Reuters – The U.S. government is likely to take a loss on General Motors Co in the first offering of the automaker’s stock, six people familiar with preparations for the landmark IPO said.

Reuters – After her foray into historical costumers with “Marie Antoinette,” Sofia Coppola makes a happy return to “Lost in Translation” territory in the cut-back charmer “Somewhere,” which illuminates the emptiness of a movie star’s life in Los Angeles through close observation and gentle irony.

Teens who slept less than eight hours on weeknights consumed 2.2 percent more calories from fats and 3 percent fewer calories from carbs than teens who slept eight hours or more, according to new research. In secondary analyses stratified by sex, the results were significant among girls but not boys.

Miguel Cabrera was not in theTigers’ lineup Friday night at Kansas City because of left biceps tendinitis.

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Google Inc has settled a lawsuit alleging privacy violations in connection with its Buzz social networking service, according to a court document filed on Friday.

Investigators say a mechanical failure that blew a hole in the engine of a Qantas jet headed to Sydney from San Francisco also damaged the wing flaps. San Francisco – Qantas – Sydney – United States – Australia

AP – Hurricane Earl played havoc with travelers’ Labor Day weekend plans even as it weakened Friday on its path up the East Coast toward New England.

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 has struck near New Zealand, the U.S. Geological Survey said.