Children of older dads are more likely to develop diseases such as schizophrenia and autism than those of younger fathers, new research suggests. Older men pass on more new DNA mutations – de novo mutations – to their kids than younger dads, … GLOBAL MARKETS-S&P recovers from losses, dollar falls after Fed - Reuters
* Wall Street pares losses, European shares end lower * Dollar weakens after minutes suggest Fed ready to ease soon * Eurogroup chief keeps Greek extension hopes alive * Weak Japanese data adds to worries about global growth By Wanfeng Zhou NEW YORK, … CDC: West Nile outbreak one of largest in US - The Associated Press
The roots of Akin's 'legitimate' rape remarks - USA TODAY
Despite Assange claims, U.S. has no current case against him
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Despite claims by Julian Assange that Washington is plotting to extradite and execute him, U.S. and European government sources say the United States has issued no criminal charges against the WikiLeaks founder and has launched no attempt to extradite him. Moreover, Obama administration officials remain divided over the wisdom of prosecuting Assange, the sources said, and the likelihood of U.S. criminal charges against him is probably receding rather than growing. The Obama administration has said Assange's immediate fate is in the hands of Britain, Sweden and Ecuador. … BMO Financial offers drought relief to U.S., Canadian farmers
CHICAGO (Reuters) – BMO Financial Group said on Wednesday it was offering its U.S. and Canadian farmer customers financial drought relief to help them get through one of the worst droughts to hit North America in more than 50 years. The Toronto-based bank said it is providing drought-hit farmers more access to capital, fee concessions, working lines of credit and in some cases loan deferrals. “It comes down to a case-by-case issue and how the drought affected a particular customer,” said Patrick O’Herlihy, a spokesman for BMO Harris Bank, the U.S. …
Tropical Storm Isaac nears eastern Caribbean
Leaders across much of the Caribbean closed schools and government offices Wednesday as Tropical Storm Isaac churned toward the region, and the U.S. military postponed hearings for Sept. 11 prisoners ahead of a storm that could sweep across Cuba and perhaps eventually menace Florida as a hurricane. Syrian civil war shakes Damascus-Beirut ties
The Syrian civil war has spilled over into Lebanon, bringing with it sectarian street clashes, mob violence and general government paralysis in Beirut. Lawyers for ex-PSU president call allegations in Freeh report 'blundering and indefensible'
PHILADELPHIA – Ousted Penn State President Graham Spanier and his lawyers attacked the university-backed report on the Jerry Sandusky sex-abuse scandal Wednesday, calling it a “blundering and indefensible indictment” as they went on the offensive while they await word on whether he’ll be charged in the case.
Canadian dollar weakens on retail data, oversold market
TORONTO (Reuters) – The Canadian dollar continued its retreat on Wednesday from the 3-1/2 month highs of the previous session, at one point hitting its weakest level in more than a week against the U.S. currency after the government reported an unexpected drop in retail sales. The decline in June sales confirmed a weaker trend in consumer spending that will likely trim overall growth in the second quarter and raises questions about the Bank of Canada’s hawkish slant on monetary policy. …
NBC's effort to get Mitt Romney interview for Mormon 'Rock Center' episode fails
NEW YORK, N.Y. – NBC News is having no luck getting Mitt Romney to participate in its prime-time special on the Mormon church this week.
Thousands being moved from China's Three Gorges - again
HUANGTUPO, China (Reuters) – China relocated 1.3 million people during the 17 years it took to complete the Three Gorges dam. Even after finishing the $59 billion project last month, the threat of landslides along the dam's banks will force tens of thousands to move again. It's a reminder of the social and environmental challenges that have dogged the world's largest hydroelectric project. … Chelsea rally against Reading
Chelsea came from 2-1 behind to make it two wins from two Premier League matches so far this season with a 4-2 victory at home to newly-promoted Reading at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. Senegal signs accord to try ex-Chadian dictator Habre
Senegal and the African Union on Wednesday signed an agreement in Dakar to create a special tribunal to try former Chadian dictator Hissene Habre, who is accused of war crimes. 
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