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News Feed Latest worldwide news Serena 'can be the best' Legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri previews the US Open women's draw and tells us who he thinks will win this year. A Scandal-Scalded Murdoch as a Song-and-Dance Man Rupert Murdochs many missteps get stage treatments in Australia and Britain. Wal-Mart to Offer Health Benefits to Domestic Partners The retailer said it wanted a uniform policy for all 50 states at a time when some states have their own definitions of what constitutes domestic partnerships and civil unions. There is a chance ThyssenKrupp may keep Steel Americas -source DUESSELDORF, Germany, Sept 3 (Reuters) - There is a chance that German steelmaker ThyssenKrupp could end up keeping its loss-making Steel Americas business, after trying for more than a year to find... Liberty Crushed by Minnesota Lindsay Whalen scored 18 points to help the Minnesota Lynx beat the host Liberty, 73-47. Autodesk forecasts disappointing third-quarter, shares fall (Reuters) - Autodesk Inc forecast third-quarter results below analysts' estimates as it anticipates lower demand for its computer-aided design (CAD) software used in construction, manufacturing and... Oscar-winning Japanese director Miyazaki to retire, studio head says VENICE (Reuters) - Hayao Miyazaki, the Japanese director known for animated films like the Oscar-winning "Spirited Away", plans to retire from film-making after a five-decade career, his production company said on Sunday at the Venice Film Festival. Merion's rich history CNN's Shane O'Donoghue explores the venue for the 2013 U.S. Open. David Frost, Interviewer Who Got Nixon to Apologize for Watergate, Dies at 74 A longtime broadcaster, Mr. Frost was best known for incisive interviews with public figures, including talks with former President Richard M. Nixon, which he called the highlight of his career. Giant King Kong storms the stage He is a towering figure in the history of cinema, a colossus who has frightened and thrilled audiences in equal measure. Now King Kong, the famous silverback from the silver screen, is roaring and pounding his way onto the theatrical stage. Blackstone raises $5 billion for second rescue lending fund NEW YORK, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Blackstone Group LP said on Tuesday it had raised $5 billion from investors for its second rescue lending fund, underscoring how alternative asset managers are looking to... 'HIMYM' Introducing ... The Mother Through the years we've seen her umbrella, her apartment, and even her foot. Salmonella in Spices Prompts Changes in Farming The United States Food and Drug Administrations finding that imported spices are a surprisingly potent source of salmonella poisoning has prompted India to change how they are grown and harvested. SP calls federal lawsuit 'retaliation' for U.S. downgrade (Reuters) - Standard Poor's said on Tuesday the U.S. government filed a $5 billion fraud lawsuit against it in "retaliation" for its 2011 decision to strip the country of its "AAA" credit rating. Oprah's 'Butler' serves up box office win ahead of 'One Direction' (Reuters) - Civil rights drama "Lee Daniels' The Butler" continued to serve up box office victories with $20 million in ticket sales over the long U.S. Labor Day weekend, leading Hollywood's box office for the third straight weekend. Bites Restaurant Report The Piggy in Walker, Minn. Diners are lining up for the Kansas City-style barbecue served at this small-town spot, which opened in May 2012. Relief, but Disappointment, for Plaintiffs in N.F.L. Case One day after the announcement of a $765 million settlement in a concussion lawsuit, some former players and their families expressed mixed feelings. Analysis Girding for battle as electronic derivatives trading revived NEW YORK (Reuters) - The $300 trillion privately traded U.S. derivatives markets could be on the verge of the biggest change in their 30-year history if investors embrace new electronic trading... Intersection Siam Shopping Style In Bangkoks Siam neighborhood, a choreographer describes a local trend involving contact lenses. Facing Fire Over Challenge to Louisianas Oil Industry A panel created after Hurricane Katrina as an apolitical force for flood control filed a lawsuit against nearly 100 oil and gas companies, arguing that they neglected to fix damage to wetlands. The multi-billion-dollar fight for national sovereignty - Felix TV Elliott vs. Argentina is one of those court cases so important and complex that only a Power Ranger, Transformers, Legos and wooden trains can possibly do it justice. (November 30, 2012) T Magazine Food Matters | A British Outpost Opens on the Upper East Side The team behind the downtown restaurant Fat Radish is bringing its British home cooking and London-inspired industrial dcor uptown to their new two-story restaurant, the East Pole. Gilmar, Pels Last Line of Defense, Dies at 83 Gilmar dos Santos Neves, with his teammate Pel, helped lead Brazil to World Cup titles in 1958 and 1962. Bale's move to Real Madrid finally done The longest transfer saga of the summer came to an end when Gareth Bale officially signed for Real Madrid. It's not known for sure if the fee is a world record but Bale did make it clear that he was overjoyed to be joining the Spanish giant. Filling up on petrol station offices (Reuters.com) - Seeking a place to work out of the office that is quieter than a bustling coffee shop and provides drinks, printers, Wi-Fi and even petrol? Matthew Shear, Book Publisher, Dies at 57 Mr. Shear, the publisher of St. Martins Press, helped writers like Janet Evanovich and Augusten Burroughs climb the best-seller lists. U.S. drug agents using vast ATT database, New York Times says (Reuters) - U.S. law enforcement officials investigating drug crimes have had access, using subpoenas, to a large ATT Inc database that contains the records of phone calls dating back to 1987, according to a New York Times report. Sweden's Princess Madeleine to have baby in March STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Princess Madeleine, fourth in line to the Swedish throne, is expecting her first child, the royal court said on Tuesday. Ronald H. Coase, Nobel-Winning Economist, Dies at 102 Professor Coase was an accidental economist best known for two papers that are counted among the most influential in the modern history of the science. Satellite problems cut phones in Canada's Arctic *Flights canceled, bank machines, cell phones stop working Gadgetwise A Television Designed for the Outdoors The SunBrite borrows technology from industrial televisions to withstand the elements. Write-in candidate won Detroit mayoral primary, state board says DETROIT (Reuters) - A former hospital executive won Detroit's disputed August mayoral primary by more than 20,000 votes after mounting a write-in campaign and will face his closest challenger in the November general election, a state panel ruled on Tuesday. Rodman Returns to North Korea to See Kim Mr. Rodman, the former basketball star who says he is a friend of the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, played down speculation that he hoped to secure the release of a detained American. On the Runway Blog Maria Pinto Makes Another Run Maria Pinto, the Chicago designer made famous by her longtime client Michelle Obama, is starting a new business this week. Horsing around in traffic in Mexico Sept. 3 - Runaway police horses stampede through Mexico City's streets, damaging vehicles in the sprawling metropolis as they bolt from authorities. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Theater Review Odetss Awake and Sing! Family Is Alive in TriBeCa The National Asian American Theater production of Clifford Odetss Awake and Sing! easily makes its point that human realities trump ethnicity. Mandelas Condition Remains Critical but Stable The South African government said that former President Nelson Mandelas health remained critical but stable, requiring medical interventions. Esperion's drug lowers blood fat in mid-stage study (Reuters) - Esperion Therapeutics Inc said its drug reduced levels of bad blood fat in a mid-stage trial among patients with high levels of cholesterol, when added to a standard of care treatment. Timing of bullish Nokia options trades raises questions (Reuters) - A flurry of bullish bets on Nokia just before markets closed on Friday are in line to pay off handsomely as a result of Microsoft's move to buy the Finnish company's handset business, and has once again raised questions about suspicious timing of such trades. 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...

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