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News Feed Latest worldwide news Chipotle vs. Taco Bell Einhorns short put to the taste test - Felix TV David Einhorn, the investor known for betting against stocks like Green Mountain Coffee, now is targeting Chipotle Mexican Grill, saying it will face significant competition from "a resurgent Taco Bell." We put his theory to the taste test with Reuters blogger Felix Salmon, Reuters Social Media Editor Anthony De Rosa and Food and Wine Restaurant Editor Kate Krader. (October 3, 2012) U.S. judge approves Facebook privacy settlement over ads SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Monday granted final approval to Facebook's $20 million settlement of a lawsuit over targeted advertising despite objections that the deal did not go far enough to protect children's privacy. PE firm to take Globecomm private for $340 mln Aug 26 (Reuters) - Satellite communications provider Globecomm Systems Inc agreed to be taken private by investment firm Wasserstein Co for about $340 million. Serena on French triumph CNN's Amanda Davis interviews Serena Williams after winning her second French Open title. Economix Blog Study Suggests Shift in Fed Bond-Buying The Federal Reserve should keep buying mortgage bonds even as it stops buying Treasuries, and even as it sells off its existing holdings of both, two economists have concluded. T Magazine By Design | A Second Act for a Legendary San Francisco Watering Hole The trailblazing New York restaurateurs Ken Friedman and April Bloomfield have rescued and revamped the North Beach cafe Tosca with a little help from Sean Penn. UPDATE 5-Telefonica wins Slim over with sweetened German deal * Telefonica raises bid for KPN's E-Plus to 8.55 bln euros * KPN's biggest shareholder America Movil says to back deal * America Movil maintains tender offer for rest of KPN * Next test will be antitrust review * KPN to get 20.5 pct stake in Telefonica Germany By Sara Webb and Clare Kane AMSTERDAM/MADRID, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Telefonica has raised its bid for KPN's German arm by 6 percent to 8.55 billion euros ($11.5 billion), winning over top KPN investor America Movil a ArtsBeat New York Fringe Festival Report Brenda Cory Finleys play is about a guilt-ridden young man who finds his body taken over by his late mother. Pennsylvania girl who sued for lung transplants to leave hospital PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - An 11-year-old Pennsylvania girl whose parents filed a lawsuit challenging national transplant policies so she could receive two lung transplants will be released from the hospital on Tuesday, a spokeswoman for her family said on Monday. Mortgages For Borrowers, Many Questions Afraid of risk, lenders ask for a barrage of information. Plane flying too low, and too slow NTSB July 10 - Investigators release new information into the deadly Asiana plane crash in San Francisco. Julie Noce reports. Golf Wounded Tiger falls short He didn't win, but Tiger Woods shows why he is still the No. 1 drawcard in golf with a brave bid for victory at The Barclays tournament Sunday. FTSE inches higher, led by chemical maker Croda LONDON, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Britain's blue chip shares inched up on Friday against a backdrop of economic recovery taking hold, led by specialty chemical maker Croda International on a rating hike... Pogue's Post Glasses That Solve Colorblindness, for a Big Price Tag Seeing all the colors of a rainbow, at a cost of $600? For some, itll be worth the price. Lundqvist Disagrees With Russian Law, but Supports Games Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist said he did not agree with a new law in Russia that has been criticized as antigay, but he said he thought sports and politics should be kept separate. U.S. lawmakers call on Obama to consult them on Syria WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers urged President Barack Obama on Monday to consult them as he decides how to respond to last week's apparent poison gas attack in the Damascus suburbs, with some complaining that they have not been fully informed. Snedeker fighting back from bone disease World no. 7 Brandt Snedeker targets strong finish to 2013 after fighting back from a bone disease. Mets Ace Harvey Has Torn Ligament in Elbow Matt Harvey has a partially torn ligament in his right elbow, a potentially devastating injury for the pitcher that had given the foundering New York Mets reason to be hopeful about their future. Film on Salinger Claims More Books Are Coming A documentary and book on the reclusive author say that he instructed his estate to publish at least five more books beginning as soon as 2015. The Learning Network Blog Weekly News Quiz | Aug. 20-26, 2013 Answer the 10 questions below to see what you know about the people and events that made news this week. In a Montreal Neighborhood, Barbershops and Bars A semi-industrial no mans land stirs with new life and acquires a new nickname in the process. Ackman turns back on J.C. Penney, sells entire stake in retailer (Reuters) - Hedge fund manager William Ackman, the biggest shareholder in J.C. Penney Co Inc, said on Monday that he sold his entire stake after his campaign to overhaul the retailer failed. Texas Tribune Cyberschools Grow, Fueling New Concerns As the number of full-time cyberschools in Texas doubles this year, concerns are growing about online educations influence, finances and overall academic quality. Sketch Guy Some Investing Stories Sound Good Until You Analyze Them Stories about young real estate investors may be persuasive, the author writes, but deciding if similar actions would be good for us is crucial. The New Old Age Blog A Surgical Center for Older Patients Older patients can benefit from surgery, but doctors tend not to do full assessments of their ability to recover. Sports Briefing | College Sports Mulkey Suspended for Criticizing Referees Kim Mulkey, Baylors womens basketball coach, was suspended for her teams next N.C.A.A. tournament game for criticizing the officiating after a loss to Louisville last spring. Wall Street ends lower after Kerry blasts Syria on chemical weapons NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell in light volume on Monday after U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry called Syria's use of chemical weapons "undeniable." Sports Briefing | Hockey Report of Devils Takeover Is Denied Commissioner Gary Bettman said a news report claiming that the N.H.L. was on the verge of taking over the Devils was inaccurate. Paris, city of the light-fingered? It's known as the city of light but risks becoming known as the city of the light-fingered. Bats After Tough Weekend, Yankees Facing Blue Jays Again The Yankees are 12-1 this season against the Toronto Blue Jays, their opponents in a three-game series that begins on Monday night. Marketers Invade Montauk This Summer This summer is sponsored by ... Sports Briefing | Soccer Allegations of Match Fixing by El Salvadors Soccer Team The homes of 11 players were raided after El Salvadors soccer federation suspended 22 players in an investigation into match-fixing by the national team. U.S. crime writer Elmore Leonard dead at 87 NEW YORK (Reuters) - American author Elmore Leonard, whose ear for gritty, realistic dialogue helped bring dozens of hard-bitten crooks, cops and cowboys to life in nearly 50 novels, died on Tuesday several weeks after a stroke. He was 87. Palestinian architects look to the past for eco-friendly homes Aug. 19 - Palestinian architects have come up with an inexpensive and eco-friendly building solution in the West Bank, where rising real estate prices are locking many potential buyers out of the market. The architects are reaching back into history, encouraging Palestinians to build their own homes using sacks filled with clay. Matthew Stock reports. Inspiration for 'Contact' still listening From a remote valley in Northern California, Jill Tarter is listening to the universe. City Makes Test Scores Available on the Web Parents in New York will be able to log on to see how their children did on the new Common Core reading and math tests. RPT-Microsoft, Motorola set for second round of trial over patents SEATTLE, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp takes on Google's Motorola Mobility unit this week in the second of two landmark trials between the companies that delve into hot disputes over the patents behind smartphone and Internet technology. Gadgetwise Jackery Air Auxiliary Battery Has Power to Spare The Jackery Air is almost as thin as the devices it recharges. Fact finding mission in Syria to start immediately-Ban Ki-moon ++CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES++ Aug. 26 - UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said officials will begin their fact finding mission in Syria on whether the government used chemical weapons in a few hours. Julie Noce reports. Fact finding mission in Syria to start immediately-Ban Ki-moon UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said officials will begin their fact finding mission in Syria on whether the government used chemical weapons in a few hours. Julie Noce reports.

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