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News Feed Latest worldwide news Sports Briefing | Horse Racing Accusations Made Against Travers Winner The New York State Gaming Commission will investigate a complaint that Luis Saez, who rode the Travers winner Will Take Charge, used an electrical device on his horse during the race. Mickelson Still in Hunt Despite 'Losing It' on Back Nine Phil Mickelson conceded he "lost it" during the back nine at the Deutsche Bank Championship on Saturday but was delighted that he managed to use his famous recovery skills to stay in the hunt. ArtsBeat Minnesota Orchestras Board Makes a New Proposal to Musicians The orchestras board issued a new proposal to resolve the bitter labor dispute in time to preserve two Carnegie Hall concerts scheduled for November. Gadgetwise Headphones Combine Good Sound and Sleek Design Aimed at the higher end of the consumer market, KEFs M500 on-ear headphones provide style, comfort and sound. Migrant workers return home Savoring a meal of vegetables and rice grown in nearby paddy fields washed down with some home-brewed rice wine served, it's clear Long Taiyang is delighted to be back. App City Lose Your Keys? Use Your Phone The mobile application KeyMe allows you to scan digital keys into the cloud with an iPhone, to be retrieved whenever one goes missing. Oman's ancient trade links Marketplace Middle East takes an inside look at 40 years of modernization in Oman. Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions Aug 30 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 800 p.m. GMT on Friday Life, Interrupted A Test of Faith It had never occurred to me that, with all of the progress that has been made in cancer research, none of the standard treatments would work for me. Thats when I learned about something called a clinical trial. The savior of Aussie swimming? Can sailing legend John Bertrand -- the man who snatched the America's Cup from the U.S. -- rebuild the scandal-hit Australian swimming team? INSIGHT-India's crisis within a crisis; finance minister fights on two fronts NEW DELHI, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Late last month, with their doors shut to the mounting market panic outside as investors fled the country, India's cabinet ministers gathered to give final approval to a... Yankees Add INF Adams, RHP Betances, Cut OF Mesa The New York Yankees have expanded their roster with September call-ups, adding infielder David Adams and three pitchers. Two of Plutos Moons Get Names From Greek Mythologys Underworld After an online contest, an astronomical union selected the names Styx, a river souls had to cross to get to Hades, and Kerberos, the many-headed guard dog. 'N Sync reunites at the VMAs Forget about the Moonmen. It was all about the performances at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. News Corp.s Tight Grip on Australias Papers Shapes Its Politics The company owns roughly 60 percent of the newspaper market share and recent outlandish front pages depicting political leaders have some saying it holds too much political sway. Silver Lining in Chinas Smog as It Puts Focus on Emissions A plan would swiftly limit the carbon dioxide China produces from fossil fuels, which constitute over a quarter of the worlds total such emissions. Personal Health Keeping Food-Borne Illnesses at Bay People, not products, are the main cause of food-borne illnesses, and they can be avoided by following certain basic principles of food safety. Riske Upsets No. 7 Kvitova in Days Lone Bright Spot for U.S. Players A 23-year-old from Pittsburgh, Alison Riske, upset seventh-seeded Petra Kvitova and reached the fourth round of a major tournament for the first time in her young career. T Magazine Travel Diary | Michael Voltaggios Gutsy Food Adventure in Copenhagen The Los Angeles-based chef traveled to Denmark with his brother and fellow chef Bryan Voltaggio for a symposium curated this year by David Chang. Israeli researchers walk the walk with gait analysis device July 14 - An Israeli company is developing an inexpensive gait analysis device it believes will help doctors diagnose previously undetected medical conditions. The study of a person's walking style can reveal much about their health, and the company says it can now done at a price that most people can afford. Jim Drury has more. DEALTALK-U.S. exit to leave Vodafone with MA war chest LONDON/PARIS, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Vodafone's exit from the United States in a $130 billion deal expected to be sealed on Monday will give it a war chest to make acquisitions even after it rewards its shareholders. Common Sense Long Odds for Authors Newly Published The book, written under a pseudonym by the best-selling author J. K. Rowling, became a success only after her identity was revealed. $30M for Fangio classic car An unidentified buyer paid about $30 million at an auction for a car formerly used by Formula One great Juan Manuel Fangio. The selling price is a record, the auctioneer said. Ask Well Eating Before Exercise The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to reader questions about fitness. Analysis Obama and Syria The education of a reluctant war president WASHINGTON (Reuters) - He was the peace candidate who became a war president, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate who has regularly ordered executions by drone. U.S. appeals court revives lawsuit vs United Airlines over wheelchair SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday revived a lawsuit against United Continental Holdings Inc's United Airlines that was brought by a woman who claimed she was not promptly provided a wheelchair in an airport when she asked for one. Japan government abandons hands-off approach to Fukushima clean-up TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's government is moving to take a more direct role in the clean-up of the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, as concerns grow over the ability of embattled operator Tokyo Electric to handle the legacy of the worst atomic disaster in a quarter century. GMO corn failing to protect fields from pest damage report (Reuters) - Researchers in the key corn-growing state of Illinois are finding significant damage from rootworms in farm fields planted in a rotation with a genetically modified corn that is supposed to protect the crop from the pests, according to a new report. Perry ups ownership stake in J.C. Penney to 8.6 percent (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 after the... Real's Bale bid 'lacks respect' Gareth Bale's imminent transfer to Real Madrid for a reported world-record fee has been criticized by Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino. Red Bulls Fall to Struggling Chivas USA Erick Torres scored two goals, the first on a penalty kick, and Chivas USA beat the Red Bulls, 3-2, at home. Mexican stocks rise more than 1 pct MEXICO CITY, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Mexican stocks rose more than 1 percent on Friday, led by a rise in bottler Femsa and telecom giant America Movil, controlled by Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim. Whats On Friday Television highlights. Housing recovery loses a step as pending home sales fall WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Contracts to purchase previously owned U.S. homes fell for the second straight month in July, a sign that rising mortgage rates are taking the steam out of America's housing... UPDATE 2-GE plans to exit U.S. retail lending Aug 30 (Reuters) - General Electric Co plans to spin off the U.S. consumer lending operations of its finance arm GE Capital, as the conglomerate moves to focus on its core industrial operations, a... Sports Briefing | Soccer Manchester United Is Held to Scoreless Tie Wayne Rooneys headline-grabbing presence could not inspire Manchester United to victory in David Moyess first home game in charge as Chelsea ground out a 0-0 draw. Donald Marguliess Model Apartment Makes It at Last Donald Marguliess play Model Apartment is reintroduced, after a very dispiriting turn of events that went on for decades. Rival Speaks of Bookers Sexuality, Leading to Charge of Homophobia Cory A. Bookers opponent for the United States Senate, Steve Lonegan, questioned the mayors professed fondness for manicures and pedicures. Endangered black rhino born at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo CHICAGO (Reuters) - An Eastern black rhinoceros, a critically endangered species, was born at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo this week, the first in 24 years, officials said on Thursday. Corner Office Francisco DSouza of Cognizant, on Finding Company Heroes The chief of Cognizant, the information technology company, says an organizations culture is passed along via its rituals, heroes and legends.

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