Today marks the start of Rosh Hashana, 10 days of prayer and reflection that lead to the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur. For many, that means serving traditional family favorites such as brisket, gefilte fish and grandma's homemade chicken soup. (Today)

In her career as a nationally certified master dog groomer, Justine Cosley has beautified cats, dogs and even a guinea pig. But her "Roethlispoodle" was the only one to make the cover of Groomer to Groomer magazine. Ms. Cosley, who started her career as a veterinary assistant, adopted a 45-pound standard poodle named Silas in 2003. (Today)

Today at sundown, Jews will mark an occasion of great joy and feasting as Rosh Hashana -- commonly called the Jewish New Year -- begins. It's a time of introspection as Jews commit themselves to make a better life. It's also a time of great food and plenty of good eating. (Today)

WASHINGTON -- Oprah Winfrey said her initial reaction to being told she was a 2010 Kennedy Center honoree could be summed up in two words: "Wowie gazowie." Merle Haggard? He compared being named an honoree to a "nice kick in the stomach." The center announced on Tuesday that Paul McCartney, the composer and lyricist Jerry Herman and the dancer and choreographer Bill T. Jones, along with Ms. (Today)

One after another, the college students participating in psychologist Art Aron's study on romantic rejection walked in with wrenching stories of heartache. "I can't sleep," one told an interviewer. "I just lie there, wondering what happened and what could have been." "It hurts so much," said another. "I crumble. I just start crying." A young man wondered, "What's the point, with her?" (Today)