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News Feed Latest worldwide news 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. Brookfield Asset Management sells C$425 mln debt in 2 parts Sept 4 (Reuters) - Brookfield Asset Management Inc on Wednesday sold C$425 million ($405 million) of debt in two parts, according to a term sheet seen by Reuters. UPDATE 3-Delta chooses Airbus over Boeing for 40-plane order WASHINGTON, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc announced an order for Airbus jets on Wednesday worth almost $6 billion at list prices, softening its reliance on Boeing for the first time in two decades as it looks for plane bargains. An Appraisal Dean Meminger The Dream Who Was a Delight to Coach His teammate and friend Earl Monroe recalls how valuable Meminger was on the 1973 Knicks championship team. Personal Health Keeping Food-Borne Illnesses at Bay People, not products, are the main cause of food-borne illnesses, and they can be avoided by following certain basic principles of food safety. 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. Webdenda Accounts and People of Note in the Advertising Industry American Express is teaming with Vanity Fair and Cond Nast Entertainment for The Decades Series, a collection of video clips that will mark the 100th anniversary of Vanity Fair. At South Alabama, New to Big Time, Big Aspirations Less than six years after deciding to add the sport, the Jaguars are hoping that joining the Football Bowl Subdivision Alabama will bring bowl berths and championships. MTV's new film about human trafficking in China Sept. 4 - MTV releases a documentary entitled "Human Traffic China" in Beijing, with the aim of drawing attention to the human trafficking trade across Asian countries. Tara Cleary reports. Ask an Expert Answers for Middle-Aged Seekers of MOOCs, Part 1 Cathy N. Davidson, a Duke professor who studies learning in the digital age, answers questions about massive open online courses, including their creativity and sustainability. Simpson, Spieth, De Jonge, Leishman Chosen for Cup Fred Couples opted for a blend of experience and emerging talent while Nick Price banked on current form when they announced their captain's picks on Wednesday for next month's Presidents Cup in Dublin, Ohio. Well Some Fruits Are Better Than Others New research suggests that eating blueberries, grapes, apples and grapefruit is associated with a lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Why the global economy will not affect India Nov. 14 - Tulsi Tanti, the chairman and managing director of Suzlon Energy, sits down with Chrystia Freeland to discuss the global economy and how India will not be affected like European countries have been. Delta chooses Airbus over Boeing for 40-plane order WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc announced an order for Airbus jets on Wednesday worth almost $6 billion at list prices, softening its reliance on Boeing for the first time in two decades... On the Runway Blog New York Fashion Week Daily Preview Wednesday, Sept. 4 Heres what to expect from our reporters and editors and todays key shows. The Lede Tracking the Syrian Crisis The Times is providing updates, analysis and public reaction from around the world. Making It Last God, She Said, Went Gotcha, but Their Marriage Got Stronger When one of their twins was born with disabilities, Cynthia and Priestley Coker held on tight. There was no separating us, he says. Rodman back in North Korea Former basketball star Dennis Rodman arrived in Pyongyang Tuesday on a five-day visit amid speculation he may try to negotiate the release of jailed U.S. citizen Kenneth Bae, China's Xinhua news agency reported. PAC Backed by Billionaire to Broadcast Ads for Lhota The political action committee supported by the industrialist David H. Koch will broadcast television commercials this week promoting Joseph J. Lhota. 'Secretary of explaining stuff' Clinton stumps for Obamacare WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former President Bill Clinton attempted on Wednesday to cut through confusion and worries about the new U.S. healthcare law, telling Americans they will be better off with Obamacare and urging opponents to make the best of it. SK Hynix shares tumble after fire shuts China plant SEOUL, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Shares in South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix Inc tumbled more than 4 percent on Thursday after it suspended operations at its China plant, where up to 15 percent of global computer memory chips are produced, due to a fire. Recipes for Health Salmon and Cucumber Tartare With Wasabi Sauce A delicious fish dish that can be either an appetizer or a light supper. Real Madrid don't do austerity Even in tough economic times, Real Madrid doesn't do austerity. Gareth Bale's signing is yet another example. But do its fans care? The worst "best" financial advice There's a lot of outdated money advice out there. Reuters Personal Finance Editor Lauren Young points out the popular advice you're likely to hear but should ignore. Investors pulled $17 bln-plus from U.S. ETF funds in August Sept 4 (Reuters) - Investors pulled more than $17 billion from U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds in August, the largest monthly outflow in the 20-year history of the ETF industry, data firm... Dance Review Francesca Harpers Art Prototype 2013 Mocks Beauty Shows Francesca Harpers dance-theater production Art Prototype 2013 uses beauty pageants as its point of departure. NASA adds more space launch platforms for sale to private firms CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - While NASA considers competing bids to take over a shuttle launch pad at Kennedy Space Center, it added three mobile launch platforms to its list of excess equipment available to private industry, officials said on Tuesday. U.S. construction spending climbs on home, commercial building outlays WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. construction spending rose in July as more outlays to build homes and businesses countered a decline in the government sector. 'Breaking Bad' vet joins 'Community' He commanded fear and respect as a hitman/fixer on "Breaking Bad," and now he will command fear and respect as... a community college professor. Jonathan Banks will appear in 11 episodes of "Community"'s fifth season, EW has learned. Murray Wobbles, but Regains Command in Win No. 3 Andy Murray faltered in a first-set tiebreaker, but came back to beat the unseeded Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan. Baylor Coach Kim Mulkey Suspended for NCAA Game Baylor basketball coach Kim Mulkey was suspended from her team's next NCAA tournament game for criticizing the officiating after a loss to Louisville last spring. Former Madoff employees want more details on affair allegations NEW YORK (Reuters) - Five former employees of Bernard Madoff responded on Thursday to government assertions that all but one of them and Madoff were involved "in romantic and/or sexual relationships"... Ariel Castro found dead in prison cell Sept. 4 - Ariel Castro, who was sentenced last month to life in prison for holding three women captive for a decade, is found dead in his prison cell. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Philip Green's Hong Kong venture Arcadia Group owner Philip Green talks to CNN's Monita Rajpal about bringing British high street fashion to Hong Kong. How Nokia popularized cell phones With its purchase of Nokia's mobile phone business, Microsoft has brought a longtime partner into the fold to help fight a battle that has been tough for both companies. App Smart Learning to Read, With the Help of a Tablet Using sound and animations, apps guide children through the process of recognizing letters, to actually reading. A Critic of a Design Museum Will Lead It Glenn Adamson, a researcher without the typical executive experience, wrote in 2011 that the museum he will soon lead has little more than indiscrimination to call its own. New Hampshire says 8 hospital patients may have been exposed to brain disease BOSTON, Sept 4 (Reuters) - New Hampshire's health department warned on Wednesday that eight patients who recently underwent neurosurgery at a Manchester hospital may have been exposed to a rare brain disease. 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. Japan aims to present steps on Fukushima water problem on Tuesday TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan plans to craft measures as soon as Tuesday on how to handle the worsening contaminated water problem at the Fukushima nuclear plant, a senior government official said on Monday.

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