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News Feed Latest worldwide news Gadgetwise Forget the Punching Bag, Try the Robot A new toy called Battroborgs simulates boxing in the vein of Rock Em Sock Em Robots. Abramovich to buy Moscow office complex for up to $800 million sources MOSCOW (Reuters) - Billionaire Roman Abramovich is close to buying one of the biggest top-end office complexes in Moscow for up to $800 million in what would be Russia's second-largest office deal,... The God of SNL Will See You Now How do you please Lorne Michaels? Twenty-two Saturday Night Live cast members and one who came close share tales of the audition that can make or break a career. How to buy things with your face PayPal wants users at restaurants and stores to use the mobile app that now includes your photo. Jim Boulden reports. U.S. Open to have two retractable roofs Players have long wanted a roof at the U.S. Open. Now they'll have two. The cover should mean an end to the weather-related issues that have struck the tournament in recent years. Blasts in the Night, a Smell, and a Flood of Syrian Victims The attack has brought widespread condemnation on President Bashar al-Assads government, and it is shaping up as an inflection point for a war that has been grinding on for more than two years. A million Syrian child refugees is 'shameful milestone' U.N. GENEVA (Reuters) - The number of Syrian children forced to flee their devastated homeland reached 1 million on Friday, half of all the refugees driven abroad by a conflict that shows no sign of... On Immigration, a Republican Carves Out Some Middle Ground Representative Steve Pearce is out of step with many House Republicans and constituents in New Mexico, but he still thinks a compromise is possible. Red Bulls Fall to Struggling Chivas USA Erick Torres scored two goals, the first on a penalty kick, and Chivas USA beat the Red Bulls, 3-2, at home. Euro Tour denies U.S. takeover The chief executive of golf's European Tour has dismissed reports the organization could be bought out by its American counterpart the PGA Tour. The toughest shot in golf? Living Golf takes a a look at the iconic 17th hole with its island green. 1-handed athlete gets shot at team Zach Hodskins is one of the best players on the Milton High varsity basketball team in Milton, Georgia. According to scouting reports, he's an "excellent shooter" and "plays extremely hard." He is also missing his left arm below the elbow. But to Hodskins, that's really not an issue. App Smart Turning to Your Phone for a Better Nights Sleep Apps can turn your mobile device into a white-noise machine, a personal bedtime storyteller and even a diagnostic tool to analyze your sleep patterns. On the Runway Blog Bethanie Mattek-Sands Makes Fashion Statements With Her Hair Ms. Mattek-Sands, often called the Lady Gaga of tennis, walked onto the court at the United States Open on Monday with bright purple hair. Malaysia to Host New EurAsia Cup Matchplay Event in March The inaugural EurAsia Cup matchplay event in Malaysia is to feature on the initial sector of the 2013-14 European Tour schedule, organisers said on Monday. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. OGX struggles as Petronas holds up deal, fields returned RIO DE JANEIRO/KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Shares in OGX Petrleo e Gas Participaes SA fell for the first day in eight on Tuesday as the troubled oil producer abandoned the purchase of several oil... Judge denies mistrial in Marvell patent infringement NEW YORK (Reuters) - A federal judge on Friday denied Marvell Technology Group Ltd's request to declare a mistrial in a patent infringement case in which a jury awarded $1.17 billion in damages to Carnegie Mellon University. Railway in Quebec disaster allowed to operate till Oct. 1 TORONTO, Aug 23 (Reuters) - The rail company whose oil tanker train blew up in a Quebec town last month, killing 47 people, will be allowed to continue operating through Oct. 1 after providing... Sports Briefing | College Football F.S.U. Picks Quarterback Florida State Coach Jimbo Fisher said the redshirt freshman Jameis Winston would start at quarterback. Semtech expects lower demand from smartphone makers, shares fall (Reuters) - Chipmaker Semtech Corp said it expects lower demand from its largest smartphone customers and forecast current-quarter results well below market estimates. U.S. points finger at Assad over Syria gas attack WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Secretary of State John Kerry laid the groundwork on Monday for possible military action against the Syrian government over a chemical weapons attack, implicating President Bashar al-Assad's forces in a "moral obscenity." 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. You're the Boss Blog Sharing the Profits Requires Some Tough Calls How often should we pay bonuses? How big should the bonus pool be? Do all employees get to participate? Boy Kangaroo saved me A seven-year-old boy who spent a winter's night lost in chilly conditions in the Australian bush says a friendly kangaroo is the reason he survived. Italian astronaut recounts near-drowning during spacewalk CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - As his helmet filled with water, blurring his vision and cutting off radio communications, Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano says his thoughts quickly turned to the possibility of drowning during a recent spacewalk outside the International Space Station. Obama, Canada's Harper discuss Syria, potential responses White House WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper spoke by phone on Tuesday about the alleged use of chemical weapons by the Syrian government and pledged to consult closely on potential responses, the White House said. Roche eye drug shows benefit in mid-stage trial ZURICH, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Roche's experimental eye drug helped slow the progression of an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the drugmaker said on Tuesday, potentially boosting its chances in the lucrative eye drug market. UPDATE 1-BlackBerry eyes spinoff of messaging service -WSJ TORONTO, Aug 27 (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd is considering spinning off its messaging service into a separate unit, the Wall Street Journal said on Tuesday, quoting people familiar with the matter. UPDATE 1-Eye drug maker Akorn to buy rival Hi-Tech Pharmacal for $640 mln * Akorn expects deal to add to adj earnings/share immediately upon closing 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 1-BMO Q3 profit jumps 17 percent as loan losses drop TORONTO, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Bank of Montreal, Canada's No. 4 bank, said on Tuesday its third-quarter profit rose 17 percent, benefiting from higher insurance income and lower provisions for bad... House Proud Pink Robots at the Gate What to do with a 39-year-old who wont leave home? Let him turn it into his own Roden Crater. Bradley Manning play scoops British drama award EDINBURGH (Reuters) - A play about Bradley Manning, the U.S. soldier convicted by a military judge last week for passing classified information to anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks, has won a newly created drama prize at Britain's oldest literary awards. 'The Cuckoo's Calling' keeps top spot on U.S. best-sellers list NEW YORK (Reuters) - "The Cuckoo's Calling," the detective novel written by J.K. Rowling under a pseudonym, held on to the top of the U.S. best-sellers list on Thursday. 1-handed athlete gets shot at team Zach Hodskins is one of the best players on the Milton High varsity basketball team in Milton, Georgia. According to scouting reports, he's an "excellent shooter" and "plays extremely hard." He is also missing his left arm below the elbow. But to Hodskins, that's really not an issue. GLOBAL MARKETS-Syria worries push oil to 6-month high; stocks tumble * U.S. lays groundwork for possible action against Syrian government Analysis Spending on cars, homes threatens apparel sales as holidays approach (Reuters) - Even with consumer confidence at a six-year high, retailers ranging from Target Corp to Macy's Inc are competing not only with each other but are also having to adapt to shifting spending... Why we love the transfer window 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. 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.

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