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News Feed Latest worldwide news Warming helps crop pests spread north, south study OSLO (Reuters) - Crop-damaging pests are moving towards the poles at a rate of more than 25 km (16 miles) a decade, aided by global warming and human transport, posing a potential threat to world food security, a study showed on Sunday. UNC Tells Company Not to Use McDonald on Website North Carolina athletic officials have ordered a company that makes designer mouth guards to stop using a Tar Heels basketball player to promote its brand. NEWSMAKER-Vittorio Colao caps Vodafone revamp with US megadeal * Colao lands elusive $130 bln deal that will remake group Golf Capsules Sergio Garcia was doing everything right. He had the lead going into the third round. He kept bogeys off his card and made two birdies on the front nine. Verizon not planning to enter Canadian market - CEO TORONTO, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc is not planning to enter the Canadian wireless market, its chief executive said in an interview on Monday that is likely to support shares of the country's largest mobile phone providers. Western states ask Pentagon, Canada for help battling wildfires Aug. 23 - Wildfires near Yosemite National Park, one of 50 wildfires throughout the Western states causing fire officials to request help from the military and Canada. Mana Rabiee reports. 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. World Briefing | Middle East Official Denies Inquiry Into Egyptian Activists Reports in the state news media over the weekend drew attention as evidence that the Egyptian government was broadening its crackdown on dissent. Home of Irish whiskey woos tourists with fake shops BUSHMILLS, Northern Ireland (Reuters) - One of the homes of Irish whiskey is fighting an economic downturn by investing in art projects to brighten up derelict shops and houses - an approach it says is boosting tourist numbers. Strategies Rosy Earnings Forecasts, at Least at First A new study shows that when analysts estimate companys quarterly earnings a year in advance, they tend to be unrealistically optimistic. Kanye stops by Jenner's talk show Kris Jenner worked her magic and familial connections, of course to land an interview with the typically media-shy Kanye West, the father of her granddaughter North. Kanye stopped by the set of Kris on Monday to tape an hour-long interview that will air this week. Syria 15 key questions When President Barack Obama said this weekend that bombing Syrian targets is the right thing to do, and then asked Congress to approve it, the international crisis took a turn toward a fierce domestic battle. Tseng Bouncing back to No. 1? After becoming the youngest golfer to win five major championships, Yani Tseng has slipped down the rankings. Can she come back? Rogers Leads Toronto to 4-1 Win at Arizona Esmil Rogers pitched 6 1-3 innings of one-hit ball to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-1 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. ITC Nexus buys Accumetrics to gain blood-clot monitors Aug 30 (Reuters) - ITC Nexus Holding Co, which sells products to measure blood clotting in patients undergoing anticoagulation therapy, on Friday said it had acquired Accumetrics and its products... Water birds reveal new direction for aircraft landing research Aug. 8 - Water birds appear to prefer landing along the north-south axis, according to a study by Czech scientists. The researchers say their findings could help improve landing navigation systems for aircraft and prevent accidents when planes land close to water. Suzannah Butcher reports. Life expectancy gap growing between rich/poor world women - WHO * Cardiovascular disease, cancers biggest killers of women over 50 Mom Paris 'has no life' since dad's death The mother of Michael Jackson's two oldest children broke down in tears when she was asked to describe the impact of the singer's death on his daughter Paris. Op-Ed Contributor Between Paranoia and Navet Somewhere between German paranoia and American navet lies the proper degree of concern about personal-data storage. But where? Home race for Red Bull? Red Bull, whose Formula One team has won the drivers' and constructors' titles for the past three years, could have a home race in Austria from 2014. Trump faces $40M lawsuit Billionaire Donald Trump faces a $40 million lawsuit from the state of New York claiming he defrauded students. 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. On Football Rules Trickle Down; Money in Settlement Wont The N.F.L. effectively sets the policies for youth football players, an invisible constituency that will see no compensation from Thursdays settlement over head injuries. Brain-eating amoeba survivor continues to improve A 12-year-old Arkansas girl who was infected with a rare brain-eating parasite continues to improve, Arkansas Children's Hospital spokesman Tom Bonner said Sunday. U.N. envoy says military success an opportunity for Congo talks GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) - The U.N. special envoy for Africa's Great Lakes region said on Monday recent military successes by Congo's army against eastern rebels should be used to relaunch peace talks. Your Money An $18 Million Lesson in Handling Credit Report Errors Despite a whopping judgment against Equifax, little is going to change for those who find mistakes in their credit reports, industry observers say. UPDATE 2-High radiation spreads at ruined Fukushima plant, Japan vows aid * Fukushima operator cites radiation spike near water tanks Norris, Orioles Overpower Indians 7-2 Bud Norris stayed unbeaten with Baltimore and Nate McLouth homered and had three RBIs, leading the Orioles to a 7-2 win over the reeling Cleveland Indians on Monday night in a matchup of two teams scrapping for an AL wild-card berth. You're the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Employee Monitoring Home sales fall. Mortgage applications fall. How to make employees work harder. Dubai World names new CEO for Istithmar investment unit DUBAI, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Dubai World, the state-owned conglomerate that completed a $25 billion debt restructuring in 2011, named on Monday Ziad Makkawi as the new chief executive for its investment... She made it! Diana Nyad completes dream Cuba-to-Florida swim Diana Nyad was less than 10 miles shy Monday morning of reaching a goal she's been chasing for 35 years. 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. Penn State 23, Syracuse 17 Penn State Unveils a New Quarterback and Closes the Door on Syracuse Led by the freshman quarterback Christian Hackenberg, the Nittany Lions outlasted Syracuse in a matchup of two rebuilding programs. Johnson plans Seoul return with anti-drugs message (Reuters) - Disgraced Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson will return to Seoul later this month in an anti-doping ambassadorial role, exactly 25 years after his infamous 100m Olympic run in the South Korean capital. Letter From Europe Saying No to Our Right to Know In the rush to condemn wholesale government snooping and defend citizens' right to privacy, there's a growing sense that Private Manning's leaks were acceptable. But diplomats disagree. Around the Country The Days Best in College Football Teams, players and games that stood out in the first week of college football. DealBook Verizon Seals $130 Billion Deal to Buy Out Vodafones Wireless Stake Verizon will pay about $58.9 billion in cash and about $60.2 billion in stock for Vodafones stake. Other considerations are also part of the deal. Straight Sets Conversations With Andy Murray Appreciating the Womens Game In his latest conversation with Straight Sets, Andy Murray discussed his thoughts of womens tennis, which he has always been more conversant in than many of his peers. Liberty Crushed by Minnesota Lindsay Whalen scored 18 points to help the Minnesota Lynx beat the host Liberty, 73-47. 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.

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