Born to run barefoot? Some end up getting injured

Swept by the barefoot running craze, ultramarathoner Ryan Carter ditched his sneakers for footwear that mimics the experience of striding unshod.

US futures mixed with worrisome news from Asia

U.S. stock futures were mixed Tuesday ahead of a report expected to signal further gains in the housing market, while a downgrade of Japan's credit rating sent an early shudder through the market.

Third day of deliberations to start in ex-Senator Edwards' trial

GREENSBORO, North Carolina (Reuters) - A North Carolina jury on Tuesday will begin its third day of deliberations on whether former U.S. Senator John Edwards committed a crime as he sought to hide his affair during his 2008 White House run. Jurors must decide if more than $900,000 funneled by two Edwards supporters to his then-pregnant mistress, Rielle Hunter, and his aide, Andrew Young, qualified as campaign contributions that are subject to limits and reporting requirements. ...

US futures climb despite worrisome news from Asia

U.S. stock futures are rising ahead of a report expected to signal further gains in housing, but a downgrade of Japan's credit rating sent an early shudder through the market.