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News Feed Latest worldwide news Yosemite blaze rages closer to reservoir for San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - One of the largest California wildfires in decades roared largely unchecked for a 10th day through forests in and around Yosemite National Park on Monday and threatened a reservoir that supplies most of San Francisco's water. Bank of Englands Governor to Keep Interest Rates Low The new governor, Mark Carney, told the owners of small and medium-size businesses that he would not yet rein in stimulus efforts. Midwife-led care linked to fewer premature births NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women cared for by midwives throughout pregnancy tended to have less-complicated births and were less likely to go into labor early than women getting standard medical care, according to a new review of more than a dozen studies. Florida jury recommends death penalty for man convicted of teen's murder ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - A Florida jury recommended the death penalty Tuesday for a man who lured a 15-year-old boy to an ambush in 2011 where he was shot, dismembered and incinerated in a fire pit. Straight Sets Gulbis, With a Favorable Draw, Cannot Capitalize The 30th seeded Ernests Gulbis in a quarter of the draw lacking many of the favorites to win the mens United States Open title, fell to the unseeded Andreas Haider-Maurer, 3-6, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4. Tropical storm Juliette heads toward Mexican Pacific tourist hub MEXICO CITY, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Tropical storm Juliette formed in the Pacific about 130 miles (209 km) south of the Mexican beach resort Cabo San Lucas, where it is now heading, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Wednesday. Where King Stood, Obama Reframes a Dream for a New Era President Obama stepped into the space where the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once spoke and summoned his iconic dream of a colorblind society in a celebration of a half-century of progress. Yosemite blaze rages closer to reservoir for San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - One of the largest California wildfires in decades roared largely unchecked for a 10th day through forests in and around Yosemite National Park on Monday and threatened a reservoir that supplies most of San Francisco's water. Gun Bill in Missouri Would Test Limits in Nullifying U.S. Law Missouris Republican-controlled legislature is expected to enact a statute next month nullifying all federal gun laws in the state and making it a crime for federal agents to enforce them there. A New Book Offers a View of the Game That Tailgaters Rarely Encounter The authors of The System The Glory and Scandal of Big-Time College Football may never watch a game in the way they once did. As Serena Williams Caps Big Day for Sisters, Her Opponent Needs a Hug Having lost her first eight games to top-seeded Serena Williams, Francesca Schiavone hugged a ball boy for some support, but still ended up losing, 6-0, 6-1. World Briefing | Middle East Iran Court Rejects U.S. Pastors Appeal A Tehran appeals court has upheld an eight-year prison sentence for an Iranian-American pastor jailed for his role in establishing underground churches in Iran. Hedge funds warm to Apple; Omega re-enters, Soros buys more NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Inc is regaining its popularity among the biggest hedge funds, some of which have said a massive sell-off this year has gone too far. UPDATE 4-Argentina has new bond swap plan same terms, no end date By Hugh Bronstein and Walter Bianchi BUENOS AIRES, Aug 28 (Reuters) - President Cristina Fernandez on Wednesday proposed a new bond swap offer aimed at "holdout" creditors who have refused to settle with Argentina over its record $100 billion default in 2002, differing in one way from prior deals it is open-ended. By dropping the expiration date for the offer, Fernandez says the bill she submitted to Congress on Wednesday shows Argentina's goodwill before U.S. courts who have criticized How to lift a capsized ship It's been 19 months since the Costa Concordia, one of the largest cruise liners ever built, ran aground off the west coast of Italy, killing 32 passengers and capsizing after granite rock tore a 50-meter hole in the ship's hull. Sharp Fall for Orders of Durable Goods The 7.3 percent decrease in durable goods orders was the steepest drop in almost a year. Final BCS Season Should Be a Wild Ride The BCS farewell tour is about to begin. Build your own home for $35,000 Imagine if it were possible to build your own home, in this day and age, for less than $35,000. Or to cut up some timber and piece your new home together like a giant jigsaw puzzle. Australia shares log biggest fall in 3-weeks over Syria tension SYDNEY, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Australian shares fell 1.1 percent on Wednesday, their biggest one-day drop in three weeks, as fear over a possible U.S.-led military strike against Syria dragged on global... Music Review From Braids, Eruptions of Art Rock at Glasslands The Canadian band Braids showed a steadier, less jarring and more elegant side at Glasslands Gallery. 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. For James Harris, a Dream Fulfilled Inspired by the I Have a Dream speech delivered by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., James Harris became the first black player to be a regular, full-time starter at quarterback in the N.F.L. Recreating golf's most iconic photo Shane O'Donoghue attempts to recreate the most iconic photo in golf, Hy Peskin's pic of Ben Hogan's 1-iron shot. Britain Orders Ryanair to Slash Stake in Aer Lingus Regulators on Wednesday ordered Ryanair to cut its 29 percent holding to 5 percent, arguing that it threatens competition on routes between Ireland and Britain. Cosmonauts prepare for new lab in record Russian spacewalk CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Two Russian cosmonauts floated outside the International Space Station on Friday to set up power and ethernet cables for a new research laboratory scheduled to arrive in December. Russian military ship surprises sunbathers Aug. 22 - Sunbathers are relaxing on a crowded beach on the Baltic Sea when suddenly a large Russian military ship plows onto the shore. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Scientists grow "mini human brains" from stem cells LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have grown the first mini human brains in a laboratory and say their success could lead to new levels of understanding about the way brains develop and what goes wrong in disorders like schizophrenia and autism. DealBook Merrill Lynch in Big Payout for Bias Case The brokerage firm has agreed to pay $160 million to settle a racial bias lawsuit that wound through the federal courts for eight years, including two appeals to the United States Supreme Court. Schaeuble On the campaign trail One of the eurozone's most powerful politicians, Germany's Wolfgang Schaeuble, granted CNN's Nina dos Santos a rare interview. She asked him about Germany's elections and Greece's cash crunch. This is what he said. Jennifer Aniston stripping in We're The Millers was 'daunting' Aug. 15 - Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston admits the stripping scene in her new comedy movie 'We're The Millers' was tough to film, while co-star Jason Sudeikis says the racy scenes 'can't hurt' the film's box office takings. Edward Baran reports. 31 most beautiful sights on Earth From volcanoes to tea fields and electrical storms, click here for Earth's most beautiful sights. IRS issues final rules on Obamacare's 'individual mandate' WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Internal Revenue Service issued final rules on Tuesday for the individual mandate of President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul, one of the most contentious elements of the U.S. law set to go into effect next year. Religions asking if test-tube burgers allow them to keep the faith PARIS (Reuters) - When the world's first test-tube beef burger was cooked and eaten this week, food critics all asked about its taste. For many Jews, Muslims and Hindus, the first question was whether their faith allowed them to try it. ConocoPhillips submits highest bid in Gulf of Mexico sale HOUSTON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - ConocoPhillips submitted the highest bid on a single tract on Wednesday for drilling rights in the western Gulf of Mexico lease sale, which attracted the second-lowest number of bids since 1983, regulators said. Bits Blog The Other Server Makers Are Gaining Ground Two research reports had troubling news for well-known makers of computer servers The lesser-known Chinese and Taiwanese manufacturers are shipping enormous volumes. Mugabe sworn in for another term Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe will be sworn in for another term Thursday following disputed elections. Al-Assad Ruler shaped by violence For 13 years, President Bashar al-Assad has governed Syria. For 2 of those years he's faced repeated calls from many inside and outside the country for his resignation. Breakingviews Fracking foreign policy Aug. 28 - Rob Cox and Christopher Swann discuss how hydraulic fracturing in America may alter the countrys approach to the Middle East. Trailside Poll Shows de Blasio With Big Lead Bill de Blasio appears to be within striking distance of the 40 percent he would need to avoid a runoff in the Democratic primary for mayor. NASCAR's Labonte Breaks Ribs in Bike Accident Former NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Bobby Labonte will miss Sunday's race in Atlanta after breaking three ribs in a bicycle accident near his home in Trinity, North Carolina on Wednesday.

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