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News Feed Latest worldwide news Green Column Wind Farms Take Root Out at Sea Now on the same scale as gas- or coal-fired power stations, wind farms have grown large offshore. Though costs are slowly decreasing, the industry still has a long way to go to become competitive. Obama address, bells to mark 50 years since King's 'Dream' speech WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Words from the first black U.S. president and bell ringing around the world on Wednesday will mark 50 years to the minute that civil rights leader Martin Luther King ended his landmark "I have a dream" speech. Economic Scene Lessons in Maryland for Costs at Hospitals Marylands price-regulated hospitals fit a core objective of federal health care reform changing hospitals and related facilities into something resembling an Accountable Care Organization. They Might Walk On, but Theyll Undoubtedly Sit The walk-on tryouts for the West Virginia football team offered would-be Mountaineers a shot at the reward for nearly all winners zero playing time. Despite Pledge, France Lags in Hunt for Looted Art A new promise by the French government to press for art seized by the Nazis in World War II to be returned to its owners has so far gone unfulfilled. Scores die in bus crash At least 37 people were killed following a bus crash west of Nairobi, Kenya, police said Thursday. Anglo CEO platinum unit must deliver, nothing sacrosanct JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Anglo American remains committed to its South African platinum mining business if it pays its way but violence in the country's mines must stop, the group's new chief executive said on Thursday. Thomas H Lee wins dismissal from LBO collusion lawsuit * Shareholders allege conspiracy not to "jump" others' deals Straight Sets Wawrinka Learning to Banish Doubts With Roger Federer slipping down the rankings, there is a possibility that Stanislas Wawrinka could become Switzerlands No. 1 player in the next year. 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... Books of The Times The Tender Soldier Examines the U.S. Counterinsurgency Strategy The Tender Soldier, by the journalist Vanessa M. Gezari, examines the militarys Human Terrain teams, which operate as quasi-social scientists in Iraq and Afghanistan. Ask Well Eating Before Exercise The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to reader questions about fitness. UPDATE 2-KPN foundation intervenes to block America Movil offer for KPN AMSTERDAM/MEXICO CITY, Aug 29 (Reuters) - An independent foundation linked to KPN said on Thursday it had moved to block America Movil's proposed 7.2 billion-euro offer for the Dutch telecoms group... Leaked Document Outlines U.S. Spending on Intelligence The most detailed disclosure of intelligence spending in history shows a surprisingly big role for the C.I.A. and a new emphasis on cyberoperations. Aisha Tyler feels like an outsider Actress and author Aisha Tyler tells George Stroumboulopoulos that she wants to be a voice for nerds and outsiders. Tennis Williams bows out at U.S. Open Two-time champion Venus Williams is out of the U.S. Open following a battling 6-3 2-6 7-6 (7-5) second-round defeat to world No. 56 Zheng Jie. State of the Art The Voice-Off Android vs. Siri Is speech recognition better on smartphones running Googles operating system or Apples? That depends on how its used. UPDATE 2-U.S. fast-food workers protest, demand a 'living wage' NEW YORK, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Fast-food workers went on strike and protested outside McDonald's, Burger King and other restaurants in 60 U.S. cities on Thursday, in the largest protest of an almost... Seattle couple charged with kidnapping, torturing 13-year-old A Seattle-area couple is in custody for allegedly holding captive and torturing the man's 13-year-old brother for three months -- including driving a nail through the boy's hand and keeping him in a cellar for days without food, the prosecutor said Wednesday. The TV Watch Keith Olbermanns Show Has Its Debut on ESPN2 At the premiere of his hourlong show Olbermann, on ESPN2, Keith Olbermann didnt talk all that much about sports. Theme parks lose to video games With competition from video games and the Internet, theme parks are seeing reduced visits from teens. Satellite problems cut phones in Canada's Arctic *Flights canceled, bank machines, cell phones stop working Butler Hires Miller as Coach to Replace Outgoing Stevens Butler announced it was promoting the recently hired assistant Brandon Miller to replace Brad Stevens, who took the head job with the Boston Celtics. Wal-Mart ready to loan $50 million to Bangladesh factories Aug 29 (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc told investors on Thursday that it could provide up to $50 million in low-interest loans or other types of payments to Bangladesh factory owners for building improvements. 30 Seconds No. 1 Over All, but Catching Up Anthony Bennett, the No. 1 overall N.B.A. draft selection by the Cleveland Cavaliers, is the first Canadian and the first Nevada-Las Vegas freshman to be the top choice. Murrays Victory Is Easy, but It Doesnt Come Quickly Because of rain delays, Andy Murray took the court three full hours after he was expected to, but he had minimal difficulty putting away Michael Llodra. And Now, a Spider-Man Tell-All A new memoir, to be published in November, details backstage maneuvering and insults in the development of this $75 million musical. Ask an Expert Advice for Middle-Age Seekers of MOOCs (or Other Courses) Cathy N. Davidson, a Duke University professor who studies learning in the digital age, is taking reader questions about massive open online courses. Massive wildfire prompts new travel restrictions through Yosemite SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Firefighters determined to keep a massive blaze from raging into the heart of California's Yosemite National Park have shut down half of its main east-west corridor, just days before a holiday weekend marking the end of the peak summer tourist season. 'Dufnering' back in style CNN's Rachel Nichols talks to Jason Dufner after his first major title at the 2013 PGA Championship. Dance Review Gabriel Miss and Anala Centurin Dance Tango The Argentine tango dancers Gabriel Miss and Anala Centurin performed at Dardo Galletto Studios in Manhattan on Friday and Saturday. Scott Opens FedEx Cup Playoffs With Surprising Win Of all the players who missed putts on the 18th hole at Liberty National, Adam Scott might have been the only one who felt like it didn't matter. GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares rise, oil off highs; still cautious on Syria * Oil retreats from 6-month peak, gold off 3-1/2 month high Wealth Matters Seeking Light in the Heat of Energy Investing Theres money to be made by investing in energy, everyone is saying. But as the field grows, how do you separate winners from flashes in the pan? Books of The Times The Tender Soldier Examines the U.S. Counterinsurgency Strategy The Tender Soldier, by the journalist Vanessa M. Gezari, examines the militarys Human Terrain teams, which operate as quasi-social scientists in Iraq and Afghanistan. New York Times, Twitter hacked by Syrian group SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Media companies, including the New York Times, Twitter and the Huffington Post, lost control of some of their websites Tuesday after hackers supporting the Syrian government breached the Australian Internet company that manages many major site addresses. 'The Cuckoo's Calling' keeps top spot on U.S. best-sellers list NEW YORK (Reuters) - "The Cuckoo's Calling," the detective novel written by J.K. Rowling under a pseudonym, held on to the top of the U.S. best-sellers list on Thursday. Market Ready Using a Garden to Great Advantage Advice on adding plants or flowers to increase a homes overall appeal. T Magazine Collected | The United Colors of Benetton, and the World Luciano Benetton, the father of the Italian sportswear label, displays 200 of his commissioned works, each the size of a business card, at the Venice Biennale. Omnivision's forecast disappoints as competition rises Aug 29 (Reuters) - Chipmaker Omnivision Technologies Inc forecast current-quarter adjusted profit largely below expectations as rising competition and a slowdown of U.S. smartphone sales led to an inventory pile-up, sending its shares down 10 percent in extended trading.

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