5 October 2010: Morning

Nine years after Sept. 11, U.S. counter-terrorism analysts still frustrated with databases that won't talk to each other.

In India, more parents are opting for c-sections to land on lucky birthdays.

They adjust their equipment or spit into their gloves. How batters abuse the on-deck circle.

From the attic: Matthew Summers-Sparks talks dirty with the Gray Lady.

Why it's better to have two 46-year-old friends who get you than 100 10-year-old friends "who suck proverbial dick."

Glimpse inside network wars shows struggle to draw audiences without being partisan.

People's language patterns mimic the state of their relationship.

Biological theory for why we tell stories.

New e-books by Ken Follett, James Patterson cost more than their hardcover counterparts.

Study challenges the popular notion that happiness is predetermined.

Q&A with artist Ray Murphy, who can carve 10 numbers on a toothpick with a chainsaw.

Possibly illiterate clown sweeps votes in Brazil's congressional race.

Using psychology and virtual money, four economists managed to stem Brazil's inflation.

Culture, biology, and language account for a very different history of masturbation for men and women.

For shops and restaurants above the future Second Ave. subway, construction is narrowing sidewalks and driving away customers.

"I'm a South Sider and he's a North Sider, so I need to learn more about him before I decide if I'll vote for him." Rahm Emanuel's first campaign day.