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News Feed Latest worldwide news Dot Earth Blog The Yosemite Inferno in the Context of Forest Policy, Ecology and Climate Change The growing intensity of Western fires is the result of many factors, with a drying, heating climate high on the list. Dining Review | Westchester A Review of Bistro 12, in Tarrytown The cuisine at Bistro 12 is Mediterranean, but reflects the owners origins, in Madeira. SP Says Governments Lawsuit Is Retaliation Standard Poor's says the U.S. government sued the rating agency as "retaliation" for its downgrade of the country's credit rating. When Frost landed Nixon Ed Bark says as outlets may vie for such things as the first post-"twerking" sitdown with Miley Cyrus,but let's not forget that the biggest "get" of them all is still owned by David Frost Sports Briefing | Hockey Devils Re-Sign Henrique The Devils re-signed center Adam Henrique to a multiyear contract. Henrique, 23, will be counted on heavily on a team light on offense. Late UTEP Coach Haskins Among Lapchick Winners Naismith Hall of Famer Don Haskins, who led Texas Western to one of the most memorable NCAA championships, women's basketball pioneer Theresa Grentz and former Iowa and USC coach George Raveling have been selected as the 2013 recipients of the Lapchick Character Award, More patients stay on treatment with heart 'polypill' AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Doctors urging heart patients to "keep taking the tablets" would have a more success if they used a new combination medicine known as a polypill, according to research published on Tuesday. Japan aims to present steps on Fukushima water problem on Tuesday TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan plans to craft measures as soon as Tuesday on how to handle the worsening contaminated water problem at the Fukushima nuclear plant, a senior government official said on Monday. Japan outlines spending plans for Fukushima water crisis TOKYO (Reuters) - The Japanese government plans to spend 47 billion yen ($473.05 million) to deal with mounting amounts of radioactive water at Tokyo Electric Power Co's wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant, the country's industry minister said on Tuesday. New Moon Probe Raises Questions About What to Do Next in Space While scientists are excited about what the experiment may yield, they are also concerned about the absence of future moon voyages on NASAs schedule. Telecom Italia core shareholders seek to sell sources MILAN (Reuters) - Core Italian shareholders in Telecom Italia are seeking to sell their stakes, people familiar with the situation said, a move that could leave the country's largest telecom operator vulnerable to a takeover bid. Total to shut ethylene unit at French petrochemical plant-unions * Job positions to be cut at plant but workers to stay on -unions Bayern Midfielder Martinez Has Successful Groin Surgery Bayern Munich's Spain midfielder Javi Martinez has had successful surgery on a groin injury, the European and German champions said on Tuesday. Motherlode Blog What Makes for a Successful Family Reunion? Readers share tips for a successful gathering of relatives (and a few stories of reunions that were less than successful). Swiss engineers bring acoustic solution to noise pollution Aug. 29 - Acoustic engineers at EPFL in Switzerland are developing a sound tracking system they say will help regulators control traffic flow and reduce road noise. The World Health Organization says road noise is a major contributor to poor health in Europe but by monitoring traffic flow, the engineers think they can help. Tara Cleary reports. Human-powered helicopter flies into aviation history July 11 - A team from Toronto has won the long-coveted Sikorsky prize by using human power alone to fly an aircraft. The team, called AreroVelo Inc., achieved the feat on June 13, securing a $250,000 prize that has been on offer for 33 years, but never before awarded. Rob Muir reports. A Musical Homecoming Will Sheff, front man for the rock band Okkervil River, shows reporter Larry Rohter around his small New Hampshire hometown, which inspired the bands forthcoming album, The Silver Gymnasium. As tallying goes on, top Florida Democrat cheers Obama's win MIAMI (Reuters) - The chairman of Florida's Democratic Party congratulated President Barack Obama on Thursday on winning the battleground state on Tuesday, while blasting the state's Republican governor for his handling of the election. Gregory Bourdy Wins Wales Open by 2 Shots Gregory Bourdy birdied his last three holes Sunday to end a four-year winless drought with a two-shot victory at the Wales Open. Shannon Topper, Keenan Lynch The couple met at Villanova, from which they graduated. The Texas Tribune With Youth Tanning Law, Texas Aims to Lower Melanoma Risk On Sunday, Texas will join a number of states that bar minors from tanning indoors, which experts say greatly increases the risk of melanoma in those under 18. Venice Film Festival At the Venice Film Festival, Dirty Politics, Eco-Warriors and a Mother's Quest A classic returns to the festival, a new movie offers a creative take on American noir and another looks at how unquestioning adherence to a cause can have cruel consequences. Write-in candidate won Detroit mayoral primary, state board says DETROIT (Reuters) - A former hospital executive won Detroit's disputed August mayoral primary by more than 20,000 votes after mounting a write-in campaign and will face his closest challenger in the November general election, a state panel ruled on Tuesday. Football 'They paid how much?' BLOG Bale, Ozil, Fellaini. Millions paid for top players as season's football transfer window slams shut. Arab League Endorses International Action The Arab League adopted a resolution urging action against the Syrian government for what it called the ugly crime of using chemical weapons, but it stopped short of an explicit reference to military intervention. Bribery by GSK China was coordinated at company level- Xinhua SHANGHAI, Sept 3 (Reuters) - A Chinese police investigation into drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline has discovered that alleged bribery of doctors in China was coordinated by the British company and was not the work of individual employees, state media reported on Tuesday. 5 ways Nokia helped create the modern cell phone With its purchase of Nokia's mobile phone business, Microsoft has brought a longtime partner into the fold to help fight a battle that has been tough for both companies. Making It Last God, She Said, Went Gotcha, but Their Marriage Got Stronger When one of their twins was born with disabilities, Cynthia and Priestley Coker held on tight. There was no separating us, he says. One Fans Life Lessons, From Heroes and Humans A 10-year-old conflated one set of Super Bowl champion Giants with an idealized moral philosophy; his adult self realized later champions human reality. While Radwanska Is Upset, Djokovic Cruises Agnieszka Radwanska became the highest-seeded player, on the mens or womens side, to lose thus far, while Novak Djokovic won his match in straight sets. Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions Sept 3 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2000 GMT on Tuesday Books of The Times Archangel, by Andrea Barrett Science and progress are featured in Archangel, Andrea Barretts collection of fiction set between 1873 and 1939. Small-Business Guide Figuring Out What Time Is the Right Time to Start Hiring Business can come and go unexpectedly for small, private companies, and so experience offers the best lessons on when to hire new employees. Urban oasis for Haiti's poorest Living amid the garbage-strewn sewage canals, residents of Haiti's Cite Soleil endure a grim battle for survival every single day. Britain's pioneer of the arts The year is 1969 and Britain is at the peak of its counter-culture revolution -- a time of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll. The Beatles are at the height of their fame, while a relatively unknown musician, David Bowie is making waves with his track "Space Oddity." This Life Just One Big, Happy Family? For some, a yearly get-together with relatives is a fantasy of togetherness, mutual support and love. For others, its a particular kind of hell. Chinese tourists targeted in France Petty crime targeting tourists in France, especially Chinese, has alarmed officials, as Jim Bittermann reports. Federer Tumbles to Earliest Exit in 10 Years Roger Federer, seeded seventh, lost to 19th-seeded Tommy Robredo of Spain, 7-6 (3), 6-3, 6-4, in a fourth-round stunner at Louis Armstrong Stadium. "Most Wanted" app brings gamers into hunt for suspects July 5 - Police in Warsaw have come up with an innovative way to enlist the public in their hunt for wanted criminal suspects, by incorporating a rogue's gallery of faces as part of a smartphone app which tests players' memory for faces. Jim Drury reports. Breakingviews Microsoft's mobile chains Sept 3 - Breakingviews columnists discuss how the $7.2 bln acquisition of Nokia's handset business by Microsoft will make it even harder for CEO Steve Ballmer's successor to start fresh.

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