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News Feed Latest worldwide news Heavyweight Boxer Tommy Morrison Dies at 44 Tommy Morrison's career reached its pinnacle on a hot June night in Las Vegas, when he stepped into the ring and beat George Foreman to become heavyweight champion. And Now, a Spider-Man Tell-All A new memoir, to be published in November, details backstage maneuvering and insults in the development of this $75 million musical. State of the Art A Better Way to Bring Your Desktop to Your iPad The new Parallels Access app eases the compatibility obstacles between the tablet and a Mac or PC computer. Garca Widens Distance From a Rued Remark Sergio Garca, no longer heckled over his fried chicken reference to Tiger Woods, led the Deutsche Bank Championship after two rounds. Telecom Italia moves into MA spotlight amid sector shake out MILAN (Reuters) - Telecom Italia SpA shares jumped as much as 10 percent on Friday, on speculation it might be the next quarry in a recent upsurge in dealmaking in Europe's telecoms industry. Norway's Arctic idyll shivers at oil plans SVOLVAER, Norway (Reuters) - Oil companies seeking new Arctic areas for exploration face a battle with environmentalists, fishermen and hotel owners over Norwegian islands where jagged snow-capped peaks rise sheer from the sea. Weekend Revelry Cut Short After 2 Die at Electronic Music Festival The deaths, at Electric Zoo on Randalls Island, were consistent with use of the drug Ecstasy, according to the mayors office, which recommended the event be called off. Fast and Flawed Inspections of Factories Abroad While some audits are performed in depth, retailers often choose check the box inspections that fail to uncover substandard conditions and outright fraud. RPT-Fitch publishes sovereign ratings history Sept 2 (Reuters) - (The following statement was released by the rating agency) Your Money Adviser Assessing the Costs of Caring for an Aging Relative Studies of Americans who take on in-home care are documenting health and financial repercussions. Watch Tuesday's Show! September 3, 2013 Egypt's Brotherhood under legal threat as bomb hits central Cairo Sept. 2 - One day after deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi is referred to trial, a judicial panel recommends that his Muslim Brotherhood movement be legally dissolved. Mana Rabiee reports. Customer's outburst filmed, goes viral A Detroit woman is accused of vandalizing a store and mooning a worker when she was refused a refund. WXYZ reports. Robust factory data sparks European stock rally * FTSEurofirst 300 up 1.8 pct, Euro STOXX 50 up 1.9 pct * Robust Chinese, euro zone data fans recovery hopes * Major investment banks upbeat on European stocks * Buy Italy, Germany; sell Switzerland,... Young Students Against Bad Science Meet some high school and college students who have taken stands on issues connected to science education. What I Love Lee Child and the Macho of Minimalism The author of the Jack Reacher books lives in a Manhattan apartment thats stripped down for action. A Minute With Ethan Hawke on acting, Selena Gomez and Shakespeare LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After taking time away to focus on family and stage acting, Ethan Hawke is getting back to film and stepping into the driver's seat in his latest role as a racecar driver trapped in a car and racing against time in the action-thriller "Getaway." London keeps global edge as top transport finance hub LONDON (Reuters) - London remains the top financing centre for the global transport industry, although it faces stiff competition from New York and capitals in Asia Pacific as companies seek to tap more funding sources, a survey showed on Friday. Verizon, Vodafone to announce $130 billion U.S. deal on Monday NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) - Verizon Communications and Vodafone plan to announce a $130 billion deal on Monday that will give the U.S. telecom giant complete control of Verizon Wireless, subject to final board approval, people familiar with the matter said. Op-Ed Contributor Between Paranoia and Navet Somewhere between German paranoia and American navet lies the proper degree of concern about personal-data storage. But where? The Hunt Escape From Times Square It was the moment to buy a place. And to enjoy a quieter, less crowded neighborhood. Euro Zone Orders Rise but Hiring Continues to Lag New orders for manufactured goods rose at the fastest pace in two years in August, and conditions improved across the currency bloc, except for France. BlackBerry director says company can survive as niche smartphone maker WSJ (Reuters) - A member of BlackBerry Ltd's board committee tasked with exploring strategic alternatives said the company can survive as a niche smartphone maker but should sell off some parts, the Wall Street Journal said. Op-Ed Contributor Jailed for Journalism Liberia doesnt deserve its reputation for press freedom. WRAPUP 2-Verizon and Vodafone agree $130 bln Wireless deal * Vodafone to return 71 percent, $84 bln, to shareholders Straight Sets Conversations With Andy Murray Dreaming Up Tennis Venues In his latest conversation with Straight Sets, Andy Murray discussed what other venues he might like to compete in some day, and how the build-up to tennis matches varies from boxing. The Calling singer I was abducted The Calling's lead singer, Alex Band, told police he was abducted, beaten and robbed Sunday, just hours before his group announced a comeback effort. Should this be an Olympic sport? Scoobers, hammers and laying out - it's the "ultimate" flying saucer attack. And if Mark Poole is right, his sport could soon be coming to an Olympics near you. Japan aims to present steps on Fukushima water problem on Tuesday TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan plans to craft measures as soon as Tuesday on how to handle the worsening contaminated water problem at the Fukushima nuclear plant, a senior government official said on Monday. Liberty Gain Ground in Playoff Race Plenette Pierson scored 18 points, and the Liberty won, 74-66, at Connecticut to move a game behind Indiana for the final playoff spot in the W.N.B.A.s Eastern Conference. She made it! Diana Nyad completes dream Cuba-to-Florida swim Diana Nyad was less than 10 miles shy Monday morning of reaching a goal she's been chasing for 35 years. Indian Manufacturing Shrinks for First Time in Four Years A purchasing managers index paints a grim picture, with the number of foreign and domestic orders falling sharply in July. The Pour The Coravin Makes Great Wines More Accessible by the Glass For those ordering by the glass, a new device may revolutionize the sorts of wines that restaurants can make available. Zuccarello Re-Signs With Rangers The power-play and shootout specialist had three goals and five assists in 15 regular-season games last season. T Magazine In Store | The Wythe Hotels New Concept Shop Is a Family Affair Opening in time for Fashion Week, the curated boutique gathers artisanal, handmade products from the Brooklyn creative community and beyond. Theater Review In Stockholm, the Blades Are Drawn From the Start Bryony Laverys Stockholm, at Stageworks/Hudson, follows a close, loving couple, with passions of several sorts. Obama, buoyed by election win, faces new battles WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama had little time to savor victory on Wednesday after voters gave him a second term in the White House where he faces urgent economic challenges, a looming fiscal showdown and a still-divided Congress able to block his every move. Taliban Attack U.S. Base in Afghanistan Taliban militants attacked a U.S. base in Afghanistan near the border with Pakistan on Monday, officials said. At least three people apparently all attacking insurgents were killed. U.S. group Avenged Sevenfold top British album chart for the first time LONDON (Reuters) - American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold topped the British album chart for the first time with "Hail to the King", the Official Charts Company said on Sunday. Why we love the transfer window The sun is shining, barbecues are out, beaches are packed and the commute to work is slightly less crowded than normal. It can mean only one thing football's summer transfer window is upon us.

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