Research paper: Harsh CIA interrogation techniques likely damaged memory functions of suspects

WASHINGTON — Prolonged stress from the CIA’s harsh interrogations could have impaired the memories of terrorist suspects, diminishing their ability to recall and provide the detailed information the spy agency sought, according to a scientific paper published Monday.

Over 100,000 apply for admission to Delhi University

NEW DELHI - Over 113,000 forms were submitted - more than double the number of seats in Delhi University colleges - for various graduate and post-graduate courses, varsity officials said Monday, the last day of form submissions.

US man who swam to Suu Kyi, prompting new charges against her, left confusion, anger back home

FALCON, Mo. — John Yettaw left his 10-year-old and three teenagers in southern Missouri, visited his former wife in California last month and told her he had to go to Asia to work on a psychology paper about forgiveness. That was bad enough for his ex-wife, but it got worse.

Study: ‘Babyface’ appearance can help black CEOs by countering threatening stereotypes

Black Fortune 500 CEOs with a “babyface” appearance are more likely to lead companies with higher revenues and prestige than black CEOs who look more mature, an upcoming study says.

Happier kids grow into healthier adults

WASHINGTON - Children who stay focussed and are even-tempered have a better shot at good health in adulthood, a fact even truer of girls, according to a new study.

‘Beer goggles’ don’t make men overestimate women’s ages: Study

LONDON - “Beer goggles” should not become an excuse for men getting a woman’s age wrong, and indulging in sex with underage girls, according to a study.

Survivor of Oklahoma City bombing: If time heals all wounds, why does it still hurt?

OKALAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum brought together those who survived the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, family members of the victims and rescue workers for a program called “First Person: Stories of Hope.”

Classroom-based intervention cuts kids’ viewing of violent TV

WASHINGTON - Researchers from Oregon State University suggest a classroom-based intervention program that has been found to significantly reduce the amount of violent TV that children watch.

Emma Watson wants to be educated like Portman, Streep

NEW YORK - ‘Harry Potter’ star Emma Watson, 18, is keen to go for higher studies and looks up to Natalie Portman, Jodie Foster and Meryl Streep for inspiration because they too pursued their education whilst working in movies.

Chouhan and ministers get a fix on how to govern better

PACHMARHI - Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and his cabinet colleagues had a two-day getaway in this picturesque hill station, not to relax, but learn about better managerial skills, how to control their emotions and build capacities.