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News Feed Latest worldwide news Experience Versus Form the Cup Conundrum for Captain Price In just over a week, International captain Nick Price will announce his two captain's picks for the biennial Presidents Cup and he is not yet sure whether experience or current form will ultimately tip the balance. Scientists confirm new element As though it wasn't hard enough to memorize the names and atomic weights of 117 elements in the periodic table. Scientists have now confirmed another. 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. Farm income poised for record in 2013 USDA WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. agricultural sector will enjoy record high income in 2013 as bin-busting grain harvests in the Midwest more than offset expected lower prices, the Department of... NEWSMAKER Liberia will reform land ownership law, education Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says the audit of her country's government has not dampened growth momentum, and feels further reforms will be implemented in land laws and in education The Mayors of New York Historically, the template for choosing a new mayor of New York has resembled a pendulum, swinging from one extreme to another. CANADA FX DEBT-C$ eases as U.S. data bolsters Fed expectations * C$ at C$1.0530 vs US$, or 94.97 U.S. cents * U.S. Q2 GDP grows at 2.5 pct annual rate; job claims fall * Canada Q2 current account deficit widens to C$14.6 billion * Bond prices rise across... City Room After the Wedding, the Bus Metropolitan Diary When an afternoon wedding ran late at the City Clerks office, the party took a crosstown bus to the reception. Entergy to shut controversial Vermont nuclear plant HOUSTON/BOSTON (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. Scores die in bus crash At least 37 people were killed following a bus crash west of Nairobi, Kenya, police said Thursday. Nintendo Cuts a Dimension From a Device Aimed at Youths The Nintendo 2DS will cost $130, about $40 less than its 3DS sibling, as part of a strategy to prevent households from relying on tablets for video games. Can an expanded army of seniors stem Medicare fraud? NEW YORK (Reuters) - Enrolled in Medicare and want to join the ground war against fraud? All you need now is a pen and a pair of reading glasses. Mars Science Lab launch delayed two years NASA's launch of the Mars Science Laboratory -- hampered by technical difficulties and cost overruns -- has been delayed until the fall of 2011, NASA officials said at a news conference Thursday in Washington. Emerging markets in turmoil Worries about the future of the U.S. Federal Reserve program are among the prime concerns for emerging markets. White House Syria response would be limited, not like Iraq WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Thursday said any Washington response to chemical weapons use in Syria would be limited and rejected comparisons with the U.S.-led war in Iraq. Verizon in talks to buy out Vodafone stake sources LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Verizon Communications is close to buying the remaining stake in Verizon Wireless from Vodafone Group PLC it does not own for potentially $130 billion, according to people familiar with the talks, in what could be the third-biggest deal of all time. The world's longest horse race Welcome to the world's longest horse race, combining wild horses, raging winds and energy-sapping heat in the land of Genghis Khan. Britain pauses on Syria action Aug. 29 - British Prime Minister David Cameron convenes his cabinet to discuss action on Syria after domestic opposition rules out immediate strikes. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Football Bayern Munich to face Man City European Champions League holders Bayern Munich are paired with English side Manchester City in the group stages of the continent's most prestigious club competition while Barcelona and AC Milan are drawn together. U.S. Fed balance sheet shrinks in latest week NEW YORK, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve's balance sheet shrank in the latest week on lower holdings of mortgage-backed securities, Fed data released on Thursday showed. GDP growth beats forecasts; may boost case for Fed move WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy accelerated sharply in the second quarter thanks to a surge in exports, bolstering the case for the Federal Reserve to wind down a major economic stimulus... Stars, taboo sex and death at Venice film fest LONDON (Reuters) - Space, stars and taboo sex will be on display in Venice this week as the world's oldest international film festival fights to keep its head above water in a city slowly slipping into the sea. Syrian group behind continued NYT outage The New York Times website was experiencing widespread outages Tuesday afternoon as the apparent result of a malicious attack. T Magazine In the Air | International Velvet The rich textile has long been the calling card of the stylishly privileged. Now, its fashions turn to embrace the stuff of royals. Eto'o reunited with Mourinho at Chelsea Together they shared an all-conquering season at Inter Milan, now Jose Mourinho and Samuel Eto'o are to be reunited at English Premier League club Chelsea. You're the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Loan Demand Declines Disrupting lawyers. Alternatives to QuickBooks Online. Social media tips. The best cities for tech start-ups. U.S. transfers two Guantanamo detainees to Algeria WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States said on Thursday it had transferred two men from the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the government of Algeria as part of its ongoing effort to close the controversial prison. You're the Boss Blog Hiring to Carry Out Tasks Vs. Hiring to Achieve Goals When you hire, do you think about whether the new employee will be able to grow along with the business? N.F.L. Roundup Jets Activate Holmes, Who May Make Opener If Santonio Holmes is able to return for the Jets season opener, he will provide a lift to an unproven receiving corp, as well as to the quarterback. ArtsBeat Oxford Dictionary Decides to Twerk The word, meaning to dance in a sexually provocative manner involving thrusting hip movements and a low, squatting stance, is getting some acknowledgment from one of the English languages most august reference volumes. Watch U.S.-Philippine pageant gaff "Seeing is believing" this latest beauty queen blunder. CNN's Jeanne Moos says to be prepared to squirm. In Transit Blog A Scottish Resort Has a Beef List At the Gleneagles resort in Scotland, diners can choose among cattle breeds for their steaks. Ex-Lone Star executive's fund to set up Irish unit - source DUBLIN, Aug 29 (Reuters) - A new private equity fund set up by ex-Lone Star Vice Chairman Ellis Short to buy loan books across Europe is establishing a unit in Ireland, a source close to the matter... Front Row A Look at September Fashion Magazines The latest September issues of the major fashion magazines draw a dissent from a columnist. Twitter conversations are now easier to follow Twitter released an update Wednesday that makes it easier to keep up with conversations on the social network. UPDATE 1-Oracle to pay $199.5 mln to resolve false claims case * Oracle denied engaging in fraud, but agreed to settle (Adds details of case, Oracle comment) UPDATE 1-CIBC card deal could see sale of C$3 bln of receivables TORONTO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce will part with around C$3 billion ($2.85 billion) of credit card receivables if its deal to sell half of its Aeroplan Visa credit card... Why women 'owe' Billie Jean King When the winner of the women's singles at the U.S. Open picks up her check for $2.6 million -- buck for buck the same as the men's champion -- she might well reflect that, if not for Billie Jean King's pioneering efforts, those riches might not exist. Well Four Frittatas and a Terrine Crack some eggs to make these delicious and surprisingly-portable frittatas (and a terrine) inspired by the tastes of Provence from Martha Rose Shulman. Parasite study reveals nocturnal secrets of snails Aug. 23 - Research into how snails spread a parasite fatal to dogs has revealed that the gastropods can explore the length of an average British garden in a single night - reaching a top speed of one metre per hour. The revelations came after scientists fitted a sample group of snails with LEDs and filmed them with high-speed cameras. Matthew Stock has more.

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