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News Feed Latest worldwide news Radioactive Fukushima groundwater rises above barrier-media TOKYO, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Radioactive groundwater at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant has risen to levels above a barrier being built to contain it, highlighting the risk of an increasing amount of contaminated water reaching the sea, Japanese media reported on Saturday. 'Law Order's' Dennis Farina dies at 69 Dennis Farina, the dapper, mustachioed cop-turned-actor best known for his tough-as-nails work in such TV series as "Law Order," "Crime Story," and "Miami Vice," has died. He was 69. New York Times Company Posts a 2nd-Quarter Profit The media company reported net income of $20.1 million in the second quarter, compared with a loss of $87.6 million in the period a year earlier. Venezuela charges 2 in shooting of U.S. officials Venezuelan authorities have arrested two suspects accused of shooting U.S. officials in a strip club earlier this year. Scott Happy After Revising His Firestone Goals Having lowered his sights on a second-place finish at this week's Bridgestone Invitational where Tiger Woods is running away with the tournament, Adam Scott was happy with his progress in Saturday's third round. Keep calm and watch sport Two World Wars have been fought, Empires lost, the atom split, the worldwide web invented and social media proliferated, but all the while a unique set of quintessential English sporting events have remained in their own self-regulated time warp, with only minor concessions to modernity. Golf's mind doctor on McIlroy When golfers admit to feeling "brain dead" and "unconscious" -- as Rory McIlroy did at Muirfield on Thursday -- perhaps it's time to book an appointment with Dr Bob Rotella. T Magazine All the Rage | An Ancient Japanese Hand-Dyeing Technique Makes a Comeback Shibori, a craft technique said to have originated in the eighth century, is cropping up in a variety of clothes and home accessories. At the Table | Maiden Lane Over Canned Octopus, a First Date Maiden Lane, a seafood restaurant that has no kitchen and serves much of its food from cans, seemed an unusual place for introductions. Data Points What the Nation Got for $800 Billion The Federal Reserve has spent heavily to buy bonds to reduce long-term rates, but rates are actually higher than when it started. Building Blocks An Architect Whose Work Stood Out, Even if She Did Not Almost invisibly in her own day, Natalie de Blois, of Skidmore, Owings Merrill, helped guide the design of three of the most important corporate landmarks of the 1950s and 60s. New Jersey Governor Christie nudged by gun rights group in key primary state NEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - A gun-rights group in the bellwether presidential primary state of New Hampshire has warned New Jersey Governor Chris Christie that signing gun control bills passed by his state's Legislature could have consequences if he runs for president in 2016. Twitter updates abuse rules after UK backlash over threats Twitter responded Saturday to a backlash in the United Kingdom sparked by recent online threats against women by announcing it had revised its rules on abusive behavior. In Catskills, City Buyers Recolonize Bungalows About a dozen former bungalow communities have become co-ops, attracting a new crowd from New York Citys brownstone precincts. The Consumer Concerns About Dementia Screening A push for early detection and treatment, even in the absence of cognitive symptoms, of the amyloid plaques that indicate a risk for Alzheimers and other dementias has some researchers worried. As Cost of Importing Food Soars, Jamaica Turns to the Earth Across the Caribbean, food imports have become a budget-busting problem, prompting one of the worlds most fertile regions to reclaim its agricultural past. Well Back Pain Remains Overtreated Conservative management is often recommended for back pain, but doctors are performing more CT and M.R.I. scans, prescribing more opiates and referring more patients to specialists, which may lead to expensive and ineffective surgeries. Ruckus results top estimates as customers expand Wi-Fi (Reuters) - Ruckus Wireless Inc reported second-quarter results above analysts' estimates, as mobile and broadband service providers bought more Wi-Fi devices to cater for surging consumer demand. FOREX-Dollar falls broadly after U.S. jobs report * U.S. hiring slows in July but jobless rate falls to 4-year low Frugal Traveler Music and Moonshine in the Mellow Ozarks In Part 3 of his summer road trip, the Frugal Traveler hops between Missouri and Arkansas, dropping in on a fiddle jam, sipping spirits and tuning into the regions relaxed groove. Doctor and Patient When the Patient Is Racist Since Hippocrates, physicians have embraced the ideal of caring for all patients, regardless of who they might be. But what does the doctor do when the patient discriminates? After the Fact Small Wheels Play Big Role on Kepler Spacecraft Reaction wheels are crucial in helping orient spacecraft like the Kepler telescope, which recently lost use of a second wheel, highlighting the challenges designers face. Family farming to cut poverty In just 12 years leading up to 2010, Vietnam cut the country's malnutrition rate in half by investing in small scale farming. Fight Over Plan for Natural Gas Port Off Long Island Supporters say the port would create jobs and lower energy costs, but opponents worry that it could be exploited as an export business. Well Scientists Seek to Rein In Diagnoses of Cancer Some of the top scientists in cancer research are recommending sweeping changes in the approach to detection and treatment, including eliminating the word cancer entirely from some common diagnoses. Dick Kazmaier, a Heisman Winner Who Passed on the N.F.L., Dies at 82 Mr. Kazmaier, a Princeton halfback who won the Heisman in 1951, was drafted by the Bears but declined to join the team, or any other, saying he had achieved all he wanted in the sport. Al Fayed's reign at Fulham ends Mohamed Al Fayed played a major role in cementing Fulham's spot in the Premier League. But now 84, Al Fayed sold the Cottagers to billionaire Shahid Khan to give the league another U.S. owner. New Issue-RFF adds 50 mln stg to 2015 bond Notes Launched under issuer039;s EMTN programme T Magazine Feeling For | An Old-School Hotel in the Berkshires Thats Perfect for Just Staying Put When what youre looking for in a weekend getaway is rustic comfort rather than stimulation and adventure, you cant do better than the Wheatleigh Hotel in Lenox, Mass. African Observers Signal Approval of Zimbabwe Vote Regional monitors from southern Africa said that while Wednesdays vote was peaceful it was too early to pronounce it fair. Actress Remini to publish memoir after leaving Scientology source LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress Leah Remini, one of the most prominent celebrities to leave the Church of Scientology, is planning to publish a memoir about her life, a source close to the actress said. Wildlife's worst enemy? Us Mona Rutger got the call in October A bald eagle was flopping around on an airport runway after it had been clipped by a private jet. Unfortunately, it's something she sees all too often. Corner Office To MasterCardx2019;s Retiring Chief, the X Factor is Presence Robert W. Selander, who is retiring this week as chief executive of MasterCard, says it is important for leaders to relate to stakeholders at different levels of their companies. Obama defends Summers as he mulls Fed pick WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama defended Lawrence Summers on Wednesday in the face of concerns by fellow Democrats that the president may name his former economic adviser as chairman of... Beating the 'French Open curse' Boris Becker, Stefan Edberg and Pete Sampras explain why the French Open was so tough to win. Frederik Pleitgen reports. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Botulism Threat Found in Infant Formula Ingredients Fonterra said Saturday that a bacteria that could cause botulism had been found in its products, which other companies use to make infant formula that is popular in China. Hamilton's first Mercedes win Lewis Hamilton revives his world title hopes with a storming drive in Hungary. Life on the road with Martin Kaymer Shane O'Donoghue spends time with Martin Kaymer for an insight into life on the road as a Tour pro. National Briefing | Washington President Orders Review of Chemical Plant Safety President Obama on Thursday ordered federal agencies to review safety rules at chemical facilities in response to the April explosion at a Texas fertilizer plant that killed 15 people.

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