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News Feed Latest worldwide news Bartoli talks first grand slam win Marion Bartoli, the new Wimbledon women's singles champion talks to CNN's Amanda Davies. Special Report Venice Film Festival For Venice Film Festival, More Seats, Fewer Movies Founded and run by the Biennale, the world's oldest film festival opens this year on Aug. 28 and runs through Sept. 7. U.S. new home sales fall sharply; house prices rise WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sales of new single-family homes in the United States fell sharply in July to their lowest level in nine months, casting a shadow over the country's housing recovery. At Dachau, Merkel Warns of Extremism The chancellor, who spoke about the dangers of extremism, drew criticism from rivals for wedging the visit in between campaign stops. N.F.L. Roundup Bills Sign Leinart To Address Urgent Need Quarterback Matt Leinart, a free agent, signed with the Buffalo Bills to fill an immediate need at Buffalos injury-depleted quarterback position. N.F.L. Roundup Pierre-Paul and Rolle Join Practice Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul was taken off the physically unable to perform list Monday, and safety Antrel Rolle joined him at practice. Multitasking with Chrome OS and Linux on the Chromebook Pixel Google's Chromebook Pixel is quite versatile after all. I can run Chrome OS and Linux at the same time, and switch between the two, allowing me to use Skype and other third party apps! Bits Blog Malicious Software Poses as Video From a Facebook Friend Attackers are using built-in features in some Web browsers to install malicious software that can see elements like saved passwords for e-mail and social network accounts. Japan fed up with 'whack-a-mole' approach to Fukushima Attempts by the operator of Japan's stricken nuclear power plant to deal with alarming leaks of toxic water are like a game of "whack-a-mole," the country's industry minister said Monday. Federer cruises, top women advance at U.S. Open NEW YORK (Reuters) - Roger Federer made the perfect start to his bid for a sixth U.S. Open title when he easily won his first-round match at Flushing Meadows on Tuesday. Bath-time goes interactive in Japan Aug. 22 - "Surfing the web" has taken on new meaning at a university in Tokyo where scientists have turned bath-water into a touch screen. Bathers can add new depth to their cleansing experience by manipulating the water to browse a website, watch a movie or even play games. Rob Muir reports. 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. Dominguez, Carter Hit HRs in 9th, Astros Beat WSox Matt Dominguez hit a tiebreaking solo homer with two outs in the ninth inning and Chris Carter followed with his second home run of the game to lift the Houston Astros to a 10-8 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night. UPDATE 1-Chinese firm offers $160 mln for Turquoise Hill039;s Inova * Chinese firm picks up 14.9 pct stake from Turquoise Hill Football Shock defeat for Man City When Vincent Tan led a Malaysian takeover of Cardiff City in 2010, the Welsh soccer club was battling crippling debts -- and a long-awaited return to England's top flight was tantalizingly out of reach. On the Road New Rivals Compete for Convention Business While cities like Las Vegas still dominate the industry, smaller towns are aggressively marketing their amenities. Entergy focus under new CEO may shift to New York nuclear fight HOUSTON (Reuters) - Entergy Corp's decision to shut its Vermont nuclear plant begins the final chapter in a battle with politicians seeking to close the station and may shift the firm's focus to the larger Indian Point nuclear plant in New York. 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. Bats Triple Play Week 21 Results Put your predictive skills to the test each week of the baseball season. The Week Ahead | Classical Music Bassoon Solos on the Water The floating concert hall Bargemusic is possibly the cutest place in New York to hear music, and it is also one of the most adventurous. Singer Linda Ronstadt says she has Parkinson's disease NEW YORK (Reuters) - Grammy-winning singer Linda Ronstadt is suffering from Parkinson's disease and says she can no longer "sing a note," the group AARP said on Friday. U.S. reviews economic assistance in Egypt Aug. 19 - U.S. State Department says no decision has been made on freezing aid to Egypt, adding the U.S. is troubled by "suspicious deaths" of Egyptian prisoners. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Your Money An $18 Million Lesson in Handling Credit Report Errors Despite a whopping judgment against Equifax, little is going to change for those who find mistakes in their credit reports, industry observers say. 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. China Investigates 3 More Oil Company Officials China National Petroleum Corp.s listed subsidiary, PetroChina, said that two vice-presidents and its chief geologist are being investigated by relevant authorities but did not say why. Wealth Matters A Guessing Game for Taxpayers on What They Owe With the next estimated tax payment around the corner, here are some tips to avoid overpaying. The Learning Network Blog Student Crossword | Insects Learn more about insects by playing our crossword, either online or in print. Motorcyclists Beware the bear Royal Canadian Mounted Police released this video as a warning to speeding drivers to slow down on the open road. Mandelas Condition Remains Critical but Stable The South African government said that former President Nelson Mandelas health remained critical but stable, requiring medical interventions. Garfuna culture in Belize Moonlight drum gatherings, traditional cassava bread demonstrations, parties on Settlement Day. Garifuna culture adds life to a Belize vacation. Giant panda gives birth in Washington, but who's the daddy? A giant panda has given birth to a cub at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington but it's not immediately clear who the father might be. Mana Rabiee reports. The Boss Still Minding the Mill Bob Moore, founder and chief executive of Bobx2019;s Red Mill Natural Foods in Milwaukie, Ore. NZ Amateur Ko No Closer to Going Pro After Canada Triumph Lydia Ko's successful defence of her Canadian Open title on Sunday will make her "think" more about turning professional, but the trophy and $300,000 in foregone prize money would not hasten her decision, New Zealand's 16-year-old golf sensation said. Entergy Announces Closing of Vermont Nuclear Plant The company just won a long legal fight to keep the Vermont Yankee reactor open, but now says it will decommission the plant late next year. Activists infiltrate Belgian F1 race Activists protesting against Arctic oil drilling infiltrate a Formula One race in Belgium Sunday, but the off-track incident does not stop Sebastian Vettel's march towards a fourth successive world title. Bats After Tough Weekend, Yankees Facing Blue Jays Again The Yankees are 12-1 this season against the Toronto Blue Jays, their opponents in a three-game series that begins on Monday night. Australia's next prime minister? Politics might be a tough profession, but in few places is it as bruising as in Australia where mudslinging and name-calling occur on an almost daily basis in parliament. Letter from China A Moniker Only a Mister Could Like "Xiansheng," or "mister," is the most common way to address a man in Mandarin, but it is also used to address women held in high esteem. Books of The Times Samantha Shannons Fantasy Novel, The Bone Season Samantha Shannons debut novel, a dystopian portrait of London in the year 2059, has already been optioned for film and was the first pick of the Today shows new book club. NFLPA Files Grievance on Behalf of Hernandez The NFL Players Association has filed a grievance to help former New England Patriots star tight end Aaron Hernandez collect an $82,000 workout bonus.

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