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News Feed Latest worldwide news Bits Blog VMware Killed the Past. Can It Claim the Future? The company that helped bring in cloud computing could become a tired relic or lead big business customers to a whole new kind of computing. Acquisition costs hurt Regus's first-half profit Aug 27 (Reuters) - Office space supplier Regus Plc's first-half profit fell 3 percent as restructuring costs related to an acquisition earlier this year hurt margins. UPDATE 2-Pentagon, United Technology agree on F-35 engines WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The Pentagon on Tuesday announced it had reached agreement with United Technologies Corp to build 38 engines for a sixth batch of Lockheed Martin Corp F-35 fighter jets, securing discounts of 2.5 percent to 9.6 percent on the engines. Animation celebrates Pink Floyd's 'The Dark Side Of The Moon' Aug. 27 - The animators behind Wallace and Gromit create a short film to accompany a radio play celebrating the 40th anniversary of Pink Floyd's album, The Dark Side Of The Moon, aired on British national radio. Joel Flynn reports. The rupee is where? Currency collapse confounds India Inc MUMBAI (Reuters) - Indian companies such as Whirlpool of India Ltd say they can't plan more than a couple of months out as a fast-falling rupee currency drives up the cost of imports, forcing them to raise prices even as consumer spending crumbles. Body of crocodile attack victim recovered in Australia Aug. 26 - The body of a man killed by a crocodile has been recovered in Australia's Northern Territory, local media reports. Rough cut - no reporter narration. Zurich launches 'sex drive-ins' In an attempt to reduce open street prostitution and to improve security for sex workers, Switzerland's largest city, Zurich, is opening "sex drive-ins" Monday. U.S. expects 6-pct rise in net farm income in 2013 WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Net farm income in the United States will reach $120.6 billion this year, up 6 percent and the second highest since 1973 when adjusted for inflation, the Department of... Across China, Skyscrapers Brush the Heavens China is home to 60 of the worlds 100 tallest buildings now under construction, but the scale and speed of the projects have caused concern. Wildfire enters Yosemite, threatens San Francisco water, power SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Firefighters on Saturday battled to gain control of a fast-moving wildfire raging on the edge of Yosemite National Park that is threatening power and water supplies to San Francisco about 200 miles to the west. Four dead in helicopter crash off Scotland A helicopter crash in the North Sea off Scotland's Shetland islands killed four people, officials said Saturday. BRIEF-CME ups initial margins for corn, soybean, soybean meal futures Aug 27 (Reuters) - CME Group - * CME raises corn futures initial margins for specs by 16.7 percent to $2,363 per contract from $2,025 * CME raises soybean futures initial margins for specs by 16.7... The Show at Tatiana Restaurant At the Brighton Beach establishment, weekend patrons can watch a half-hour show that includes dance, acrobatics, and fire spinning. Mark Ronson on love for music CNN's Monita Rajpal meets Grammy award-winning Mark Ronson who has produced some of the biggest stars in the industry. The Legend of Jadeveon Clowney The story of South Carolinas Jadeveon Clowney, known for his exploits from an early age, reflects the popularity and the hype of college football today. St Gallen Player to Miss Europa Game Due to Visa Issue St Gallen midfielder Kristian Nushi, who holds a Kosovan passport, will miss the Europa League playoff second leg at Spartak Moscow on Thursday because he was not granted a Russian visa. Webdenda Accounts and People of Note in the Ad Industry Victor Acosta joined the Los Angeles office of Wong, Doody, Crandall, Wiener in a new post, associate planning director. In Transit Blog Walkabout Cleanup of Costa Concordia, Finally; Rim Fire Threatens Yosemites Resevoir A weekly capsule of travel news curated by our writers and editors. Tipsarevic's clay master class Pat Cash caught up with world number 10, Janko Tipsarevic at the Tecnifibre clay court training camp in Nice, France. Midwest, Plains states swelter A heatwave in parts of the Plains states and Midwest kept temperatures Monday as high as 20 degrees above normal, and it's likely to last until the end of the week. U.S. economic growth gauge hits four-week low ECRI NEW YORK (Reuters) - A measure of future U.S. economic growth fell to a four-week low last week and the annualized growth rate slowed, a research group said on Friday. Office Towers Owners May Profit From Plan to Allow Sale of Landmarks Air Rights A Bloomberg administration plan to help pay for the preservation of aging structures also could be a boon to property developers. The New Old Age In Coming Decades, Fewer Caregivers As baby boomers age, the odds of finding a family caregiver or even a professional one are very likely to worsen, according to a new report from the AARPs Public Policy Institute. An Appraisal Dean Meminger The Dream Who Was a Delight to Coach His teammate and friend Earl Monroe recalls how valuable Meminger was on the 1973 Knicks championship team. NASA has high hopes Mars rover's winning streak will continue (Reuters) - The NASA rover Curiosity survived its daredevil landing on Mars one year ago Tuesday and went on to discover that the planet most like Earth in the solar system could indeed have supported microbial life, the primary goal of the mission. Hibbett joins list of retailers flagging weak spending Aug 23 (Reuters) - Sports-goods retailer Hibbett Sports Inc slashed its full-year earnings forecast, joining a growing chorus of retailers blaming weakening consumer spending. Nadal cruises, Venus turns back clock at U.S. Open NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal made an ominous return to the U.S. Open on Monday after Venus Williams rolled back the years as the last grand slam of the year burst into life. ArtsBeat Danny Burstein and Victoria Clark Join Broadways Snow Geese The additions of Mr. Burstein and Ms. Clark to the play, starring Mary-Louise Parker, set the stage for a theater-world trade-off that involves both a fictional couple and a real-life one. Cameron Any Syria action must be specific, avoid wider war Aug. 27 - After he recalled parliament to debate Britain's response to a suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria, British Prime Minister David Cameron said that any military action against Syria must be specific and not entail being dragged into a wider Middle East conflict. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). How to avoid a major choke You are only a short putt away from a major championship and golfing immortality, but then dark visions appear and you start wondering, "What if I miss?" Even top golfers need help training their minds -- and they turn to Dr. Bob Rotella. N.F.L. Roundup More Barbs Exchanged Over H.G.H. Test Delay The N.F.L. and its players union continued trading barbs about the leagues drug testing regimen and the implementation of a preliminary test for human growth hormone. Turbo talk with Alain Prost The Art of Movement explores the evolution of F1 design with four-time F1 World Champion Alain Prost. 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. Swiss parliamentary committee backs buying Gripen fighters ZURICH (Reuters) - A parliamentary committee has backed Switzerland's purchase of 22 Gripen fighter jets from Sweden's Saab , clearing a major hurdle for the $3.4 billion deal. Ryan Refuses to Revisit Quarterback Situation After taking responsibility for playing Mark Sanchez late in Saturdays preseason game, Jets Coach Rex Ryan did not want to answer questions Monday about Sanchez or Geno Smith. Theater Review David Auburn Stages Anna Christie in the Berkshires In his revival of Anna Christie at the Berkshire Theater Group, the director David Auburn finesses Eugene ONeills creaky plot with a calm, persuasive production. Gingrich Stay out of Syria's civil war Former U.S. House speaker Newt Gingrich says the atrocities in Syria are deplorable -- but there's no desirable side to back in the civil war. "Most Wanted" app brings gamers into hunt for suspects July 5 - Police in Warsaw have come up with an innovative way to enlist the public in their hunt for wanted criminal suspects, by incorporating a rogue's gallery of faces as part of a smartphone app which tests players' memory for faces. Jim Drury reports. Huge whales meet surfers Australian surfers are treated to an amazing display by visiting whales at Bondi Beach. Scene Stealers Richard Simmons, Internet Star? The Sweatin to the Oldies star works out with social media.

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