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News Feed Latest worldwide news No Clear Winner in Debate Between Merkel and Challenger Chancellor Angela Merkel and her Social Democratic rival, Peer Steinbrck, fought each other to a virtual draw in their sole television debate of the German election campaign. Director Franco finds comedy in tale of murderous backwoodsman VENICE (Reuters) - Director James Franco says the character Lester Ballard in his new film "Child of God" has a trace of Charlie Chaplin in him, though the tale of a cave-dwelling necrophiliac is mostly as dark as can be. Critics Notebook The Grandstand Court at the U.S. Open Holds Intimate Memories The Grandstand court at the United States Open, to be replaced, holds decades of memories. At the Table | Mojito Bar and Restaurant Tennis in the Background For some visitors to the Mojito Bar and Restaurant, outside the site of the United States Open in Flushing, Queens, the annual event is more about drinks and people watching than about the matches. Budget Documents Detail Extent of U.S. Cyberoperations The documents show that the United States conducted 231 cyberoperations in 2011, even while the Obama administration protested other countries attacks on American computer networks. Hantuchova Breaks Long Drought at U.S. Open Slovakia's Daniela Hantuchova advanced to the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open for the first time in more than a decade when she won her rain-interrupted match with American wildcard Alison Riske on Monday. Greylock makes $100 million venture bet on marketplaces SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - In a big bet on marketplaces, venture capital firm Greylock Partners is promoting former eBay Motors founder Simon Rothman to partner, and dedicating $100 million to the sector. Spain's brain drain problem Economic woes and research budget cuts push many of Spain's best scientists to look for work abroad. Al Goodman reports. Bewilderment in Wake of Arrest of A.A.U. Coach The drug trafficking charges against Curtis Malone, the president and co-founder of D.C. Assault, have stunned those who worked with him and the A.A.U. program. Hong Kong's paper crafters work overtime to feed hungry ghosts HONG KONG (Reuters) - At a workshop in an old Hong Kong neighborhood, paper craftsman Ha Chung-kin uses delicate sheets of paper and sticks of bamboo to fashion a huge, expensive boat that will soon be consigned to the flames. Ashley Jackson, Michael Beal The bride is a biomedical consultant; the groom is in the investment banking unit of JPMorgan Chase. ThyssenKrupp denies report it may scrap Steel Americas sale FRANKFURT, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Germany's ThyssenKrupp has denied a media report that it planned to scrap the sale of its Steel Americas business, the loss-making unit it has tried for more than a year... Medicaid Expansion Battle in Michigan Ends in Passage Gov. Rick Snyder narrowly won the fight over making Medicaid available to more low-income people in a state where some Republicans did not want to seem to be backing the new health care law. Crafting Couscous No Grain, No Gain Making the dish at home is labor intensive, but the payoff is worth it on Rosh Hashana. Verizon not planning to enter Canadian market - CEO TORONTO, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc is not planning to enter the Canadian wireless market, its chief executive said in an interview on Monday that is likely to support shares of the country's largest mobile phone providers. T Magazine Food Matters | Where Cold-Pressed Juice and Raw Food Are Art Forms Amanda Chantal Bacon, who is about to open a second location of her cult Los Angeles shop Moon Juice, brings a chefs touch to her cold-pressed concoctions. App Smart Learning to Read, With the Help of a Tablet Using sound and animations, apps guide children through the process of recognizing letters, to actually reading. WRAPUP 4-Verizon, Vodafone agree $130 bln Wireless deal * Vodafone to return 71 percent, or $84 billion, to shareholders On Football Rules Trickle Down; Money in Settlement Wont The N.F.L. effectively sets the policies for youth football players, an invisible constituency that will see no compensation from Thursdays settlement over head injuries. DealBook Growth in Global Disputes Brings Big Paychecks for Law Firms Some legal heavyweights in the United States are benefiting from a growing number of clashes over complex international deals. 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. USS Nimitz carrier group sails into Red Sea in 'prudent' move WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The USS Nimitz aircraft carrier and four other ships in its strike group moved into the Red Sea early on Monday, U.S. defense officials said, describing the move as "prudent planning" in case the ships are needed for military action against Syria. 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. DRC sends more troops to frontline as they capture prisoners of war Sept. 2 - Congolese army sends more troops to frontline, shows off captured rebels. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. New golf course at St. Andrews Living Golf goes behind the scenes as work starts on a new course at the home of golf. Critics Notebook Luminous Julie Harris, Close Up and Afar Ben Brantley remembers ways Julie Harris affected his life professionally and personally. Retro Report Lessons From the Yellowstone Fires of 1988 This Retro Report video looks at the enormous wildfires that defied the formulas and changed firefighting policy in the West. CEO of Finland's DNA to step down after failed MA talks HELSINKI, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Finnish phone operator DNA said on Friday its chief executive would step down, a month after an aborted attempt to sell the company. 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. Should 'revenge porn' be illegal? In the aftermath of a failed relationship, jilted lovers have been known to lash out by posting sexually explicit photos or videos of their exes online. UPDATE 1-New Daiichi drug vies for slice of clot prevention market AMSTERDAM, Sept 1 (Reuters) - A new blood clot preventer from Daiichi Sankyo proved as effective as widely used warfarin in treating a dangerous condition known as venous thromboembolism and caused less bleeding, a large clinical trial found. Icahn raises Nuance stake, may push for board seats Aug 29 (Reuters) - Activist investor Carl Icahn said he had raised his stake in speech recognition software maker Nuance Communications Inc to 16.9 percent and that he may discuss the possibility of... Raped Mont. teen loved life Cherice Moralez wasn't the type to wait for the storm to pass. She preferred to dance in the downpour. Pogue's Posts Use the Airlines App, and Other Tips for Flying Efficiency With a few tech tricks, you can make flying a pleasant experience (almost). Gilmar, World Cup-Winning Goalkeeper for Brazil, Dies at 83 Gilmar dos Santos Neves, with his teammate Pel, helped lead Brazil to World Cup titles in 1958 and 1962. 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. Giant panda gives birth in Washington, but who's the daddy? A giant panda has given birth to a cub at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington but it's not immediately clear who the father might be. Mana Rabiee reports. World of Grief and Doubt After an Adoptees Death The death of Max Shatto, a Russian boy adopted by a Texas family, bolstered an international furor over the adoption of Russian children. And it devastated the couple accused of abusing him. Jets Sign Quarterback Quinn The arrival of Brady Quinn, who started eight games last season for Kansas City, is the latest sign that Geno Smith will start in the Jets season opener on Sunday. Meet North Korea's football star 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.

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