing for the people?
Giving away free money may sound too good to be true or wildly irresponsible, but it is exactly what the Fed and Bank of England have been doing for bond traders and bankers since 2009. Directing QE to the general public would not only be much fairer but also more effective. Commentary
An African kleptocracy's U.S. helpers
As bizarre events go, pride of place must go to an African summit scheduled for later this month in Equatorial Guinea. The meeting’s agenda includes human rights and good governance and it will be hosted by a government with a reputation for corruption and repression. Commentary
The Big Smothering State
Governments play a valuable role in industrial economies. But in other matters, the value of the extensive and intrusive state is much more questionable. Both critics and defenders of big government often miss the crucial distinction between economic help and social harm. Commentary
Brilliant Bolt scorches to sprint gold
Bolt retained his Olympic title with the second-fastest time ever run, and world champion Yohan Blake took silver to make it a Jamaican 1-2.
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