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News Feed Latest worldwide news U.S. scientist operates colleague's brain from across campus NEW YORK (Reuters) - Scientists said Tuesday they have achieved the first human-to-human mind meld, with one researcher sending a brain signal via the Internet to control the hand motion of a colleague sitting across the Seattle campus of the University of Washington. Kerry opens door to 'boots on ground' in Syria, then slams it shut WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Secretary of State John Kerry briefly opened the door on Tuesday to authorizing U.S. ground troops in Syria, but quickly slammed it shut and told Congress that any resolution approving military force would prohibit "boots on the ground." Airlines lead FTSE lower on Syria, earnings worries * Airlines among top fallers after Ryanair profit warning Music Review Ran Dank and Soyeon Kate Lee Performed Days Before Marriage Ran Dank and Soyeon Kate Lee played a program of four-hand pieces at Le Poisson Rouge on Tuesday, four days before their wedding. American man with amnesia returns to Sweden to find himself Aug. 21 - An American man who woke up in a California hospital earlier this year only speaking Swedish, returns to the Scandinavian country to find himself again. Tara Cleary reports. WRAPUP 1-Samsung and Qualcomm make foray into smartwatch market * Seeking opportunities as high-end smartphone market becomes saturated In Tiny Times Movies, Material Girls Have a Nation Tsking A Chinese book and film franchise by Guo Jingming has become a lightning rod for this nations evolving view of its growing youth culture. Diplomatic Security Must Be Priority at State Dept., Panel Says An independent review concluded that the State Department office overseeing diplomatic security is mired in the agencys sprawling bureaucracy and must be elevated in importance. Your Money Adviser Deciding When to Enter a Palliative Care Unit Patients with fatal conditions who arent ready for hospice care may opt for a plan that focuses on treating symptoms and offering emotional support. Currents | Furniture Decadent as a Bite of Velvet Cake Squint, a London furniture company, introduces velvet-covered tables and vases. Sports Briefing | Basketball Spain Cruises in European Basketball Opener Spain limited Croatia to 3 points in the final quarter as it began its bid for a third straight European basketball title with a 68-40 victory in Celje, Slovenia. BlackBerry sale may be wrapped up as soon as November -WSJ Sept 4 (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd's board hopes to run a "fast" auction process that could result in a sale of the company by November, the Wall Street Journal said, citing people familiar with the matter on Wednesday. Invitation fuels Apple deal rumors Sept. 4 - Reports of a press invitation spark speculation of a deal between Apple and China Mobile, the world's largest mobile phone company. Fred Katayama reports. Samsung's 'smartwatch' Your wrist is expected to be the next battleground in the war between Samsung and Apple. CNN's Isa Soares reports. World Briefing | the Americas Chile 3 Sue Over Sexual Abuse Cases Three men who say they were sexually abused as teenagers by a prominent Catholic priest filed a lawsuit against the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Santiago. NASAs Deputy Administrator Is Leaving Agency Lori B. Garver, a top administrator at the agency who played a large role in drafting the Obama administrations controversial space policies, will leave next month. TABLE-Foreign brokers set to buy Japanese stocks by small margin TOKYO, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Following are orders for Japanese stocks placed through six foreign securities houses before the start of trade on Thursday. Japanese Stocks BUY 13.9 million shares SELL 13.1 million shares ------------------------------------------------------ BUY 800,000 shares NBA's Lamar Odom Arrested on Suspicion of Driving While Intoxicated NBA basketball player Lamar Odom was arrested early on Friday on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after police noticed his Mercedes SUV steering erratically on a Los Angeles highway, authorities said. U.S. resolution on Syria strike passes first hurdle in Senate WASHINGTON/AMMAN (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama's effort to win legislative backing for military strikes against Syria passed its first hurdle on Wednesday when a Senate committee voted in favor, but the narrow margin of victory showed the depth of U.S. caution. Sharks Absent, Swimmer, 64, Strokes From Cuba to Florida The endurance swimmer Diana Nyad, 64, on Monday became the first person to swim the 110 miles from Cuba to Key West, Fla., without a shark cage. How to lift a capsized ship It's been 19 months since the Costa Concordia, one of the largest cruise liners ever built, ran aground off the west coast of Italy, killing 32 passengers and capsizing after granite rock tore a 50-meter hole in the ship's hull. Drawn From Nature Michelle Stuart brings art into the landscape, and vice versa, as seen in a survey of her work. Making a Pit Stop in Formula One With Rush The directors Formula One movie, Rush, is the first film he as made without America as the primary audience, and it shows its darker, sexier, moodier than any of his previous pictures. Theater Review David Auburn Stages Anna Christie in the Berkshires In his revival of Anna Christie at the Berkshire Theater Group, the director David Auburn finesses Eugene ONeills creaky plot with a calm, persuasive production. 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. Global Health Life Expectancy Grows for Women Age 50 and Up A new World Health Organization report indicated that while women are living longer, poor and middle-income countries could easily make greater gains. N.F.L. Scouting Report Difference Makers? Could Be A look around the league shows that each team has a player whose individual success could affect how things go in 2013. RPT-NEWSMAKER-Savior or slayer? Either way, Nokia's Elop a contender for Microsoft chief SEATTLE/HELSINKI, Sept 3 (Reuters) - When a British bookmaker installed Stephen Elop as favorite to take over the soon-to-be-vacant CEO slot at Microsoft Corp last week, most tech observers laughed it off as a publicity stunt. Texas Monthly Long at Helm, U.T. Collector Leaves Legacy With His Exit The acquisition of the archives of McSweeneys by the University of Texas at Austins Harry Ransom Center was an unusual but sensible move. The Learning Network Blog News Quiz | September 4, 2013 See what you know about the news of the day. At 67, Coughlin Proves a Taskmaster Can Be Tender Tom Coughlin, known for his ranting style and strict discipline, has mellowed after the birth of his grandchildren, but some of his rules will never go away. 'Lefty' sets pulses racing with 63 Phil Mickelson is making a habit of setting pulses racing with inspired birdie filled charges this year and Friday was no exception on the TPC Boston. Dig at ex-school yields coffin, bone The work is moving at the speed of science. Slow. But that's not surprising when you're digging for long-forgotten answers. Clashes in Bahrain over activist's death Sept. 4 - Police fire tear gas at anti-government protesters near the Bahraini capital during angry demonstrations over the death of a young activist. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Germany Sends 30 Death Camp Cases to Local Prosecutors Justice officials recommended investigations of surviving guards from Auschwitz-Birkenau in renewed efforts to punish Holocaust crimes. 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. 20-Year-Old Spieth Picked for Presidents Cup Jordan Spieth started the season without status on any tour. He ends it by going to the Presidents Cup. Bank of England likely to pause after Carney changes LONDON, Sept 5 (Reuters) - The Bank of England is expected to take a breather when it announces its latest policy decision on Thursday after a hectic couple of months under new governor Mark Carney... Brett Hundley Leads No. 21 UCLA Past Nevada, 58-20 Even after his remarkable freshman season, Brett Hundley had a few first-game jitters when he returned to the Rose Bowl. JPMorgan must face lawsuits over failed credit unions -judge * Banks said to misrepresent quality of mortgage securities

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