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News Feed Latest worldwide news Lisicki unable to repeat Wimbledon heroics Sabine Lisicki's hopes of repeating her success at Wimbledon are abruptly ended by Russia's Ekaterina Makarova in the third round of the U.S. Open. Dakota Johnson, Charlie Hunnam to star in 'Fifty Shades of Grey' LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. actress Dakota Johnson will play the naive Anastasia Steele alongside English actor Charlie Hunnam as the manipulative Christian Grey in the film version of the erotic novel "Fifty Shades of Grey", its British author E.L. James said on Monday. 27 slain in Baghdad bombs At least 27 people were killed and more than 50 others were wounded Tuesday when nine car bombs exploded in largely Shiite areas in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, police said. Japanese scientists see end to animal testing with artificial cornea Sept. 1 - Japanese scientists say they have developed an artificial cornea to replace live animals in the testing of new cosmetics. Animal testing is banned in Europe but is still legal in Japan and the United States. The researchers believe their cornea could help end the practice completely. Tara Cleary reports. Planned LinkedIn $1 billion stock offer is for expansion, products SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - LinkedIn Corp said on Tuesday it will sell an additional $1 billion of its Class A common stock as the Internet company moves to bolster product development and perhaps make more acquisitions. Police Aunt suspect in eye gouging Chinese police say the late aunt of a young boy whose eyes were gouged out is the prime suspect in the horrific attack, state media news agency Xinhua reports. State of the Art No Strings On a Piano, But the Tone Is Grand To its line of hybrid grand and upright pianos, Yamaha adds the NU1 more compact and less expensive, but with real piano sound, not digital noise. Lives A Brief Vacation From Myself What becomes of a man when his slate is wiped temporarily clean? DealBook JPMorgan Case Tests U.S. Law on Buying Influence Abroad The investigation of reports that the bank hired scores of children of powerful officials in Asia will test how broadly the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act applies to almost commonplace conduct by firms. 10 best golf courses in Africa With courses this beautiful, you don't even need to play golf to enjoy these green hills of Africa. In Transit Blog A New Raffles Hotel on Hainan Island Raffles Hainan opened this month in the Clearwater Bay area of the Chinese island. George Zimmerman gets speeding ticket in Florida ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - George Zimmerman was stopped for speeding this week for the second time since he was acquitted of murder in July for shooting unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin, Florida police said on Wednesday. Wal-Mart to Offer Health Benefits to Domestic Partners The retailer said it wanted a uniform policy for all 50 states at a time when some states have their own definitions of what constitutes domestic partnerships and civil unions. The worst "best" financial advice There's a lot of outdated money advice out there. Reuters Personal Finance Editor Lauren Young points out the popular advice you're likely to hear but should ignore. ArtsBeat Malevichs Burial Site Is Found, Underneath Housing Development The burial site of the artist Kazimir Malevich, near Moscow, has been covered in concrete by a real estate developer. Chinese pianist Wang's childhood colors Bucharest concert BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Reed-thin and tiny, Yuja Wang looks too small to handle a shiny black Steinway concert grand piano. Yet when she was done, her powerful, nuanced playing got her a standing ovation in Bucharest. South Korea unfolds future of urban driving Sept. 2 - South Korean researchers have developed an electric car that folds in half for easy parking. Called the 'Armadillo-T', the prototype vehicle is designed for commuters in busy urban areas. Rob Muir has more. Golf Stenson rises to the top Henrik Stenson capped his recent rise with a record-equaling victory at the Deutsche Bank Championship which propelled the Swede to the top of the FedEx Cup standings. Bars Opening Soon in New York This fall, hotels continue to be a busy stage for the bar scene, and whiskey seems to be the spirit of the season. Rock band Cheap Trick fires back at drummer with lawsuit (Reuters) - U.S. rock band Cheap Trick has been around longer than many of the biggest U.S. corporations and now a lawsuit is making them sound more like bickering board members than one-time hit makers behind songs like "Surrender" and "I Want You to Want Me." On the Runway Blog New York Fashion Week Daily Preview Wednesday, Sept. 4 Heres what to expect from our reporters and editors and todays key shows. Square Feet New York Hotels Decide Its Time for a Makeover After years of reduced spending, hotel owners in the city are making capital improvements, spurred in part by fears of bad reviews on online sites. Bridgewater Leads Louisville Rout of Ohio Teddy Bridgewater threw five touchdown passes, and the former Auburn star Michael Dyer had a 46-yard touchdown run as No. 9 Louisville defeated visiting Ohio, 49-7. Dot Earth Blog Exploring the New Food Focus at Scientific American A video chat with Scientific Americans new team of food bloggers. Ride service Uber hires new CFO from Google SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Privately held ride service Uber, which has raised more than $300 million from investors, announced on Tuesday it hired a chief financial officer and a head of growth with experience at publicly held companies Google Inc and Facebook Inc. 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." Obama Says World Set a Red Line on Chemical Arms Opening a trip overseas, President Obama declared that the confrontation with Syria over chemical weapons was a test for Congress, the United States and the world. New Issue-TFL prices 300 mln stg 2033 bond Lead Manager(s) Deutsche Bank, HSBC, Lloyds Nomura Global Health Bacteria Study Offers Clues to Typhoid Mary Mystery A new study sheds more light on how Salmonella typhi, the bacteria that cause typhoid fever, hide in the body. Giants Take Wait-and-See Approach After Browns Injury The Giants have decided to wait on the test results of the fracture in Andre Browns left leg to determine their course of action. Crowe's RBI Single in 9th Lifts Astros Over Twins Trevor Crowe hit an RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning that lifted the Houston Astros over the Minnesota Twins 6-5 on Wednesday. Wealth Matters Fertility Treatments Produce Heirs Their Parents Never Knew In vitro fertilization can result in children born well after the death of one or even both parents, complicating inheritance laws. Pandora earnings forecast disappoints, shares drop SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Internet radio service Pandora Media Inc said on Thursday that rising expenditures to acquire music and compete with rivals would push fiscal 2014 earnings below analyst... One planet, 31 incredible sights These 31 amazing spectacles may not change your life, but they could change your vacation plans. Algeta launches $120 mln bond; may use it for acquisitions OSLO, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Norwegian pharmaceutical firm Algeta, which has developed a novel prostate cancer drug, launched on Wednesday a $120 million convertible bond due in 2018. Pennetta upsets Vinci to reach first grand slam semi NEW YORK (Reuters) - Unseeded Flavia Pennetta never dreamed of being among the last four women standing when the U.S. Open began, but a 6-4 6-1 win over fellow Italian Roberta Vinci on Wednesday put her into her first grand slam semi-final. Altidore Back on the Field Sunderland striker Jozy Altidore has been ruled fit and will be with the U.S. national team for two coming World Cup qualifying matches. 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. The 30-Minute Interview David J. Galullo Mr. Galullo is the chief executive of Rapt Studios, a company based in San Francisco that designs corporate interiors for clients like Adobe, Google and the North Face. Recipes for Health Salmon and Cucumber Tartare With Wasabi Sauce A delicious fish dish that can be either an appetizer or a light supper.

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