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News Feed Latest worldwide news Sketch Guy Its Not Everyones Time to Buy a Home Expert advice to buy real estate does not make sense for everyone, the author writes, and a little time with paper and pencil is a wise investment. JPMorgan's former 'London Whale' supervisor arrested in Spain MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish police arrested former JP Morgan Chase trader Javier Martin-Artajo on Tuesday as he prepares to fight possible extradition to the United States over a $6.2 billion financial scandal at the United States' largest bank. The Lede Confused by How YouTube Assigns Dates, Russians Cite False Claim on Syria Videos What a Russian official called evidence of Syria rebel propaganda on YouTube appears to be based on widespread confusion about how the video-sharing site, based in California, assigns dates to clips uploaded by users around the world. Obama called Britain's Cameron again about Syria WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama called British Prime Minister David Cameron about Syria again on Tuesday, the White House said, part of a flurry of international consultations he and his top officials have had with foreign leaders about how to respond to a chemical weapons attack by Syria on its citizens. Motorcyclists Beware the bear Royal Canadian Mounted Police released this video as a warning to speeding drivers to slow down on the open road. UPDATE 3-OGX shares slide as it drops license bids, Petronas holds up deal RIO DE JANEIRO/KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Shares of OGX Petrleo e Gas Participaes SA slid 14.8 percent on Tuesday as the troubled oil producer abandoned its plan to purchase several oil exploration licenses and its venture with the Malaysian state oil company appeared to be in serious trouble. From The Magazine Looking to Genes for the Secret to Happiness People whose happiness was based on a sense of higher purpose and service to others had gene markers indicating possible better long-term health. Four dead in helicopter crash off Scotland A helicopter crash in the North Sea off Scotland's Shetland islands killed four people, officials said Saturday. VMAs Complete winners list There was no sleep in Brooklyn -- well, at least not at the Brooklyn Barclays Center -- as the MTV Video Music Awards handed out the prizes for 2013. World Briefing | Africa Zimbabwe Rejecting Fraud Claims, Court Upholds Presidential Election Zimbabwes highest court threw out a legal challenge by the main opposition party charging that the July 31 elections won by President Robert Mugabe were marred by fraud. Girl apes baby gorilla A young girl and a baby gorilla become friends at the zoo. Huge hovercraft lands on beach Sunbathers and sandcastle builders are surprised when a military hovercraft lands at a holiday resort in Russia. Roundup Kansas City Is Warmer, but Rays Are Cold Jeremy Guthrie held down Wil Myers and the Tampa Bay Rays for five innings as the Royals rolled to an 11-1 victory Monday in Kansas City in the makeup of a game that was snowed out in early May. Last Nixon Watergate tapes released After he announced the resignations of four top officials in his administration in 1973, Richard Nixon swore he was done with talking about Watergate, according to the last batch of tapes released by the National Archives. U.S. seeking $6 bln from JPMorgan to settle mortgage claims -source Aug 27 (Reuters) - U.S. government housing finance authorities are pressing JPMorgan Chase Co for at least $6 billion to settle lawsuits over bonds backed by subprime mortgages, according to a... Recipes for Health Greens and Garlic Frittata to Go A colorful frittata that makes a great portable meal. Paper Gallery Dreamscapes, Abysses and Radiation Abelardo Morell and Elena Dorfman present unsettling, layered images in their photographs, while the painter Forrest Bass put his nightmares on canvas. Onyx deal expected to give Amgen a big boost (Reuters) - Investors reacted favorably on Monday to Amgen Inc's $10.4 billion purchase of Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc, which gives the world's largest biotech company full rights to a blood cancer drug with multibillion-dollar sales potential. M.L.B. Media Company Buys Rights to Live Concert MLB Advanced Media said it would like to distribute all sorts of live events in the future, some free to users and some on a subscription basis. Wall Street ends lower after Kerry blasts Syria on chemical weapons NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell in light volume on Monday after U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry called Syria's use of chemical weapons "undeniable." Telefonica wins Slim over with sweetened German deal AMSTERDAM/MADRID (Reuters) - Telefonica has raised its bid for KPN's German arm by 6 percent to 8.55 billion euros ($11.5 billion), winning over top KPN investor America Movil and setting the stage for consolidation in Europe's largest mobile market. 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. Ballmer Exit Brings Microsoft a Chance for Reinvention Steven A. Ballmers departure paves the way for a generational change at Microsoft and gives it an opportunity to adapt to a world dominated by technologies that have eluded its influence. IRS wins tax-shelter court case, harsh penalties can apply WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. tax authorities can assess penalties broadly on taxpayers using tax shelters, an appeals court said on Tuesday, in a decision that could influence a similar case set for... Royals Rout Rays 11-1 in Makeup of May Snow-Out The Royals' Jeremy Guthrie held down Wil Myers and the Tampa Bay Rays over five innings and Kansas City rolled to an 11-1 victory Monday in the makeup of a snowed-out game from early May. Wealth Matters What to Do When a Friend Pitches an Investment Idea The decision to decline or invest requires an analysis of the offer and the person making it, and an assessment of the pain of losing a friend if the investment turns sour. Bruised by Romney criticism, Bain Capital thanks investors (Reuters) - Bain Capital LLC, the private equity firm co-founded by defeated presidential candidate Mitt Romney, thanked its investors on Thursday for their support and patience over the last year as it confronted "political hyperbole and distortion." 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. Avago revenue rises on strong demand Aug 27 (Reuters) - Chipmaker Avago Technologies Ltd said third-quarter revenue rose 6 percent as higher sales in its industrial business offset tepid demand from smartphone customers. Almost 5 Months Old, Bronx Native Makes Zoo Debut A snow leopard was born in April to Maya and Leo, who was brought to New York from Pakistan. Intersection Standing Out in Chinatown Residents of Chinatown in New York City, combine elements of Chinese culture with American trends to create their own looks. Samoan airline goes large June 28 - Samoa Air which charges passengers by their weight launches an extra-large seat service for the fuller figure. Paul Chapman reports. Petronas says no deal with Brazil's OGX until debt restructured RIO DE JANEIRO/KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Petroliam Nasional Bhd, the Malaysian state oil company, said a final agreement to buy a stake in an oil field owned by Brazil's OGX Petrleo e Gas... McEnroe Still going strong Seven-time grand slam champion John McEnroe is delighting fans on his PowerShares tour. CNN's Don Riddell reports. German minister sees solar installations nearly halving in 2013 BERLIN (Reuters) - German Environment Minister Peter Altmaier expects German solar panel installations to nearly halve this year, showing that efforts to curb subsidies and get solar expansion under control have yielded results. QA Cooking With a New Computer Unless a specific program is needed say, one for creating a cookbook choosing between Mac or Windows is a matter of preference. Spit-Take in Hollywood at Dog Treat Promotion The off-taste quickly tipped off the snackers, who got the bars as part of a Dog for Dog promotion in The Hollywood Reporter. Help on way for 1,345-pound man King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has intervened to help a man who has become one of the heaviest people in the world. New Issue- Orange SA prices 850 mln euro 2018 bond Lead Manager(s) Bank of America, Credit Agricole CIB, RBC RBS Children's Books Jane, the Fox and Me, by Fanny Britt The lonely heroine of this graphic novel finds a kindred spirit in Jane Eyre.

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