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News Feed Latest worldwide news Novelties Microsatellites What Big Eyes They Have By expanding Earth imaging, low-cost satellites could help many businesses keep track of their operations. But frequent updating of those images may also raise privacy questions. Blasts in the Night, a Smell, and a Flood of Syrian Victims The attack has brought widespread condemnation on President Bashar al-Assads government, and it is shaping up as an inflection point for a war that has been grinding on for more than two years. 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. Bath-time goes interactive in Japan Aug. 22 - "Surfing the web" has taken on new meaning at a university in Tokyo where scientists have turned bath-water into a touch screen. Bathers can add new depth to their cleansing experience by manipulating the water to browse a website, watch a movie or even play games. Rob Muir reports. With Gibbs' Return, Creighton Star Likely Walk-On The NCAA awarded Creighton's Grant Gibbs a sixth season of eligibility on Tuesday a decision that could end up costing coach Greg McDermott tens of thousands of dollars. Women have the last laugh at Edinburgh Fringe LONDON (Reuters) - Stand-up comic Bridget Christie was about to put her career on pause as she realized that at 41 and with two young kids she earned less than her babysitter. But on Saturday she won the most prestigious prize in British comedy. Residents complain of illegal temple atop apartment block Aug. 22 - Chinese residents complain a temple built on top of their apartment building is illegal and blocks public space. Lily Grimes reports. App Smart Learning to Read, With the Help of a Tablet Using sound and animations, apps guide children through the process of recognizing letters, to actually reading. Hardcover Business Best Sellers Rankings are based on October figures. Bryan brothers win Wimbledon Men's Wimbledon doubles champions, the brothers Bryan, discuss their victory with CNN's Amanda Davies. Marketers Invade Montauk This Summer This summer is sponsored by ... "Hard Rock" expanding to Spain Hard Rock is opening its first hotel in Europe. Isa Soares talks with the leader of the Seminole tribe behind it. Cairo Military Firmly Hooked to U.S. Lifeline The $1.3 billion in annual military aid to Egypt pays for the kind of weapons that its military loves, and may give America more leverage than it seems. Louisville DE Mauldin Involved in Moped Accident Louisville defensive end Lorenzo Mauldin was hospitalized and expected to be held overnight for observation after he was hit by a vehicle while riding his Moped on campus Tuesday morning. Why were 12 youths kidnapped, killed? What happened to 12 youths who were kidnapped in broad daylight from a bar in Mexico? Sports Briefing | Hockey Report of Devils Takeover Is Denied Commissioner Gary Bettman said a news report claiming that the N.H.L. was on the verge of taking over the Devils was inaccurate. UPDATE 2-Entergy to shut controversial Vermont nuclear plant * Entergy cites rising capital costs after Fukushima, 9/11 Off the Dribble More Options, if Woodson Chooses With little cash to spend in free agency, the Knicks went bargain hunting and found a nice way to cheaply bolster their backcourt in Beno Udrih, a nine-year N.B.A. veteran. Manchester City Romps in Opener Manchester City sent a strong message to its Premier League title rivals in a 4-0 rout at home over Newcastle. He? She? News Media Are Encouraged to Change News organizations were divided in their handling of a request that they now refer to Pfc. Bradley Manning as a woman. 'Victims blamed in India's rapes' When I read on Friday about the rape of a 23-year-old photojournalist in Mumbai, I thought, here we go again. On December 6, 1992, when I was a 29-year-old reporter covering the demolition of a mosque in northern India, I was attacked. Though not raped, my attackers sexually assaulted and then tried to kill me. Rare albino hedghogs get royal names August 26 - Russian zookeepers name three newborn rare albino hedgehogs George, Alexander and Louis after the new Prince of Cambridge. Elly Park reports. Sports Briefing | Soccer Manchester City Romps in Opener Manchester City sent a strong message to its Premier League title rivals in a 4-0 rout at home over Newcastle. Gadgetwise Capture, a Camera Strap Attachment, Gets an Update The Capture Pro is a refined version of a crowdfunded device for attaching a camera to any belt or strap. Eye drug firm Akorn to buy rival Hi-Tech Pharmacal for $640 mln Aug 27 (Reuters) - Specialty pharmaceutical company Akorn Inc will buy rival Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co Inc for $640 million in cash to expand its eye drug portfolio to other dosage forms such as oral... Rambus asked about shredded records in Nvidia case * Appeals judge says Rambus doesn't know what was shredded UPDATE 2-British estate agent Foxtons plans September market debut LONDON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Private-equity backed British estate agent Foxtons said it plans to sell half the company on the London stock market next month, aiming to ride a recovery in the country's... Six dead in Brazil building collapse At least six people died and 20 were injured when a building collapsed in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Tuesday, the state-run Agencia Brasil news agency reported. Roundup Orioles Overpower Athletics as Wild-Card Race Tightens The Orioles took two of three from Oakland to move within two games of the As in the race for the second American League wild-card slot. Iraq sweetens new oil project terms, blames Shell for delay * Iraq blames Shell for Majnoon delay; Shell cites safety focus Jailed Pussy Riot members seek community service Lawyers for two jailed members of Russian punk band Pussy Riot have asked for the women to be allowed to do community service instead of serving the remainder of their prison sentence, state media said Friday. CNN on the ground in Damascus CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports from Damascus, Syria, where there are fresh allegations of a chemical weapons attack. Maine 'hermit' pleads not guilty to stealing to support himself AUGUSTA, Maine (Reuters) - A Maine man who lived in the woods with nearly no human contact for 27 years, supporting himself by stealing food and supplies, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to seven counts of burglary and six of theft. 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. Nick Price Has Plenty of Options and No Experience The Americans have a 7-1-1 record in the Presidents Cup, and it looks even more lopsided on paper. Banklike Company Offering Cash-Back Rewards to Close PerkStreet Financial, which offered rebates on purchases, said it was out of money and would shut next month but discontinue the rebates immediately. Hustlers Returns A look back at Philip-Lorca diCorcias photographs of male prostitutes. Archaeologists use drones in Peru to map and protect sites LIMA (Reuters) - In Peru, home to the spectacular Inca city of Machu Picchu and thousands of ancient ruins, archaeologists are turning to drones to speed up sluggish survey work and protect sites from squatters, builders and miners. Fiscal cliff All it takes is a superhero - Felix TV Reuters blogger Felix Salmon takes to kids toys to explain one of the most vexing problems facing Washington the fiscal cliff. (December 12, 2012) Egypt Widens Crackdown and Meaning of Islamist Political abuses and politicized prosecutions are hardly new in Egypt, but since the military takeover last month, some rights activists say the authorities are acting with a sense of impunity.

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