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News Feed Latest worldwide news Rare 2nd Operation Saved Yankee Pitchers Career Surgeons had to make an unusual choice in an elbow operation on Shawn Kelley, but it worked, and he is a bullpen stalwart for the Yankees. Priceline profits on the rise CNN's Maggie Lake talks with Priceline.com CEO Jeff Boyd about soaring profits for the discount travel group. Latest SpaceX Rocket Test Successfully Goes Sideways The latest test flight of Space Exploration Technologies Corporations Grasshopper vehicle demonstrated more pronounced steering maneuvers. This is Z10, the first BlackBerry 10 handset Research In Motion is no more! BlackBerry is the new company name and the Z10 is the first BlackBerry 10 handset. Here's a quick overview of the new phone. G.O.P. Senators Fail to Head Off Primary Challenges by Tea Party Rivals Despite careful efforts, some of the best-known and most influential Republicans in the Senate have attracted rivals who portray them as a central part of the problem in Washington. Bath-time goes interactive in Japan Aug. 22 - "Surfing the web" has taken on new meaning at a university in Tokyo where scientists have turned bath-water into a touch screen. Bathers can add new depth to their cleansing experience by manipulating the water to browse a website, watch a movie or even play games. Rob Muir reports. Drone Strike Is Said to Kill 4 Militants in Pakistan The strike, believed to have been carried out by the United States, took aim at a hub of militancy along the Afghan-Pakistani border. Showtime bets 'Ray Donovan' will be summer success for years LOS ANGELES, Aug 30 (Reuters) - From the FBI agent tripping on acid to the action film star marrying a transsexual, the Sunday night Showtime drama "Ray Donovan" has served up its share of bizarre twists. Detroit pension trustee loses seat, city job -report DETROIT, Aug 30 (Reuters) - A trustee for one of Detroit's two pension funds lost his city job and position on the retirement board months after he was criticized for attending a conference in Hawaii, the Detroit News reported on Friday. Huge canyon under frozen land Radar imagery from NASA reveals a 460-mile canyon underneath the ice sheet that covers Greenland. Nerve gas What does it do? CNN's Elizabeth Cohen explains what happens to a person's body when they are exposed to nerve gas. Gadgetwise Headphones Combine Good Sound and Sleek Design Aimed at the higher end of the consumer market, KEFs M500 on-ear headphones provide style, comfort and sound. The Learning Network Blog Student Crossword | Geography of the Middle East Learn more about the geography of the Middle East by playing our crossword, either online or in print. Well Share Your Breast Cancer Stories If you live with breast cancer, love someone with breast cancer or worry about your risk for breast cancer, we want to hear from you. The Pour The Coravin Makes Great Wines More Accessible by the Glass For those ordering by the glass, a new device may revolutionize the sorts of wines that restaurants can make available. Microsoft in talks to buy stake in start-up Foursquare Bloomberg SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp is in talks with social networking company Foursquare about a possible investment, Bloomberg reported on Thursday. Theater Review David Auburn Stages Anna Christie in the Berkshires In his revival of Anna Christie at the Berkshire Theater Group, the director David Auburn finesses Eugene ONeills creaky plot with a calm, persuasive production. 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. Daniel Brhls Global Accent in Fifth Estate and Rush For actors like Daniel Brhl, the new globalism in film has brought opportunities that were almost unimaginable in the middle of the last decade. Verizon nears $130 billion wireless deal, to finance about $65 billion sources (Reuters) - Verizon Communications is near a $130 billion deal to buy out the 45 percent stake in Verizon Wireless it does not already own from Vodafone Group Plc and plans to raise about $65 billion to fund the purchase, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday. Scientists create glow-in-the-dark rabbits August 14 - A team of researchers from Hawaii and Turkey successfully inject fluorescent jellyfish proteins in rabbit embryos that make them glow green in the dark. Elly Park reports. U.S. nuclear agency seeks input to resume Yucca Mountain review HOUSTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on Friday said it will seek comments on how to restart the licensing process for the long-stalled Yucca Mountain nuclear waste... WPP raises 2013 forecast as rivals' merger spurs acquisitions LONDON (Reuters) - WPP, the world's largest advertising agency, slightly raised its 2013 forecast on Thursday due to rising revenues and said the merger of two major rivals would spur it to step up its pace of small and medium acquisitions. T Magazine Q. A. | The Teenage Singing Sensation Lorde on Overnight Stardom The precocious 16-year-old New Zealander talks about sudden success, why her first time in New York felt like coming home and what she wants to do to Pharrell Williams. Meet F1's 'Mr. Consistency' He may hate the attention off the track, but it's hard to avoid the media glare when you've been driving as well as Kimi Raikkonen this season. Dining Review | Long Island A Review of Parkside Caf, in Seaford The Parkside Caf has bounced back from hurricane flooding, offering diners a lovely canal view and a new chef. 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). NBA's Lamar Odom Arrested on Suspicion of Driving While Intoxicated NBA basketball player Lamar Odom was arrested early on Friday on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after police noticed his Mercedes SUV steering erratically on a Los Angeles highway, authorities said. Wines of The Times Germanys Rieslings on the Tip of the Tongue The countrys dry rieslings capture a sense of place with more crystalline precision and delicacy than most others. Your Money Adviser Assessing the Costs of Caring for an Aging Relative Studies of Americans who take on in-home care are documenting health and financial repercussions. Theme parks lose to video games With competition from video games and the Internet, theme parks are seeing reduced visits from teens. Gadgetwise A Smartphone Case Delivers a Defensive Jolt The Yellow Jacket case for iPhone 4 and 4S conceals a stun gun, but it might get more use as a backup battery. Obama Will Seek Syria Vote in Congress President Obama paused his march to battle by asking lawmakers, who are not due to return to town for more than a week, to give him authorization before he launches a limited military strike against Syria. REFILE-Twitter's top legal executive steps down in surprise move SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Twitter's defender of free speech unexpectedly stepped down as general counsel on Friday as the microblogging company moved closer toward a long-expected initial public offering. Singer's surprise kiss One Direction singers Harry Styles and Zayn Malik distract CNN's Zain Verjee with a kiss during her live broadcast. 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. 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. Old Guard Strikes Two Blows for Status Quo Flavia Pennetta eliminated No. 4 Sara Errani on Thursday, but Serena Williams and Roger Federer were in top form at the U.S. Open. Detroit pension trustee loses seat, city job -report DETROIT, Aug 30 (Reuters) - A trustee for one of Detroit's two pension funds lost his city job and position on the retirement board months after he was criticized for attending a conference in... Cash-rich European corporates unfazed by 2014 maturity wall * EUR140bn-worth of corporate bonds due to mature next year

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