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News Feed Latest worldwide news Meet the tiny twin baby pandas CNN's Alina Machado checks on the progress of the baby twin pandas born at the Atlanta Zoo in July. Paws Off My Watermelon! In Long Island City, Queens, one woman has turned an unlikely space into a plant nursery. Dot Earth Blog Other Voices Sturgeon Moon A river, a full moon, and memories of an endangered leviathan. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Iran's oil revenues drop 58 percent since 2011 as sanctions bite-US WASHINGTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Iran's monthly revenues from oil sales have dropped 58 percent since just before the United States imposed harsher sanctions on the country in 2011 because of Tehran's disputed nuclear program, a senior U.S. official said. DealBook Apache to Sell Stake in Egyptian Holdings to Sinopec for $3.1 Billion The deal is part of the companys continued effort to sell off assets and rebalance its portfolio. Federer 'is vulnerable' at U.S. Open He's the greatest player in the modern tennis era, perhaps even of all time, but is Roger Federer's stellar career fading to twilight? UPDATE 1-Laurentian Bank profit falls as costs, provisions rise * Shares down 0.9 percent (Adds details on profit fall, share price move, analyst's comment) Billabong shares plunge 15 percent after annual loss triples SYDNEY (Reuters) - Shares in struggling Australian surfwear company Billabong International Ltd plunged 15 percent on Tuesday morning after its annual loss more than tripled and sales of its surf and... Economic Scene Coming Full Circle in Energy, to Nuclear In the post-oil embargo quest for energy alternatives, nuclear power stumbled and coal surged. It may be time to reverse that. Television Review PBS Documentary Explores a Civil Rights Triumph A documentary on PBS goes behind the scenes of a major episode in civil rights history in 1963. India Ink Indias Lower House Passes Land Acquisition Bill Members of Indias lower house of parliament passed the land acquisition bill with an overwhelming majority. Tillman Wins 15th as Orioles Beat Red Sox 3-2 Chris Tillman pitched seven strong innings to earn his 15th victory of the season and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Thursday night to avoid a three-game sweep. Soros raises JC Penney stake but two big investors exit in Q2 BOSTON (Reuters) - Billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros likes ailing retailer JC Penney so much that he added another 2 million shares to his already large investment, according to... Barcelona Maintains Perfect Start With Close Win Missing Lionel Messi, Barcelona needed Adrianos long strike to beat Mlaga, 1-0, in the Spanish league. Economic Scene Lessons in Maryland for Costs at Hospitals Marylands price-regulated hospitals fit a core objective of federal health care reform changing hospitals and related facilities into something resembling an Accountable Care Organization. Helping blind golfers thrive Shane O'Donoghue speaks with Midori Miyazaki about encouraging blind people to take up the sport of golf. The Lede Gay and Lesbian Mass Wedding Held in New Mexico The mass wedding was held in Albuquerques Civic Plaza after a ruling that the county clerk could issue same-sex marriage licenses. GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. stocks, oil, gold fall on Syria uncertainty * Dollar remains near 4-week high * U.S. shares fall as Syria attack likelihood fades * Oil and gold fall NEW YORK, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Stocks and oil fell on Friday as lacklustre U.S. economic data... Summer movies 2013 What happened? The summer movie season is over, and the results are mixed. Some tentpoles flopped, others did well. Who knows what the future holds? The Hunt Escape From Times Square It was the moment to buy a place. And to enjoy a quieter, less crowded neighborhood. Real's Bale bid 'lacks respect' Gareth Bale's imminent transfer to Real Madrid for a reported world-record fee has been criticized by Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino. No. 24 USC Opens With 30-13 Win Over Hawaii Both Southern California quarterbacks Cody Kessler and Max Wittek had the same approach in preparing to open the season against Hawaii Be ready to play no matter what happens. Letter From Europe Saying No to Our Right to Know In the rush to condemn wholesale government snooping and defend citizens' right to privacy, there's a growing sense that Private Manning's leaks were acceptable. But diplomats disagree. UPDATE 1-Mark Walsh exits Morgan Stanley for new role at CS LONDON, Aug 30 (IFR) - Mark Walsh has left his role as co-head of European leveraged finance and acquisition finance at Morgan Stanley and is expected to take up a new position at Credit Suisse,... Five food brands reinvented How do you reinvigorate a heritage brand? It's a question that has long marred CEOs, business strategists and some of the world's most astute marketeers. Navigational Cells Located in Human Brains Grid cells, which provide a sort of dead reckoning navigation, had until now only been recorded in some animals. Scientists create glow-in-the-dark rabbits August 14 - A team of researchers from Hawaii and Turkey successfully inject fluorescent jellyfish proteins in rabbit embryos that make them glow green in the dark. Elly Park reports. Wildfire Chokes Off Tourist Towns Livelihood With the closing of an entrance to Yosemite, tourist traffic and the business it brings disappeared on the parks northwest edge. New vaccine targets Hepatitis B eradication Aug. 5 - Israeli drug company SciVac has developed a third-generation vaccine for Hepatitis B, a virus that kills more than half a million people each year. The company says the vaccine has the potential to stop the disease in its tracks and is currently seeking approval for its use in the United States and Europe. Elly Park reports. Microsoft in talks to buy stake in start-up Foursquare Bloomberg SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp is in talks with social networking company Foursquare about a possible investment, Bloomberg reported on Thursday. Elizabeth Jensen, Henry Huttinger No Distance Too Great The bride is a wealth management specialist at JPMorgan Chase; the groom is a law student at U.C.L.A. Liberty Crushed by Minnesota Lindsay Whalen scored 18 points to help the Minnesota Lynx beat the host Liberty, 73-47. Players' need for speed The love affair between football stars and flash cars goes back years -- but what does the number of players being hit with driving bans say about footballers' need for speed? Craft beers take on wine trade South Africa may be better known for its wines, but its craft beers, produced by small-scale microbreweries, are proving a hit with discerning drinkers. Make 'revenge porn' a crime Women are stalked, lives are ruined by "revenge porn," naked photos posted with contact information but no consent. Danielle Citron says it should be a crime. Personal Health Keeping Food-Borne Illnesses at Bay People, not products, are the main cause of food-borne illnesses, and they can be avoided by following certain basic principles of food safety. Dot Earth Blog A Closer Look at the Technical and Behavioral Barriers to Action on Global Warming A closer look at the technological and mental barriers to action on global warming. An Appraisal Dean Meminger The Dream Who Was a Delight to Coach His teammate and friend Earl Monroe recalls how valuable Meminger was on the 1973 Knicks championship team. 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"...

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