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The hemoglobin A1C test for blood sugar, a standard assay for diabetes, may not perform as well in people with sickle cell trait, a study finds.

The A1C Blood Sugar Test May Be Less Accurate In African-Americans

People with sickle cell trait, which includes about 10 percent of African-Americans, can get erroneous readings on a common blood glucose test. That could mean they miss out on diabetes treatment.

Businessmen from Philadelphia practice with wooden cutouts of rifles at Caliber 3, a counterterrorism training center in an Israeli settlement area south of Jerusalem. For a price, tourists interested in Israel's security can spend a few hours learning counterterrorism techniques.

U.S. Tourists Become Israeli Commandos For A Day

An Israeli firm caters to U.S. and other tourists who want to get a taste of what it's like to be a counterterrorism commando. The center is in the occupied West Bank, an area the Palestinians want as part of a future state.

Stickboy, Compressorhead's four-armed drummer rocks out in front of thousands of fans at the Big Day Out music festival.

Musical Robots Take The Stage For Harmony, Not Domination

When it comes to heavy metal, one group has claimed the title of "world's heaviest metal band." The humans tinkering with the robots say the goal isn't to replace human musicians.

Several Silicon Valley entrepreneurs are developing services that manage consumers' investment portfolios with algorithms rather than people.

Can Robots Manage Your Money Better Than You? Startups Say Yes

A handful of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs say it's time to turn your finances over to bots. Algorithms can monitor a person's financial behavior better than most advisers, they say, and aren't biased by commissions or complex fee structures.

A microscopic image of prostate cancer. Researchers have found new genetic markers that flag a person's susceptibility to the disease, as well as breast and ovarian cancer.

Catalog Of Gene Markers For Some Cancers Doubles In Size

The largest gene-probing study ever done has found dozens of new genetic markers that flag a person's susceptibility to breast, ovarian and prostate cancer. But knowing these susceptibility markers won't mean much for patients for now.

Where will you share your baby's adorable post-bath pics?

What To Expect When You're Expecting ... To Share Your Baby Photos

Smartphones and the Internet have made it easier than ever to share photos of their friends, family, pets and children. But sharing personal photos raises technological and ethical questions.

After Stalemate, Regime Troops Gain Against Syrian Rebels

The Syrian army has been gaining significant ground against the rebels around the capital and in the north city of Aleppo. Analysts say the regime has better allies, superior fire-power and in this sectarian battle, has finally integrated Shiite forces from Hezbollah into a formidable force that is effective against disunited rebels.

DeKalb Area Prepares For Football Championship Games

This is the first year Northern Illinois University will host the Illinois High School Association football finals. DeKalb will alternate hosting duties…

Red Sox Rise From Civic Embarrassment To World Champs

The Boston Red Sox won the World Series, but how did they come back from a terrible season in 2012? And which players and teams should you pay attention to in the NBA, beyond LeBron James and the Miami Heat? Howard Bryant of ESPN talks with host Scott Simon about the week in sports.

President Obama's performance in the first presidential debate cost him a lot.

Re-Election Campaign Reveals A President Looking For The Right Balance

Over the course of a long campaign, Americans have gotten a chance to learn more about President Obama. His personality and his performance as a leader, a debater and a candidate have all been under the microscope.

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