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News Feed Latest worldwide news 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. 'Clever' Merkel promises to shield Germany from rivals' taxes BERLIN (Reuters) - Angela Merkel urged Germans on Tuesday to re-elect her "clever" government, saying it would shield their businesses and jobs from tax hikes by the center-left. World Briefing | Africa Liberia An Admission Exam That No One Passed Officials at Liberias largest university say that every one of the nearly 25,000 students who took an entrance exam failed, casting a harsh spotlight on the countrys educational system. Breakingviews Nokias smart to take money run Sept. 3 - An era is over as Nokia sells its phone business to Microsoft for $7.2bln. The new owner is far stronger, but may struggle to win in smartphones, says Breakingviews. 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. 49ers Top AP Power Rankings, Raiders Last The San Francisco 49ers top the AP Pro32 power rankings as the NFL begins its 2013 season. Athletics Pull Into Tie With Texas Atop AL West Unlike early September last year, the Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers are neck and neck chasing the AL West title. Syria, Egypt strife sparks surge in cyber attacks-McAfee DUBAI, Sept 3 (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. Barca battle to victory What a difference a Messi makes. Last weekend "King Leo" inspired Barcelona to a seven-goal victory on the opening day of the Spanish soccer season, but in his absence Sunday the reigning champions battled to beat Malaga 1-0. Florida family finds $300,000 worth of sunken treasure ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - A Florida family who spends their time together hunting for treasure struck it rich over the weekend, hauling up an estimated $300,000 worth of gold from an historic wreckage in the Atlantic Ocean. 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. 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. U.S. manufacturing, construction data suggest growth pickup NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stronger-than-expected data on U.S. manufacturing and construction spending on Tuesday hinted the world's biggest economy was gaining traction, potentially supporting views the... Movie Review Dark Tourist Stars Michael Cudlitz Dark Tourist focuses on a fateful trip by a security guard (Michael Cudlitz) whose twisted hobby is visiting scenes of serial killings. Garca Finds Much Light in the Darkness Sergio Garca posted his third consecutive sub-70 round, a six-under-par 65, at the Deutsche Bank Championship on Sunday. UN's Ban casts doubt on legality of US plans for Syria strike UNITED NATIONS, Sept 3 (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Tuesday that the use of force is only legal when it is in self-defense or with U.N. Security Council authorization, remarks that appear to question the legality of U.S. plans to strike Syria without U.N. backing. 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. 'Philomena' flies British flag at Venice Judi Dench stars in this true life tale of an Irish woman who searches for her son who was sold by nuns 50 years earlier. Rough Cut - No Narration. Kendall Aliment, Adam Ostrow The bride is an account executive at a New York public relations firm; the groom is the chief strategy officer at a news Web site. Police to issue arrest warrant for Red Bull heir Thai prosecutors were poised to issue an arrest warrant Tuesday for the grandson of the creator of the Red Bull energy drink who failed to appear in court this week over a fatal hit-and-run case that sparked nationwide anger. T Magazine Q. A. | The Teenage Singing Sensation Lorde on Overnight Stardom The precocious 16-year-old New Zealander talks about sudden success, why her first time in New York felt like coming home and what she wants to do to Pharrell Williams. Off the Shelf In Treasurys War, Missiles for a Financial Battlefield A new book by Juan C. Zarate describes the Treasury Departments new methods for fighting the nations foes. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Sliced and diced, digitally autopsy as a service SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Malaysian entrepreneur Matt Chandran wants to revive the moribund post-mortem by replacing the scalpel with a scanner and the autopsy slab with a touchscreen computer. 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. UPDATE 4-Countdown begins to U.S. airline merger trial in November * Trial date of Nov. 25 boosts stock of US Airways, American Airlines Can Esther Duflo eradicate poverty? Poverty and hunger are two plagues of human society that are usually synonymous with each other. Economist, Esther Duflo, is trying to change that old way of thinking about hunger. Foreign Policy magazine has ranked Duflo as one of its "Top 100 Global Thinkers," for "Poor Economics," a book she co-authored, which says that the impoverished may be suffering from hunger because of where they choose to spend their money. VMAs Complete winners list There was no sleep in Brooklyn -- well, at least not at the Brooklyn Barclays Center -- as the MTV Video Music Awards handed out the prizes for 2013. Andretti Poverty drove me on Don Riddell talks with car racing legend Mario Andretti about his career and his operatic talents. The Politics of Black Masculinity The Op-Ed columnist Charles M. Blow on the difficulty of explaining the Zimmerman verdict to his sons. Benchmark's Bill Gurley on writing "Above the Crowd" Gurley explains the through process of his writing and what he hopes to achieve with it. Attacks Delayed, Syrians Juggle Anticipation With Attempts at Normalcy The delay in an expected missile strikes left Syria struggling to return to normalcy, with the military and rebels still bracing and everyone uncertain whether an attack would happen at all. Cognitive Science Meets Pre-Algebra Mixing related but distinct concepts in lessons has proved more effective than focusing on one subject at a time, though it feels harder. Ruiz Helps Phillies Top Nationals 3-2 Carlos Ruiz hit a tiebreaking RBI single in Philadelphia's two-run eighth inning, helping the Phillies edge the Washington Nationals 3-2 on Monday night. Fans wanted this guy in 'Fifty Shades' "Fifty Shades of Grey" fans are hot -- and not for the reason you might think. Ukraine leader urges pro-Europe drive despite Kremlin pressure * Kremlin says Kiev's course undermines its partner status Iraq 804 killed, 2,000 injured in August A total of 804 Iraqis were killed and another 2,030 wounded in violence and acts of terrorism in August, the U.N. said Sunday. DealBook Column McKinsey Co. Isnt All Roses in a New Book The Firm, by Duff McDonald, chronicles the rise of the worlds most influential management consulting firm, but also cites its many failures. Aerodynamics of F1 Christina MacFarlane explores the role aerodynamics play in boosting a Formula One car's performance. Gadgetwise Forget the Punching Bag, Try the Robots A new toy called Battroborgs simulates boxing in the vein of Rock Em Sock Em Robots.

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