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News Feed Latest worldwide news The WTA hits 40th Serena Williams and a host of No.1 ranked women's players gather at a unique celebration event Sunday to mark the 40th anniversary of the WTA founded by her 'inspiration' Billie Jean King. 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. Japan's $473 million nuclear leak plan Sept. 3 - Japan's government says it will intervene further to contain leaks at the Fukushima nuclear plant. Paul Chapman reports. The Texas Tribune Fighting Pest, Farmers Find Strange Ally A Drought Texas drought has left crops parched across the state, but the lack of water could have unintended benefits, in the killing-off of boll weevils, for South Texas farmers. DealBook To Cover New York, Zillow Buys a Rival Site The real estate Web site Zillow will acquire StreetEasy, a much smaller site, for about $50 million to patch what it described as a glaring hole in its coverage. The Amazon's World Cup race For the World Cup in 2014, the 42,618-seater Arena Amazonia will be one of the event's most striking stadiums. If it is finished on time..... Tool Kit Devices Lead the Way to a Smarter TV While change is coming to the television set, for now the best way to get access to online video is through game consoles and other devices like Apple TV and Googles Chromecast. Cholera spreads through Cuba CNN's Patrick Oppmann says diplomats are warning travelers about an outbreak of cholera in Cuba. Bats Mets Sign Aaron Harang to Minor League Deal Aaron Harang, 35, was 5-11 for Seattle this season with 5.76 earned run average, and is likely to pitch in the Mets doubleheader on Sept. 14. Former Madoff employees want more details on affair allegations NEW YORK (Reuters) - Five former employees of Bernard Madoff responded on Thursday to government assertions that all but one of them and Madoff were involved "in romantic and/or sexual relationships"... Column Johnny Football's Real Education Beginning The real education of Johnny Football is just beginning. So he better enjoy all the clowning while he still can. He's about to learn there's no more wearying job in sports than being a marked man all the time. Official Afghan Militants Attack US Base An Afghan official says a group of suicide bombers have attacked U.S. base near the border with Pakistan, sparking an ongoing gunbattle. There was no immediate information on casualties. Sports Briefing | College Sports Mulkey Suspended for Criticizing Referees Kim Mulkey, Baylors womens basketball coach, was suspended for her teams next N.C.A.A. tournament game for criticizing the officiating after a loss to Louisville last spring. Cubas old cars show their mettle Aug. 19 - Havana becomes a 70-kilometre (43.5 miles) race track as Cuba's Classic Car Club kicks off its ninth edition of the Antique Automobile Rally. Tara Cleary reports. Breakingviews Microsoft's mobile chains Sept 3 - Breakingviews columnists discuss how the $7.2 bln acquisition of Nokia's handset business by Microsoft will make it even harder for CEO Steve Ballmer's successor to start fresh. Duchess of Cambridge back in public eye Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, made her first public appearance Friday alongside her husband, Prince William, just over a month after she gave birth to Prince George. Global Soccer Italy's Giants Aren't Lacking for Firepower Napoli and Juventus each scored four goals as they won their Serie A matches, and they are looking as if they have the speed and power to make a run in the Champions League. RPT-UPDATE 2-Telecom Italia039;s core owners seek to sell-sources MILAN, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Core investors in Telecom Italia are seeking to sell their stakes, people familiar with the situation said, a move that could leave the country039;s largest telecom operator open to a takeover bid. Corner Office To MasterCardx2019;s Retiring Chief, the X Factor is Presence Robert W. Selander, who is retiring this week as chief executive of MasterCard, says it is important for leaders to relate to stakeholders at different levels of their companies. Ask Well Eating Before Exercise The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to reader questions about fitness. Motherlode Blog For Girls in India, the Pressure to Conform Comes From Family If you can say no to persistent Indian grandparents, you can say no to anyone. India Ink Image of the Day September 3 Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay, prime minister of Bhutan, met business leaders in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. Sports Briefing | Pro Basketball Cavaliers Sign No. 1 Pick Bennett The Cleveland Cavaliers signed Anthony Bennett, the No. 1 overall pick in this years draft, to his guaranteed rookie contract. Cage signs autographs in advance of "Joe" press conference Aug 30 - Nicolas Cage arrives for his press conference for Venice film festival competition entry "Joe." Rough Cut - no reporter narration Well Dress Up Your Salad With Grains When a grain is not the main ingredient in a salad you appreciate it for its texture and for the nutty flavor it contributes to the dish. 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. New golf course at St. Andrews Living Golf goes behind the scenes as work starts on a new course at the home of golf. Stenson Wins Deutsche Bank Championship Sweden's Henrik Stenson won the Deutsche Bank Championship by two shots with a five-under-par round of 66, leaving him with a tournament record-tying total of 22-under 262 at the TPC Boston on Monday. On Location | Sagaponack, N.Y. Finding Refuge in the Barns A Long Island summer house offers a rustic retreat from the high pressure of Hollywood. 'The Cuckoo's Calling' keeps top spot on U.S. best-sellers list NEW YORK (Reuters) - "The Cuckoo's Calling," the detective novel written by J.K. Rowling under a pseudonym, held on to the top of the U.S. best-sellers list on Thursday. Q. and A. With Stuart Elliott Was there something extra added to the Old Navy logo? Australian Rules club to probe dwarf burning report (Reuters) - Australian Rules club St Kilda Saints are investigating the allegation that one of their players set fire to a dwarf's clothing during their "Mad Monday" celebrations, the Australian Football League (AFL) said on Tuesday. Greenland's grand canyon British and American scientists watching Greenland's massive ice sheet have found what appears to be a 460-mile "megacanyon" far beneath the frozen surface of the world's largest island. Horsing around in traffic in Mexico Sept. 3 - Runaway police horses stampede through Mexico City's streets, damaging vehicles in the sprawling metropolis as they bolt from authorities. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). UPDATE 1-News Corp sells Dow Jones' Local Media Group Sept 3 (Reuters) - Rupert Murdoch's News Corp said on Tuesday that it has sold Dow Jones Local Media Group to a unit of Fortress Investment Group for an undisclosed sum. 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. Shania Twain on new album After launching her Caesars Palace residency last December with a series of sold-out dates, Shania Twain, country music's biggest-selling female artist of all time, is returning to Vegas for another series of dates that kick off October 15th and run through mid-December. Wealth Matters From a Prominent Divorce in the Affluent Class, Lessons for All Rich people may have more assets at stake, but any couple with a broken marriage have to consider the same issues in a divorce. 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. Ideas for Improving Science Education in the U.S. Science Times asked 19 experts, If you could make one change to improve science education in the United States, what would it be?

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