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News Feed Latest worldwide news 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. Square Feet Across China, Skyscrapers Brush the Heavens China is home to 60 of the worlds 100 tallest buildings now under construction, but the scale and speed of the projects have caused concern. ArtsBeat Attention Helps Cyrus and Thicke Sales Miley Cyruss performance at the MTV Video Music Awards sent her music up the streaming charts, and Katy Perrys Roar performed well, but Mr. Thickes Blurred Lines topped them both. Japanese astronaut to command space station in March CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - The first Japanese astronaut to live aboard the International Space Station is preparing for a return flight, this time to serve as commander, officials said on Wednesday. U.S. scientist operates colleague's brain from across campus NEW YORK (Reuters) - Scientists said Tuesday they have achieved the first human-to-human mind meld, with one researcher sending a brain signal via the Internet to control the hand motion of a... 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. British government approach on Syria 'consistent' UK foreign secretary LONDON (Reuters) - British Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Wednesday the motion on how to respond to an alleged chemical attack in Syria to be considered by parliament on Thursday was consistent with the approach adopted by the government so far. WRAPUP 3-World mourns Steve Jobs; Apple shares edge higher * Apple shares up 1 percent (Updates links to stories, graphics, Breakingviews; updates shares) Pogue's Post Glasses That Solve Colorblindness, for a Big Price Tag Seeing all the colors of a rainbow, at a cost of $600? For some, itll be worth the price. U.S. government, 2 airlines say open to settling merger fight WASHINGTON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - American Airlines , US Airways and the U.S. Justice Department said on Wednesday they were open to settling a court fight over whether the two companies should be allowed to merge, but there was no sign of an imminent agreement. World Briefing | Africa Congo U.N. Warns Rebels After Shells Hit City At least five civilians were wounded by mortar fire in the eastern city of Goma on Thursday during fighting between government forces and rebels, residents said. State of the Art The Lumia 1020, a Great Camera Grafted to an Oddball Phone Big, but not unwieldy, Nokias Lumia 1020 cellphone takes excellent photos, and is essentially a decent camera grafted onto a phone. But youll have to make peace with its apps and its Windows operating system. Testicle-biting fish? It was a joke It is safe to go back into the water again -- at least in Scandinavia. Mickelson Storms Home at 'Home', Looks Ahead to Next Week After three pedestrian rounds, Phil Mickelson put it together in Sunday's final round at The Barclays, surging up the leaderboard after a blistering six-under-par 65 at Liberty National. Square Feet In Denver, Beat Starts to Pick Up in a Once-Thriving Hub for Jazz Developers are beginning to move into Denvers Five Points neighborhood, where the jazz age still echoes in the majestic buildings and landmarks. SP says Mount Clemens Cmty School Dist, Mich., outlook is stable Aug 28 (Reuters) - Standard Poor's Ratings Services on Wednesday revised its outlook on existing general obligation bonds of Mount Clemens Community School District, in Michigan, to stable from... The Scan Science Events Quirky Prizes and Inspired Artworks September events and exhibitions at the intersection of science and culture. NASAs Deputy Administrator Is Leaving Agency Lori B. Garver, a top administrator at the agency who played a large role in drafting the Obama administrations controversial space policies, will leave next month. Red Burns, Godmother of Silicon Alley, Dies at 88 Ms. Burns helped to lead the movement for public access to cable television and started a New York University program to foster Internet wizards. Movie Review The United States of Football Looks at Concussions The documentary The United States of Football follows retired players dealing with dementia and depression after a career of hard knocks. Arsenal Takes First Leg in Champions Playoffs Arsenal answered its early-season critics with a 3-0 victory at Fenerbahce in the first leg of their Champions League playoff. Corporate suicides highlight stresses at the top LONDON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - The suicides of two top executives in Switzerland has prompted calls for greater support for boardroom highfliers. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. President Obama kicks soccer ball during school visit Aug. 23 - On the second day of his bus tour, President Obama visits with students at a New York high school to talk about college affordability. He kicks a soccer ball around. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) Movies and TV Shows Examine Issues in Foster Care Movies like Short Term 12 and TV series like The Fosters and Major Crimes examine issues of foster care. SP raises Richmond, Virginia's GO rating to 'AA+' Aug 28 (Reuters) - Standard Poor's Ratings Services on Wednesday raised its rating on the city of Richmond, Virginia's general obligation debt to AA-plus from double-A. Gadgetwise A Digital Camera From a Kit The build-it-yourself Bigshot camera works, but it may be more of a challenge than its target audience is ready for. George Zimmerman's wife pleads guilty to perjury in Florida court ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - The wife of George Zimmerman pleaded guilty Wednesday morning to a reduced charge of perjury for lying in a 2012 Florida court proceeding concerning her husband's arrest in the killing of Trayvon Martin, according to court records. Living In Dumbo, Brooklyn How Noir Looks When Its Polished A creative energy lends vibrancy to a neighborhood that now has enough of its own amenities to rival neighboring Brooklyn Heights. U.S. Open to have two retractable roofs Players have long wanted a roof at the U.S. Open. Now they'll have two. The cover should mean an end to the weather-related issues that have struck the tournament in recent years. China dairy group to seek approval for up to $1 bln HK IPO-IFR HONG KONG, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Chinese dairy company Liaoning Huishan Dairy Group plans to seek approval from the Hong Kong stock exchange on Thursday for an up to $1 billion initial public offering, IFR reported on Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the deal. UPDATE 3-Bank of England's Carney says rates pressure might trigger more stimulus * Wrong to focus on market expectations for rates - Carney UPDATE 4-Argentina has new bond swap plan same terms, no end date By Hugh Bronstein and Walter Bianchi BUENOS AIRES, Aug 28 (Reuters) - President Cristina Fernandez on Wednesday proposed a new bond swap offer aimed at "holdout" creditors who have refused to settle... CORRECTED- UPDATE 2-New York Times, Twitter hacked by Syrian group (Removes incorrect reference to microsoft.com and yahoo.com as MelbourneIT customers in 19th paragraph) Societe Generale aims to break new hybrid capital ground LONDON, Aug 23 (IFR) - Societe Generale is meeting investors in Asia and Europe next week to market the first EBA-compliant temporary write-down Tier 1 bond, that could persuade for other European banks to pull the trigger on similar hybrid capital deals. 50 years after MLK's freedom call Civil rights activist Maya Wiley talks about America 50 years after Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington. Shareholder wealth The largest creators, the biggest destroyers Reuters blogger Felix Salmon shares a surprising list of which companies over the last 90 years have generated the most wealth for shareholders, and which ones have destroyed it. T Magazine Site to Be Seen | A New Vintage Online Boutique Caters to the Downtown Set Total Pleasure, a new secondhand e-commerce destination that went live last month, caters to a very niche market with vintage finds like velvet bustiers and pants covered in flames or Mountain Dew logos. Vigilantes rout local police in Mexican town Aug. 27 - Dramatic scenes in the violence-ravaged Mexican town of Tixtla as vigilantes mob local police in town square and seize their weapons in broad daylight. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Mortgages Awaiting Foreclosure Relief Foreclosure prevention advocates are urging Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo to sign legislation that would prevent lenders lawyers from leaving homeowners facing foreclosure in a state of legal limbo.

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