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News Feed Latest worldwide news Meet the tiny twin baby pandas CNN's Alina Machado checks on the progress of the baby twin pandas born at the Atlanta Zoo in July. What's the beef? English gravy wrestlers get dirty August 28 - The World Gravy Wrestling Championships get underway in England, with bouts contested in 1,200 litres of traditional Lancashire gravy. Sharon Reich reports. How impressive is the Chromebook Pixel? Very! I've been using a Chromebook Pixel for the past two days and a single phrase comes to mind blown away. Is it worth $1,299 or more? Take a look to see and then stack it up against your mobile computing needs. ITC Nexus buys Accumetrics to gain blood-clot monitors Aug 30 (Reuters) - ITC Nexus Holding Co, which sells products to measure blood clotting in patients undergoing anticoagulation therapy, on Friday said it had acquired Accumetrics and its products used to assess patient responses to clot-prevention therapies. App Smart Streaming for a Good Beat Thats Just to Your Taste Online music services let users create their own radio stations that play the kind of songs they like, and will suggest similar music. Vodafone rally helps Britain's FTSE to rebound LONDON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Vodafone shares lifted Britain's top stock index on Thursday after the company confirmed it was in talks with Verizon Communications for possible disposal of its 45 percent... Sandra Bullock I will do comedy 'until the day I die' VENICE (Reuters) - Sandra Bullock put in a call to the astronauts on the International Space Station for tips on how to play her latest role in space drama "Gravity", but America's "Miss Congeniality" says she will never give up playing comic roles. Weekend Kitchen Melissa Clark makes an Obama Set for Limited Strike on Syria as British Vote No President Obama is ready to pursue a limited military strike even with a rejection of such action by Britain and mounting questions from Congress, officials said. NBA's Lamar Odom Arrested on Suspicion of Driving While Intoxicated NBA basketball player Lamar Odom was arrested early on Friday on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after police noticed his Mercedes SUV steering erratically on a Los Angeles highway, authorities said. UPDATE 1-Suez Canal Authority says attack attempted on container ship CAIRO, Aug 31 (Reuters) - A "terrorist" staged an unsuccessful attack on a container ship passing through the Suez Canal on Saturday, in an attempt to disrupt the flow of ships through the waterway, the head of the Suez Canal Authority Mohab Memish said. The Saturday Profile A Maker of Bikes Now Makes a Point of Riding Them Over 41 years, King Liu has built Giant into the worlds largest bike manufacturer by revenue. Now he has a new mission to make Taiwan a capital of cycling. Johnny Football Back for Aggies Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel is back on the field and back to his brash ways for No. 7 Texas AM after serving a suspension in the first half against Rice for what the school said was an "inadvertent" violation of NCAA rules involving signing autographs. Showtime bets 'Ray Donovan' will be summer success for years LOS ANGELES, Aug 30 (Reuters) - From the FBI agent tripping on acid to the action film star marrying a transsexual, the Sunday night Showtime drama "Ray Donovan" has served up its share of bizarre twists. Column Five things you should know about Social Security (The writer is a Reuters columnist. The opinions expressed are his own.) BTG's Arida sees Brazil rates rising for 'reasonably long' time CAMPOS DO JORDO, Brazil, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank, grappling with stubborn inflation, a red-hot labor market and rampant government spending, is likely to keep raising borrowing... L'Oreal could sell Sanofi stake to fund acquisitions-CEO PARIS, Aug 30 (Reuters) - L'Oreal Chief Executive Jean-Paul Agon reiterated on Friday that the cosmetics group could sell its stake in drugmaker Sanofi to help fund acquisitions. Advertising A View of Whats Missing From the Classroom A campaign about school absenteeism is the latest collaboration on education by the Ad Council and the United States Army. Ammonia leak at Shanghai refrigeration plant kills 15, injures 26 SHANGHAI (Reuters) - A liquid ammonia leak from a refrigeration unit at a cold storage facility in Shanghai on Saturday has killed 15 people and injured 26 others, local authorities said. The Color Master, by Aimee Bender A story collection encompasses the mythic and the everyday. Top Indonesian energy official barred from travel in latest govt scandal-media JAKARTA, Aug 31 (Reuters) - A top Indonesian energy official has been banned from overseas travel, media reported on Saturday, in the latest graft case this month which threatens to further tarnish President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's final year in office. Cage hits the red carpet for world premiere of "Joe" Aug 30 - Nicolas Cage reinhabits a low-life version of his "Leaving Las Vegas" alcoholic role in Venice film festival competition entry "Joe." Roselle Chen reports. IOC top job up for grabs as VP Bach eyes win (Reuters) - The departure of International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge after 12 years with his sure hand on the tiller marks the end of an era for the global sports organization, and sees six candidates vying to replace him on September 10. Gingrich Will Be Back in the Crossfire on CNN As a host of CNNs revived Crossfire, Newt Gingrich will become a member of the news media that he once criticized. And I hope to move it to the right, he said. Woods wins 79th PGA title Tiger Woods wraps up victory in the WGC-Bridgestone tournament Sunday ahead of the final major of the season later this week where he will start hot favorite. Sunday Routine | William Finn Making the Rounds at Boxing and Brunch The composer and lyricist William Finn, rather than seeking rest, looks for satisfaction in work and play. A golf coaching dynasty Butch Harmon and his son, Claude Harmon III, open up about their family's golf legacy. The TV Watch Spiral and 3 Other French Shows Worth Seeking Out Four French TV dramas serve up the most common themes crime, war, sex and the occult in fresh and unexpected ways. Your solstice traditions If Stonehenge is anything to go by, summer celebrations have a millennia-old history. While the ancient druids may have commemorated the fertility of the season, many of us are just happy to get outdoors. State of the Art The Voice-Off Android vs. Siri Is speech recognition better on smartphones running Googles operating system or Apples? That depends on how its used. Summer Shorelines Come On In, Paddlers, the Waters Just Fine. Dont Mind the Sewage. A pioneering group of paddling and rowing enthusiasts has established the North Brooklyn Boat Club on Newtown Creek, one of New Yorks most contaminated estuaries. T Magazine Sign of the Times | The New Speed of Fashion The industry is broken in more ways than one runway shows dont match retail expectations; designers cant keep up with demand; and customers cant buy a coat in winter. So whos to blame? T Magazine Q. A. | The Teenage Singing Sensation Lorde on Overnight Stardom The precocious 16-year-old New Zealander talks about sudden success, why her first time in New York felt like coming home and what she wants to do to Pharrell Williams. Riders flock to Milwaukee for Harley-Davidson's 110th anniversary MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts have roared into Milwaukee to celebrate the 110th anniversary of Harley-Davidson Co, but few traveled as far as Chai Chua. Champions League A Sheep Is Saved, and Celtic Wins Glasgow Celtic overcame a 2-0 deficit from the first leg to advance to the Champions League group stage after beating Shakhter Karagandy on Wednesday. One planet, 31 incredible sights These 31 amazing spectacles may not change your life, but they could change your vacation plans. Psychiatric drugs may not increase death risk study NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Drugs that treat psychiatric illnesses may not increase a person's risk of dying over three to four months of treatment, according to a new study. UPDATE 1-Teva to drop depression treatment after trial fails * Drug was not more effective than a placebo in late-stage study Tool Kit A Digital Back-to-School Checklist The choices for stocking up for the school year whether it be grade school or college can be overwhelming, and expensive. Here are some tips. Corner Office To MasterCardx2019;s Retiring Chief, the X Factor is Presence Robert W. Selander, who is retiring this week as chief executive of MasterCard, says it is important for leaders to relate to stakeholders at different levels of their companies.

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