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News Feed Latest worldwide news The Learning Network Blog Word of the Day | wont This word has appeared in 37 New York Times articles in the past year. Brasil, afectado por apagn elctrico en nordeste del pas SAO PAULO, 28 ago (Reuters) - Varias ciudades en el nordeste de Brasil fueron afectadas el mircoles por un apagn de energa elctrica que comenz a las 15.00 hora local (1800 GMT), inform el regulador nacional de electricidad. Fantasy Football Answers to Reader Questions Is it time to take a running back, or a wide receiver? Jason and Justin Sablich answer such questions as readers prepare for their fantasy football drafts. Greenpeace protests against Russian offshore Arctic drilling MOSCOW (Reuters) - Greenpeace accused Russia on Monday of trying to block its protest against offshore drilling in the mineral-rich but ecologically fragile Arctic after Russian coastguards boarded its vessel. State of the Art A Better Way to Bring Your Desktop to Your iPad The new Parallels Access app eases the compatibility obstacles between the tablet and a Mac or PC computer. BRIEF-Colony Capital names Lhomme, Moussalem co-heads of Colony Europe PARIS, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Colony Capital * names Jean-Romain Lhomme and Nadra Moussalem as co-heads of Colony Europe from Sept. 2 to replace Sebastien Bazin, who on Tuesday took over the reins of... Soccer Roundup Arsenal Able to Bounce Back, Led by Podolskis Two Goals After losing its first Premier League game of the season last week, Arsenal rebounded Saturday to defeat Fulham, 3-1. Hungarian train shines light on self-contained solar power Aug. 28 - A nature reserve in central Hungary has become a testing ground for self-contained, solar-powered train travel. Engineers say the narrow gauge train is the first of its kind, and could become a template for larger train transport systems. Matthew Stock reports. Straight Sets Tomic Advances, After Nearly Four Hours and Plenty of Momentum Swings Bernard Tomic, who plays a cat-and-mouse style of play, escaped with a five-set win over Albert Ramos in their first-round match at the U.S. Open on Monday. Tool Kit Devices Lead the Way to a Smarter TV While change is coming to the television set, for now the best way to get access to online video is through game consoles and other devices like Apple TV and Googles Chromecast. Say hello to the 'Chewbacca bat' A furry bat named after a notorious Star Wars character, bombardier beetles that unleash explosive, foul-smelling gas to defend themselves, ants that can't walk or stand on flat surfaces and a mysterious cave-dwelling frog that runs instead of hopping. Elite coaching with Graf, Agassi CNN's Patrick Snell looks at how the famous couple is helping groom the next generation of tennis stars. China's trials of the century CNN's Jamie FlorCruz takes a look at the Bo Xilai trial and other big trials in Chinese history. Introducing the olinguito, the newest mammal discovery WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The long-tailed, orange-furred, big-eyed olinguito - said to resemble a cross between a house cat and a teddy bear - is the newest mammal and the first carnivore discovered in the Americas in 35 years, the Smithsonian Institution announced on Thursday. Russian athletes issue angry denial of 'gay kiss' protest Two Russian athletes issued angry denials Tuesday that their exchange of a kiss on the victory podium at the world championships was a protest against their country's strict new anti gay propaganda law. Sales of New Homes Fall Sharply as Mortgage Rates Rise Mortgage rates, which have climbed a full percentage point since May, are starting to steal some momentum from the market. Strike on Syria Would Lead to Retaliation on Israel, Iran Warns An intervention by the United States in Syria would test Irans new president, Hassan Rouhani, who condemned the use of chemical weapons but stopped short of blaming either side. DealBook Merrill Lynch in Big Payout for Bias Case The brokerage firm has agreed to pay $160 million to settle a racial bias lawsuit that wound through the federal courts for eight years, including two appeals to the United States Supreme Court. Modest start for Switzerland's first drive-in 'sex boxes' ZURICH (Reuters) - Greeted by a press pack rather than prostitutes, the first customer to roll up to Switzerland's sex drive-in on opening night took one lap of the facility before making a hasty... Colombia extradites top drug gang leader to U.S. BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia extradited Diego Perez Henao, one of the country's most wanted gang leaders, to the United States on Wednesday to face charges for alleged cocaine trafficking and involvement in hundreds of murders, Colombia's prison authority said. In Chicago, Campaign to Provide Safe Passage on Way to School With concern that children would have to traverse crime-ridden blocks after the closing of 47 schools, the city deployed about 1,200 workers to watch over them. ArtsBeat Catching Up With the Owl and the Pussycat Julia Donaldson has written a sequel to Edward Lears famous 1870 poem. Jury recommends death for Nidal Hasan Weeks of chillingly detailed testimony from survivors and family victims of the Fort Hood massacre culminate Wednesday in the final chapter of the court-martial for convicted shooter Maj. Nidal Hasan whether he lives or dies for his crimes. Colombia farmers fight with police Aug. 28 - Striking agricultural workers clash with police in a row over government policies they say are hitting profits. Paul Chapman reports. Whats On Today Television highlights. Remote Control At Louisville, Athletic Boom Is Rooted in ESPN Partnership Louisvilles willingness to play football games on Tuesday nights, at ESPNs urging, began a turnaround that led to huge rewards for the university and the network. Deadly Blasts Stoke Fears of Sectarian Strife in Iraq Rush-hour bombings killed at least 65 people in Baghdad on Wednesday, with scenes of panic reminiscent of earlier sectarian violence that nearly tore Iraq apart. 'Bama Players Dismiss Talk of 3-Peat, Expectations Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron offers a primer for what it takes to fit in with the top-ranked Crimson Tide football team. Detroit can keep casino tax revenue, judge rules DETROIT (Reuters) - Cash-strapped Detroit can continue to access an estimated $11 million a month in casino tax revenue, a U.S. bankruptcy judge ruled on Wednesday, while the court takes up a deal with creditors related to the revenue. China Expands Inquiry on Graft to Oil Industry The authorities announced that four executives of the state-owned China National Petroleum Corporation were under investigation. Girl raped, kills self; rapist gets 30 days A mother in Montana is outraged that a high school teacher who admitted raping her 14-year-old daughter received only a month in prison, while her daughter took her own life. How impressive is the Chromebook Pixel? Very! I've been using a Chromebook Pixel for the past two days and a single phrase comes to mind blown away. Is it worth $1,299 or more? Take a look to see and then stack it up against your mobile computing needs. 40 pythons seized from motel room Police say 40 ball pythons were confiscated from a single motel room on Thursday in Brantford, Ontario, about 65 miles southwest of Toronto. Linebacker Settles In, at Last, With the Jets After stints playing for three other N.F.L. teams, in the Arena Football League and in Canada, Garrett McIntyre has become a Jets starter. China's Simcere to be taken private by Chairman for $495 mln Aug 28 (Reuters) - China's Simcere Pharmaceutical Group said it agreed to be bought by a consortium that includes its founder-chairman Jinsheng Ren in a deal worth $495.4 million. Thousands mark 50 years since King's landmark "I have a dream" speech Aug. 28 - As thousands mark 50 years since King's "I have a dream" speech, President Barack Obama calls economic injustice the "great unfinished business" of the civil rights movement. Mana Rabiee reports. RPT-Fitch European Companies Face Negative Free Cash Flow in 2013 July 15 (Reuters) - (The following statement was released by the rating agency) 'Goofy' teenager Duval stuns former champion Stosur NEW YORK (Reuters) - Fearless American teenager Victoria Duval described herself as a child who became a warrior while knocking former champion Sam Stosur out of the U.S. Open on Tuesday. World Briefing | Europe Germany Former Auschwitz Guards Are Likely to Be Charged, Official Says An investigation of 50 people suspected of having served as guards at Auschwitz was nearly complete and could result in charges against many of them, an official said. GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil surges, demand for gold, dollar up on Syria worry * Brent crude hits 6-month high as West readies Syria strike

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