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News Feed Latest worldwide news Secret to beating tennis' big four Tennis legends Jim Courier and John McEnroe show us why Djokovic, Murray, Nadal and Federer are so tough. New golf course at St. Andrews Living Golf goes behind the scenes as work starts on a new course at the home of golf. Lucas' HR Gives Marlins 4-3 Win Ed Lucas homered in the 10th inning to lift the Miami Marlins to a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night. The Learning Network Blog What Is More Important Our Privacy or National Security? Do you feel the government is striking the right balance between protecting national security and our right to privacy? Why? Pettersen holds off Ko for Evian glory Suzann Pettersen denies 16-year-old amateur Lydia Ko a fairtytale first major triumph as the Norwegian takes the Evian Championship in France Sunday. John Grisham's 'Time to Kill' adapted for Broadway stage NEW YORK (Reuters) - Best-selling author John Grisham's first novel, "A Time to Kill," has been adapted for the stage and is heading for Broadway next month with an ensemble cast that includes Fred Dalton Thompson of TV's "Law and Order" and Tom Skerritt, an Emmy-award winner for "Picket Fences." Panthers Sweep Predators in Preseason Doubleheader Tomas Fleischmann scored at 413 of overtime to give the Florida Panthers a 3-2 victory and a split-squad preseason doubleheader sweep of the Nashville Predators on Monday night. Global Soccer Messi Can Be Upstaged, but Not for Long A day after Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat trick in Champions League play, Lionel Messi did the same as he led Barcelona to a 4-0 victory over Ajax. Merkel Faces Tough Questions While Campaigning in Former East Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel may have an uphill battle to win over eastern Germans who feel shortchanged by capitalism almost 24 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall. India Ink Ladies and Gentlemen, Delhi Police Are Not With You If You Are Poor A former crime reporter explains how the Delhi police criminalizes the poor. Thank you, Miss America Roxanne Jones says the new Indian-American Miss America is a reminder of the universality of American beauty and everyone knows it--though haters and runway fashion culture may be stuck in past High chance of cyclone over SW Gulf of Mexico -NHC Sept 19 (Reuters) - An area of low pressure located over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico now has a high 60 percent chance of becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in its latest advisory. Chinese Company Shares Details of Corruption Investigation Chinese investigators have questioned a company caught up in the inquiry into Chinas biggest state-owned oil conglomerate, seizing documents and freezing accounts. U.S. to spend up to $273 mln on tobacco-related research WASHINGTON, Sept 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. government plans to spend as much as $273 million over the next five years on tobacco-related research in a bid to help reduce the number of deaths from smoking. Christian rock singer to stand trial in California murder-for-hire LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The lead singer in a heavy metal Christian rock band has been ordered by a California judge on Monday to stand trial for allegedly attempting to hire an undercover sheriff's deputy to kill his estranged wife. Your Money An Adage Adjustment for Investors at Retirement A study found that holding as little as 20 percent in stocks at retirement, and adding more over time, could make a portfolio last longer. Relentless Vettel seeking more victories SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Runaway championship leader Sebastian Vettel made no apologies to 'tired fans' for Red Bull's dominant displays that have left the German close to a fourth consecutive drivers title. Movie Review Rush Goes Inside Formula One and Two of Its Titans Ron Howards Rush tells the story of James Hunt and Niki Lauda, Formula One titans and rivals, who, in 1976, helped push racing into mainstream consciousness. Lansing Lamont, Journalist and Historian of Atomic Bomb, Dies at 83 Mr. Lamont, who wrote and edited several other books, was a longtime correspondent for Time. Man scales tower with bare hands Without safety equipment, Michael Kemeter scales a 268-meter tower in Changsha, China, before parachuting to the ground. Ad technology provider Rocket Fuel's IPO priced at $29/shr - underwriter Sept 19 (Reuters) - Advertising technology company Rocket Fuel Inc's initial public offering was priced at $29 per share, the higher end of its proposed price range, an underwriter told Reuters. U.S. court says 'liking' something on Facebook is free speech A U.S. court of appeals gave Facebook a thumbs up on Wednesday when it ruled that "likes" on the social network are protected as free speech under the Constitution. The Female Factor For China, a New Kind of Feminism The arrival of the "Lean In" movement derived from Sheryl Sandberg's contemporary manifesto has given a new focus to feminism in China. Communist Party torture man? David McKenzie reports on the case of a man who was allegedly tortured to death while in custody in China. New York's MoMA exhibition explores Rene Magritte's surrealist work NEW YORK (Reuters) - Belgian painter Rene Magritte's work, featuring men in bowler hats, mysterious landscapes and bright blue skies, may be familiar to many art lovers, but a new exhibition focuses attention on the artist's surrealist pieces. IMF urges U.S. to bury budget hatchet, back fund reforms WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund on Thursday urged U.S. policymakers to support major reforms at the global lender and bury political differences over the budget to ease one source of risk to the economy and markets. Hungry man builds a 'McEverything' Craving McDonald's and willing to spend $141.33? A McEverything it is, along with a Diet Coke to wash it all down. Dot Earth Blog Encouraging Results Seen in First Nationwide Look at Gas Leaks from Drilling Boom A nationwide look at natural gas emissions from fracking operations finds much less leakage than industry critics claim. Art in Review Carol Bove RA, or Why is an orange like a bell? Ms. Bove continues to cultivate her extraordinary garden, operating in the gaps between art and design, modernism (especially Minimalism) and nature. T Magazine On View | A Mom Turns Her Sons Awkward Adolescence Into Art The photographer Martine Fougeron shows images documenting her two sons journey into adulthood at the Herms flagship store in New York. Bills Like What They See in E.J. Manuels Promising Start The Bills E J Manuel, who has a passer rating of 95.9, and the Jets Geno Smith (55.2), the first two quarterbacks taken in the 2013 draft, will face each other on Sunday. U.S. cinema chain AMC Entertainment files for $400 mln IPO Aug 30 (Reuters) - U.S. cinema chain AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc filed with regulators for an initial public offering up to $400 million, roughly a year after being acquired by China's Wanda Group. The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | Economy Improves, but Household Income Stays Flat How do you think Americans should respond to this government report on incomes, poverty and health insurance? What do you think should be done to raise the standard of living for most Americans? Pop singer Pink named Billboard's Woman of the Year LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop singer Pink has been named Billboard's Woman of the Year after scoring her first ever No. 1 album this year, the music industry trade magazine said on Monday. Childrens Books Barnyard Baby, by Elise Broach, and More The seasons crop of board books includes a toddlers adventures on a farm, animals eating their favorite foods and the antics of a very bossy baby. Poverty Rate Is Up in New York City, and Income Gap Is Wide, Census Data Show New data from the Census Bureau showed that 1.7 million New Yorkers were poor, while the 2012 mean income of the highest-earning 5 percent was $436,931. McDonald's across Poland evacuated due to false bomb alert WARSAW (Reuters) - McDonald's restaurants across Poland were evacuated on Tuesday after an anonymous phone call triggered a countrywide bomb alert, which turned out to be a false alarm, police... Breakingviews What the FICC? The third-quarter stumble by Jefferies in fixed income raises questions for Breakingviews editors about whether it's a business suited for every bank. UPDATE 1-Buffett lauds Bernanke but laments lack of investment bargains Sept 19 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett said on Thursday he would recommend reappointing Ben Bernanke as Federal Reserve chairman, while adding that low interest rates have inflated asset values and... IMF urges U.S. to bury budget hatchet, back fund reforms WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund on Thursday urged U.S. policymakers to support major reforms at the global lender and bury political differences over the budget to ease one source of risk to the economy and markets.

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