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News Feed Latest worldwide news In Latest Luster for the Gut, Fecal Bacteria From Thin Humans Can Slim Mice Down Mice exposed to gut bacteria of overweight humans become overweight, while those exposed to the microbiomes of thin humans lose weight, a new study found. F.T.C. Says Webcams Flaw Put Users Lives on Display In a case that highlights the vulnerabilities of digitally connected devices like appliances and cars the so-called Internet of Things the F.T.C. censured a maker of video cameras. Bits Blog A Bloody Ballmer and Stalled Discussions on the Long Road to a Nokia Deal Microsofts purchase of some of Nokia was marked by a series of high-level negotiations that included Steven A. Ballmer that went nowhere. How to nominate a CNN Hero A CNN Hero's journey to global recognition begins with a nomination by someone who's been touched by their efforts. Britain to Prosecute Japans Olympus for Fraud The case revives a scandal after a Japanese court issued modest fines and suspended sentences for several of the companys executives. UPDATE 4-ATT, Sawiris circle Telecom Italia -source MILAN, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Egyptian tycoon Naguib Sawiris and U.S. telecoms giant ATT have contacted the core investors who want to sell their shares in Telecom Italia, a source close to the situation said. U.S. flyers, keep your shoes on More airports around the United States will soon allow passengers to go through security without removing their shoes, light jackets, and belts. The New Old Age Blog Values Conflict at the End of Life Family members often make end-of-life decisions according to their own values, not the patients, a new study finds. Shortcuts Taking an Invention From Idea to the Store Shelf Building a better mousetrap may be the easy part. After that comes patent, production and marketing, and missteps along the way can be costly. Tunisia Broadens Crackdown on Extremists The prime minister says Ansar al-Shariah was behind two political assassinations this year. In Transit Blog An Austin Mansion Becomes a Modern Hotel The Hotel Ella, in an historic mansion in Austin, Tex., will open in late September. Rockets' Lin Keen to Work on Howard Chemistry Jeremy Lin says he's looking forward to pairing up with the Houston Rockets' newly acquired star Dwight Howard. Bloomberg on climate change For the first time in human history, more than half the world's population is living in cities, which now produce approximately 70 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. That puts cities on the frontlines of the battle against climate change -- and more and more cities are leading the charge. Justice for Down Syndrome man Ethan Saylor, a young man with Down syndrome, died after deputies tried to forcibly remove him from a movie theater for not paying for a ticket. David Perry says police need training in dealing with disabled people in confrontations. NEWSMAKER Liberia will reform land ownership law, education Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says the audit of her country's government has not dampened growth momentum, and feels further reforms will be implemented in land laws and in education App Smart Simplicity Is the Goal With Calendar Apps Several smartphone calendars make a specialty of clean, readable interfaces for keeping track of events and to-do items. Bale mania as record signing unveiled Real Madrid officially unveil world-record transfer signing Gareth Bale to thousands of fans inside the Bernabeu Stadium. Corruption fight or political purge? Some wonder whether China's efforts are politically-motivated, writes CNN's Jaime FlorCruz. Breakingviews Middle East turmoil perpetuates OPEC charade Sept. 5 - The long list of crises in the Middle East and North Africa has conspired to keep crude prices high. The oil world is changing and the cartel is losing out, says Breakingviews Kevin Allison. Snedeker's bone disease battle World no. 7 Brandt Snedeker targets strong finish to 2013 after fighting back from a bone disease. Op-Ed Contributor Syria Is Not Kosovo Citizens lives are at stake again, but a different strategy is needed. Scouting Report Hitting the Racks, Fashion Week Edition A where-to-buy guide for top pieces from the 10 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists fall collections. Morsy to stand trial for inciting murder Former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy will stand trial for incitement to conduct murder and "thuggery" relating to clashes in Cairo last year, state-run MENA reported. Couples Opts for Youth in the Presidents Cup The selection of Jordan Spieth, 20, came at the expense of Jim Furyk, 43, who has been on every team at the biennial event since 1997. Cognitive Science Meets Pre-Algebra Mixing related but distinct concepts in lessons has proved more effective than focusing on one subject at a time, though it feels harder. UPDATE 2-U.S. moves to ease employers' Obama health-law burden WASHINGTON, Sept 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday issued proposed rules aimed at easing the requirements for companies and insurers when they report employees' health coverage information to comply with President Barack Obama's signature healthcare law. RPT-U.S. gas via Panama frightens LNG exporters worldwide * Panama access could mean 10 pct fall in U.S.-Asia LNG shipping cost Banklike Company Offering Cash-Back Rewards to Close PerkStreet Financial, which offered rebates on purchases, said it was out of money and would shut next month but discontinue the rebates immediately. State of the Art No Strings on a Piano, but the Tone Is Grand To its line of hybrid grand and upright pianos, Yamaha adds the NU1 more compact and less expensive, but with real piano sound, not digital noise. Your Money Adviser Checking the Data Collected on Your Work and Pay Concerns like Equifax Workforce Solutions gather income and employment history information. Changes to Poultry Rules Are Flawed, Report Says New rules would allow workers at plants, rather than agency inspectors, to examine birds on processing lines for blemishes or feces. Andr Balazs sells majority stake in Standard hotel brand Sept 4 (Reuters) - Hotelier Andr Balazs has sold a majority interest in his Standard hotel brand and said the brand's High Line property in New York was looking for new investors. Montana appeals 30-day rape sentence for former teacher (Reuters) - The Montana attorney general on Wednesday said the one-month jail term given an ex-teacher for raping a high school student who later killed herself fell far short of the mandatory minimum penalty and asked the state Supreme Court to overturn it. Alonso saves Spanish cycling team Ferrari star Fernando Alonso has decided to buy the cash-strapped Spanish Euskaltel Euskadi cycling team. Advertising New Ad Campaign Targets Childhood Hunger The ads, appearing on TV, radio, in print and online, are from the Advertising Council and Feeding America, a hunger relief organization. You're the Boss Blog Amerisleep Continues to Figure Out How to Sell Mattresses Online The owner of Amerisleep talks about discovering that it was cheaper to manufacture mattresses in the United States than in China. F.T.C. Says Webcams Flaw Put Users Lives on Display In a case that highlights the vulnerabilities of digitally connected devices like appliances and cars the so-called Internet of Things the F.T.C. censured a maker of video cameras. In Latest Luster for the Gut, Fecal Bacteria From Thin Humans Can Slim Mice Down Mice exposed to gut bacteria of overweight humans become overweight, while those exposed to the microbiomes of thin humans lose weight, a new study found. RPT-U.S. gas via Panama frightens LNG exporters worldwide * Panama access could mean 10 pct fall in U.S.-Asia LNG shipping cost American man with amnesia returns to Sweden to find himself Aug. 21 - An American man who woke up in a California hospital earlier this year only speaking Swedish, returns to the Scandinavian country to find himself again. Tara Cleary reports.

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