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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 4-Countdown begins to U.S. airline merger trial in November * Trial date of Nov. 25 boosts stock of US Airways, American Airlines UPDATE 1-Network gear maker Ciena rides on raised carrier spending * Expects fourth-quarter revenue $550 mln-$580 mln vs est $551.4 mln Bits Blog Thinking About the Next Revolution Virtual reality is a decades-old concept, but as processing power improves, it is enabling new uses and faster interactions between virtual and real objects. Disgraced in Albany, and Vying for Council Vito J. Lopez, who resigned as an assemblyman after a sexual harassment scandal, may have a fair chance of winning in an off-the-radar election for New Yorks City Council. Arts, Briefly Lohan Skips Venice to Focus on Health Lindsay Lohan has spoken up to dispute reports that she ditched the premiere of her latest film, The Canyons, at the Venice Film Festival. Introducing the olinguito, the newest mammal discovery WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The long-tailed, orange-furred, big-eyed olinguito - said to resemble a cross between a house cat and a teddy bear - is the newest mammal and the first carnivore discovered in the Americas in 35 years, the Smithsonian Institution announced on Thursday. Egypt rethinking who its 'real friends' are, president says Egypt is reconsidering its ties with countries that haven't been supportive of the government that the military installed after ousting the country's first democratically elected president, the interim president said. Kerry opens door to 'boots on ground' in Syria, then slams it shut WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Secretary of State John Kerry briefly opened the door on Tuesday to authorizing U.S. ground troops in Syria, but quickly slammed it shut and told Congress that any resolution approving military force would prohibit "boots on the ground." Scientists Expand Scale Of Digital Snooping Alert A team in England said it had advanced of an experimental technique that alerts a group of computer users that someone is listening in on their transmissions. Nunez's Hit Caps 5-Run 8th, Yanks Rally to Win 6-4 Down by three against an All-Star pitcher who's had their number in the past, the New York Yankees put together a vintage comeback that kept them on track in the playoff chase. Money manager Vilar's conviction upheld, new sentence ordered NEW YORK (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court upheld the 2008 fraud conviction of money manager and arts patron Alberto Vilar, but ordered that he be resentenced, in a decision that may set back some... T Magazine Sign of the Times | Let Us Now Praise Infamous Men The iconic male hero think James Dean, Elvis, or John F. Kennedy was once a celebrated part of the American tradition, but the apotheosis of these men was supported by a consolidated media machine that has since lost its dominance. Now, in a more cynical age steeped in Web culture, icons remain, but the concept of heroism is in decline. Police to issue arrest warrant for Red Bull heir Thai prosecutors were poised to issue an arrest warrant Tuesday for the grandson of the creator of the Red Bull energy drink who failed to appear in court this week over a fatal hit-and-run case that sparked nationwide anger. Soccer Clubs Latest Stadium Proposal Would Give the Yankees a New Neighbor The New York City Football Club, which discussed a Queens site, is considering building a 25,000-to-30,000-seat facility in the Bronx. Motorsport Ricciardo for Red Bull Australian Daniel Ricciardo has landed a drive with all-conquering Red Bull for the 2014 season, the team said Monday. Fitch may upgrade Nokia debt rating after Microsoft deal HELSINKI, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Credit rating agency Fitch said it may upgrade Nokia's speculative-grade debt rating after the company announced the sale of its handset business to Microsoft. Tidemark raises $13 million for cloud-based analytics SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Tidemark said Thursday it has raised $13 million in venture backing for its cloud-based analytics services, boosting the startup's efforts to challenge enterprise giants in... Denham Capital shifts power renewables head to London LONDON, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Denham Capital, a Boston-based private equity firm focused on the energy and resources sectors, has moved the head of its power renewables team to London as part of a... Why women 'owe' King When the winner of the women's singles at the U.S. Open picks up her check for $2.6 million -- buck for buck the same as the men's champion -- she might well reflect that, if not for Billie Jean King's pioneering efforts, those riches might not exist. UK watchdog ready to burst any new credit bubble LONDON, Sept 4 (Reuters) - The Bank of England's risk watchdog will not shy away from playing party pooper if parts of the financial system start overheating, a senior official at the central bank... Marijuana The Uruguayan model Views on marijuana are shifting, but nearly everywhere, it is too early to talk about substantive changes to drug policies. No Bounce for Europe in Rebound by Germany The crisis has weakened ties in the euro zone as German companies, with the government cheering them on, look to China and the United States. Athletics Bolt to retire after Rio Usain Bolt faced questions about his future at the recently completed world championships. The Jamaican answered those questions Wednesday, saying he would quit athletics following the 2016 Olympics. Fantasy Football When to Take a Chance on Injury-Prone Players The following players have become known for their injury-riddled past. Some are still worth taking, depending on where you take them. 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? Chinese Educators Look to American Classrooms While the world may be dazzled by Chinese students test scores, educators in China worry that the lack of hands-on science learning is stifling innovation and critical thinking. Election blurring of church, state separation draws complaints CHICAGO (Reuters) - Political watchdog and secularist groups are asking the U.S. government to investigate whether Catholic bishops and a Christian evangelical group headed by preacher Billy Graham should lose tax breaks for telling followers how to vote in this year's election. India Ink Why Women Journalists in India Still Cant Have It All Even the most ambitious female journalists have to take into consideration the menace of sexual harassment as they go about their professional lives. Beijing issues new measures aimed at curbing air pollution BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijing unveiled yet another slew of measures on Monday to curb a choking pollution problem, including limiting the number of new vehicles on the roads and closing or upgrading the facilities of 1,200 companies. 48 hours in Rochester, New York ROCHESTER, New York (Reuters) - Synonymous with film photography, lilacs and classical music, Rochester offers an unusual array of attractions for a mid-sized U.S. city that brought industrial prowess to a scenic river gorge on Lake Ontario's southern shore. Justice for Down Syndrome man Ethan Saylor, a young man with Down syndrome, died after deputies tried to forcibly remove him from a movie theater for not paying for a ticket. David Perry says police need training in dealing with disabled people in confrontations. Canadian festival celebrates Africa Michael Stohr talks about organizing Toronto's Afro-Fest which has celebrated the continent's culture for 25 years. UPDATE 1-Dominion wins Virginia offshore wind farm lease with $1.6 mln bid Sept 4 (Reuters) - Dominion Resource's Virginia Power unit said on Wednesday it won the U.S. federal auction to lease and develop a wind farm on nearly 112,800 acres off the coast of Virginia. Goat doesn't like own reflection This goat is not pleased with seeing her reflection in the mirror. He does the dirty work for charities CNN Hero Judson Kinnucan collects donated goods in Chicago and distributes them to charities in need. Breakingviews LinkedIn cash out Sept. 4 - The professional social network is selling $1 bln of stock. Breakingviews columnists discuss the firms need for cash when its balance sheet is flush. What's the evidence in Syria? U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry calls it proof "beyond any reasonable doubt." Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says it's "very clear." Investors pull less cash from U.S.-based stock funds Lipper NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors in U.S.-based funds pulled $863.1 million out of stock funds in the latest week, down from massive outflows in the prior week even as geopolitical risk shook markets,... Just married and homeless Patricia Mawa, Host Managing Editor at Silvertrust Media, describes her incredible journey from rags to riches. Satellite problems cut phones in Canada's Arctic *Flights canceled, bank machines, cell phones stop working

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