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News Feed Latest worldwide news Freda Kelly Recalls Her Days of Working With the Beatles In the documentary Good Ol Freda, Freda Kelly shared her firsthand observations and some memorabilia from her years as a secretary and confidante of the Beatles. T Magazine In Store | The Wythe Hotels New Concept Shop Is a Family Affair Opening in time for Fashion Week, the curated boutique gathers artisanal, handmade products from the Brooklyn creative community and beyond. Christion Jones Leads No. 1 Bama Past VaTech 35-10 With everyone focused on a three-peat, Nick Saban reminded his Alabama players of someone who did it twice Michael Jordan. Books of The Times Archangel, by Andrea Barrett Science and progress are featured in Archangel, Andrea Barretts collection of fiction set between 1873 and 1939. Vodafone-Verizon deal a boon for bulge bracket banks LONDON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Vodafone's $130 billion sale of its 45 percent stake in Verizon's U.S. wireless business has cemented the position of large U.S. investment banks at the top of the MA league table and give European peers a boost. Shopping for Vases Looking for vases with an interesting shape, and a presence with or without flowers or plants. What We Eat Building a Better Mass-Market Tomato Plant geneticists say a project to develop tastier mass-produced tomatoes is just one step in pushing Americans toward more healthy eating. F1 infographic Deals on Wheels Christian Sylt is the co-author of Formula Money, an annual report examining all aspects of Formula One's finances with detailed data on teams, drivers, sponsors and races. Here, he answers key questions about F1's financial model. UPDATE 2-Verizon, Vodafone to announce $130 bln US deal on Monday * Full terms expected after London stock market closes Monday U.S. gets its own bull running festival August 26 - Lining a dirt track at the Virginia Motorsports Park, thousands raced ahead, around and behind a dozen bulls stampeding down the fence-bordered course. Elly Park reports. Scornful Syria hails 'historic American retreat' as Obama hesitates BEIRUT/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Syria hailed a "historic American retreat" on Sunday, mockingly accusing President Barack Obama of hesitation and confusion after he delayed a military response to last month's chemical weapons attack near Damascus to consult Congress. Electric hemp scooter aims high as eco alternative Aug. 30 - According to its Dutch developers, an electric scooter made entirely from natural materials, including around 80 percent hemp, offers a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel power. The Be.e scooter has enough power on a single charge to travel for 80 km at speeds of up to 25 km/h - ideal for fast and flexible city travel. Matthew Stock reports. U.S. Open Fans Affected by Coverage Blackout Have Options The CBS blackout on Time Warner Cable continues, but fans can still watch the matches online or on the CBS Sports Network cable channel, which is not subject to the blackout. Clemson 38, Georgia 35 A Major Victory for Clemson, and for the A.C.C. Quarterback Tajh Boyd helped the eighth-ranked Tigers defeat a top SEC team, No. 5 Georgia, in a big step for a conference that is seeking respect. Boyd threw for three touchdowns and ran for two. Economix Blog Chinese Students Bolster U.S. College Budgets The number of foreign students at American colleges has risen to more than 764,000, an increase of roughly 200,000 in less than six years, Washington Monthly reports, and the bulk of the net increase has come from China. Pittsburghs Stirring Leap From the Abyss After 20 consecutive losing seasons, a record for futility in the major American professional sports, the Pittsburgh Pirates are poised to make the playoffs. 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. Alpine Wrestling festival spotlights brawn, Swiss pride BURGDORF, Switzerland (Reuters) - Matthias Sempach, a 27-year-old farmer and butcher, knew exactly what he had to do to earn his title on Sunday of "King of the Alpine Wrestlers" hang onto his... Turning Chaos Into Theater, With a Cast of 200 The Public Theaters musical adaptation of Shakespeare draws on unconventional performers from the five boroughs, including ex-offenders, nannies, children and the elderly. Teaching Music of a Different Kind Electronic dance music, once an underground genre, is slowly making its way into mainstream music education. Budgets airlines mean business Don't let the cute names like Vanilla Air and Peach fool you. Budget airlines are carrying a heavy load in Asia's travel industry. Why low-cost carriers mean the world to Asia President Seeks to Rally Support for Syria Strike The Obama administration began a full-press campaign for Congressional approval of its plan to carry out a punitive strike against the Syrian government. Basics Mystery of the Missing Women in Science Female students are catching up or surpassing male counterparts in math and science, yet the fields like engineering and computer science remain male dominated. Shopping With Olga Naiman Vases That Make a Statement Whether or not you put flowers in them. Israel's martial art Krav Maga CNN's Vladimir Duthiers takes a look at the no-holds-barred Israeli martial art of Krav Maga. UPDATE 1-Dubai close to sale of Fontainebleau hotel in Miami DUBAI, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Dubai World is close to selling its 50 percent stake in Miami Beach's landmark Fontainebleau hotel to South Florida developer Turnberry Ltd, three sources aware of the... Dering Capital joins race for TDF's French assets FT (Reuters) - Broadcast tower operator Telediffusion de France (TDF) has received a near 3.8-billion-euro non-binding offer from Dering Capital for its French assets, the Financial Times reported,... Heads Up Bringing the Wine to Portland, Ore. Vintners are moving their operations to the city, complete with tasting rooms. Director Franco finds comedy in tale of murderous backwoodsman VENICE (Reuters) - Director James Franco says the character Lester Ballard in his new film "Child of God" has a trace of Charlie Chaplin in him, though the tale of a cave-dwelling necrophiliac is mostly as dark as can be. Science of One Direction fans How fans' brains play a role in what makes boy bands like One Direction so beloved. CNN's John Berman reports. Gadgetwise Mix Music Like a Master The EZ Pro DJ mixer from Jakks Pacific syncs to the music stored on an iOS or Android device, letting you become the DJ. 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. T Magazine The Making Of | A Restaurant in Harlem Where Everything Old Is New Again The recently opened eatery Vinatera is a case study in sustainable interior design thats simply chic, rather than conspicuously eco-conscious. Garcia Grabs the Lead in Boston Sergio Garcia opened with five birdies in seven holes, closed with an eagle, and wound up as the guy everyone was chasing Saturday at the Deutsche Bank Championship. Report U.S. spied on Mexico, Brazil The U.S. National Security Agency directly targeted the communications of the presidents of Brazil and Mexico, according to a Brazilian news report. Microsoft shares head up as Ballmer heads out Aug 23 - Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's announcement that he will retire within the next year did something for the stock not often seen - a pop. Conway G. Gittens reports. Military concerns over Syria mission Concerns exist within the ranks of the military over the outcome of the kind of strike the president is considering against Syria, and those concerns are coupled with worries about strains on an already stretched military. DealBook Bank Executive Admits to Using Bailout Money to Buy Condo Darryl Layne Woods, the former chairman of Mainstreet Bank in Missouri, used a good portion of the $1 million in bailout money that his bank received to buy himself a luxury vacation condo in Florida. Straight Sets Against Williams, Challenge Begins With the Serve Chris Evert and Pam Shriver weigh in on how to compete against Serena Williamss serve, considered to be the best in the history of womens tennis. Exports key to U.S. success Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says that the American consumer is no longer the driver of the global economy and that high-tech exports are the key to future growth of the U.S. economy.

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