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News Feed Latest worldwide news Malala's voice stronger, not silenced The attack was meant to silence the outspoken teenager who dared to defy the Taliban's ban against girls in school. Instead, it only made Malala's voice more powerful. After a school year that started with a shooting, Malala now eyes a summer of speaking at the U.N., telling her story in a new book and amplifying the issue of girls education. Japan's newest rocket fails to lift off TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's first new rocket in 12 years failed to lift off on Tuesday, dealing a potential blow to hopes that Japan may be able to take a larger share of the growing, multi-billion dollar satellite launch industry. Giant King Kong storms the stage He is a towering figure in the history of cinema, a colossus who has frightened and thrilled audiences in equal measure. Now King Kong, the famous silverback from the silver screen, is roaring and pounding his way onto the theatrical stage. ArtsBeat New York Theater Ballet Is Seeking New Home After Building Is Sold The company, which stages classic works and new choreography and also runs a ballet school, has until Sept. 30 to vacate its home of three decades. You're the Boss Blog How Do You Decide When to Add New Employees? In the recessions aftermath, many small-business owners are wary of hiring too fast. In Latest Luster for the Gut, Fecal Bacteria From Thin Humans Can Slim Mice Down Mice exposed to gut bacteria of overweight humans become overweight, while those exposed to the microbiomes of thin humans lose weight, a new study found. CBS Returns, Triumphant, to Cable Box An agreement with Time Warner Cable restores CBS and its related channels, like Showtime, to millions of cable subscribers largely in three major cities, New York, Los Angeles and Dallas. 10 great weight loss tips Change the meaning of the phrase "treat yourself" and follow these tips for a healthier, happier you. Cities Vying for 2020 Olympics Have Their Drawbacks All three candidate cities to host the 2020 Summer Games Istanbul, Tokyo and Madrid presented risks ahead of Saturdays vote. Australian GP Albert Park flyover Get a bird's-eye view of Melbourne's Albert Park F1 race track. Top 10 stopover stays TOKYO (Reuters) - Spending a night between destinations in a stopover city and need a place to stay? Online boutique hotel experts Mr Mrs Smith (www.mrandmrssmith.com) have come up with 10 hotels for a memorable stopover. Reuters has not endorsed this list. The New Season Scene Partners Step Into the Void Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart will team up in No Mans Land and Waiting for Godot on Broadway this season. You're the Boss Blog Employer Mandate, Delayed by Paperwork (and Efforts to Reduce It) The challenge of writing regulations that put the Affordable Care Acts requirements for employers into practice, and then getting computer systems to carry them out, proved too much, too soon. UPDATE 2-Brazil central bank hints at another rate rise-minutes * Brazil central bank, in a change, says fiscal stance could turn neutral Relief, but Disappointment, for Plaintiffs in N.F.L. Case One day after the announcement of a $765 million settlement in a concussion lawsuit, some former players and their families expressed mixed feelings. Serbian finance minister says has backing for "serious" reform BELGRADE (Reuters) - Serbia's new finance minister outlined on Thursday a plan to overhaul the tax system and bloated public sector and cut red tape, saying he is convinced he has the support of the fractious coalition government. NASA's Mars rover spies solar eclipse CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA's Mars rover Curiosity turned its cameras skyward to snap pictures of the planet's moon, Phobos, passing in front of the sun, images released on Thursday show. Reuters Asks Whats the score, Guv? Sept. 5 - As fresh signs of life appear in the UK economy, our experts grade Bank of England Governor Mark Carneys job performance so far. World War II By the numbers When Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939, it was the second time the world went to war. With the Japanese surrender on September 2, 1945, World War II was over. Can a case boost your iPhone 5's WiFi? Check the Linkase The Linkase for iPhone 5 boasts up to a 50 percent boost in Wi-Fi signal strength thanks to a small electromagnetic waveguide extension. Does it work? See for yourself in these mobile speedtests where Wi-Fi is usually terrible. Kodak emerges from bankruptcy with focus on commercial printing Sept 3 (Reuters) - Eastman Kodak Co, the photography pioneer which invented the digital camera, emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, with plans to continue as a smaller digital... Well U.S. Circumcision Rates Are Declining The percentage of newborns who are circumcised in the United States declined to 58.3 percent in 2010 from 64.5 percent in 1979, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Bankers warn of long crisis as rich seek comfort LONDON (Reuters) - Private banks are telling their clients financial volatility surrounding Europe's debt crisis will continue for at least a year as more of the continent's rich seek the comfort of... Snedeker fighting back from bone disease World no. 7 Brandt Snedeker targets strong finish to 2013 after fighting back from a bone disease. Wal-Mart to Offer Health Benefits to Domestic Partners The retailer said it wanted a uniform policy for all 50 states at a time when some states have their own definitions of what constitutes domestic partnerships and civil unions. BRIEF-Ericsson closes acquisition of Microsoft Mediaroom STOCKHOLM, Sept 5 (Reuters) - ERICSSON * Ericsson closes acquisition of Microsoft Mediaroom Hooded protesters clash with police during Chile education protest Sept. 5 - Students and police clash in Chile during protest over education reforms. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). 'Golden Bear' on tennis love Pat Cash meets golfing great Jack Nicklaus who explains why the golf swing is very similar to the basics of tennis. Oops new sun-reflecting London skyscraper melts cars Sept. 3 - A skyscraper under construction in London, nicknamed the Walkie Talkie due to its curved shape, is reflecting sunlight so strongly it has burned objects below, including cars, say locals. Tara Cleary reports. ArtsBeat New York Theater Ballet Is Seeking New Home After Building Is Sold The company, which stages classic works and new choreography and also runs a ballet school, has until Sept. 30 to vacate its home of three decades. The Steely, Headless King of Texas Hold Em How a poker-playing machine taught itself to be all but unbeatable. Sports Briefing | College Football Bridgewater Leads Louisville Rout of Ohio Teddy Bridgewater threw five touchdown passes, and the former Auburn star Michael Dyer had a 46-yard touchdown run as No. 9 Louisville defeated visiting Ohio, 49-7. Record radiation readings near Fukushima contaminated water tanks TOKYO (Reuters) - Radiation readings around tanks holding contaminated water at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant have spiked by more than a fifth to their highest levels, Japan's nuclear regulator said, heightening concerns about the clean-up of the worst atomic disaster in almost three decades. EU's Reding warns Croatia of action in 'days' in extradition row BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission has warned Croatia it may face legal action soon if it does not quickly change a law that clashes with EU extradition rules. Young Students Against Bad Science Meet some high school and college students who have taken stands on issues connected to science education. Live, From Atlanta, an Unusual Hire Brandon Gaudin, 29, was chosen from among more than 150 applicants to be Georgia Techs radio play-by-play announcer, a job that goes far beyond broadcasting games. How to get an airline upgrade Flying economy getting you down? The good news is, getting bumped up to Business Class just got more affordable. Murray inspires hometown Open Court travels to Dunblane, Scotland to talk to the people who know Andy Murray best. Britain to Examine Why BBC Severance Payments Exceeded Contract Terms Hearings will look at payments the British Broadcasting Corporation made to senior editors as it tried to reduce its budget, and Mark Thompson, the former BBC chief, will testify. 76ers Owner Expected to Buy Devils Josh Harris, the principal owner of the Philadelphia 76ers, is expected to buy the Devils and assume their lease in Newark in a deal said to be worth more than $320 million.

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