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News Feed Latest worldwide news Expecting the Best Yields Results in Massachusetts Adopting rigorous standards, and sticking with them while giving teachers some breathing room, has helped Massachusetts students rise to No. 1 in the nation on science and math achievement. 'Important time' for Federer Nick Bollettieri previews the men's draw at the US Open and explains why this is a big tournament for Roger Federer. GLOBAL MARKETS-Support for U.S. Syria action limits stocks' rise * U.S. stocks trim gains; Microsoft slumps after Nokia deal * Treasury bond selling resumes * U.S. manufacturing sector expands * U.S. dollar hits six-week high By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK,... The Obamas introduce a new puppy Aug. 19 - The first family welcomed a new puppy, a Portuguese Water Dog who is just over a year old and named Sunny, to the White House. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). You're the Boss Blog Lessons From the Emergency Room Is it possible to build a company from scratch and also maintain a good work-life balance? 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. UPDATE 1-Manila accuses China of sea violation, Beijing says wants peace (Recasts, adds Chinese Foreign Ministry, analyst, previous BEIJING) 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. Whats on Sunday Television highlights. Google Street View inside A380 Not content with climbing Mount Fuji or scaling the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the Google Street View team has once again stretched the limits of their brief, this time with a full tour inside an Emirates Airbus A380. Is Rio ready for the World Cup? CNN travels to Rio to discover whether the city is ready for the 2014 World Cup. Hungry City Taste of Persia NYC in Flatiron A takeout counter tucked into a pizzerias front window offers Persian stews that change daily. Senate panel says first vote on Syria resolution likely on Wednesday WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senator Robert Menendez, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said he hoped a Senate resolution on the use of U.S. military force in Syria would be written by the end of Tuesday, and it was likely the panel could vote on it on Wednesday. Union Torn by Strife to Elect President Roger Mason Jr., a 32-year-old guard, is seeking to become the president of the N.B.A. players union, which is locked in a legal battle with its former executive director. Stenson wins Deutsche Bank Championship NORTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) - Sweden's Henrik Stenson won the Deutsche Bank Championship by two shots with a five-under-par round of 66, leaving him with a tournament record-tying total of 22-under 262 at the TPC Boston on Monday. Mandarin Capital sold IMA stake at 18.6 euros/share MILAN, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Chinese-Italian private equity fund Mandarin Capital has sold its 7.57 percent stake in packaging machinery company IMA at 18.6 euros per share, two traders told Reuters on... 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. 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. Microsoft swallows Nokia's phone business for $7.2 billion HELSINKI/SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp will buy Nokia's phone business and license its patents for 5.44 billion euros ($7.2 billion), a bold foray into mobile devices that also brings potential chief executive contender Stephen Elop back into the fold. Heartbreak for Hewitt as Youzhny Wins U.S. Open Thriller Russia's Mikhail Youzhny ended Lleyton Hewitt's magical run at the U.S. Open on Tuesday and advanced to the quarter-finals with a 6-3 3-6 6-7(3) 6-4 7-5 victory over the Australian veteran. Soccer Roundup City Defeats Hull, but Its a Challenge Manchester City avoided what would have been another slip-up against a Premier League newcomer by beating Hull City a week after a loss at Cardiff. Restaurant Takeaway Butterscotch Pudding Creamy, Light and Nutty A Denver pizzerias version adds an intense, nutty character by caramelizing the brown sugar first. Tatiana Restaurant Offers a Russian-Inspired Floor Show Tatiana Restaurant in Brighton Beach supplements its menu with a floor show, featuring acrobatics, fire and dance. Private bank clients urged to avoid U.S. securities GENEVA (Reuters) - Some Swiss bankers are advising clients to steer clear of U.S. securities ahead of a new law that would tax people with over $50,000 invested in stocks or bonds of U.S. companies... India Ink Image of the Day September 3 Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay, prime minister of Bhutan, met business leaders in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. SEC won't appeal ruling vs disclosing payments abroad WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. securities regulators said on Tuesday they would not appeal federal court's decision from July to toss out a new rule requiring oil, natural gas and mining companies to disclose the payments they make to foreign governments. Dot Earth Blog Papers Find Mixed Impacts on Ocean Species from Rising CO2 A new collection of scientific papers provide fresh insights on how the ecology of the oceans is being affected by the global buildup of carbon dioxide released by human activities. COLUMN-Backlogs shrink for oil and gas megaprojects Kemp (John Kemp is a Reuters market analyst. The views expressed are his own) Australian GP Albert Park flyover Get a bird's-eye view of Melbourne's Albert Park F1 race track. 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. Snedeker fighting back from bone disease World no. 7 Brandt Snedeker targets strong finish to 2013 after fighting back from a bone disease. 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. T Magazine In the Air | International Velvet The rich textile has long been the calling card of the stylishly privileged. Now, its fashions turn to embrace the stuff of royals. Op-Ed Contributor Jailed for Journalism Liberia doesnt deserve its reputation for press freedom. URGENT-Israel "not aware" of any east Mediterranean missile launch JERUSALEM, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Israel said on Tuesday it was unaware of any ballistic missile launch being conducted in the eastern Mediterranean. UPDATE 4-Verizon poised for historic $130 billion Vodafone deal * Advanced talks to buy Vodafone's 45 pct of Verizon Wireless Gamers shrug at Nintendo 2DS console Announcement of a Nintendo 2DS handheld console is causing a collective "eh" among fans of the pioneering gaming company. UPDATE 1-China's Bright Food in talks to buy Israeli food group Tnuva SHANGHAI, Sept 3 (Reuters) - China's Bright Food (Group) Co Ltd is in talks on the possible acquisition of Tnuva, Israel's biggest food manufacturer and distributor, in a deal one newspaper said... Bourdy's Brilliant Finish Seals Wales Open Triumph Frenchman Gregory Bourdy won his first European Tour title for four years on Sunday after birdies on the final three holes propelled him to a two-stroke victory at the Wales Open. Microsoft to Buy Nokia Units and Acquire Executive The $7.2 billion all-cash deal is meant to turn the Finnish mobile phone pioneer into the engine for Microsofts mobile efforts. Stephen Elop, the former Microsoft executive who was running Nokia, will rejoin Microsoft.

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