A new dose of Chinese medicine

Chinese medicine has been practised for thousands of years. But some practitioners now want to modernise the ancient art. They are transforming herbs and plants into soluble granules and tablets, which they claim is more convenient and faster than going home to boil your herbs.

Jet-powered luge record bid

An IT worker has claimed to have set a new world land-speed record for a jet-powered 'street luge'.

Calls for social sites to be blocked

Some companies have banned their employees from using social networking sites such as Facebook while at work.

George Strait Tops CMA Award Nominations

George Strait tops this year's Country Music Association awards nominations including nods for entertainer and male vocalist of the year. Catch the nominations as they were announced Wednesday.

Venice Film Festival kicks off

The Venice Film Festival opens with "Atonement", an adaptation of Ian McEwan's acclaimed novel about a girl whose fertile imagination leads her to make a false accusation that has tragic consequences.

Knightley faces media scrum

Keira Knightley has faced tough questions from journalists at the Venice Film Festival.

Striker dies on pitch

The 27-year-old is the second fit young footballer to die this week and the third to collapse on the pitch. Chaswe Nsofwa was pronounced dead at an Israeli hospital after efforts to revive him failed. His death comes days after Spain international Antonio Puerta of Sevilla suffered a heart attack during the club's opening La Liga game at the weekend.

The art of jumping off buildings

In an unopened underground station under the German parliament, the French founder of parcour David Belle, and other practitioners known as "traceurs", came together for an evening of parkour - the art of progressive movement.

Thoughts on Diana from across the globe

From conspiracy theories to veneration, from London to Beijing... A decade after the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, we solicit the views of ordinary people from various cities across the world. Images and soundbites.

Raw Video: Man Uses Teeth to Pull Train

A Malaysian man nicknamed 'King Tooth' tries clamping on to a world record, using his teeth. Pulling a seven-coach train using a steel rope some 9 feet. The feat is expected to be recognized by Guinness World Records.

Chocolates to make your skin crawl

A maggot-filled box of chocolates has raised further concern about the quality of products "Made in China."

AP Top Stories for Thursday, Aug. 30

Here's the latest news for Thursday, Aug. 30: GOP support for Sen. Larry Craig is dropping; Teen in custody after allegedly stabbing his twin half-brothers; NASA probe finds no evidence of drunken astronauts; Eagle soars after rehabilitation.

UN appeal for help in Peru

Aid agencies have criticised the recovery process in Peru, two weeks after an earthquake struck.

Man Starts Record-breaking Swim Around Manhattan

A long-distance swimmer and New Yorker who fell ill after breathing the contaminated dust of September 11th, is trying to set a record and raise money by swimming around Manhattan three times.

Body of 2nd Son Killed in Iraq Returned

Hundreds of people lined the streets Wednesday for a procession carrying the flag-draped casket of an Army corporal, the second son in his family killed in Iraq. Nathan Hubbard, 21, died Wednesday in the crash of a Blackhawk helicopter on a night mission in Iraq, just three years after his older brother Jared died during combat.

Music builds Middle East links

A German orchestra in Tehran is helping improve cultural ties between Europe and the Middle East.

Hot Summer TV Season

For CBS, reruns like "CSI" and "NCIS" are among the most watched shows this summer season. See what else is catching the focus of audiences.

Protestors in Chile Gassed, Beaten

Police in Santiago, Chile clashed with demonstrators staging nationwide protests Wednesday over government social and economic policies. Authorities said 372 people had been detained in the daylong protests.

Adoption Official to Visit Madonna's Home

An adoption official from Malawi says he is visiting Madonna's London home to check on the Malawian toddler, who the singer and her husband want to adopt. The singer and her husband took custody of the boy in October.

American Airlines JFK Makeover

American Airlines is hoping its newly unveiled $1.3 billion terminal at JFK Airport in New York will help it attract domestic and international travelers. Chairman and CEO Gerard Arpey and Mayor Michael Bloomberg were on hand for the launch.

Golden Time for Gold Investors?

Volatile markets and a cheap dollar usually signal a good time for gold investing. Tom Winmill, portfolio manager for Midas Funds, discusses the movement of gold prices with MarketWatch's Michael Kitchen.

Nokia launches music website

Nokia has launched a music download service that challenges rival handset makers and network providers.

iPhone Hacker Rewarded With a 'Sweet' Car

The teenage hacker who managed to unlock the iPhone so that it can be used with cellular networks other than AT&T will be trading his reworked gadget for a new car.

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'BioShock': New Game to Shock the Senses

The AP's Matt Slagle reviews 'BioShock' for Xbox and Windows. He says it's a rare first-person shooter that transcends the genre's action and forces players to think about what they're doing, and why.

Stars Come Out on 'Sesame Street'

As 'Sesame Street' returns for its 38th season, you can expect the show to feature a slew of celebrities as well as some of the Muppet favorites. Sarah Jessica Parker, Anderson Cooper, and Tyra Banks are few stars you can expect to see.

Click here to see a new video of James Blunt performing on Sesame Street

Click here to see a classic video of REM performing on Sesame Street

Top-ranked Florida Ready for Season Opener

The top-ranked Florida Gators are looking forward to their first game of their year, at home Saturday against Western Kentucky.

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