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News Feed Latest worldwide news Russian police seize painting of Putin in women's underwear ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - Police seized a painting of Russia's president and prime minister in women's underwear from a gallery in St Petersburg, saying the satirical display had broken unspecified laws. Canadian Prime Minister Harper's hockey book out in November OTTAWA, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper's long-awaited book on ice hockey, which he wrote each day during breaks from dealing with policy, crises and scandals, will finally make its appearance in November. The Mayoral Candidates on the Economy The New York Times asked the leading candidates in contested mayoral primaries three questions about the economy. The description of their positions is drawn from their responses and previous statements. The Lede Tracking the Syrian Crisis The Times is providing updates, analysis and public reaction from around the world. Currents | Q+A Mira Nakashima A Daughter Knocks on Wood On preserving, and building on, the legacy of a celebrated furniture maker. Freedivers sip coffee with sharks Things which might distract you while having coffee with a friend food in their teeth, attractive waiters, giant sharks circling your head. Swiss engineers bring acoustic solution to noise pollution Aug. 29 - Acoustic engineers at EPFL in Switzerland are developing a sound tracking system they say will help regulators control traffic flow and reduce road noise. The World Health Organization says road noise is a major contributor to poor health in Europe but by monitoring traffic flow, the engineers think they can help. Tara Cleary reports. Police hunt for suspect in Brooklyn shooting that killed one-year-old boy Sept. 4 - Brooklyn police are on the hunt for the suspect who shot a one-year-old boy while possibly aiming for his father, the man community leaders say was the intended target. Mana Rabiee reports. Samsung and Qualcomm make foray into smartwatch market BERLIN/SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and Qualcomm Inc unveiled smartwatches on Wednesday, tapping a potential "wearables" market worth an estimated $50 billion as the high-end mobile phone market becomes saturated. Disney's 'Infinity' video game sees brisk retail sales SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co's recently launched video game "Infinity" is selling strongly and major retailers report they are replenishing stock to meet demand, an encouraging start for the media giant's plans to turn around its loss-making game division. U.S. Auto Sales Gained in Double Digits in August General Motors, Ford and Chrysler all had strong months as lower lease payments helped dealers move the inventory of new cars and trucks. ArtsBeat Weinstein Lands a Big-Name Executive Producer for Finding Neverland The Broadway producer Barry Weissler will be an executive producer of Finding Neverland, the first big-budget stage musical from Harvey Weinstein. Shannon Topper, Keenan Lynch The couple met at Villanova, from which they graduated. UPDATE 1-Energy boom a windfall for U.S. family income -study NEW YORK, Sept 4 (Reuters) - American families will earn more money in the coming years as dollars from the nation's oil and gas boom trickle down to the average person, consultants IHS said in a report released on Wednesday. Girl catches big catfish by hand Girls in Texas go "noodling" for big catfish using their bare hands. WFAA reports. U.S. Open Replay Week 1 Lleyton Hewitt upsets Juan Martin del Potro and Serena Williams breezes through in the first week of the U.S. Open. U.S. defense chief says attack on Syria would not be 'pin prick' WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told lawmakers on Wednesday that a planned military strike on Syria over its chemical weapons use would not be a "pin prick" and would significantly reduce President Bashar al-Assad's military power. A red mash of people and tomatoes in Spain Aug. 29 - Thousands dye the streets of Buol red as the town celebrates its traditional tomato fight called "tomatina". Tara Cleary reports. Football Messi's tax payment Four-time world soccer player of the year Lionel Messi and his father have paid Spanish authorities $6.6 million after allegedly committing tax fraud between 2007 and 2009. Bits Blog Getting a Glimpse of Your Own Marketing Data Online A data broker introduces a Web site allowing consumers to see and correct their own marketing profiles. Choice Tables Portland, Me. Locavore in Menu and Dcor A city where the local food movement got a jump start is going further, and applying it to the space itself. 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. 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. Putin Need proof on chemical weapons Russian President Vladimir Putin said he "doesn't exclude" supporting a U.N. resolution on military strikes if there's proof that the regime used poison gas. But he cautioned against the U.S. striking without one. Sony unveils new smartphone in bid for top three ranking BERLIN, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Sony Corp. unveiled a new smartphone on Wednesday in its push to become the world's third-biggest maker of smartphones after Samsung and Apple. 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." What I Love Lee Child and the Macho of Minimalism The author of the Jack Reacher books lives in a Manhattan apartment thats stripped down for action. Syria refugee count hits 2 million The number of Syrians who have fled their war-ravaged country has risen above 2 million, the U.N. refugee agency said Tuesday. Rockets' Lin Keen to Work on Howard Chemistry Jeremy Lin says he's looking forward to pairing up with the Houston Rockets' newly acquired star Dwight Howard. Japan reiterates may consider discharging radiated Fukushima water into ocean TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's nuclear regulator reiterated on Monday that it may have to consider discharging into the ocean water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant that contains radiation below regulatory thresholds. Football Bale mania in Madrid Real Madrid Football Club has officially unveiled world-record transfer signing Gareth Bale to thousands of fans inside the Bernabeu Stadium. Immelt Economic efficiencies drive China ahead Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says a large and educated workforce is fueling China's strength and not simply a deflated yuan. Weapon of choice against al Qaeda, drones marginal in Syria WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Prowling the skies of Pakistan and Yemen, armed drones are America's weapon of choice in its war against al Qaeda, but they are unlikely to play a major role in any U.S. strike against Syria, underscoring the limitations of unmanned aircraft. Books of The Times Archangel, by Andrea Barrett Science and progress are featured in Archangel, Andrea Barretts collection of fiction set between 1873 and 1939. Real Madrid doesn't do austerity What do austerity-hit Real Madrid fans think of the huge amounts of money the club have spent on new signing Gareth Bale? Vontobel sees client inflows at same pace as in H1 GENEVA (Reuters) - Swiss bank Vontobel AG has seen private client inflows continuing at the same pace as in the first half of the year, private banking head Peter Fanconi said on Wednesday. ArtsBeat A Macabre Mystery Poe Ballantine Talks About Memoir and True Crime Mr. Ballantines new book, Love and Terror on the Howling Plains of Nowhere, is about his life in a small Nebraska town and the mysterious death of a professor. UPDATE 1-'Despicable Me' minions top Sandler's 'Grown Ups 2' at box office NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES, July 14 (Reuters) - The mighty minions of "Despicable Me 2" beat human comedy star Adam Sandler's new "Grown Ups 2" at the U.S. and Canadian movie box office this weekend. Diana Nyad's jellyfish-proof face mask OK, so it looks like something from a horror movie. Make 'revenge porn' a crime Women are stalked, lives are ruined by "revenge porn," naked photos posted with contact information but no consent. Danielle Citron says it should be a crime.

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