Obama signs Nasa up to new future
The US space agency is given a new direction, one that will seek to put astronauts in orbit using privately run launch services. bbc.co.uk |
New claims of secret Afghan jail
Prisoners are being abused at a "secret jail" in the main American military base in Afghanistan, according to a report from a US policy think tank. bbc.co.uk |
Her Tale Will Go On: Titanic Survivor's Story Sold at Auction
The ship of dreams (and nightmares), has been brought back to life through one survivor's story feedproxy.google.com |
Cholera outbreak in Haiti
Aid groups are struggling to stop Haiti's cholera outbreak spreading to the camps of earthquake survivors in the densely populated capital Port-au-Prince guardian.co.uk |
The Skier Who Can't Shoot Straight
Germany biathlete Magdalena Neuner, who won a silver medal in the 7.5-kilometer sprint Saturday and who will compete in the 10-kilometer pursuit Tuesday, is fast as heck on skis, but get out of the way when she picks up a gun. online.wsj.com |