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News Feed Latest worldwide news Jerry Wolman, Eagles and Flyers Owner, Dies at 86 Mr. Wolman, a real estate developer, fulfilled his childhood dream of owning the N.F.L.s Philadelphia Eagles in 1963, at age 36, and also was a co-founder of the N.H.L.s Philadelphia Flyers in the 1960s. Well Dress Up Your Salad With Grains When a grain is not the main ingredient in a salad you appreciate it for its texture and for the nutty flavor it contributes to the dish. New vaccine targets Hepatitis B eradication Aug. 5 - Israeli drug company SciVac has developed a third-generation vaccine for Hepatitis B, a virus that kills more than half a million people each year. The company says the vaccine has the potential to stop the disease in its tracks and is currently seeking approval for its use in the United States and Europe. Elly Park reports. Global Soccer A Transfer That Will Make or Break zils Career Arsenal finally opened up its purse strings to acquire a top player in Mesut zil, who will face questions from the start about his endurance in the rough-and-tumble Premier League. Novelties Microsatellites What Big Eyes They Have By expanding Earth imaging, low-cost satellites could help many businesses keep track of their operations. But frequent updating of those images may also raise privacy questions. Tornados rip through Japanese city Dozens of people were injured when tornadoes ripped through parts of eastern Japan. An Asian rival to the Ryder Cup? Asia's emergence as a golfing power has received a boost with the announcement the continent's top golfers will face off against their European counterparts in a competition similar to the Ryder Cup. Singles Become Doubles Nicknamed WAGs, the wives and girlfriends of famous athletes are their No. 1 fans. Just check out the players box at the U.S. Open. As global powers debate; war rages in Syria Sept. 2 - Amateur video appears to show rebel forces clashing with government troops in Damascus suburbs. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. NASA's Mars rover spies solar eclipse CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA's Mars rover Curiosity turned its cameras skyward to snap pictures of the planet's moon, Phobos, passing in front of the sun, images released on Thursday show. Bigger and healthier European men grow 11cm in a century LONDON (Reuters) - The average height of European men grew by a surprising 11 centimeters from the early 1870s to 1980, reflecting significant improvements in health across the region, according to... Citigroup to sell private equity fund to Rohatyn Group (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc said it will sell a $4.3 billion private equity fund, known as Citi Venture Capital International, for an undisclosed price to investment firm Rohatyn Group. The Gold Mine in the Hall Buildings are finding new ways to cut costs, including selling off unused space like hall closets. CBS Returns, Triumphant, to Cable Box An agreement with Time Warner Cable restores CBS and its related channels, like Showtime, to millions of cable subscribers largely in three major cities, New York, Los Angeles and Dallas. Arts, Briefly Another Judge for American Idol Harry Connick Jr. will join Keith Urban and Jennifer Lopez on the judging panel for the shows 13th season, in January, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Romanians continue protest against gold mine BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Roughly 1,000 people gathered in Romania's capital late on Tuesday for a third day of protests against plans to start an open-cast gold mine in the small Carpathian town of Rosia Montana. JPMorgan to pay $18.3 million to settle mortgage lawsuit Sept 3 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase Co has agreed to pay $18.3 million to settle claims that documents for mortgages acquired by a unit of Bear Stearns Cos failed to disclose material information about interest rates. Day in life in the city of future It is a bright cold day in April, and the walls are gently throbbing. You open your eyes in time to see the Wall Smart paint of your brand new apartment slowly brightening from black to white as nano-particles rearrange themselves to absorb a different part of the spectrum. ArtsBeat In Performance Jon Norman Schneider of Awake and Sing! Mr. Schneider plays Ralph Berger in the National Asian American Theater Company revival of the 1935 Clifford Odets play. How Rose shines under pressure CNN's Alex Thomas speaks with U.S. Open Champion Justin Rose, the first Englishman to claim the title since 1970. Safety committee raises concern over ArQule's liver cancer drug Sept 3 (Reuters) - Drugmaker ArQule Inc said a late-stage trial of its liver cancer drug showed high incidence of low white blood cell count in patients, leading to an independent safety committee... Syria, Egypt strife sparks surge in cyber attacks - McAfee DUBAI (Reuters) - Syria's civil war and political strife in Egypt have thrown up new battlegrounds on the Web and driven a surge in cyber attacks in the Middle East, according to a leading Internet security company. 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? A Musical Homecoming Will Sheff, front man for the rock band Okkervil River, shows reporter Larry Rohter around his small New Hampshire hometown, which inspired the bands forthcoming album, The Silver Gymnasium. Li and Azarenka Survive Three-Set Battles at U.S. Open No. 5 Li Na topped Ekaterina Makarova in a quarterfinal match, and No. 2 Victoria Azarenka beat 13th-seeded Ana Ivanovic in a fourth-round match. Inspiration for 'Contact' still listening From a remote valley in Northern California, Jill Tarter is listening to the universe. Obama to meet with Russian gay rights activists Sept. 3 - U.S. President Barack Obama will meet with Russian gay rights activists in St. Petersburg ahead of the G20 Summit. Deborah Gembara reports. The Lede Tracking the Syrian Crisis The Times will provide updates, analysis and public reaction from around the world. Union Torn by Strife to Elect President Roger Mason Jr., a 32-year-old guard, is seeking to become the president of the N.B.A. players union, which is locked in a legal battle with its former executive director. Immelt Economic efficiencies drive China ahead Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says a large and educated workforce is fueling China's strength and not simply a deflated yuan. Forget Paris, fall in love with Ghana Author Chibundu Onuzo takes a tour through the vibrant Ghanaian capital of Accra. REUTERS SUMMIT-JetBlue not interested in merger, acquisition -CEO Washington, Sept 3 (Reuters) - JetBlue Airways Corp , mentioned as a possible takeover candidate if the proposed merger of US Airways Group Inc and American Airlines collapses, is not interested in a... From figure of fun to major champion He's the man who inspired the cult of 'Dufnering' but after winning his maiden major at the PGA Championship, Jason Dufner has forced the world to take his golf seriously. Washington Memo History Aside, Obama Bets on Congress By asking Congress for authorization to retaliate against Syria, President Obama has put himself at the mercy of an institution that has bedeviled his presidency for years. Bigger and healthier European men grow 11cm in a century LONDON (Reuters) - The average height of European men grew by a surprising 11 centimeters from the early 1870s to 1980, reflecting significant improvements in health across the region, according to... Bits Blog Troubles Ahead for Internet Advertising Much of the commercial Web relies on advertising, but increasing use of ad-blocking software is just one of the problems that advertisers face. Tool Kit Devices Lead the Way to a Smarter TV While change is coming to the television set, for now the best way to get access to online video is through game consoles and other devices like Apple TV and Googles Chromecast. 'Important time' for Federer Nick Bollettieri previews the men's draw at the US Open and explains why this is a big tournament for Roger Federer. Verizon could still look at international expansion NEW YORK, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc would not rule out international expansion even as it carries out a massive $130 billion plan to buy Vodafone Group Plc's 45 percent stake in Verizon Wireless, said Verizon Chief Executive Lowell McAdam. Consumer Spending and Income Rose a Faint 0.1% in July As consumer spending drives two-thirds of the economy, the report tempered the optimism kindled by Thursdays 2.5 percent revision to second-quarter growth.

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