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News Feed Latest worldwide news Wines of The Times Germanys Rieslings on the Tip of the Tongue The countrys dry rieslings capture a sense of place with more crystalline precision and delicacy than most others. Breakingviews Ackman's airplay Aug. 27 - Richard Beales and Breakingviews columnists discuss why Bill Ackman's bet on Air Products may be more successful than the hedge fund manager's efforts at J.C. Penney and other retailers. U.S. transfers two Guantanamo detainees to Algeria WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States said on Thursday it had transferred two men from the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the government of Algeria as part of its ongoing effort to close the controversial prison. Water "the teeth" of climate change - World Bank June 19 - Growing pressure over water remains the most worrying symptom of climate change, argues the World Bank President, while a projected 2C rise in temperature by 2030 could submerge Bangkok. Critic's Notebook MTV Video Music Awards Honor Justin Timberlake The 2013 MTV Video Music Awards were a tribute to the stubborn persistence of pop. Personal Health Keeping Food-Borne Illnesses at Bay People, not products, are the main cause of food-borne illnesses, and they can be avoided by following certain basic principles of food safety. Bookshelf Untangling a Mesh of Identities In Looking for Palestine Growing Up Confused in an Arab-American Family, Najla Said invites readers to explore her life as a Palestinian-Lebanese-American Christian woman who grew up as a Jew. Soros raises JC Penney stake but two big investors exit in Q2 BOSTON (Reuters) - Billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros likes ailing retailer JC Penney so much that he added another 2 million shares to his already large investment, according to... 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. Theater Listings for Aug. 30-Sept. 5 A guide to theater productions in New York, with a special note of shows in previews or about to open. UPDATE 1-Greens use Keystone XL backers' words to undermine pipeline WASHINGTON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Environmental groups on Thursday used statements by supporters of the proposed Canada-U.S. Keystone XL pipeline to undermine the argument that Canada's tar sands will be developed without the project, so the impact on greenhouse gases will be the same. Political Endurance Test for Russian Billionaire Mikhail D. Prokhorov, the owner of the Brooklyn Nets basketball team, leads a Russian political party whose candidates have faced arrest and disqualification. Taste of Persia NYC Inside the takeout counter tucked into a corner of a pizzeria in the Flatiron district. Baylor Coach Kim Mulkey Suspended for NCAA Game Baylor basketball coach Kim Mulkey was suspended from her team's next NCAA tournament game for criticizing the officiating after a loss to Louisville last spring. German minister sees solar installations nearly halving in 2013 BERLIN (Reuters) - German Environment Minister Peter Altmaier expects German solar panel installations to nearly halve this year, showing that efforts to curb subsidies and get solar expansion under control have yielded results. From Our Children Seeing History Through Dads Eyes, I Found a Window to His Childhood Learning to appreciate the people who fought and won World War II didnt come first from books, but from my father. Naming and shaming Macau website targets deadbeat gamblers Gamblers who skip out on casino debts in Macau risk being branded with these monikers and having personal details made public by a website that says it has helped to recover 50 million yuan ($8 million) so far. In Transit Blog At Grand Canyon, a New Mule Trip on the East Rim Trail For the first time, mules will take riders along the rim of the south canyon at Grand Canyon National Park. Critics Notebook Miley Cyrus, Secret Weapon, Blows the Smooth Out of the Summer MTV may have found the perfect antidote to a tepid summer with Miley Cyruss performance at its awards show. Budding bulls and Buffetts These teens dive into stocks NEW YORK (Reuters) - As any exasperated parent will tell you, most teenagers are obsessed with highly superficial fare TV, clothing, trips to the mall or the latest smartphone app. Boehner "Obamacare is law of the land" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top Republican lawmaker John Boehner said on Thursday he would not make it his mission to repeal the Obama administration's healthcare reform law following the re-election of President Barack Obama. Dot Earth Blog From the Fire Hose Obamas Bus Stop in Gas Country, Al Gores Category 6, an Unplugging Climate Blogger A roundup of developments on the fracking fight, Arctic ice, and the perils of climate overstatement. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Campbell Soup sales disappoint, shares fall (Reuters) - Campbell Soup Co , the world's largest soup maker, reported quarterly revenue that fell short of analysts' expectations as sales in its core U.S. soup business slowed, sending its shares... From Our Children Seeing History Through Dads Eyes, I Found a Window to His Childhood Learning to appreciate the people who fought and won World War II didnt come first from books, but from my father. Splunk raises full-year revenue forecast after 2nd-qtr beat Aug 29 (Reuters) - Data analytics software maker Splunk Inc reported better-than-expected quarterly results as it added 400 customers, and raised its revenue forecast for the year ending January 2014. Navigational Cells Located in Human Brains Grid cells, which provide a sort of dead reckoning navigation, had until now only been recorded in some animals. 'Queen of Pacific' deported Sandra Avila Beltran, known as the "Queen of the Pacific" for alleged drug dealings, was deported Tuesday from the United States to Mexico, where she will face money-laundering charges, the third set of criminal accusations against her. UPDATE 1-Canada's Harper says wireless rules do not favor foreign players OTTAWA, Aug 29 (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... Top Trio Have Eyes on $10 Million Playoff Prize The world's top three golfers tee off together on Friday as the second FedExCup playoff event, the Deutsche Bank Championship, gets under way with scores of other players still in the hunt for the $10 million jackpot. 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. Cacao fever! Why people pay $6 for a chocolate bar - Felix TV People craving the best ingredients and flavors are changing the economics of chocolate, making it possible for chocolate makers such as Madecasse and Cacao Prieto to produce expensive chocolates, support farmers in the developing world and turn the simple candy bar into an artisanal experience. (November 27, 2012) Saluting a Dream, and Adapting It for a New Era President Obama stepped into the space where the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once spoke and summoned his iconic dream of a colorblind society in a celebration of a half-century of progress. Fed should cut back on mortgage buys in September, Lacker says NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve should begin reducing purchases of mortgage bonds, part of its monetary stimulus program, at its meeting next month, Richmond Fed President... Indonesia Increases Benchmark Interest Rate The central bank acted at a hastily called meeting to protect the nations currency, which has slumped to its lowest level since April 2009. '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. Israeli soldiers danced in West Bank When a group of armed Israeli soldiers strode into a Palestinian club there this week, someone in the crowd there captured them on cell phone video and posted it to Youtube. But they didn't go in shooting. I.R.S. to Recognize All Gay Marriages, Regardless of State Legally married same-sex couples will be recognized for federal tax purposes, whether or not the state where they live recognizes the marriage. Remote Control To Protect Its Empire, ESPN Stays on Offense Emerging competitors, decreasing cable subscriptions and rising political opposition to bundled channels have created a precarious environment for ESPN, which is fighting back. Small-Business Guide Fearing Obsolescence, a Company Charts Its Reinvention When a Web marketing and communications company discovered its hardware system was out-of-date, it set out on the giant and ultimately successful task of remaking the company.

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