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News Feed Latest worldwide news Automakers Build Showroom in an App Using a technology called augmented reality, carmakers can embed images and video over a picture on a smartphone or tablet. Global Soccer Italy's Giants Aren't Lacking for Firepower Napoli and Juventus each scored four goals as they won their Serie A matches, and they are looking as if they have the speed and power to make a run in the Champions League. UPDATE 1-SP calls federal lawsuit 'retaliation' for U.S. downgrade Sept 3 (Reuters) - Standard Poor's said on Tuesday the U.S. government filed a $5 billion fraud lawsuit against it in "retaliation" for its 2011 decision to strip the country of its "AAA" credit... The Netherlands A nation under water The Netherlands is suffering a housing crash that has left many property owners in a negative equity spiral. But how did such a prudent nation end up so broke? Nina dos Santos investigates. Activists infiltrate Belgian F1 race Activists protesting against Arctic oil drilling infiltrate a Formula One race in Belgium Sunday, but the off-track incident does not stop Sebastian Vettel's march towards a fourth successive world title. Exclusive club admits women For almost 200 years Britain's Royal Yacht Squadron has had a strict men-only policy, meaning even its patron, Queen Elizabeth II, was denied entry. You're the Boss Blog Ads, Coming to a Bathroom Stall Near You These entrepreneurs found a captive audience with a little time on its hands and a willingness to read. Living With Cancer Is It Back? The tunnel vision of cancer focuses me obsessively on myself. Perhaps all diseases bring egotism in their wake, for people in distress find it hard to think of anything else. Russia warns Moldova over its pro-Europe push CHISINAU (Reuters) - A Russian envoy has warned Moldova that its pro-Europe drive could cause it to lose for good its control over the breakaway territory of Transdniestria and lead to a more costly energy relationship with Russia, its main supplier of gas. Japan to spend almost $500 million on water crisis at Fukushima nuclear plant TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan pledged nearly $500 million to contain leaks and decontaminate radioactive water from the tsunami-crippled Fukushima nuclear plant, stepping up government efforts to cope with the legacy of the worst atomic disaster in a quarter of a century. Helping blind golfers thrive Shane O'Donoghue speaks with Midori Miyazaki about encouraging blind people to take up the sport of golf. Gadgetwise With Plantronics Gaming Headset, Take a Call Without Hitting Pause Plantronics has introduced the RIG gaming headset, which includes a mixer that allows players to blend game, chat and phone calls. Books Pregnant, and Disputing the Doctor After having a child, Emily Oster wrote Expecting Better, a book that challenges the conventional wisdom on pregnancy. The Appraisal In Mayoral Race, Attacking Real Estate Industry but Taking Its Cash A new set of dirty words has cropped up in the race for New York City mayor real estate, developers and condos. But that hasnt stopped the major campaigns from collecting donations from the industry. 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. Op-Ed Columnist Traveling Without Seeing In our digital cocoons, we go everywhere and nowhere. Ask Well Is It Better to Bike or Run? The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds answers readers questions on fitness. Ex-basketball star's North Korea goal Sept. 3 - Former basketball star Denis Rodman heads to North Korea saying he hopes to launch a league there. Paul Chapman reports. Dance Review Olivier Weverss Whim WHim Tweaks Conventions at the Joyce Whim WHim, a small Seattle troupe, brings a program of three works to the Ballet v6.0 festival at the Joyce. Perversion pervades Venice film fest with modern Greek tragedy VENICE (Reuters) - A modern Greek tragedy of incest, prostitution and violence continued on Sunday the theme of sexual and moral perversion which has emerged at this year's Venice Film Festival. 'Baby Veronica' to stay with birth father for now Oklahoma high court OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - A 3-year-old Native American girl known as "Baby Veronica" will not immediately be transferred from the custody of her Oklahoma biological father to a South Carolina couple who adopted her, the Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled. One womans litter is anothers couture Sept. 3 - A Bolivian fashion designer showcases garments made of recycled paper and industrial wipes, match boxes and other reclaimed materials in an innovative fashion show. Tara Cleary reports. NASA calls off attempts to fix Kepler space telescope CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - The Kepler space telescope's planet-hunting days are over because its broken positioning system cannot be fixed, NASA officials said on Thursday. Strike starts in South Africa's gold mines JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - A strike in South Africa's gold mines began on Tuesday with some workers failing to go underground for the evening shift, despite an appeal by President Jacob Zuma for a solution to avert a stoppage that will hurt Africa's largest economy. Sesame Street Widens Its Focus With its usual silliness, Sesame Street is introducing serious concepts about nature, science, math and engineering to its target audience of children too young to read. NASAs Deputy Administrator Is Leaving Agency Lori B. Garver, a top administrator at the agency who played a large role in drafting the Obama administrations controversial space policies, will leave next month. World Briefing | Africa Kenya Considers Leaving International Criminal Court A vote in Parliament on Thursday will come days before William Ruto, the deputy president is scheduled to go to trial on a charge of crimes against humanity. Drawing a Line on Syria, U.S. Keeps Eye on Iran Policy Two recent diplomatic ventures have raised hopes that the United States will be able to strike Syria without compromising efforts toward easing tensions with Iran. Azarenka beats Ivanovic to reach quarter-finals NEW YORK (Reuters) - Victoria Azarenka booked her place in the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open on Tuesday when she beat Serbia's Ana Ivanovic 4-6 6-3 6-4 in an error-strewn fourth-round match. Warzycha Out as Columbus Crew Head Coach Columbus Crew Coach Robert Warzycha was fired after five years. Brian Bliss, the technical director and a former Crew defender, will be the interim coach. American Diana Nyad, 64, sets record with Cuba-to-Florida swim KEY WEST, Florida (Reuters) - American 64-year-old long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad became the first person to swim across the Florida Straits from Cuba without a shark cage on Monday, succeeding on her fifth attempt at the feat. FIFA puts heat on Qatar Qatar will discover its World Cup fate in October after FIFA revealed it will make a decision over whether to move the tournament from summer to winter. Expecting the Best Yields Results in Massachusetts Adopting rigorous standards, and sticking with them while giving teachers some breathing room, has helped Massachusetts students rise to No. 1 in the nation on science and math achievement. World Briefing | Europe Britain Skyscraper Said to Have Melted Luxury Car 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. CBS win squeezes Time Warner Cable's margins analysts (Reuters) - CBS Corp won large increases in the fees it will receive from Time Warner Cable Inc in its agreement with the cable operator that ended a month-long blackout of CBS, Showtime and other channels in key cities, analysts said. Migrant workers head home Savoring a meal of vegetables and rice grown in nearby paddy fields washed down with some home-brewed rice wine served, it's clear Long Taiyang is delighted to be back. Syrians say US military strike too little, too late Sept. 2 - Syrians crossing the border into Turkey say U.S. efforts for a limited military strike come 'too little too late' In Transit Blog 40 Winks More, Jeeves Some hotels are now offering their guests a more personal wake-up call, for no extra cost. Exclusive | 104 Willow Street Built When Sheep Grazed in Brooklyn Heights An 1826 farmhouse with a comprehensive restoration that helped to create an ageless elegance. 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.

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