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News Feed Latest worldwide news California wildfire heads deeper into Yosemite, entry road closed SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Yosemite National Park, faced with the spread of a massive California wildfire, closed a second key route into the park on Wednesday that could keep some visitors from reaching one of the nation's top outdoor destinations over the Labor Day weekend. Peter Cooper, Pascal Maguin Mr. Cooper is a lawyer; Mr. Maguin is a college student. N.F.L. Roundup Jets Goodson Will Not Contest His Four-Game Suspension After a rocky off-season that included an arrest on drug and weapons charges, Goodson said he was disappointed in himself but ready to focus on a return to the Jets backfield. Rare albino hedghogs get royal names August 26 - Russian zookeepers name three newborn rare albino hedgehogs George, Alexander and Louis after the new Prince of Cambridge. Elly Park reports. Some Scientists Cast Doubt on Finding of Origins of a Virus A report last week that linked a dangerous new coronavirus to Middle Eastern bats has been criticized for its small sample size. Ask Well Is It Better to Bike or Run? The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds answers readers questions on fitness. Greenwald's partner wins partial court victory Lawyers for David Miranda, the partner of Guardian journalist Glenn Greenwald, took his claim against the UK government to London's High Court on Thursday. ArtsBeat Its a Madhouse Winner Declared in Chimpanzee Art Contest Brent, a 37-year-old chimpanzee from a sanctuary in Louisiana, won the online vote for a work in which he applied paints with his tongue. DealBook Verizon-Vodafone Deal Would Be a Big Payday for Deal Makers Should Verizon Communications successfully buy out Vodafones 45 percent stake in Verizon Wireless analysts suggest that the transaction would be valued at more than $125 billion it would consummate one of the largest takeovers on record. UK asked N.Y. Times to destroy Snowden material WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The British government has asked the New York Times to destroy copies of documents leaked by former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden related to the operations of the U.S. spy agency and its British partner, Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), people familiar with the matter said. Well Supplements Fail to Relieve Joint Pain in Study A randomized clinical trial found that vitamin D and calcium supplements are no better than a placebo for relieving joint problems. ArtsBeat Anatomy of a Scene Video of Getaway The director Courtney Solomon narrates a scene from his car-chase thriller with Ethan Hawke. Elite coaching with Graf, Agassi CNN's Patrick Snell looks at how the famous couple is helping groom the next generation of tennis stars. Maine 'hermit' pleads not guilty to stealing to support himself AUGUSTA, Maine (Reuters) - A Maine man who lived in the woods with nearly no human contact for 27 years, supporting himself by stealing food and supplies, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to seven counts of burglary and six of theft. UPDATE 6-America Movil threatens to scrap KPN takeover bid BRUSSELS/MEXICO CITY, Aug 30 (Reuters) - America Movil threatened to abandon its bid for Dutch telecom KPN on Friday, saying it has no plans to raise the 7.2 billion euro ($9.5 billion) offer, after a foundation representing KPN told the Mexican firm to improve its proposal or face a veto. Wealth Matters What to Do When a Friend Pitches an Investment Idea The decision to decline or invest requires an analysis of the offer and the person making it, and an assessment of the pain of losing a friend if the investment turns sour. T Magazine Collected | The United Colors of Benetton, and the World Luciano Benetton, the father of the Italian sportswear label, displays 200 of his commissioned works, each the size of a business card, at the Venice Biennale. White House budget talks with Senate Republicans break off WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Budget talks between the White House and a small group of U.S. Republican senators have reached an impasse, eliminating Washington's only active channel for resolving deep fiscal differences as key deadlines loom, senators and aides said on Friday. Recipes for Health Cucumber and Radish Salad With Yogurt and Cumin Five dishes featuring cucumbers a perfect food for hot end-of-summer days inspired by cuisines around the globe. Measles-Related Virus Suspected in Dolphin Deaths A virus could be the reason a large number of bottlenose dolphins have died after becoming stranded on the East Coast, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Tuesday. Lohan avoids Venice, Cage premieres there Aug 30 - The day's top showbiz news and headlines including Lindsay Lohan avoids the Venice Film Festival, Nicolas Cage premieres his film "Joe," and Fergie and Josh Duhamel welcome a baby boy. Bob Mezan reports. Real Estate Q A Subjects include proprietary leases; roommates in stabilized apartments; and options to renew leases in co-op apartments. Pogue's Posts How Ballmer Missed the Tidal Shifts in Tech From the point of view of a tech critic, Steven A. Ballmers 13-year reign as head of Microsoft is baffling. CANADA STOCKS-TSX dips on Syria threat, posts second monthly gain * TSX falls 50.83 points, or 0.40 percent, to 12,653.90 * Index gains 1.3 percent in August * Gold-mining, energy shares slip with commodity prices * Couche-Tard jumps almost 6 percent after results... Recipes for Health Cucumber and Radish Salad With Yogurt and Cumin Five dishes featuring cucumbers a perfect food for hot end-of-summer days inspired by cuisines around the globe. Syrian army captain among 4 charged in bombings A Syrian army captain was among four people charged in last week's deadly bombings in Tripoli, Lebanon, the Lebanese National News Agency reported Friday, citing a government official. 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. Obama comments on U.S. response to Syria Aug. 30 - President Obama says chemical weapons use in Syria threatens U.S. national security interests, and that he is looking at limited action but has not made a final decision on a response. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Dot Earth Blog From Lynas to Pollan, Agreement that Golden Rice Trials Should Proceed Two recent reports by journalists strip away distortions and myths surrounding the controversy over genetically engineered Golden Rice. Major Surge Is Unlikely For Prices Of U.S. Gas Ample inventories and North American production are expected to hold down prices, despite tensions in the Middle East and North Africa. Times Site Is Disrupted in Attack by Hackers The site was unavailable to readers Tuesday afternoon, the result of a malicious external attack. "Most Wanted" app brings gamers into hunt for suspects July 5 - Police in Warsaw have come up with an innovative way to enlist the public in their hunt for wanted criminal suspects, by incorporating a rogue's gallery of faces as part of a smartphone app which tests players' memory for faces. Jim Drury reports. Toronto mayor says has smoked 'a lot of' marijuana TORONTO (Reuters) - Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, who denied allegations earlier this year that he was caught smoking crack cocaine on camera, casually admitted on Wednesday that he has smoked "a lot of"... Museum and Gallery Listings for Aug. 30-Sept. 5 A critical guide to the visual arts in New York and the region. Mortgage applications fall as rates hit 2013 high MBA NEW YORK (Reuters) - Applications for U.S. home loans fell for a third straight week as average mortgage rates hit their highest level this year, although demand for purchase loans increased, data... Nintendo cuts Wii U price, plans lower-priced device for holidays SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Nintendo Co Ltd plans to offer a new handheld gaming device and a $50 discount on its most expensive Wii U console in North America and Europe, to compete with rivals Microsoft Corp and Sony Corp as they prepare to release new hardware. Hungarian train shines light on self-contained solar power Aug. 28 - A nature reserve in central Hungary has become a testing ground for self-contained, solar-powered train travel. Engineers say the narrow gauge train is the first of its kind, and could become a template for larger train transport systems. Matthew Stock reports. We will continue looking for support on Syria-Hagel US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel says the US will continue working for an international coalition on military action in Syria after British parliament votes against it. Julie Noce reports. 10 secrets of 'The Butler' "Lee Daniels' The Butler" follows the life of Cecil Gaines, an African-American butler who serves in the White House under eight presidencies. Inspired by real-life butler Eugene Allen, Gaines (played by Forest Whitaker) witnesses the rise of the civil rights movement, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, Vietnam and the election of the Barack Obama, all while simultaneously balancing the highs and lows of his family life. UPDATE 1-Turkish PM says Syria intervention should aim to end Assad rule ANKARA, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that any international military intervention against Syria should be aimed at bringing an end to the rule of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

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