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News Feed Latest worldwide news Portrait of doomed love conquers British public's hearts LONDON (Reuters) - "The Lady of Shalott", a painting by John William Waterhouse of a young woman lamenting unrequited love, has been chosen as the British public's favorite artwork, soon to be displayed among other masterpieces across the nation's billboards. Showtime bets 'Ray Donovan' will be summer success for years LOS ANGELES, Aug 30 (Reuters) - From the FBI agent tripping on acid to the action film star marrying a transsexual, the Sunday night Showtime drama "Ray Donovan" has served up its share of bizarre... Married gay couples win U.S. marriage tax benefits nationwide WASHINGTON (Reuters) - All legally wed gay couples, no matter which state they live in, are entitled to the same U.S. federal tax benefits as married heterosexual couples, the Obama administration said on Thursday. Perry ups ownership stake in J.C. Penney to 8.6 pct Aug 30 (Reuters) - Hedge fund manager Richard Perry, already a big owner in J.C. Penney Co Inc, bought additional shares in the retailer on Friday, according to a regulatory filing made just days... Fruit fly brain map a boon to neuroscience Aug. 29 - Scientists at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Virginia have successfully mapped the circuitry in a small region of a fruit fly brain. The researchers, who work at HMMI's Janelia Farms Research Campus, say it is a small but important step toward understanding how the much larger human brain processes information. Rob Muir has more. Analysis India finds price of expats' patriotism elusive as growth fades MUMBAI/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The patriotism of wealthy overseas Indians has helped the country avert economic crises in the past and it is little surprise that embattled policymakers are turning to... 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. EXCLUSIVE-America Movil says has no intention of raising KPN offer MEXICO CITY, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Carlos Slim's telecoms company America Movil said on Friday it had no intention of raising its 7.2 billion euro ($9.49 billion) offer for Dutch peer KPN after a company foundation told the Mexican firm to make a higher bid, or it would veto the move. 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. Phys Ed Why A.C.L. Injuries Sideline So Many Athletes Tears to the anterior cruciate ligament sideline more athletes for longer periods of time than almost any other acute injury. Researchers are trying to understand why the injury is so slow to heal. Former NBA star Scottie Pippen won't face charges over Malibu fracas LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former Chicago Bulls basketball star Scottie Pippen will not be prosecuted over an altercation with a man at a Malibu restaurant in June, prosecutors said on Tuesday, citing insufficient evidence. Bullock shooting Gravity 'no walk in the park' Aug 29 - Making Alfonso Cuaron's 3D space movie 'Gravity' was "no walk in the park", leading lady Sandra Bullock says. Rough cut - no reporter narration Hungarian train shines light on self-contained solar power Aug. 28 - A nature reserve in central Hungary has become a testing ground for self-contained, solar-powered train travel. Engineers say the narrow gauge train is the first of its kind, and could become a template for larger train transport systems. Matthew Stock reports. Don't fear talking about race Ruben Navarrette says the media shouldn't tiptoe around the issue of race in service of a political or social goal San Diego mayor's tumultuous time in office ending quietly SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Bob Filner's abbreviated term as San Diego mayor appeared to be ending quietly on Friday as the veteran politician who resigned in the face of a sexual harassment lawsuit remained out of sight on what was scheduled to be his last day in office. The Wimbledon greats Open Court sifts through the archive to bring you some of its favorite interviews. N.F.L. Roundup Flynn Could Be Passed Over, This Time With the Raiders Matt Flynn is in almost the same situation as last year with Terrelle Pryor playing Thursday, Flynn, slowed by a sore elbow, could lose out on a starting quarterback job. WPP raises 2013 forecast as rivals' merger spurs acquisitions LONDON (Reuters) - WPP, the world's largest advertising agency, slightly raised its 2013 forecast on Thursday due to rising revenues and said the merger of two major rivals would spur it to step up its pace of small and medium acquisitions. In Fantasy Football, More Is More Remaining open to drafting any player, no matter how much he may have doomed your team in the past, is perhaps the most overlooked trait of successful fantasy owners. How world's busiest airport works So what really goes on at the world's busiest airport? A team of 30-plus CNN journalists descend on Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Lewis on Women's British Open title 2013 Women's British Open winner Stacy Lewis talks to CNN's Shane O' Donoghue after her superb victory at St Andrews -- her second major win. Russian tax breaks now, tight oil boom later MOSCOW, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Russia introduces tax breaks on production of hard-to-recover "tight" oil on Sept. 1, but the giveaway alone will not be enough just yet for the world's largest oil-producing nation to replicate the North American shale energy revolution. RPT-Australia, NZ put some fizz back into Asian IPO market SYDNEY, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Australia and New Zealand's initial public offering market is set to return to levels not seen since the global financial crisis almost killed it stone-dead, with listings expected to rise five-fold this year compared to 2012. Measles-like virus may be cause of dolphin deaths on U.S. coast WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A measles-like virus that suppresses the immune system could be the reason an extraordinary number of bottlenose dolphins have died after becoming stranded along the U.S. East Coast, a panel of dolphin experts said on Tuesday. Explaining the N.F.L. Settlement Questions, and answers, about the proposed $765 million settlement between the N.F.L. and the more than 4,500 retired players who sued the league. Public private partners come to potoroo rescue Aug. 25 - Australia's threatened long-nosed potoroo may be making a comeback in southeast Queensland thanks to a collaboration between government and private land-owners. The shy marsupial has been the victim of habitat destruction through land clearing but efforts by farmers are producing signs of recovery. Tara Cleary reports. Danielle Manning, Matthew Ballinger The bride is a television production coordinator; the groom, a recruiter, is also the lead singer of a band. Accused Chicago bomb plotter indicted for seeking murder of FBI agent (Reuters) - A man accused of trying to set off a car bomb in Chicago was indicted on Thursday in a murder-for-hire plot designed to kill an undercover FBI agent who was going to testify against him. Wines of The Times Germanys Rieslings on the Tip of the Tongue The countrys dry rieslings capture a sense of place with more crystalline precision and delicacy than most others. The TV Watch Keith Olbermanns Show Has Its Debut on ESPN2 At the premiere of his hourlong show Olbermann, on ESPN2, Keith Olbermann didnt talk all that much about sports. Longtime MLB Umpire Frank Pulli Dies at 78 Longtime major league umpire Frank Pulli, who used instant replay to make a call nearly a decade before video reviews were allowed, has died. He was 78. Lotus hopeful on Raikkonen Eric Boullier, the Team Principal of Lotus F1, on the future of Kimi Raikkonen and the team's hopes for the remainder of the season. The Mets, Brought to You in ... Who needs capital letters? Not Travis dArnaud, or Matt den Dekker, or a pretty good pitching prospect named Jacob deGrom. Congo's army occupies rebel positions in breakthrough Aug. 30 - Forces from the Democratic Republic of Congo, backed by the United Nations, take up positions previously occupied by the M23 rebels. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. George Michael sends his piano to US Nov. 11 - The singer bought John Lennon's old piano in 2000 for two million dollars, now he's sending it to the USA to be part of an anti-war exhibition. Muirfield memories Relive the 2013 British Open with CNN's Desktop Caddy. 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. F1's GP of America 'is off' Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has revealed that the inaugural Grand Prix of America in New Jersey will not take place as planned next year because the organizers have not raised enough money to fund it. McIlroy Harbors Hopes of a Late FedExCup Push Rory McIlroy heads into Friday's opening round of the Deutsche Bank Championship believing he can still turn a disappointing year into a memorable season by winning overall FedExCup playoff honors. 'House of Cards' creator shows his hand Netflix's "House of Cards" is up for nine Emmys and currently in production on its second season. Creator Beau Willimon talks about the show, Washington and power.

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