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News Feed Latest worldwide news Former NBA Star Scottie Pippen Won't Face Charges Over Malibu Fracas Former Chicago Bulls basketball star Scottie Pippen will not be prosecuted over an altercation with a man at a Malibu restaurant in June, prosecutors said on Tuesday, citing insufficient evidence. Khartoum Journal As Floods Ravage Sudan, Young Volunteers Revive a Tradition of Aid As the Sudanese government has been slow to respond, critics say, the members of Nafeer, a volunteer youth-led initiative, have taken phone calls and headed out in trucks to deliver bags of aid. Bits Blog Bad News for BlackBerry in the Microsoft-Nokia Marriage Now that Microsoft has thrown its financial muscle behind Nokia, BlackBerry is left to find another suitor. Texas Tribune Making Some Effort, but North Texas Continues to Run the Water Conservation outreach programs like the E.P.A.s WaterSense have yet to make a sizable dent in the high household water consumption in North Texas. You're the Boss Blog Ads, Coming to a Bathroom Stall Near You These entrepreneurs found a captive audience with a little time on its hands and a willingness to read. Well Poor Oral Health Is Linked to Cancer-Causing Virus Researchers report a greater risk of the human papillomavirus, HPV, but other experts questioned the study. UPDATE 1-Former Co-op bank boss warned against Lloyds branch deal * Richardson says Britannia not to blame for Co-op problems Nokia handset sale hammers hedge funds LONDON/PARIS (Reuters) - Hedge funds betting that the collapse in Finnish telecom group Nokia's share price would continue got a rude surprise on Tuesday, and their rush to unwind their bets left the... Modern Etiquette - Friending the boss on Facebook Fun or foolish? SEATTLE (Reuters) - Everybody likes to make a good first impression. Even more - maintain a great relationship. Cosmos Reawakened Once upon a time there was a galaxy of stars which burned bright in the "Big Apple", a trio of world champions who played football from another planet. South Koreans hope fortune-tellers point way to top of the class SEOUL (Reuters) - Byun Mi-kyong sat quietly with her hands in her lap as she listened closely to every word the fortune-teller said about her daughter's chances of getting into the right... Strategies Rosy Earnings Forecasts, at Least at First A new study shows that when analysts estimate companys quarterly earnings a year in advance, they tend to be unrealistically optimistic. News Corp sells Dow Jones community papers in $87 mln deal Sept 4 (Reuters) - Newcastle Investment Corp bought a group of News Corp newspapers, formerly known as the Ottaway chain, for $87 million including $33 million of debt, the company said on Wednesday. Surgeons shrink child's head The pictures may be difficult to look at, but 18-month-old Roona Begum's story of survival is remarkable. The Lede Tracking the Syrian Crisis The Times is providing updates, analysis and public reaction from around the world. Russian police confiscate paintings, shut down museums Sept. 4 - Police shut two galleries and confiscate controversial paintings of state and church leaders in St. Petersburg ahead of G20 summit. Lindsey Parietti reports. 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. Silver Lining in Chinas Smog as It Puts Focus on Emissions A plan would swiftly limit the carbon dioxide China produces from fossil fuels, which constitute over a quarter of the worlds total such emissions. State of the Art A Better Way to Bring Your Desktop to Your iPad The new Parallels Access app eases the compatibility obstacles between the tablet and a Mac or PC computer. Bar patron swallows human toe One of the world's oddest cocktail involves a real, amputated human toe. But after an 'incident' the bar is looking for a replacement. 'Joy of writing' helps Seles move on She spent her teenage years ruling the tennis world, and now Monica Seles is hoping her world of tennis can rule today's teenagers. Analysis U.S. Congress fight over Syria pits establishment versus upstarts WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress, which votes largely along party lines on most issues, is displaying a different kind of split in the debate over Syria Experienced lawmakers who support President Barack Obama's plans for military action are lining up against more skeptical and rebellious newcomers mostly from the ideological edges of both parties. Winston, No. 11 Florida State Drub Pitt 41-13 One thing is for certain after Jameis Winston's electric debut for No. 11 Florida State, his blocking could use some work. China-Russia deals Who loses? China's President Xi Jinping will have plenty to discuss with his Russian host and counterpart Vladimir Putin when they meet on the sidelines of the G-20 leaders' summit in St. Petersburg this week, as relations between the former foes grow cozier. How Asia's low-cost airlines work Budget airlines are carrying a heavy load in Asia's travel industry. Why low-cost carriers mean the world to Asia. 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. Budget Battles Keep Agencies Guessing The combination of cuts and a breakdown in the budgeting process leaves offices reluctant to hire or to commit to big projects. Emirates aims for high flyers For those that love the luxury of first class air travel but loathe the imposition of having to share it with others, Emirates thinks it has the aircraft for you. The Global Elites Favorite Strongman Paul Kagame is an international hero for reforming Rwanda. But cleaning up a country doesnt come without moral hazards. GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares gain, gold falls as Syria strike looks limited * Rising stocks on Wall Street lead European shares to rebound T Magazine On View | A Second Act for the Legendary Stage Actor Joel Grey The actor, director, and photographer, perhaps best known for playing the sinister M.C. in Bob Fosses Cabaret, will show an enigmatic series of photographs of decaying billboards at Steven Kasher gallery in New York. World Briefing | Middle East Official Denies Inquiry Into Egyptian Activists Reports in the state news media over the weekend drew attention as evidence that the Egyptian government was broadening its crackdown on dissent. Pope pulls ambassador to Dominican Republic The pope has pulled out the Vatican's ambassador to the Dominican Republic, a move a local church representative says is linked to child abuse allegations. Small-Business Guide Fearing Obsolescence, a Company Charts Its Reinvention When a Web marketing and communications company discovered its hardware system was out-of-date, it set out on the giant and ultimately successful task of remaking the company. UPDATE 1-Chesapeake New York gas lease deal expected next week NEW YORK, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Chesapeake Energy Corp will finalize an agreement next week to drop about 12,000 acres of land leased for energy drilling in New York state, as a moratorium on fracking... Gay Marriages Get Recognition From the I.R.S. All same-sex couples who are legally married will be recognized as such for federal tax purposes, even if the state where they live does not recognize their union. Straight Sets Conversations With Andy Murray the Womens Game Andy Murray discussed womens tennis, who he liked to watch play and why there was still disagreement over equal prize money. Recipes for Health Cucumber and Radish Salad With Yogurt and Cumin Five dishes featuring cucumbers a perfect food for hot end-of-summer days inspired by cuisines around the globe. Well Oral Infections Causing More Hospitalizations Surprising numbers of patients are being hospitalized with serious, sometimes fatal tooth abscesses, a new study finds. Britain to Prosecute Olympus Over Accounting Scandal Britains fraud agency will prosecute Olympus and its British unit, Gyrus, for falsifying accounts, dragging a two-year-old accounting scandal back into the spotlight.

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