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News Feed Latest worldwide news South Korea unfolds future of urban driving Sept. 2 - South Korean researchers have developed an electric car that folds in half for easy parking. Called the 'Armadillo-T', the prototype vehicle is designed for commuters in busy urban areas. Rob Muir has more. Smiling, Obama and Putin Mask Their Disputes President Obama was on the defensive about Syria as he arrived in Russia for the G-20 summit meeting and faced his host and chief skeptic, Vladimir V. Putin. Gadgetwise With Plantronics Gaming Headset, Take a Call Without Hitting Pause Plantronics has introduced the RIG gaming headset, which includes a mixer that allows players to blend game, chat and phone calls. Bayern Sink Chelsea in Super Cup Shootout Bayern Munich gained some revenge for the 2012 Champions League final defeat by Chelsea when they beat the Premier League club 5-4 on penalties. Private Sector Added 176,000 Jobs in August, Survey Shows The gain was near economists expectations for the month, a report by ADP, a payrolls processor, showed. Eureka Danger! This Mission to Mars Could Bore You to Death! Astronauts go through years of training. But what can prepare them for millions of miles through nothingness? CORRECTED-U.S. municipal bond funds report $1.31 bln weekly outflows -Lipper WASHINGTON, Sept 5 (Reuters) - U.S. municipal bond funds reported $1.31 billion of outflows in the week ended Sept. 4, a drop from the net outflows of $1.74 billion the week before, according to Lipper. UPDATE 1-Thai telecoms group True may cut infrastructure fund IPO - sources BANGKOK, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Thai telecoms group True Corp Pcl may cut the size of its infrastructure fund IPO by about 17 percent to $1.9 billion due to a dispute with a state-owned firm over the ownership of some assets, people with knowledge of the matter said on Thursday. T Magazine Backstage Beauty Report | Bold Red Lips at Creatures of the Wind Based on todays show, bright orange lips against otherwise barely-there makeup are here to stay. UPDATE 2-Barclays sets out details for September share issue LONDON, Sept 4 (Reuters) - British bank Barclays said investors need to be on its share register by Sept. 13 to qualify for the launch of its 5.8 billion pound ($9 billion) rights issue. Op-Ed Contributors How a Cabal Keeps Generics Scarce The critical shortage of generic drugs continues unabated. Paws Off My Watermelon! In Long Island City, Queens, one woman has turned an unlikely space into a plant nursery. 3D scans turn fossils into rock stars Sept. 3 - Thousands of prehistoric fossils have been rescued from dusty museum archives and made available online as highly detailed 3D models, with plans afoot to also digitally scan dinosaur fossils. Researchers and the public can now access the virtual fossils and even print a highly detailed 3D replica. Jim Drury has more. GLOBAL MARKETS-Bond yields, stocks extend rise after upbeat U.S. data * U.S. and European bond yields jump in response to taper talk Champion Blackhawks Sign Coach Quenneville to Extension The Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks have retained head coach Joel Quenneville on a three-year contract extension, the National Hockey League (NHL) team said on Friday. The Catch, the Quake, the Breeze, the Stick The end of an era for San Franciscos ballpark by the bay begins with the 49ers opener against Green Bay on Sept. 8 and ends in demolition after the N.F.L. season. Hooded protesters clash with police during Chile education protest Sept. 5 - Students and police clash in Chile during protest over education reforms. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Well Share Your Breast Cancer Stories If you live with breast cancer, love someone with breast cancer or worry about your risk for breast cancer, we want to hear from you. Mississippi alligator hunting season gets off to a record start JACKSON, Mississippi (Reuters) - Mississippi hunters smashed back-to-back records on the opening weekend of the state's 10-day alligator season by bagging some of the biggest critters on the books. Wealth Matters Seeking Light in the Heat of Energy Investing Theres money to be made by investing in energy, everyone is saying. But as the field grows, how do you separate winners from flashes in the pan? Massive alligator killed in Mississippi Sept. 3 - Rookie hunters catch and kill a 727 pound alligator, setting a record in Mississippi. Linda So reports. Pogue's Posts The Microsoft-Nokia Deal Risks and Messiness Its hard to understand why Microsoft bought Nokia. But the purchase wont affect the fortunes of Windows Phone. Bunge strikes deal to sell Moroccan fertilizer stake CHICAGO, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Bunge Ltd said on Thursday it was selling its stake in a Moroccan fertilizer company, less than a month after finalizing the sale of its Brazilian fertilizer operations. Television Review Davis Guggenheim Goes to School With New Film Davis Guggenheim, who made Waiting for Superman, a documentary on American education, returns with a CBS special. Scandal-hit PetroChina tightens control over managers to keep firm running BEIJING/HONG KONG, Sept 6 (Reuters) - PetroChina has tightened control over its managers and stepped up safety inspections to ensure the "shock" from a deepening corruption scandal doesn't disrupt the global operations of the Chinese energy giant, officials told Reuters. Syria opposition could meet within weeks Spanish foreign minister MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) - Syrian opposition groups may meet again within four to six weeks, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo said on Thursday. Henrik Stenson Finally Cashes In at TPC Boston The final round of the Deutsche Bank Championship had something for everyone on Labor Day mostly a trophy, finally, for Henrik Stenson. Giant panda gives birth in Washington, but who's the daddy? A giant panda has given birth to a cub at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington but it's not immediately clear who the father might be. Mana Rabiee reports. Obama arrives late to G20 dinner Sept. 5 - U.S. President Barack Obama arrives late to a G20 dinner where Syria is expected to be top of the agenda. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Neighborhood Joint | Harlem Vault Is a Store to Visit to Stay Fresh A boutique in Harlem is known for its distinctive line of caps, shirts and hoodies. Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Tool Kit A Digital Back-to-School Checklist The choices for stocking up for the school year whether it be grade school or college can be overwhelming, and expensive. Here are some tips. TREASURIES-U.S. 10-year yield nears 3 pct; data hint at Fed taper * Two-year yield above 0.50 percent, first time since June 2011 London driver says skyscraper "melted" his car LONDON (Reuters) - A cluster of new skyscrapers transforming the London skyline are often blamed for spoiling the view. Now one has been accused of "melting" a car. Public School Designers Who Grasped a Helping Hand The award-winning team behind Public School has thrived on a second chance from the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Bartoli talks first grand slam win Marion Bartoli, the new Wimbledon women's singles champion talks to CNN's Amanda Davies. New U.S. policy won't ease marijuana dispensaries' banking woes ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - Even as a shift in U.S. prosecution policy gives states more leeway to legalize marijuana, the companies that dispense it are likely to have trouble finding a bank, financial service industry and enforcement experts said. CORRECTED-U.S. municipal bond funds report $1.31 bln weekly outflows -Lipper WASHINGTON, Sept 5 (Reuters) - U.S. municipal bond funds reported $1.31 billion of outflows in the week ended Sept. 4, a drop from the net outflows of $1.74 billion the week before, according to... Falling Economic Tide in India Is Exposing Its Chronic Troubles As its boom ends, India suffers from a weak currency, soaring prices, neglected infrastructure and red tape. Urban oasis for Haiti's poorest Living amid the garbage-strewn sewage canals, residents of Haiti's Cite Soleil endure a grim battle for survival every single day.

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