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News Feed Latest worldwide news Japanese scientists see end to animal testing with artificial cornea Sep. 1 - Japanese scientists say they have developed an artificial cornea to replace live animals in the testing of new cosmetics. Animal testing is banned in Europe but is still legal in Japan and the United States. The researchers believe their cornea could help end the practice completely. Tara Cleary reports. Well A Guide for Swimmers Breaking Boundaries A new book by Lynne Cox, an open water swimmer, offers lifesaving advice for the exploding ranks of triathletes and other swimmers who are escaping the confines of pools. Markets Lower as Worries Over Syria Ease Wall Street indexes were slumping on Friday as the likelihood of an immediate Western military strike on Syria appeared to lessen. The Media Equation Campaign Journalism in the Age of Twitter A far younger campaign reporter now feeds a never-ending news cycle named Twitter. Power couple promote positivity Nigerian native Patricia Mawa and Ugandan born Moses Mawa are on a mission to highlight positive stories from Africa. LDK Solar says will miss debt payment; shares down (Reuters) - China-based LDK Solar Co Ltd's cash levels dwindled to their lowest in nearly four years and the debt-laden company said it would be unable to meet a debt payment due on Wednesday. Entergy Announces Closing of Vermont Nuclear Plant The company just won a long legal fight to keep the Vermont Yankee reactor open, but now says it will decommission the plant late next year. Around the Country The Days Best in College Football Teams, players and games that stood out in the first week of college football. DealBook For Microsoft, Nokia Deal Was Long and Arduous The prospect of Nokia shedding its core business the longtime pride of Finland weighed heavily on the potential deal. Bites Restaurant Report The Piggy in Walker, Minn. Diners are lining up for the Kansas City-style barbecue served at this small-town spot, which opened in May 2012. Mom Paris 'has no life' since dad's death The mother of Michael Jackson's two oldest children broke down in tears when she was asked to describe the impact of the singer's death on his daughter Paris. City Room New York Today Final Showdown What you need to know for Tuesday the last Democratic mayoral debate, soggy weather and a novel way to attract fans to Yankee Stadium. Officials Make Case for Strike Before Senate Panel Two secretaries and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs sought to persuade senators on the Foreign Relations Committee to support military action against Syria. New iPhone expected as Apple asks media to September 10 event SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc on Tuesday sent official invitations to a September 10 event at which it is expected to unveil the latest version of the iPhone, possibly in colors other than its trademark black and white. Beijing issues new measures aimed at curbing air pollution BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijing unveiled yet another slew of measures on Monday to curb a choking pollution problem, including limiting the number of new vehicles on the roads and closing or upgrading the facilities of 1,200 companies. Police UM's Henderson Appeared to Have Drugs The Oxford police chief says Mississippi guard Marshall Henderson appeared to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana and cocaine during a traffic stop in May. Timing of bullish Nokia options trades raises questions Sept 3 (Reuters) - A flurry of bullish bets on Nokia just before markets closed on Friday are in line to pay off handsomely as a result of Microsoft's move to buy the Finnish company's handset business, and has once again raised questions about suspicious timing of such trades. U.S. construction spending climbs on home, commercial building outlays WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. construction spending rose in July as more outlays to build homes and businesses countered a decline in the government sector. JPMorgan, ex-Bear Stearns managers win dismissal of BofA lawsuit NEW YORK (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase Co and former Bear Stearns Cos managers Ralph Cioffi and Matthew Tannin have won the dismissal of a lawsuit in which Bank of America Corp accused them of lying in an attempt to prop up two failing hedge funds. In Tiny Times Movies, Material Girls Have a Nation Tsking A Chinese book and film franchise by Guo Jingming has become a lightning rod for this nations evolving view of its growing youth culture. Q. and A. With Stuart Elliott Was there something extra added to the Old Navy logo? Streetscapes Twins, Except Architecturally Two behemoths went up and were felled at the same time. Today, only one, the Singer Building, is lamented. Amita Parashar, Sarah Kelly The couple met at Wellesley College, from which they graduated. Straight Sets U.S. Open Food Review Vegging Out Tuesdays United States Open food review the roasted summer vegetable sandwich at Farm 2 Fork. No Clear Winner in Debate Between Merkel and Challenger Chancellor Angela Merkel and her Social Democratic rival, Peer Steinbrck, fought each other to a virtual draw in their sole television debate of the German election campaign. Football's deadline day as it happened European football's transfer deadline day saw the usual flurry of last gasp deals, including Mesut Ozil's switch to Arsenal from Real Madrid. CNN tracked the major moves. Adrenaline-filled tour of Spa track The Circuit takes a minute long tour of the track ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix. A Black Hole Mystery Wrapped in a Firewall Paradox A paradox around matter leaking from black holes puts into question various scientific axioms Either information can be lost; Einsteins principle of equivalence is wrong; or quantum field theory needs fixing. UPDATE 1-KKR, Permira sell $1 bln stake in German broadcaster ProSieben FRANKFURT, Sept 3 (Reuters) - KKR and Permira , the controlling owners of ProsiebenSat.1, are selling a quarter of their stake in the German free-to-air broadcaster, the two private equity firms... Brett Hundley Leads No. 21 UCLA Past Nevada, 58-20 Even after his remarkable freshman season, Brett Hundley had a few first-game jitters when he returned to the Rose Bowl. Bourdy's Brilliant Finish Seals Wales Open Triumph Frenchman Gregory Bourdy won his first European Tour title for four years on Sunday after birdies on the final three holes propelled him to a two-stroke victory at the Wales Open. Hovercraft shocks beachgoers Sunbathers and sandcastle builders are surprised when a military hovercraft lands at a holiday resort in Russia. Rio's 'Big brother' tech Rio de Janeiro's state-of-the-art Operations Center is gathering real-time information on traffic jams and environmental emergencies around the clock. It's part of the mayor's vision to make the city safer and more sustainable. The Week Ahead | Dance Jacobs Pillow, Ready for Rest Dance lovers have one last chance to catch a performance at the Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival in Becket, Mass. Paul Poberezny, Pilot Who Founded Popular Fly-In, Dies at 91 At 15, Mr. Poberezny flew the first aircraft he ever traveled in and later founded the Experimental Aircraft Organization. Straight Sets Federer Paid Price for Not Adjusting His Game Plan Roger Federer held fast to a game plan that seemed better suited for playing Rafael Nadal than Tommy Robredo. Dance Review Drive East Festival Highlights Indian Dance and Song The Indian dancer Rama Vaidyanathan performed Mad and Divine at the Drive East festival at La MaMa. Li Becomes China's First Semi-Finalist at U.S. Open Li Na broke another barrier for Chinese tennis, becoming China's first semi-finalist at the U.S. Open by beating Russian Ekaterina Makarova 6-4 6-7(5) 6-2 on Tuesday at windy Flushing Meadows. News Corp sells Dow Jones' Local Media Group Sept 3 (Reuters) - News Corp said it sold its Dow Jones Local Media Group, which includes eight daily and 15 weekly newspapers, to a unit of Fortress Investment Group LLC. Small business hiring slips for third straight month NFIB WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Small business employment ticked down in July for a third consecutive month, tempering the more positive signals sent by better-than-expected private job gains last month.

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