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News Feed Latest worldwide news Tiny island boasts golf legacy Shane O'Donoghue explores how golf legend Harry Vardon helped the British island of Jersey develop a golf legacy. Pandora Sing a song of slumping shares SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Internet radio service Pandora Media Inc said on Thursday that rising expenditures to acquire music and expand its sales force would push fiscal 2014 earnings below analyst... UPDATE 3-Entergy to shut controversial Vermont nuclear plant HOUSTON/BOSTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Entergy Corp will shut the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant, citing high costs tied to regulation and competition from cheap natural gas, bringing to an end a long battle with politicians and environmentalists seeking to close it. ArtsBeat Make It Funky James Brown Biopic Finds Its Leading Man Chadwick Boseman, who played Jackie Robinson in 42, will star as Brown in a biographical film directed by Tate Taylor (The Help). Clock Is Ticking for Recess, and for a Deficit Deal Talks between the White House and Senate Republicans have gone nowhere this summer, increasing the likelihood of a government shutdown this fall. Bronson La'Cassie Wins Cox Classic Australia's Bronson La'Cassie won the Cox Classic on Sunday to earn a PGA Tour card with a sixth-place finish on the Web.com Tour money list. Around the Nation Players, Teams and Story Lines to Watch Examining some of the to players and intriguing story lines this season. Well Supplements Fail to Relieve Joint Pain in Study A randomized clinical trial found that vitamin D and calcium supplements are no better than a placebo for relieving joint problems. New York Times website was likely hacked, company says (Reuters) - The website of The New York Times experienced another outage on Tuesday afternoon, likely caused by hackers, the company said. The Lede French Journalists Previously Reported Chemical Attacks in Damascus Suburbs Journalists for the French newspaper Le Monde reported in May that they had witnessed repeated chemical attacks on Syrian rebel forces in the Damascus suburbs. Reports Apple will offer trade-ins for new iPhone For the first time Apple stores will soon let iPhone owners trade in their old phones for credit toward a new one, according to multiple reports. UPDATE 3-Accor chooses Bazin to drive asset-light hotels strategy PARIS, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Accor has named private equity specialist Sebastien Bazin as the French hotel group's new chairman and chief executive in a move expected to speed Accor's asset sales to boost investor returns. Israel will respond with force to any attack from Syria Aug. 27 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will respond forcefully to any attempts to attack it. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Dot Earth Blog From Lynas to Pollan, Agreement that Golden Rice Trials Should Proceed Two recent reports by journalists strip away distortions and myths surrounding the controversy over genetically engineered Golden Rice. Rocky Transition From Farm to Town in China It is one of the largest peacetime population transfers in history the removal of 2.4 million farmers from mountain areas in central Chinas Shaanxi Province to low-lying towns. The Lede American Uses Kremlin-Financed Network to Denounce Russias Anti-Gay Legislation After accepting an invitation to appear on a television channel owned by the Russian government, the columnist James Kirchick surprised producers on Wednesday by decrying Russias anti-gay legislation. U.S. Open Replay Day 1 Rafael Nadal, Sloane Stephens and Venus and Serena Williams were among the big winners on opening day, which was cut short by rain. Can cruising regain public trust? Richard Quest speaks with Alan Buckelew, CEO of Princess Cruises, who says the industry cannot afford more accidents. Water polo's school of hard knocks Kicks and punches, flailing limbs, nail scratching and even inadvertent ripping off of bathing suits -- a lot goes on under the surface in water polo. "We're really friendly out of the water but as soon as we get into that pool anything is possible," says top goal scorer Rowena Webster of Australia. Poland's new energy law may derail plans to list Energa WARSAW, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Poland's plans to list its last remaining state utility on the stock market may be derailed by government indecision over future renewable energy subsidies, which analysts say makes the company extremely hard to value. JJ puts Chinese businesses under local chairman (Reuters) - Johnson Johnson said on Tuesday the business heads of its three Chinese operations would begin to report to one local chairman next month in an effort to increase sales and centralize corporate oversight. What We Eat Tomatoes Ripe for Improvement Plant geneticists say a project to develop tastier mass-produced tomatoes is just one step in pushing Americans toward more healthy eating. Zuccarello Re-Signs With Rangers The power-play and shootout specialist had three goals and five assists in 15 regular-season games last season. Women at Google Looking Past the Glass Ceiling Pioneering women behind Google Glass are trying to bridge the gap between the worlds of high fashion and high tech. Very early preemies face neurodevelopmental risks NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Babies who are born at 25 weeks' gestation or earlier and survive early life have a "substantial likelihood" of having a very low IQ or other neurodevelopmental problems in childhood, researchers said today. In Transit Blog Calendar Coming Events in Hawaii; Kentucky; Munich A weekly capsule of events around the globe curated by our writers and editors. Nibali Seizes Overall Lead in Tour of Spain Italian Vincenzo Nibali had completed the fourth stage of the Tour of Spain on Tuesday and pedaled four kms back to his Astana team bus for a shower before he learned he had moved into the race lead. UPDATE 1-Russian airshow kicks off with Superjet deals ZHUKOVSKY, Russia, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Russia's first civil plane since the fall of the Soviet Union bagged a clutch of deals with mainly domestic buyers on the first day of an airshow near Moscow, as... The transfer window explained The sun is shining, barbecues are out, beaches are packed and the commute to work is slightly less crowded than normal. It can mean only one thing football's summer transfer window is upon us. Most managers hate it, fans are powerless to resist hourly updates on it; sports journalists worldwide are consumed by it. With a further month of fevered speculation, rumor, counter-rumor and downright subterfuge to come before it closes, CNN tries to work out what it all means. Israeli researchers walk the walk with gait analysis device July 14 - An Israeli company is developing an inexpensive gait analysis device it believes will help doctors diagnose previously undetected medical conditions. The study of a person's walking style can reveal much about their health, and the company says it can now done at a price that most people can afford. Jim Drury has more. The Boss Margaret Minson When the Gamex2019;s on the Line As an athlete, Margaret Minson of Student Sponsor Partners learned how to take risks x2014; a quality that has helped her in her career. Somalia sees boom in air travel In Somalia, getting from point A to B can be a perilous business. Towns are remote, the roads that link them are poor and prone to attack, while the coastline is manned by pirates. Serena demolishes Schiavone at U.S. Open NEW YORK (Reuters) - Serena Williams needed just one hour on Monday to remind everyone why she remains the overwhelming favorite to win the U.S. Open. New York seeks to halt 'stop-and-frisk' reforms while it appeals court ruling NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City asked a federal judge on Tuesday to freeze the implementation of police reforms she ordered while it appeals her decision striking down the department's controversial "stop-and-frisk" policy backed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg. 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. Advertising A Small Upstart to Oversee Ad Agencies The Water Cooler Group is being formed to serve as the parent of four agencies that specialize in tasks like media planning and buying, social media, creative and content development and interactive television. German FM Greece needs until 2022 CNN's Nina dos Santos speaks with German FM Wolfgang Schaeuble about Greece's impact on the eurozone financial crisis. Australia shares seen dipping on Syria tension MELBOURNE, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Australian shares are set to open lower, with investors wary of a potential U.S. missile strike against Syria over the alleged use of chemical weapons. Results from... Prime Lot, Empty for Years (Yes, This Is Manhattan) The dormancy of a 6.4-acre parcel in Midtown Manhattan overlooking the East River is an enigmatic and confusing tale of ambition, infighting, personality conflicts and bad timing. U.S.-based stock funds post biggest weekly outflow since July '12 Lipper NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors in funds based in the United States pulled roughly $9.4 billion out of stock funds in the latest week, marking the biggest outflow from the funds since July 2012, data...

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