Wikipedia testing new method for keeping false information off of individuals’ pages

NEW YORK — Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia that has drawn some decidedly juvenile pranks, is looking to impose more discipline with new restrictions on the editing of articles.

As unemployment marches higher, foreclosures surge, threatening Obama plan

WASHINGTON — Relentlessly rising unemployment is triggering more home foreclosures, threatening the Obama administration’s efforts to end the housing crisis and diminishing hopes the economy will rebound with vigor.

Myths about sweating and fluid intake debunked

LONDON - Athletes and soldiers who carry large amounts of water on long journeys to reimburse fluid loss due to sweating can now take it easy, for scientists now suggest that the volume of sweat they produce is much less than what is generally believed.

Damage assessment, cleanup begin after powerful Midwest storms splinter homes, kill 6

ST. LOUIS — Residents of the Midwest cleared away wreckage Saturday following a wave of powerful storms that splintered homes, knocked out power to thousands and killed six people.

Damage assessment, cleanup begin after powerful Midwest storms splinter homes, leave 4 dead

ST. LOUIS — Missouri’s governor planned to tour damaged areas Saturday as residents in parts of the Midwest clean up from powerful storms that splintered homes, knocked out power to thousands and left four people dead.

Thunderstorms packing winds up to 120 mph pounds Midwest, killing 4 and collapsing church

ST. LOUIS — Thunderstorms packing winds gusting to 120 mph pounded parts of the Midwest on Friday, leaving four people dead, collapsing a church and knocking out power to thousands, authorities said.

French, British foreign ministers call on Sri Lanka to accept cease-fire in civil war

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — The French and British foreign ministers called for a truce in Sri Lanka’s civil war, saying that safeguarding civilians was as crucial as defeating the rebels in bringing peace to this troubled nation.

Obama quickly, confidently takes over as leader of a country in crisis; feels ‘comfortable’

WASHINGTON — It didn’t take long for Barack Obama — for all his youth and inexperience — to get acclimated to his new role as the calming leader of a country in crisis.

Pakistan cricketers now switch to American league

KARACHI - Uncertain about their future with the unofficial Indian Cricket League (ICL), seven Pakistani cricketers, including former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq, have signed up to play for the American Premier League (APL) in its inaugural season later this year.

Lily Allen loses luggage on way back from romantic holiday

LONDON - British pop singer Lily Allen was upset as she lost her luggage on a flight back to London from the Caribbean.

Diwakar to lead 16-member squad for Sydney hockey meet

NEW DELHI - Diwakar Ram will lead a 16-member squad for the under-21 four-nation hockey Australian Youth Olympic Festival in Sydney from Jan 14.