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News Feed Latest worldwide news The Boss Joel Peresman, Drawn to the Music At the age of 6, Joel Peresman saved 63 cents to buy his first single record. Now he is C.E.O. of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. Rwanda Warns Congo After Shells Hit Its Territory The escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo threatened to embroil Rwanda after a woman there was killed and her baby wounded in shelling, Rwandas government said. Man Who Held Ohio Women Captive Is Found Dead Ariel Castro, who was sentenced to life in prison for holding three women captive in his Cleveland home for a decade, was found hanging in his prison cell, officials said. Commodities outperform stocks, bonds, dollar in August LONDON (Reuters) - Commodities outperformed equities, bonds and the dollar in August with a surge in metals and oil prices, following lackluster performance against other asset classes over the past... App Smart Streaming for a Good Beat Thats Just to Your Taste Online music services let users create their own radio stations that play the kind of songs they like, and will suggest similar music. Your Money One Dip Into a 401(k) Often Leads to Another Borrowing from retirement savings can make sense, but many people become repeat customers, taking multiple loans. U.S. court gives mixed ruling on FCC program carriage rules WASHINGTON, Sept 4 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday threw out part of a federal rule against cable television companies discriminating against independent networks by putting their... Australia Port Hedland Aug iron ore exports to China up 33 pct on yr SYDNEY, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Iron ore exports to China from Australia's Port Hedland, which handles about a fifth of the global seaborne market for the steel-making raw material, rose strongly in August in a sign of resilient resource demand from the Asian giant. Critics Notebook Bunheads Is Gone; Breaking Pointe Endures When it comes to dance on television, maybe the best move is to reach for the remote. 'Philomena' impresses, Gilliam goes into black hole in Venice VENICE (Reuters) - Judi Dench and Steve Coogan's heart-tugging "Philomena" continued to garner praise at the Venice Film Festival, while director Terry Gilliam's "The Zero Theorem" took viewers into a dystopian world in the latest competition offering on Monday. Syria dispute set to overshadow G20 talks on economy ST PETERSBURG, Russia, Sept 5 (Reuters) - A potential showdown over Syria between U.S. President Barack Obama and Russia's Vladimir Putin could overshadow a meeting of world leaders on Thursday on... BlackBerry sale may be wrapped up as soon as November -WSJ Sept 4 (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd's board hopes to run a "fast" auction process that could result in a sale of the company by November, the Wall Street Journal said, citing people familiar with the matter on Wednesday. Expected front-runners bow out of San Diego mayor's race SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Two politicians viewed as potential front-runners to replace disgraced former San Diego Mayor Bob Filner, who resigned in the face of a sexual harassment lawsuit, said Tuesday they would not run, leaving the race wide open. Mexico's Walmex says August same-store sales drop 0.7 pct MEXICO CITY, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Mexico's biggest retailer Wal-Mart de Mexico said on Wednesday that sales at its Mexican stores open at least one year fell 0.7 pct in August compared to the same month last year. Fortune found in a cardboard box A tiny painting bought as part of a job lot for $46 turns out to be by a major English artist. Lingering uncertainty as Fed officials weigh trimming QE3 PORTLAND, Ore/LA CROSSE, WI (Reuters) - One top Federal Reserve official said on Wednesday he was open-minded about reducing stimulus this month, as investors largely expect the central bank to do, while another policymaker said the U.S. central bank should actually do more for the economy. Personal Health Keeping Food-Borne Illnesses at Bay People, not products, are the main cause of food-borne illnesses, and they can be avoided by following certain basic principles of food safety. UPDATE 2-Sony near buying Ericsson out of phone venture-WSJ * Sony and Ericsson decline to comment on reported talks Living Golf meets Samuel L. Jackson Amanda Davies gets a crash course in golf from actor Samuel L. Jackson, who always makes time for his favorite sport. European insurers spent 9 billion euros on regulation report LONDON (Reuters) - Europe's insurers spent up to 9 billion euros ($11.9 billion) between 2010 and 2012 as they struggled to meet standards set in a barrage of regulation introduced since the financial crisis, a report published on Thursday said. Ficken Is Kickin' Em Through for Penn State Sam Ficken, Mr. Reliable. Seriously. Gadgetwise Forget the Punching Bag, Try the Robots A new toy called Battroborgs simulates boxing in the vein of Rock Em Sock Em Robots. Australia shares fall on Syria fears, gold sector edges higher SYDNEY, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Australian shares fell 0.7 percent, retreating from 3-1/2 month highs on Wednesday, as investors tread cautiously after the U.S. edged closer to military action against... Osram, Evonik, RTL join MDAX following Frankfurt debuts * CompuGroup, Nemetschek replace Euromicron, Suess on TecDAX 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. Marlins Beat Cubs 6-2 Donovan Solano had three hits, including a two-run double, and the Miami bullpen combined for 4 2-3 hitless innings to lead the Marlins to a 6-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night. World Briefing | Europe Romanian Charged With Genocide The charges against Alexandru Visinescu are part of Romanias efforts to grapple with its Communist past by bringing to justice former commanders who enabled a brutal police state. Robots taking over kitchens? Students from The School of Form in Poland have designed a robotic chef that could give a glimpse into the future. Insolvent town exposes gulf between EU dreams and reality ANINOASA, Romania, Sept 1 (Reuters) - On an abandoned storefront, an old poster advertises one of the few career opportunities available in this Romanian town naked webcam models wanted for Internet... South Korea unfolds future of urban driving Sept. 2 - South Korean researchers have developed an electric car that folds in half for easy parking. Called the 'Armadillo-T', the prototype vehicle is designed for commuters in busy urban areas. Rob Muir has more. Environmental Damage in Bangladesh The garment and textile industries in Bangladesh have contributed heavily to what experts describe as a water pollution disaster. Sports Briefing | Pro Basketball Suns and Beasley Agree to End Contract The Phoenix Suns and Michael Beasley, who was arrested a month ago on drug charges, reached an agreement to terminate his contract. Building Blocks A Queens Park Opens, Already a Storm Survivor Common-sense principles embedded in the design of Hunters Point South Waterfront Park ensured that Hurricane Sandy left little damage on the project. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Man Who Held Ohio Women Captive Is Found Dead Ariel Castro, who was sentenced to life in prison for holding three women captive in his Cleveland home for a decade, was found hanging in his prison cell, officials said. Japan's Otsuka to buy Astex Pharma for about $900 million Nikkei (Reuters) - Japanese drugmaker Otsuka Holdings Co will buy Astex Pharmaceuticals Inc for about 90 billion yen ($900 million) to tap the cancer drugs the U.S. company is developing, the Nikkei said. (http//link.reuters.com/hed82v) Janusz Lewandowski, 82, Polish Peace Envoy in Vietnam, Dies In Operation Marigold, Mr. Lewandowski, then a diplomat from Poland, was given the task of trying to initiate talks between Washington and Hanoi in 1966. Neighborhood Joint | Montauk At Montauk Brewing Company, Brews Are Served Year-Round At the Montauk Brewing Company, the idea was never to wow city fashionistas; the business was always about the home brews of its three locally grown founders. Stricker, DeLaet Sew Up Spots in Presidents Cup Steve Stricker and Zach Johnson delivered clutch performances in different ways Monday to earn their spots on the U.S. team for the Presidents Cup. Critics Notebook The Flag, on CNN, Examines a Lingering Mystery The Flag, a CNN film about Sept. 11, does more than simply retell a familiar story or push the obvious buttons.

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