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News Feed Latest worldwide news New Moon Probe Raises Questions About What to Do Next in Space While scientists are excited about what the experiment may yield, they are also concerned about the absence of future moon voyages on NASAs schedule. Straight Sets Son of Tennis Club Janitor Qualifies for U.S. Open Juniors Event Francis Tiafoe grew up at the Junior Tennis Champions Center in College Park, Md., where his father, Constant, an immigrant from Sierra Leone, was a live-in janitor from 1999 to 2010. Africa's digital music scene Robyn Curnow looks at how Africa's upcoming artists are turning to the digital world to overcome traditional barriers. Your Money Adviser Assessing the Costs of Caring for an Aging Relative Studies of Americans who take on in-home care are documenting health and financial repercussions. Khartoum Journal As Floods Ravage Sudan, Young Volunteers Revive a Tradition of Aid As the Sudanese government has been slow to respond, critics say, the members of Nafeer, a volunteer youth-led initiative, have taken phone calls and headed out in trucks to deliver bags of aid. Obama says U.S. should strike Syria, will seek congressional vote WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Saturday he had decided the United States should strike Syrian government targets in response to a deadly chemical weapons attack, but said he would seek a congressional vote for any military action. Westwood turns on Twitter trolls After a nightmare final round at the PGA Championship, former world No. 1 golfer Lee Westwood received a torrent of abuse on Twitter -- and he could not resist hitting back at the "haters." Shortcuts Sometimes Second-Best Makes a Better Role Model Recent research suggests we may be choosing the wrong people to emulate, and that could be hurting us professionally. Vodafone says in advanced talks on $130 bln Verizon stake sale LONDON, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Vodafone said on Sunday it was in advanced talks with Verizon Communications about the sale of its 45 percent stake in Verizon Wireless for $130 billion in a mix of cash... United States 2nd-Quarter Growth Is Revised Up to 2.5%, From 1.7% Economists said the growth rate remains far lower than what the economy needs to make up for the sharp losses sustained during the downturn. 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. Turning Chaos Into Theater, With a Cast of 200 The Public Theaters musical adaptation of Shakespeare draws on unconventional performers from the five boroughs, including ex-offenders, nannies, children and the elderly. Straight Sets Conversations With Andy Murray Dreaming Up Tennis Venues In his latest conversation with Straight Sets, Andy Murray discussed what other venues he might like to compete in some day, and how the build-up to tennis matches varies from boxing. Nicole Guida, Lara Rios Ms. Guida is the associate director for creative services at the Partnership at Drugfree.org; Ms. Rios is the deputy general counsel for a company that owns and develops electric power plants. 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. Slovenia seeks financial advisers for Telekom sale LJUBLJANA (Reuters) - Slovenia is seeking a financial adviser to help on the sale of its stake in telecoms operator Telekom , as the country attempts to avoid an international bailout. The TV Watch Spiral and 3 Other French Shows Worth Seeking Out Four French TV dramas serve up the most common themes crime, war, sex and the occult in fresh and unexpected ways. New Moon Probe Raises Questions About What to Do Next in Space While scientists are excited about what the experiment may yield, they are also concerned about the absence of future moon voyages on NASAs schedule. A Treasure Map of a Childhood, Filled With Magic and Newts Will Sheff has drawn on his childhood in New Hampshire for his band Okkervil Rivers new record, The Silver Gymnasium. FTSE 100 runs out of energy as oil price falls on Syria LONDON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - British stocks opened little changed on Friday although heavyweight energy shares were under pressure as the price of oil fell after the government's defeat in parliament... Twitter's top legal executive steps down in surprise move SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Twitter's top lawyer, known as a champion of free speech, unexpectedly stepped down on Friday as the microblogging company moved closer toward a long-expected initial public offering. Sharks Sign Joe Pavelski to 5-Year Extension The San Jose Sharks signed center Joe Pavelski to a $30 million, five-year contract extension Tuesday that will keep him off the free-agent market next summer. Rigel drops asthma drug after trial fails, stock hits life-low (Reuters) - Rigel Pharmaceuticals Inc said it will stop developing its experimental asthma drug after the therapy failed in a mid-stage trial, sending its shares down as much as 17 percent to a... Orioles 7, Yankees 3 Bullpen Collapse Costs Yankees a Sweep Andy Pettitte pitched well through six innings, but a seven-run seventh helped the Orioles salvage the finale of a three-game series. REFILE-Twitter's top legal executive steps down in surprise move SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Twitter's defender of free speech unexpectedly stepped down as general counsel on Friday as the microblogging company moved closer toward a long-expected initial public offering. Festival canceled after deaths The third and final day of New York City's Electric Zoo music festival was canceled Sunday after two concert-goers died and at least four others were hospitalized due to drug-related causes, according to Sgt. Lee Jones of the New York Police Department. Gadgetwise A Digital Camera From a Kit The build-it-yourself Bigshot camera works, but it may be more of a challenge than its target audience is ready for. Wal-Mart to Offer Health Benefits to Domestic Partners The retailer said it wanted a uniform policy for all 50 states at a time when some states have their own definitions of what constitutes domestic partnerships and civil unions. Site Insight A Web Site Tries to Convince Mattress Shoppers to Buy Online Does this site have the right approach? And what do you think of responsive design? Bits Blog Facebook to Update Privacy Policy, but Adjusting Settings Is No Easier Facebook unveiled new privacy policies it plans to put in place next week, but has done nothing to simplify its maze of privacy controls. Swiss banks steer clear of consolidation GENEVA (Reuters) - Swiss private bankers say a capital shortfall in the financial sector and a clampdown on tax evasion stand in the way of much-need consolidation in an industry battling rising... Well Oral Infections Causing More Hospitalizations Surprising numbers of patients are being hospitalized with serious, sometimes fatal tooth abscesses, a new study finds. N.F.L. Scouting Report Difference Makers? Could Be A look around the league shows that each team has a player whose individual success could affect how things go in 2013. Bits Blog Apple Expands iPhone Trade-In Program to Its Stores Apple is trying to give people another reason to come to its elegant retail stores. Customers with older iPhones and trade it in for store credit toward a new iPhone. Economix Blog The Central Challenge in U.S. Health Policy Without wealthier households sharing more costs of health care, many Americans will continue to find health care unaffordable, an economist writes. Fishing banned off Fukushima coast Aug. 23 - Japanese unions ban fishing off the coast of Fukushima following the latest contaminated water leak at the crippled nuclear plant. Lily Grimes reports. New Daiichi drug vies for slice of clot prevention market AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - A new blood clot preventer from Daiichi Sankyo proved as effective as widely used warfarin in treating a dangerous condition known as venous thromboembolism and caused less bleeding, a large clinical trial found. Aisha Tyler feels like an outsider Actress and author Aisha Tyler tells George Stroumboulopoulos that she wants to be a voice for nerds and outsiders. Europe crushes U.S. to retain Solheim Cup Europe win the Solheim Cup on American soil for the first time after a record 18-10 victory over their U.S. rivals at the Colorado Golf Club. Clemson 38, Georgia 35 A Major Victory for Clemson, and for the A.C.C. Quarterback Tajh Boyd helped the eighth-ranked Tigers defeat a top SEC team, No. 5 Georgia, in a big step for a conference that is seeking respect. Boyd threw for three touchdowns and ran for two.

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