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News Feed Latest worldwide news Nintendo Cuts a Dimension From a Device Aimed at Youths The Nintendo 2DS will cost $130, about $40 less than its 3DS sibling, as part of a strategy to prevent households from relying on tablets for video games. Voyager left solar system last year, new research shows CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA's long-lived Voyager probe crossed into interstellar space last year, becoming the first man-made object to leave the solar system, new research shows. Well Oral Infections Causing More Hospitalizations Surprising numbers of patients are being hospitalized with serious, sometimes fatal tooth abscesses, a new study finds. Nokia deal Is Microsoft buying the cow when it's already getting the milk? CNN's Jim Boulden explains. Indians' Masterson to Miss at Least 1 Start Justin Masterson hopes his season isn't over, though the Indians' ace realizes the possibility exists. '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. Japan reiterates may consider discharging radiated Fukushima water into ocean TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's nuclear regulator reiterated on Monday that it may have to consider discharging into the ocean water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant that contains radiation below regulatory thresholds. F1 chief Grand Prix of America is off Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has revealed that the inaugural Grand Prix of America in New Jersey will not take place as planned next year because the organizers have not raised enough money to fund it. Unannounced Israel-U.S. missile test fuels jitters over Syria JERUSALEM/MOSCOW (Reuters) - Israel tested a U.S.-backed missile system in the Mediterranean on Tuesday but did not announce the launch in advance, prompting a disclosure by Russia that kept the world on edge as the United States weighed an attack on Syria. 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. London driver says skyscraper "melted" his car LONDON (Reuters) - A cluster of new skyscrapers transforming the London skyline are often blamed for spoiling the view. Now one has been accused of "melting" a car. At the Critics Table Past and present restaurant critics for The New York Times discuss the food, the star rating system and the tricks to eating anonymously in New York City. Berdych and Stepanek back to lead Czechs in Davis Cup PRAGUE (Reuters) - Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek will feature together in the Czech Davis Cup team for the first time this year when the defending champions host Argentina in Prague this month in their semi-final. New Issue- FCE Bank prices 500 mln euro 2016 bond Underlying govt bond Over Mid-swaps, equivalent to 126.7bp Japan PM pledges speedy, comprehensive Fukushima moves TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday the government will take prompt, comprehensive steps to clean up the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant amid growing concerns about the plant operator's ability to handle it. UPDATE 1-ArQule to cut liver cancer drug dose on safety concerns (Adds background, analyst comment, updates share movement) Figure of fun to major champion This time it'll be Jason Dufner who laughs last and loudest. Hawks Coach Budenholzer Arrested on DUI Charge Atlanta Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer has apologized for his arrest on a driving under the influence of alcohol charge. 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. Latest developments The world is waiting to see whether the United States will strike against the Syrian regime -- and whether anyone will join in. Florida to call on Labrador retrievers to stem Giant Snail invasion MIAMI (Reuters) - Florida officials trying to eradicate the Giant African Land Snail, one of the world's most destructive invasive species, plan to deploy a new weapon in the battle - Labrador retrievers. Esperion's drug lowers blood fat in mid-stage study (Reuters) - Esperion Therapeutics Inc said its drug reduced levels of bad blood fat in a mid-stage trial among patients with high levels of cholesterol, when added to a standard of care treatment. Life, Interrupted A Test of Faith It had never occurred to me that, with all of the progress that has been made in cancer research, none of the standard treatments would work for me. Thats when I learned about something called a clinical trial. Devils Sign Veteran Right Wing Jagr The New Jersey Devils have signed veteran right wing Jaromir Jagr in a move to help plug the scoring gap left by the recently retired Ilya Kovalchuk, the National Hockey League (NHL) team said on Tuesday. U.S. royals and their castles American royalty doesn't have beheading power, but its dedication to extravagance would make Henry VII hurl a turkey leg in envy. 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. Ethiopian food goes mainstream? Marketplace Africa meets Hiyaw Gebreyohannes, an Ethiopian entrepreneur cooking up a successful business in America. Italian poultry worker tests positive for avian flu ROME (Reuters) - A man who works with poultry in Italy has tested positive for avian influenza following outbreaks among birds on farms in the northern Emilia Romagna region, the Italian Health Ministry said on Monday. 27 slain in Baghdad bombs At least 27 people were killed and more than 50 others were wounded Tuesday when nine car bombs exploded in largely Shiite areas in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, police said. JPMorgan, ex-Bear Stearns managers win dismissal of BofA lawsuit NEW YORK, Sept 3 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase Co and former Bear Stearns Cos managers Ralph Cioffi and Matthew Tannin have won the dismissal of a lawsuit in which Bank of America Corp accused them of lying in an attempt to prop up two failing hedge funds. Drug Agents Use Vast Phone Trove, Eclipsing N.S.A.s The scale and longevity of a data storage program run by the government in partnership with ATT was unmatched by other government programs, including the National Security Agencys gathering of phone call logs. Fitch Keeps Vodafone on Rating Watch Negative on Disposal of Verizon Wireless Stake (The following statement was released by the rating agency) LONDON, September 03 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has maintained Vodafone Group Plc's 'A-' Long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) on Rating Watch Negative (RWN), following the announcement of its intentions to dispose of its 45% stake in Verizon Wireless (VZW) for USD130bn. A full list of rating actions is below. The event-driven RWN reflects two possible outcomes upon completion of the VZW transaction. Vodafone's rating could be affirmed a The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | Diana Nyad Reaches Shore What record did Diana Nyad set on Monday? Detroit defends contested swaps deal as key to city's survival DETROIT, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Detroit had no choice but to strike a deal with holders of interest-rate swaps contracts as the city scrambled to guarantee access to cash in the days before its... In the Running Catsimatidis Campaigns With Heart, Tongue and Checkbook Unfettered At campaign appearances, no one would ever guess that John A. Catsimatidis, a Republican, was the billionaire in the room, but he has run this years most idiosyncratic race for New York City mayor. Square Feet A Return to Downtown Birmingham Tax incentives are helping restore the center of an Alabama city still associated with civil rights battles and industrial decay. Sports Briefing | Pro Football Jets Trim Roster, Cutting Kicker and Veteran Tackle The Jets made their first cuts on Friday, shedding kicker Dan Carpenter and the veteran tackle Antonio Garay, who confirmed his release in an e-mail. Attacks Delayed, Syrians Juggle Anticipation With Attempts at Normalcy The delay in an expected missile strikes left Syria struggling to return to normalcy, with the military and rebels still bracing and everyone uncertain whether an attack would happen at all. 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. King of Pop's birthday Mom looks back Michael Jackson's life began on August 29, 1958, as the seventh child in a family crowded into a tiny home in Gary, Indiana.

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