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News Feed Latest worldwide news Down in the Delta, Outsiders Who Arrived to Teach Now Find a Home An influx of young, university-trained arrivals affiliated with Teach for America has flowed into the Delta, planting roots and hoping to make a difference. ArtsBeat Andris Nelsons Withdraws From Tanglewood Performance After Concussion Mr. Nelson, the newly appointed music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, will be unable to conduct his first scheduled performance in his new job. Pentagon Lays Out Options for U.S. Military Effort in Syria For the first time, the Pentagon provided explicit details to Congress about the logistics, costs and risks of options for intervening in Syrias two-and-a-half-year-old war. Letters Flying Into the Wind (1 Letter) A letter to the Editor. Girls, it's time to power the world Dear Girls of the World, T Magazine In Store | Made-in-Detroit Design, Now for Sale in New York City The Motor City design brand Shinola, which has become revered for its locally manufactured watches, bicycles, leather goods and notebooks, is opening an inviting new flagship store in Tribeca. Books of The Times David Rakoffs Love, Dishonor, Marry, Die, Cherish, Perish Love, Dishonor, Marry, Die, Cherish, Perish, the last book by David Rakoff, who died last year at 47, touches on love and hypocrisy, abuse, AIDS and the 80s all in a strict verse style. Ohio plastic-wrapped bodies identified The identification of a second woman found dead in Ohio prompted her mother, whose son was slain seven months ago, to plead for prayers. Who is the greatest F1 driver? Who is the greatest F1 driver of all time? Past and present drivers give their verdict on the contenders to CNN. FOREX-Dollar cheered by U.S. housing data, Treasury yields * Australian dollar falls as HSBC's China flash PMI slides Chris Brown ordered booked on hit and run Two charges against Chris Brown were dropped Tuesday, but the singer is still accused of hit and run after a minor traffic crash. Thorpe not ready to write off Rio SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian swimming great Ian Thorpe has not ruled out a crack at competing at the next Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 despite not qualifying for last year's London Games. World Briefing | Asia Indonesia 60 Missing in Sinking of Refugees Boat to Australia A boat carrying as many as 170 people believed to be asylum seekers bound for Australia has sunk off the south coast of Indonesia, the Australian news media reported Wednesday. Fognini Saves 3 Match Points, Wins Hamburg Final Fabio Fognini saved three match points before beating Argentine qualifier Federico Delbonis 4-6, 7-6 (8), 6-2 Sunday to win the German Tennis Championships for his second title in two weeks. The most dangerous hobby? Unpaid and overworked - why global motorsport relies on its marshals to keep its wheels turning. As Croatia Struggles, Some Wonder if It Won Entry to European Union Too Soon Croatian officials long lobbied to get into the European Union, but some Croatians worry that the country is not ready. In Transit Blog A QE2 Hotel May Ply the Waters QE2 Holdings announced plans to convert the Queen Elizabeth 2, one of the worlds most storied ocean liners, into a floating hotel, most likely in Hong Kong or Singapore. Lawmakers hover as more homeowners rent rooms to visitors LONDON (Reuters) - For British student Carly Connor a trip to London for a city break would be impossible if she had to pay for a hotel so instead she rents a room in a Londoner's home. Obama seeks second-term jolt with economic speech July 24 - President Barack Obama hits the road to push his vision for an expanded middle class, hoping to stave off partisan gridlock as economic issues loom. Karen Hendren reports. Hit political blogger Nate Silver on future of predictive modeling NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nate Silver is an oxymoron come to life the famous statistician. UPDATE 1-Brazil's Fibria posts wider loss in second quarter SAO PAULO, July 24 (Reuters) - Brazil's Fibria Celulose SA, , the world's largest producer of eucalyptus pulp, posted a second-quarter loss on Wednesday as a currency swing drove up debt-servicing... Well Walking 800 Miles Away From Cancer When my doctors told me I was cancer-free after a six-year battle, I began an 800-mile walk away from the disease. Currents | Deals Sheets, Sofas and More Sales at Jayson Home, Pratesi, Broadway Panhandler and Bobby Berk Home. Preview Gold Cup Semifinal U.S. on a Roll The United States mens national team, which has won nine straight games, faces Honduras in the Gold Cup semifinals on Wednesday night. Turning Addiction Into a Sideshow The actress and author Kristen Johnston takes issue with how addicts are portrayed on television shows, in news reports and on social media. Phys Ed Can You Get Too Much Exercise? The Vasaloppet ski marathon provides a convenient venue for studying the impacts of intense, prolonged aerobic exertion on the human body. The New Old Age At Too Many Hospitals, a Revolving Door Medicare is cracking down on hospital readmissions. Heres some advice on what patients need to know before discharge. Dubai Pardons Woman at Center of Rape Dispute A Norwegian woman at the center of a Dubai rape claim dispute said that officials have dropped her 16-month sentence for having sex outside marriage and she is free to leave the country. A Fresh Start for Royal Court Theater A new boss precedes her ascendancy with an exhilarating summer lineup. Hot Korean fashion, where to get it From loud street style to runway chic, these 10 South Korean fashion brands are defining Asia's trendiest looks 2 Editors Promoted at New York Times Matt Purdy, the investigations editor, was named an assistant managing editor, and Marc Lacey, a deputy foreign editor, became an associate managing editor. Advertising Online, a Cereal Maker Takes an Inclusive Approach General Mills created a cereal lovers group on Facebook that welcomes mentions and even recipes made with cereals made by its competitors. Dog eats dog as Britain's tabloids bare all LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Fleet Street's finest jostled furiously at the start on Thursday of a government inquiry, trying to grab public attention with tales of shock and horror. Corzine seeks to dismiss trustee's lawsuit over MF Global collapse (Reuters) - Jon Corzine and two of his top executives at defunct commodities brokerage MF Global sought Monday to have dismissed a lawsuit accusing them of hastening the firm's 2011 collapse. Indonesian Thohir Closing In on Inter Stake-Source Indonesian tycoon Erick Thohir is close to clinching a deal to buy a majority stake in Italian football club Inter Milan, a source with direct knowledge of the talks said on Wednesday. Glaxo warns China corruption scandal will hit business LONDON (Reuters) - A "shameful" corruption scandal in China will inevitably impact GlaxoSmithKline's business, the British drugmaker's chief executive said on Wednesday, adding he was ready to go to Beijing "at the right moment." Lee Westwood's U.S. move Former world No. 1 on why his U.S. move could help him to claim his first major victory. Hewitt Injuries made me stronger In this rare interview, former number 1 Lleyton Hewitt reveals his "secret recipe" for beating top 10 players. DealBook Dells Founder Increases His Takeover Bid Michael S. Dell has increased his takeover bid for the computer company by 7 percent, to $13.75 a share, and a shareholder vote has been moved for a second time, to Aug. 2. Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog's royal message July 23 - The Muppet duo send their congratulations to Prince William and Katherine, Duchess of Cambridge. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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