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News Feed Latest worldwide news 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. Shale development deal between Bridas and Argentina's YPF expires -YPF BUENOS AIRES, Aug 29 (Reuters) - A preliminary deal between Argentina's state-controlled energy company YPF and privately held Bridas International to jointly invest $1.5 billion to develop shale resources has expired, YPF's chief executive said on Thursday. Fort Hood shooter sentenced to death for 2009 killings FORT HOOD, Texas (Reuters) - A military jury on Wednesday sentenced a U.S. Army psychiatrist to death for murdering 13 people in 2009 at Fort Hood, Texas, where he gunned down unarmed soldiers in what he later called retaliation for U.S. wars in the Muslim world. Britain has 4G competition as operators jump from one to three LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will catapult into the superfast mobile top division on Thursday when operators O2 and Vodafone finally launch 4G services to compete with market leader EE. First human-to-human brain control Researchers at the University of Washington have demonstrated what they say is the first example of a noninvasive human-to-human brain interface. In a video posted online, they show how a scientist could control another scientist's hand motions just by using brain signals sent over the Internet. UPDATE 8-Oil slides as Syria action timeline pushed back * Obama tries to convince lawmakers of need for action on Syria Sports Briefing | College Football College Football Hall of Fame Inducts Class Art Monk, Ty Detmer, Dave Casper, Charles Alexander, Art Shell and Jimmy Johnson were among 24 former players and coaches enshrined into the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. ArtsBeat Catching Up With the Owl and the Pussycat Julia Donaldson has written a sequel to Edward Lears famous 1870 poem. Meet Andy Murray's Mum Tennis parents don't always have the best of reputations. Think Damir Dokic, John Tomic and Jim Pierce. However, Andy Murray's Mum is a very different breed. High Low Finance Not Crying For Argentina But Fearful Of a Ruling The U. S. and International Monetary Fund are concerned about a decision that would force Argentina to pay all its creditors equally and hold processing banks responsible if the country did not. Five for the Heisman A look at the top contenders to win the Heisman Trophy. RPT-Israel looks to glitter in world diamond trade RAMAT GAN, Israel, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The Israel Diamond Exchange flexed its muscles this week, hosting a four-day show it hopes will strengthen its position as a major hub, and market leaders voiced optimism the struggling industry would have a strong end to the year. UPDATE 7-Verizon in talks to buy out Vodafone stake - sources * Vodafone confirms talks on sale of Verizon Wireless stake UPDATE 2-National Bank of Canada stock surges on profit beat * Shares up 2.7 percent on results, hit 2-year high (Adds comments from fund manager, bank CEO) Exhibition Review Breaking Bad at the Museum of the Moving Image From Mr. Chips to Scarface, at the Museum of the Moving Image, features costumes and props from the AMC series Breaking Bad. Nintendo Cuts a Dimension From a Device Aimed at Youths The Nintendo 2DS will cost $130, about $40 less than its 3DS sibling, as part of a strategy to prevent households from relying on tablets for video games. Sports Briefing | Soccer Manchester United Is Held to Scoreless Tie Wayne Rooneys headline-grabbing presence could not inspire Manchester United to victory in David Moyess first home game in charge as Chelsea ground out a 0-0 draw. TABLE-Foreign brokers set to buy Japanese stocks TOKYO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Following are orders for Japanese stocks placed through six foreign securities houses before the start of trade on Friday. Japanese Stocks BUY 10.9 million shares SELL 8.3 million shares ------------------------------------------------------ BUY 2.6 million shares Billie Jean King's equality fight Mark McKay reports on Billie Jean King's campaign for equality in tennis. Theater Review David Auburn Stages Anna Christie in the Berkshires In his revival of Anna Christie at the Berkshire Theater Group, the director David Auburn finesses Eugene ONeills creaky plot with a calm, persuasive production. How transparent was Bo trial? Amid the swirl of claims and counter-claims involving sex, lies, and witness videotapes, one of the most intriguing aspects of Bo Xilai's so-called "trial of the century" in China has been the live micro-blogging of proceedings from the courthouse. Dining Review | Long Island A Review of Parkside Caf, in Seaford The Parkside Caf has bounced back from hurricane flooding, offering diners a lovely canal view and a new chef. How sensors make your phone "Star Trek smart" Can your current smartphone be any smarter? Sure it can, if the device knows how to better understand its surroundings with the help of internal sensors. Qualcomm's Project Gimbal does just that for app developers. Here's a peek at how Paramount is using the technology. India arrests one of its most wanted terrorism suspects Indian intelligence agencies have arrested Yasin Bhatkal, one of the country's most wanted terrorism suspects, Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said Thursday. Phys Ed Why A.C.L. Injuries Sideline So Many Athletes Tears to the anterior cruciate ligament sideline more athletes for longer periods of time than almost any other acute injury. Researchers are trying to understand why the injury is so slow to heal. Musharraf indicted in Bhutto case A Pakistani court on Tuesday indicted former President Pervez Musharraf over the killing of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto, the first time formal allegations have been filed against an ex-military chief in the South Asian nation. DealBook U.S. and Switzerland Are Close to Deal on Penalizing Banks in Tax Case A final settlement would likely require banks to pay a fine to the United States equivalent to 20 percent to 50 percent of the value of their undeclared American accounts, a person briefed on the matter said. The Learning Network Blog Test Yourself | History, Aug. 27, 2013 Answer this question about the March on Washington, which took place 50 years ago this week. Is it safe to visit Egypt? Government travel advisories to Egypt have been stepped up and tourists' movements restricted as the crisis in Cairo and other cities continues. Michael Jackson's birthday Mom looks back Michael Jackson's life began on August 29, 1958, as the seventh child in a family crowded into a tiny home in Gary, Indiana. San Bernardino Wins Eligibility for Bankruptcy A federal judges ruling allowed the California city, which said it had run out of money to pay for day-to-day operations, to consider a plan to tap its public pension system to get out of debt. Muirfield memories Relive the 2013 British Open with CNN's Desktop Caddy. Legislators Push for Vote Before Strike More than 100 House members signed a letter urging the administration to avoid military action in Syria without gaining Congressional authorization. UPDATE 1-'Despicable' minions upset Depp's 'Lone Ranger' at box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, July 7 (Reuters) - The small yellow minions of "Despicable Me 2" upstaged Johnny Depp at the weekend movie box office. A Change in the Devils Owners, but Not in the Boss Joshua Harris and David Blitzer were introduced as the Devils new owners, with Lou Lamoriello, the clubs longtime president and general manager, still in charge of the on-ice operations. T Magazine Travel Diary | Irene Neuwirths Eight Great Days in Greece The jewelry designer shares her impressions of the island of Patmos, where she savored the the beaches, the colors and the fried cheese. Saluting a Dream, and Adapting It for a New Era President Obama stepped into the space where the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once spoke and summoned his iconic dream of a colorblind society in a celebration of a half-century of progress. Lotus hopeful on Raikkonen Eric Boullier, the Team Principal of Lotus F1, on the future of Kimi Raikkonen and the team's hopes for the remainder of the season. Federer Embraces Routine Win in Big Apple Roger Federer enjoyed a routine 6-3 6-2 6-1 win over Argentina's Carlos Berlocq in the second round of the U.S. Open on Thursday to stay on track for a mouthwatering early clash with Rafa Nadal. Stacy Lewis Returns at Safeway Classic Stacy Lewis is back. Inbee Park is out.

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