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News Feed Latest worldwide news Movie Review Kristen Bell on Poolside Patrol in The Lifeguard The Lifeguard centers on a young woman whose New York life goes off the tracks, so she moves back home to take up her old summer job. Midwest, Plains states swelter A heatwave in parts of the Plains states and Midwest kept temperatures Monday as high as 20 degrees above normal, and it's likely to last until the end of the week. Tiny island boasts golf legacy Shane O'Donoghue explores how golf legend Harry Vardon helped the British island of Jersey develop a golf legacy. Panasonic to stop selling consumer smartphones in Japan Nikkei (Reuters) - Panasonic Corp is finalizing plans to pull out of the consumer smartphone business in Japan and has approached potential buyers for its cellular base station business, the Nikkei reported. Hungarian train shines light on self-contained solar power Aug. 28 - A nature reserve in central Hungary has become a testing ground for self-contained, solar-powered train travel. Engineers say the narrow gauge train is the first of its kind, and could become a template for larger train transport systems. Matthew Stock reports. U.S. economic growth gauge rises, annual rate slips ECRI NEW YORK (Reuters) - A measure of future U.S. economic growth picked up last week but the annualized growth rate slipped, a research group said on Friday. Small business hiring slips for third straight month NFIB WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Small business employment ticked down in July for a third consecutive month, tempering the more positive signals sent by better-than-expected private job gains last month. Robin Roberts Plans to Return Full Time to Good Morning America A year after leaving the ABC morning show for a bone-marrow transplant, Ms. Roberts said she wants to get back to my full life. State of the Art The Lumia 1020, a Great Camera Grafted to an Oddball Phone Big, but not unwieldy, Nokias Lumia 1020 cellphone takes excellent photos, and is essentially a decent camera grafted onto a phone. But youll have to make peace with its apps and its Windows operating system. Delta, Virgin Atlantic receive tentative antitrust immunity for alliance NEW YORK, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc and Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd are on track to receive immunity from U.S. antitrust laws to operate a planned trans-Atlantic joint venture. Facing Fire Over Challenge to Louisianas Oil Industry A panel created after Hurricane Katrina as an apolitical force for flood control filed a lawsuit against nearly 100 oil and gas companies, arguing that they neglected to fix damage to wetlands. Nintendo cuts Wii U price, plans lower-priced device for holidays SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Nintendo Co Ltd plans to offer a new handheld gaming device and a $50 discount on its most expensive Wii U console in North America and Europe, to compete with rivals Microsoft Corp and Sony Corp as they prepare to release new hardware. Italian Qualifier Ends Wozniackis Climb Back to Top Camila Giorgi, the 136th-ranked player in the world, upset Caroline Wozniacki, the No. 6 seed, ending Wozniackis run at her first Grand Slam title. U.S. Sets Roster for Two September World Cup Qualifiers Coach Jurgen Klinsmann on Thursday announced his 23-man roster for coming matches at Costa Rica and against Mexico. Shuttle lands at California air base NASA officials Sunday waved off the first opportunity for space shuttle Endeavour to return to Earth, citing poor weather conditions. Ask Well Eating Before Exercise The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to reader questions about fitness. Exports key to U.S. success Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says that the American consumer is no longer the driver of the global economy and that high-tech exports are the key to future growth of the U.S. economy. Marijuana The Uruguayan model Views on marijuana are shifting, but nearly everywhere, it is too early to talk about substantive changes to drug policies. Bits Blog Troubles Ahead for Internet Advertising Much of the commercial Web relies on advertising, but increasing use of ad-blocking software is just one of the problems that advertisers face. Orioles 7, Yankees 3 Bullpen Collapse Costs Yankees a Sweep Andy Pettitte pitched well through six innings, but a seven-run seventh helped the Orioles salvage the finale of a three-game series. GDP growth beats forecasts; may boost case for Fed move WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy accelerated sharply in the second quarter thanks to a surge in exports, bolstering the case for the Federal Reserve to wind down a major economic stimulus... Saudi Arabia to back U.S. strikes if supported by Syrian people Sept. 1 - As the Arab League convenes to discuss increasing tensions in Syria, members are speaking out about possible U.S. strikes. Nathan Frandino reports. TV confessions in China an unsettling new trend for executives BEIJING (Reuters) - A series of confessions by foreign and local executives on China's state-controlled television has spurred anxiety among the business community about a trend that some lawyers say makes a mockery of due process. Cosmonauts prepare for new lab in record Russian spacewalk CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Two Russian cosmonauts floated outside the International Space Station on Friday to set up power and ethernet cables for a new research laboratory scheduled to arrive in December. Korea United Soccer hero's ambitious goal North Korea is one of the world's most mysterious and secretive states, regarded as a political pariah and at bitter loggerheads with its neighbor South Korea. Endangered black rhino born at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo CHICAGO (Reuters) - An Eastern black rhinoceros, a critically endangered species, was born at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo this week, the first in 24 years, officials said on Thursday. How, why Obama switched tack CNN's Jim Acosta has the behind the scene details of President Obama's last minute decision on Syria. David Frost dies at 74 Veteran British broadcaster David Frost, best known to American audiences for his series of interviews with disgraced President Richard Nixon, has died. He was 74. Your Money Adviser For College Students, So Many Health Plans to Choose From The Affordable Care Act is offering more health coverage choices to young adults, including college students, than ever before. Dot Earth Blog Other Voices Sturgeon Moon A river, a full moon, and memories of an endangered leviathan. Illegal rooftop temple prompts unholy ire in Chinese city (Reuters) - An elaborate temple-like structure perched on an apartment block in southeastern China is an illegal hazard that should be torn down, residents say. But they may not be as lucky as opponents of a lavish rooftop villa in Beijing. 460-mile megacanyon discovered British and American scientists watching Greenland's massive ice sheet have found what appears to be a 460-mile "megacanyon" far beneath the frozen surface of the world's largest island. Japan holds nationwide earthquake drills Sept. 1 - Japanese premier leads country in nationwide earthquake drills marking the 90th year since the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Residents complain of illegal temple atop apartment block Aug. 22 - Chinese residents complain a temple built on top of their apartment building is illegal and blocks public space. Lily Grimes reports. 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. Jobless claims data points to pickup in job gains in August WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell as expected last week, suggesting a strengthening in job gains in August after a slight pullback the... The New Old Age A Renewed Push for End-of-Life Discussions Representative Earl Blumenauer, Democrat of Oregon, still believes that doctors should be paid to discuss patient preferences at the end of life. Alan Jackson's daughter arrested Country superstar Alan Jackson is famous alright, but that didn't help his 20-year-old daughter, Alexandra, when she was arrested on Wednesday. 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. Mickelsons Hot Play Makes Him Co-Leader Phil Mickelson shared the lead at the Deutsche Bank Championship with Brian Davis after shooting an eight-under 63 in the opening round.

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