Healthy men told to skip prostate test
A government panel concluded that the harm caused by the PSA blood test for prostate cancer outweighed its benefits.
Obama defends Bain-themed attacks against Romney
President Obama said criticisms of Mitt Romney’s record have merit because the president’s job is to “take into account everybody,” not just investors.
Philadelphia clergy abuse scandal grows
Two more Roman Catholic priests from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia have been found unsuitable for ministry after sexually abusing children.
Catholic dioceses, colleges file suit over birth control mandate
The Catholic groups sued the Obama administration over the mandate that most employers provide birth control in health insurance.
Time Exposure/AP
Launch ushers in new era of space flight
A first-of-its-kind commercial supply ship, seen here in a time exposure photo of the launch, rocketed toward the International Space Station Tuesday morning.
Ex-student gets 30 days in Rutgers gay bias case
A former Rutgers student who used a webcam to spy on his gay roommate was sentenced to 30 days in jail — a punishment that disappointed some activists.
Cheaper exam found effective at cutting colon cancer risk
A simple, cheaper exam of just the lower part of the bowel can cut the risk of developing colon cancer or dying of the disease, a large federal study found.
Political notebook
Pro-Romney super PAC on top despite slide
Even in a down month, the primary super PAC supporting Mitt Romney almost tripled the fund-raising total of the one backing President Obama.
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Politics
Cape Wind foe Koch chips in for Romney
William Koch, the Osterville summer resident who helped bankroll Cape Wind’s opposition, donated $2 million to a super PAC supporting Mitt Romney.
Science
Launch ushers in new era of space flight
A first-of-its-kind commercial supply ship rocketed toward the International Space Station Tuesday morning, opening a new era of dollar-driven spaceflight.
Health & wellness
Daily Dose
Will coffee help you live longer? New study hardly conclusive
A recent study found a very modest association between drinking coffee and a longer lifespan. But don’t change your coffee consumption based on these findings.
World
Italy quake leaves 5 dead, thousands homeless
The earthquake, which the US Geological Survey said had a magnitude of 6.0, crumbled church roofs and Renaissance-era towers.
