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Heirloom Tomato Farmer Finds Beauty In The Ugly

Tim Stark stumbled into growing tomatoes as describes in his new book Heirloom: Notes from an Accidental Farmer. Now the Pennsylvania farmer sells his heirloom tomatoes to the finest restaurants in New York.

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MSNBC News Headlines - 08-08-2008-130025

Listen to news headlines from NBC News. Updated throughout the day by MSNBC.com, this audio podcast brings you a roundup of the latest national and international news, politics, sports, business and entertainment stories.

CNN News Update (8-8-2008 4 PM EDT)

The latest news happenings in the U.S. and around the world.

Beijing Olympics Open

Beijing officially launched its Summer Olympics with a four-hour opening ceremony that combined high-tech pyrotechnics, a celebration of China's heritage and some glittery show business. The event appeared to go off without a hitch.

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In Giant TVs Across Beijing, Chinese View Games

Students and nearby residents crowded around a giant screen TV at the Beijing Institute of Technology to watch the Olympics Opening Ceremony. The giant screen is one of 26 set up around the city so local people can watch the games.

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Oil Falls Below $116

Oil prices are continuing their fall and fell briefly below $116 a barrel. A jump in the value of the U.S. dollar and expectations of slowing global demand were cited as reasons for the fall. They offset the sabotage of a Turkish oil pipeline.

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Why Olympic Results Are Known Before They Come On TV

When the Olympics are in far-off locations, some listeners get mad at the airing of results of events before they've aired on TV in the United States. Anticipating the blowback, here is an explanation for why this is done.

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Mexico Tackles AIDS Discrimination

Mexico has one of the lowest rates of HIV infection in Latin America: 0.3 percent. It has taken root among people who live on the margins of society and are often discriminated against and the government is launching a campaign to reduce discrimination.

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In N.H. Rematch, Polls Favor Democrat

In New Hampshire, Democrat Jeanne Shaheen and Republican John Sununu are in a rematch of their race in 2002. Sununu won then — but so far this year's polls suggest that the tide has turned. Josh Rogers, of New Hampshire Public Radio, offers his insight.

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Loan Crisis Hits College

The credit crunch has dried up the market for private loans. Students at selective schools are finding they can still get enough money to attend schools, but low-income students at lesser-known schools are having a harder time.

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