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News Feed Latest worldwide news Bits Blog Malicious Software Poses as Video From a Facebook Friend Attackers are using built-in features in some Web browsers to install malicious software that can see elements like saved passwords for e-mail and social network accounts. Obama meets new five-member panel reviewing surveillance programs WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama met on Tuesday with a new five-member panel he appointed to review the privacy issues involved with U.S. government surveillance programs after a public outcry about privacy in the wake of leaks by a former spy agency contractor. Dozens killed in Bolivia prison fire, brawl A prison brawl and fire has left 29 inmates dead and dozens injured in eastern Bolivia, state media reported. The incident at Palmasola prison in Santa Cruz started with a battle between two groups of prisoners. Tommy Fleetwood Wins Johnnie Walker Championship Tommy Fleetwood of England birdied the first playoff hole Sunday at the Johnnie Walker Championship to earn his first European Tour victory. Escaping New Orleans' mean streets Nearly 30 years ago, Lisa Fitzpatrick was the target of a gang initiation. T Magazine By Design | The Kitchen Apron Gets a Stylish Upgrade The upstart company Hedley Bennett is outfitting L.A.s top chefs (and other leading creative professionals) with smart new smocks. Death of Serie A exaggerated Italian football has had plenty of problems in recent years. But as Serie A kicks off on Saturday, there are hopes of a new dawn. Weighing Pain of Traffic for Preseason Games Giants fans reflected on their decisions to wait in an endless string of brake lights for an inconsequential preseason game at MetLife Stadium. China Expands Inquiry on Graft to Oil Executives The authorities announced that four executives of the state-owned China National Petroleum Corporation were under investigation. The aerodynamics of F1 Christina MacFarlane explores the role aerodynamics play in boosting a Formula One car's performance. The 30-Minute Interview Michael Stern Mr. Stern is the managing partner of the JDS Development Group, which specializes in multifamily homes and retail space in the New York area and in South Florida. Well Poor Oral Health Is Linked to Cancer-Causing Virus Researchers report a greater risk of the human papillomavirus, HPV, but other experts questioned the study. Goldman losses from options glitch in tens of millions -source Aug 26 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc lost tens of millions of dollars after a computer glitch led to a flood of erroneous options trades last week, a source close to the matter said on Monday. Gap raises profit forecast, dividend (Reuters) - Gap Inc on Thursday reported a higher second-quarter profit, helped by the sales gains at its namesake and Old Navy chains and online, leading the clothing retailer to raise its full year... 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 country039;s housing market. Breakingviews Slim's KPN support looks cheap Aug. 27 - The Mexican tycoon has backed KPN's disposal of E-Plus to Telefonica Deutschland but this in turn makes his offer look miserly, says Breakingviews' Robert Cole. Greinke and Dodgers Beat Cubs 6-2 Zack Greinke came within one strike of his fifth career shutout, Hanley Ramirez and Yasiel Puig homered, and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-2 Monday night, ending a two-game skid. Cleanup begins in some parts of flooded Philippines Aug. 22 - Residents begin to clean up as floods from heavy rains that has swamped part of the Philippines start receding. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). The sportswriter who blogged his own suicide Martin Manley hated waking up early, but on his 60th birthday he did -- or more likely, never went to sleep the night before. Legalization The Uruguay model Views on marijuana are shifting, but nearly everywhere, it is too early to talk about substantive changes to drug policies. EU mergers and takeovers (Aug 27) BRUSSELS, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process Across China, Skyscrapers Brush the Heavens China is home to 60 of the worlds 100 tallest buildings now under construction, but the scale and speed of the projects have caused concern. Peter Huttenlocher, Explorer of the Brains Development, Dies at 82 Dr. Huttenlocher counted synapses, observing how much of the information coming to the brain was discarded as the mind became more efficient. The Boss Joel Peresman, Drawn to the Music At the age of 6, Joel Peresman saved 63 cents to buy his first single record. Now he is C.E.O. of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. Blake Announces Retirement From Tennis James Blake, whose top ranking was No. 4, in 2006, announced the end of his 14-year pro career on Monday. His career suffered several major setbacks because of injuries. Louisa Jo Killen, English Folk Singer, Dies at 79 Mr. Killen, a bearded pioneer of the 1950s British folk revival known for songs starring miners and sailors, became Louisa Jo at age 76. Bo Xilai trial by social media One of the most dramatic developments from the trial of disgraced senior politician Bo Xilai isn't what was said in court, but that the arguments were revealed at all. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. World Briefing | Asia China Man Kills 4 People With Knife A man went on a stabbing rampage in Chengdu on Sunday night, killing four people and wounding 11, the latest in a string of apparently random attacks across China. Phys Ed How Exercise Can Help Us Sleep Better If you habitually experience insomnia, exercise can help you sleep better, a new study found. But it can take up to four months before you see results, and you may sleep worse on days you exercise. One Chase Manhattan Plaza for Sale JPMorgan Chase Company may make at least $1 billion on its former headquarters. ESPN Quits Film Project on Concussions in N.F.L. Citing a lack of editorial control, ESPN ended its collaboration with the public affairs series Frontline on a two-part documentary set to run in October. Who wants to be a millionaire? Likely next Fed chair already is WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lawrence Summers may be a poster-child for the lucrative revolving door between Wall Street and Washington. But Federal Reserve Vice Chair Janet Yellen, his chief opponent in the tight race to replace Ben Bernanke at the helm of the U.S. central bank, is not exactly struggling financially. Brazil's OGX to review EP plans, gives up new block buys SAO PAULO, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Brazil's OGX Petrleo e Gas Participaes SA on Tuesday abandoned plans for the purchase of a number of oil exploration licenses, as the embattled oil producer... Ohio man finds load of marijuana stashed in gun safe TOLEDO, Ohio (Reuters) - A man in western Ohio found nearly 300 pounds of marijuana stuffed into a Mexican-made gun-storage safe that he recently purchased on the Internet, authorities revealed on Sunday. Frugal Traveler Motorcycles, Memorials and the Middle of Nowhere Reaching South Dakota in time for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the Frugal Traveler samples a bit of biker culture, hits tourist highlights and discovers what remote really means. U.S. asks for March trial in airline merger challenge WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department asked a federal court on Tuesday to set a March 3 trial date to hear its arguments in favor of blocking a planned merger between US Airways and American Airlines. Australia shares seen falling on Syria worries, weak metals prices SYDNEY, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Australian shares are expected to follow global equities lower on Wednesday as investors remain nervous over the possibility of a U.S.-led military strike against Syria, while a dip in metals prices may hit the miners. EU's Oettinger warns against Germany cutting renewable subsidies BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany should not introduce cuts to already guaranteed renewable subsidies, European Energy Commissioner Guenther Oettinger said, adding such a move would seriously hurt investor confidence. Japan firms standing pat on hiring, brace for tax hit Reuters survey TOKYO (Reuters) - Most Japanese companies will not increase hiring in 2014 and more than one in six will take additional cost-cutting steps as a planned sales tax hike next year worsens economic...

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