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News Feed Latest worldwide news Rain plays havoc with schedule at U.S. Open NEW YORK (Reuters) - Serena Williams's center court clash was among dozens of matches canceled on Wednesday after rain washed out most of the day's play at the U.S. Open, forcing tournament organizers to drastically revise the schedule. Breakingviews Blackstone's shrewd trade Aug. 23 - Back in 2009 a wobbly British Land sold Blackstone half of the Broadgate estate. Now the bet could pay off following reports that CIC may pay 1.7 bln for the stake, says Breakingviews. Music Review Fred Frith Brings a Weeks Worth of Variety to the Stone Fred Friths week at the Stone provides a concise overview of his broad range, including solo improvisation, chamber-music configurations, a duo set with John Zorn, and a rock trio. What We Eat Building a Better Mass-Market Tomato Plant geneticists say a project to develop tastier mass-produced tomatoes is just one step in pushing Americans toward more healthy eating. Bullock and Clooney talk ahead of Venice opening George Clooney avoids questions about Syria and his style while talking about the opening film of the Venice Film Festival, 'Gravity'. Rough cut - no reporter narration. Bruce Dunning, CBS Correspondent, Dies at 73 Mr. Dunning, whose 35 years at CBS News were spent primarily in Asia, is best known for his reporting on the last flight out of Da Nang as that city fell to North Vietnam. Pakistan Overturns Conviction of Doctor in Bin Laden Hunt A Pakistani judicial official overturned the conviction of a Pakistani doctor who helped the C.I.A. in the search for Osama bin Laden 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. A post-Christian Middle East? Peter Bergen says Christians are facing harassment and violence as the region becomes less hospitable to non-Muslims Well Poor Oral Health Is Linked to Cancer-Causing Virus Researchers report a greater risk of the human papillomavirus, HPV, but other experts questioned the study. 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) On Pro Football Smith vs. Sanchez Quarterback Duel Just Got Worse The Jets escaped the Giants but their quarterback situation became murkier as Geno Smith struggled and Mark Sanchez hurt his shoulder. Essay A Nose for Words Developing a love of language, with a little help from Stanley H. Kaplan. Tiger's Practice May Be Restricted by Ailing Back Tiger Woods is undergoing a daily routine to treat his back troubles and the FedExCup points leader may be forced to restrict his practice sessions at this week's Deutsche Bank Championship. Watch CNN FC episode 16 Champions League veterans Owen Hargreaves and David Ginola discuss the game between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. 31 of Earth's most beautiful sights Editor's note A previous version of this article was published in July 2012. We've added a few items and updated the list. We'd love to hear about your own "incredible sights" in the comments too. Wall Street rises on economy, but Syria concerns limit gains NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks closed modestly higher on Thursday as the economy showed signs of improvement, but uncertainty over possible military action against Syria continued to pressure markets. Pension Plan in France Draws Few Admirers Some critics call the proposal insufficient and others worry that it foreshadows bigger cuts to come for a system that the French treasure. Will Mideast talks lead to peace? The long-awaited peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians are expected to begin Wednesday, three years after the last direct negotiations stalled over the issue of settlements in disputed territory. Well U.S. Circumcision Rates Are Declining The percentage of newborns who are circumcised in the United States declined to 58.3 percent in 2010 from 64.5 percent in 1979, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Syrian Lawmakers Warn Britain Over Military Strike Members of Syrias Parliament issued an open letter to their counterparts in Britain, saying an attack would spark a cataclysm of sectarian mass murder. 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. Why Russia, Iran, China stay loyal Despite the pressure growing on the Syrian president, he still has powerful friends. Asian rival to Ryder Cup? Asia's emergence as a golfing power has received a boost with the announcement the continent's top golfers will face off against their European counterparts in a competition similar to the Ryder Cup. The Next Level When You Promote Someone and It Doesnt Work Out Can you return someone to their old job? Where an Iraqi Artist Can Paint, and Exhale Bassim al-Shaker, 28, who was beaten and abused because of his love of art, has found refuge in Phoenix, which has one of the largest Iraqi communities in the United States. Life, Interrupted A Test of Faith It had never occurred to me that, with all of the progress that has been made in cancer research, none of the standard treatments would work for me. Thats when I learned about something called a clinical trial. Bits U.S. Government Issues Warning About Security on Android Phones The American government has issued a warning about the potential security threat for Googles Android, which is the mostly widely used mobile operating system in the world. 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 advantages to foreign players like Verizon Communications Inc. UPDATE 3-Low-margin cells weigh on JA Solar's outlook Aug 29 (Reuters) - China-based JA Solar Holdings Co Ltd's muted forecast provided little hope of ending its string of losses as a large chunk of its sales still come from low-margin solar cells. KPN foundation intervenes to block America Movil offer for KPN AMSTERDAM/MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - An independent foundation linked to KPN said on Thursday it had moved to block America Movil's proposed 7.2 billion-euro offer for the Dutch telecoms group to... Theater Review In Stockholm, the Blades Are Drawn From the Start Bryony Laverys Stockholm, at Stageworks/Hudson, follows a close, loving couple, with passions of several sorts. UPDATE 7-Verizon in talks to buy out Vodafone stake - sources * Vodafone confirms talks on sale of Verizon Wireless stake Israel prepares The chemical weapons crisis in Syria has Israeli citizens on edge. CNN's Jim Clancy reports from Jerusalem. Canada's Harper says wireless rules do not favor foreign players OTTAWA (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 advantages to foreign players like Verizon Communications Inc. White Supremacists Plan Angers a North Dakota Town Residents of Leith, N.D., thought nothing of it when Paul Craig Cobb moved in and began buying property, until they learned of his plan to take over. Devils Sign Jagr, Hoping a 41-Year-Old Scorer Has Mileage Left Jaromir Jagr, 41, signed a one-year deal with the Devils, who lost two of their top three scorers this summer. Bits Oxford Dictionaries Online Adds Selfie, Emoji and Other Tech-Oriented Terms Oxford Dictionaries has updated its online lexicon to include a number of youthful and relevant terms. Gingrich Will Be Back in the Crossfire on CNN As a host of CNNs revived Crossfire, Newt Gingrich will become a member of the news media that he once criticized. And I hope to move it to the right, he said. Free trade, Arctic, Russia may top Obama's Nordic agenda STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama's visit to Sweden next week points up the role of a pro-free trade European ally on the edge of a rapidly changing Arctic in a region where Russia is seeking more influence.

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