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News Feed Latest worldwide news Benchmark's Bill Gurley on network effects and local commerce What the VC firm learned from eBay. UPDATE 7-Verizon in talks to buy out Vodafone stake - sources * Vodafone confirms talks on sale of Verizon Wireless stake Who's to blame for student debt crisis Ben Cohen and Edward Erikson say while students suffer, Sallie Mae profits off of them. The Learning Network Blog Reader Idea | Using Proposed Soda Ban to Introduce Viewpoints on Progressivism Learn about the Progressive Era alongside the recent proposed (and defeated) ban on large sugary drinks in New York City by reading a variety of documents on both issues. Bo Xilai Show trial or serious test? Chinese authorities have ended the waiting game over when political pariah Bo Xilai will face court over corruption charges. Scientists confirm new element for periodic table As though it wasn't hard enough to memorize the names and atomic weights of 117 elements in the periodic table. Swiss engineers bring acoustic solution to noise pollution Aug. 29 - Swiss-based acoustic engineers are developing a sound tracking system they say will help regulators control traffic flow and reduce road noise. The World Health Organization says road noise is a major contributor to poor health in Europe but by monitoring traffic flow, the engineers think they can help. Tara Cleary reports. Roundup Mets Loss Is Pirates Gain as Byrd Homers in Victory Marlon Byrd celebrated his arrival in Pittsburgh with a three-run homer, and the Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers, 7-1, on Wednesday night. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Thai oil spill reaches tourist island July 30 - Crude oil that leaked from a pipeline in the Gulf of Thailand over the weekend has reached a tourist resort. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Japan nuclear regulator issues warning over Fukushima leak Japan's nuclear regulator on Wednesday said a toxic water leak at the tsunami-damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has been classified as a level 3 "serious incident" on an international scale. Lotus chief Raikkonen wants to stay He is being linked with other teams, but former world champion Kimi Raikkonen wants to stay put at Lotus, its principal Eric Boullier tells CNN's The Circuit. 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. 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. 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. The Learning Network Reader Idea | Teaching the American Civil War to Students in China Students use a Learning Network lesson on primary and secondary sources and the Civil War, do their own research on a key figure, and then write blog posts about a primary source and its lasting effects on American culture. Toxic leak worse than first thought Japan is poised to declare a toxic water leak at the Fukushima nuclear plant a level 3 "serious incident," its gravest warning since the massive 2011 earthquake and tsunami that sent three reactors into meltdown. Team rebuilding world's first website Twenty years ago, a team of researchers shared the Web with the world. Now they want to show a generation that grew up online what it was like in its earliest days. Jackson's consultant helps defense in trial A lawyer for Michael Jackson's estate gave an entertainment industry consultant permission to help AEG Live in its defense of the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the pop singer's mother, the expert testified. Court lifts Mercedes sales ban in blow to France PARIS (Reuters) - France's top administrative court lifted a sales freeze on Mercedes vehicles on Tuesday, dealing a blow to the government in a bitter row over German carmaker Daimler's use of a banned chemical. McIlroy harbors hopes of a late FedExCup push NORTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) - 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. Your Money One Dip Into a 401(k) Often Leads to Another Borrowing from retirement savings can make sense, but many people become repeat customers, taking multiple loans. National Briefing | Washington Prosecutors Press Subpoena for Times Reporter in Leak Case The Justice Department on Monday asked a full federal appeals court not to hear arguments from lawyers for a New York Times reporter, who has been subpoenaed to testify in a leak case against a former C.I.A. officer. ROUGH CUT UK PM Cameron debates Syria in parliament Aug. 29 - British Prime Minister David Cameron and opposition leader Ed Miliband debate military intervention in Syria. TREASURIES-Prices gain as investors eye month-end, long weekend * Q2 GDP revision, jobless claims seen giving Fed leeway to taper Ghosts of Iraq war force Britain to delay Syria strike LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron's plans for joining a looming military strike on Syria were in disarray on Thursday after a revolt by lawmakers warning him to heed the "lessons of Iraq". The Caucus Ickes Returns to Democratic Committees Rules and Bylaws Panel Harold M. Ickes has rejoined a panel tasked with setting the guidelines governing the presidential nominating process. FOREX-Dollar hits two-week peaks as U.S. data fuels Fed taper talk * U.S. GDP, initial jobless claims data support Fed taper in September * Dollar rises vs yen as Syria tensions ease * Dollar downside seen as limited on speculator position * Emerging currency relief... Theater Review | Connecticut A Review of Oblivion, at Westport Country Playhouse In Oblivion, Carly Mensch, a writer known for her work on cable television, asks her audience to consider bigotry from a different perspective. Bits Blog Troubles Ahead for Internet Advertising Much of the commercial Web relies on advertising, but increasing use of ad-blocking software is just one of the problems that advertisers face. Murray wins Wimbledon CNN's Pedro Pinto talks to Andy Murray who made history by becoming the first British man to win Wimbledon since 1936. Playtech looking to spend $800 million on acquisitions, chairman quits LONDON (Reuters) - Gaming software developer Playtech is looking to spend more than 600 million euros ($800 million) on acquisitions, as it looks to take advantage of more people betting on bingo and sport on their mobile phones and tablets. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. UK's Cameron loses parliamentary vote on Syria action LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron lost a vital parliamentary vote on Thursday night meant to pave the way for Britain to join a looming military strike on Syria, in a move that appeared to all but rule out British involvement in such action. 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. Tanzania asks Uganda to help it mend ties with Rwanda DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) - Tanzania has asked Uganda's president to help it patch up relations with Rwanda after a falling-out over Tanzania's efforts to bring peace to the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania's prime minister said on Thursday. 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. 26 killed in attacks across Iraq Shootings and explosions throughout Iraq on Sunday killed at least 26 people and injured more than 52 others, police said. Massive wildfire prompts new travel restrictions through Yosemite SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Firefighters determined to keep a massive blaze from raging into the heart of California's Yosemite National Park have shut down half of its main east-west corridor, just days before a holiday weekend marking the end of the peak summer tourist season. Wasikowska hits Venice carpet for "Tracks" Aug 29 - Mia Wasikowska walks the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival for her new movie, "Tracks." Bob Mezan reports.

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