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News Feed Latest worldwide news Occupy Bakery An immigrant fights to change working conditions at a Manhattan bakery cafe. 25 great skyscrapers China may have just topped out on its new tallest building -- the 632-meter Shanghai Tower -- but if plans underway in Changsha come to fruition, that building will hold the title until only April 2014 when the country's 838-meter Sky City is completed. Lotus hopeful on Raikkonen Eric Boullier, the Team Principal of Lotus F1, on the future of Kimi Raikkonen and the team's hopes for the remainder of the season. New mammal species discovered A small mammal with fluffy red-orange fur, a short bushy tail, and an adorable rounded face has leapt onto the raccoon family tree. Intermittent Nature of Green Power Is Challenge for Utilities When a Vermont wind farm was required to cut back generation, the episode prompted a larger debate about the alternative energys place in the nations power supply. Deficit Talks Resuming, but Few Sound Hopeful Deficit negotiations are stalled as Republicans demand deeper Medicare cuts and President Obama insists on raising taxes on the wealthy. Venice tourists get shock bill at outdoor coffee bar ROME (Reuters) - Tourists going to Venice beware - and make sure you read the fine print. U.S. Says It Wont Sue to Undo State Marijuana Laws The Obama administration said it would monitor operations in 20 states to make sure they do not run afoul of several enforcement priorities. Danish Wind Turbine Maker Appoints New Leader Vestas, once a star of the wind power industry, named Anders Runevad as its new chief executive on Wednesday amid reports of losses and declining revenues. DSM Huge, but do you know it? Nina Dos Santos speaks with DSM CEO Feike Sijbesma about how the company has transformed itself over the years. Stars, taboo sex and death at Venice film fest LONDON (Reuters) - Space, stars and taboo sex will be on display in Venice this week as the world's oldest international film festival fights to keep its head above water in a city slowly slipping into the sea. Art That Blossomed in a War Zone Bassim al-Shakers paintings and drawings capture life in Baghdad, his hometown, and other parts of Iraq. Fine Points Danger Earrings Ahead! Pretend-piercings and tribal spikes ear jewelry these days takes many shapes. Wealth Matters What to Do When a Friend Pitches an Investment Idea The decision to decline or invest requires an analysis of the offer and the person making it, and an assessment of the pain of losing a friend if the investment turns sour. Fandango Acquires a Rival in Movie Tickets The online ticket seller bought the company that runs Hollywood Movie Money, which helps studios promote DVD and Blu-ray releases with free tickets. Can you be liable for texting a driver? Three New Jersey judges surprised phone owners everywhere Tuesday with a new message You don't have to be texting and driving to get in trouble. You might be legally liable for a crash if you're on the other end of the phone, too. Red Burns, Godmother of Silicon Alley, Dies at 88 Ms. Burns helped to lead the movement for public access to cable television and started a New York University program to foster Internet wizards. The New Old Age A Renewed Push for End-of-Life Discussions Representative Earl Blumenauer, Democrat of Oregon, still believes that doctors should be paid to discuss patient preferences at the end of life. Giant King Kong storms the stage He is a towering figure in the history of cinema, a colossus who has frightened and thrilled audiences in equal measure. Now King Kong, the famous silverback from the silver screen, is roaring and pounding his way onto the theatrical stage. Bits U.S. Government Issues Warning About Security on Android Phones The American government has issued a warning about the potential security threat for Googles Android, which is the mostly widely used mobile operating system in the world. Catch by Catch, Rookie Receiver Builds Case for Making the Jets Ryan Spadola, a rookie free agent from Lehigh, is trying to win a spot as a wide receiver on the teams 53-man roster. Better Than a Blender A selection of your unique wedding gifts. Well-Off Chinese Students Summer in U.S., Seeking an Edge Many Chinese companies offer summer experiences in the United States costing $5,000 to $15,000, often a first step to an American college education. McIlroy Harbors Hopes of a Late FedExCup Push Rory McIlroy heads into Friday's opening round of the Deutsche Bank Championship believing he can still turn a disappointing year into a memorable season by winning overall FedExCup playoff honors. CNNFC stars sign on for UNICEF Over the past few weeks some of the biggest names in world football have been guests on CNNFC. Meet the Rules of the Internet Hello! Welcome to the Internet. It's a big place, so let me show you around. CBS ad enlists football stars in bid to end Time Warner blackout Aug 29 (Reuters) - CBS Corp aired ads in three major U.S. markets this week urging fans to switch television providers before the start of the professional and college football seasons to pressure... Movie Review Bored Housewife Searches for a Spark in Afternoon Delight In the comedy Afternoon Delight, a discontented housewife in Los Angeles hires a stripper to be her sons nanny. Canada's Harper says wireless rules do not favor foreign players OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Thursday disputed claims by his country's leading wireless companies that his government's telecommunications rules give unfair advantages to foreign players like Verizon Communications Inc. Explaining the N.F.L. Settlement Questions, and answers, about the proposed $765 million settlement between the N.F.L. and the more than 4,500 retired players who sued the league. Sports Briefing | Soccer Arsenal Takes First Leg in Champions Playoffs Arsenal answered its early-season critics with a 3-0 victory at Fenerbahce in the first leg of their Champions League playoff. Lotus hopeful on Raikkonen Eric Boullier, the Team Principal of Lotus F1, on the future of Kimi Raikkonen and the team's hopes for the remainder of the season. Elizabeth Wilkins and Graham Lake The bride is a law clerk to Chief Judge Merrick B. Garland and the groom is a law clerk to Judge Harry T. Edwards, both of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. RPT-Market Chatter-Corporate finance press digest Aug 29 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media on Thursday The Learning Network Blog Student Crossword | Classic Poems Learn more about classic poems by playing our crossword, either online or in print. North Korea executes leader's ex Aug. 29 The ex-girlfriend of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was among several performers put to death on pornography allegations, a South Korean newspaper reports. Lindsey Parietti reports. Huge hovercraft lands on beach Sunbathers and sandcastle builders are surprised when a military hovercraft lands at a holiday resort in Russia. An Ambitious Construction Schedule Using Prefab Modules, With Questions The Broad Group, a construction company, wants Sky City to be not only the tallest jumbo skyscraper when it opens but also the most rapidly built. Tim Finchem Happy With PGA Tour's 2 Networks The PGA Tour had what Commissioner Tim Finchem described as "robust" conversations with Fox Sports in two of the last three television negotiations until scheduling conflicts with the network kept the discussion from going anywhere. App Smart Learning to Read, With the Help of a Tablet Using sound and animations, apps guide children through the process of recognizing letters, to actually reading.

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