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News Feed Latest worldwide news The only road to peace in Syria Taufiq Rahim says the best chance for a solution to the Syrian conflict is through diplomacy. Arsenal Shows Money Cant Buy Magic Tottenham made a flurry of purchases that were enabled by its fee for Gareth Bale, but Arsenal showed the value of timing and teamwork in a 1-0 victory in the rivals derby match. Scientists grow "mini human brains" from stem cells LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have grown the first mini human brains in a laboratory and say their success could lead to new levels of understanding about the way brains develop and what goes wrong in disorders like schizophrenia and autism. World Economy Growing Unevenly, O.E.C.D. Says The global economy will continue a slow expansion, despite relative weakness in China and an uneven euro zone recovery, the research group predicts. Reporter's Notebook Ill Have What Youre Having Entrees for two emphasize the negotiation in sharing. Friends Suicidal boy had been bullied A 15-year-old Connecticut boy who shot and killed himself last week with the family shotgun had sustained years of bullying, friends said Monday. Job growth numbers may rise, cementing Fed tapering WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employers likely stepped up hiring in August, potentially paving the way for the Federal Reserve to start cutting back its gigantic bond purchases program later this month. Garcia Leads a Low-Scoring Pace in Boston Sergio Garcia was doing everything right. He had the lead going into the third round. He kept bogeys off his card and made two birdies on the front nine. Science fiction writer Frederik Pohl dies at 93 LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Frederik Pohl, a prolific American science fiction author who published scores of stories including the acclaimed 1977 novel "Gateway" and collaborated with some of the genre's leading figures, has died, according to his literary agent. He was 93. Motorsport Alonso saves cycling team Formula One's highest-paid driver Fernando Alonso is splashing out on his own team but his new venture relies on pedal power instead of horsepower. UPDATE 2-New Vivus CEO resigns over health issues Sept 3 (Reuters) - Drugmaker Vivus Inc said Chief Executive Anthony Zook resigned for health reasons, barely a month after a shareholder revolt over disappointing sales of its diet drug installed him in the top job. Suns, Michael Beasley Agree to Terminate Contract The Phoenix Suns and Michael Beasley have reached an agreement to terminate the contract of the troubled forward. Donald Marguliess Model Apartment Makes It at Last Donald Marguliess play Model Apartment is reintroduced, after a very dispiriting turn of events that went on for decades. One in four U.S. heart disease deaths could be prevented, CDC says CHICAGO (Reuters) - About one in four U.S. deaths from heart disease could be avoided with better prevention efforts and treatment, according to a first-of-its-kind report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released on Tuesday. Better flu vaccine on the horizon During the heat of summer, people tend to forget about the flu. Yet as high temperatures begin to decline, we're reminded that influenza, a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and even death, will soon return. 'Twerk' dancing and 'selfie' photos added to English dictionary LONDON (Reuters) - "Twerk", a provocative dance move that has gone viral, and "selfie" a photograph taken of oneself using a phone, are two new words added to the Oxford English Dictionary on Wednesday. Rally star Loeb's new challenge Sebastien Loeb was a late starter in motorsport, but the French driver is happy to start all over again in his latest challenge after a decade of dominating the rally world. REFILE-EMERGING MARKETS-Caught between growth hopes, Fed action; Indian assets tank LONDON, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Emerging market assets posted modest gains on Tuesday after data reinforced evidence of economic recovery in most parts of the world but in India, Indonesia and Turkey... Common Sense Long Odds for Authors Newly Published The book, written under a pseudonym by the best-selling author J. K. Rowling, became a success only after her identity was revealed. A Yang Fudong Restrospective at the Berkeley Art Museum An exhibition of Yang Fudongs works from the past two decades seems to parallel the disjointed state of his country, China. UPDATE 1-Bribery by GSK China was coordinated at company level- Xinhua SHANGHAI, Sept 3 (Reuters) - A Chinese police investigation into drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline has discovered that alleged bribery of doctors in China was coordinated by the British company and was not the work of individual employees, state media reported on Tuesday. U.S. credibility on Iran at stake in Syria decision Hagel says WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A failure to take action over Syria's use of chemical weapons would damage the credibility America's pledge to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told Congress on Tuesday. Recipes for Health Salmon and Cucumber Tartare With Wasabi Sauce A delicious fish dish that can be either an appetizer or a light supper. Styles Q+A Ivanka Trump, Never Far From the Family Name A line of career clothing from Ivanka Trump will hit stores this month. Arsenal Shows Money Cant Buy Magic Tottenham made a flurry of purchases that were enabled by its fee for Gareth Bale, but Arsenal showed the value of timing and teamwork in a 1-0 victory in the rivals derby match. 'Fifty Shades' stars cast It may have been one of the most eagerly anticipated casting choices of the year, and we now know the leads in the film adaptation of "Fifty Shades of Grey." Timing of bullish Nokia options trades raises questions Sept 3 (Reuters) - A flurry of bullish bets on Nokia just before markets closed on Friday are in line to pay off handsomely as a result of Microsoft's move to buy the Finnish company's handset business, and has once again raised questions about suspicious timing of such trades. DealBook Verizon Seals Long-Sought $130 Billion Deal to Own Wireless Unit Verizon, which is buying out Vodafone of Britain, views gaining full control of its wireless business as essential to addressing new competition and consumers desire for new services. Brett Hundley Leads No. 21 UCLA Past Nevada, 58-20 Even after his remarkable freshman season, Brett Hundley had a few first-game jitters when he returned to the Rose Bowl. Brazil, Mexico ask U.S. to explain if NSA spied on presidents BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil assailed the United States on Monday after new allegations that Washington spied on President Dilma Rousseff, complaining that its sovereignty may have been violated and suggesting that it could call off Rousseff's planned state visit to the White House next month. Straight Sets Federer Paid Price for Not Adjusting His Game Plan Roger Federer held fast to a game plan that seemed better suited for playing Rafael Nadal than Tommy Robredo. UPDATE 1-India's new central bank governor to step into eye of rupee storm MUMBAI/NEW DELHI, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Raghuram Rajan, a suave, unflappable University of Chicago economist, will step into the eye of the storm roiling India's economy on Thursday as the new governor... Well Oral Infections Causing More Hospitalizations Surprising numbers of patients are being hospitalized with serious, sometimes fatal tooth abscesses, a new study finds. Aeropostale forecasts another loss, to speed up store closings (Reuters) - Teen apparel retailer Aeropostale Inc on Thursday forecast a deep third quarter loss, and said the highly promotional environment that has led it to cut prices and decimated earnings... Why Nokia didn't sell its patents to Microsoft SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Nokia may have sold its handset business to Microsoft Corp, but by hanging on to its valuable patent portfolio, the Finnish company could also get a big future payoff at the... Mayor Bloomberg sues N.Y. City Council over curbs on stop-and-frisk NEW YORK, Sept 3 (Reuters) - New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg sued the City Council on Tuesday in a bid to overturn a law aimed at curbing the police department's use of its controversial stop-and-frisk policy. David Frost, Interviewer Who Got Nixon to Apologize for Watergate, Dies at 74 A longtime broadcaster, Mr. Frost was best known for incisive interviews with public figures, including talks with former President Richard M. Nixon, which he called the highlight of his career. Microsoft's new ecosystem with Nokia Sep. 3 - Buying Nokia's phone business gives Microsoft an ecosystem to take on Apple and Google and could fatten margins. Fred Katayama reports. Advertising With Change Coming, Aetna Targets Employers The insurance companys Our Healthy campaign will focus on cutting waste in health care spending through technological innovation. The Cheaters Club Photos from the Amoralists production of the new play by Derek Ahonen.

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