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News Feed Latest worldwide news Florence tomb opened in search for identity of Mona Lisa FLORENCE, Italy (Reuters) - Researchers opened a centuries-old Florence tomb on Friday in a search for remains that could confirm the identity of the woman whose enigmatic smile Leonardo da Vinci immortalized in the "Mona Lisa", one of the world's most famous paintings. Sequester "disaster" drives aircraft re-focus at EADS EADS North America CEO Sean O'Keefe says the defense sequester is forcing the European aerospace giant to scrap "chasing opportunities as they arise" to double down on the core business. Fitch Rates ANZ's Series 2013-5 Covered Bonds 'AAA'; Outlook Stable (The following statement was released by the rating agency) SYDNEY, September 04 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has assigned Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited's (ANZ, AA-/Stable/F1+) Series 2013-5 issue of EUR1bn mortgage covered bonds due in September 2018, with a 12-month extendable maturity, a rating of 'AAA'. The Outlook is Stable. This brings the total issuance from ANZ's covered bond programme to AUD13.25bn. KEY RATING DRIVERS The rating is based on ANZ's Long-Term Issuer Default Movie Review In Tiny Times 2, Gal Pals Take on the Career World Tiny Times 2, a sequel to a Chinese film about four high school best friends, vaults them into a cutthroat, consumerist career world in Shanghai. Entergy Announces Closing of Vermont Nuclear Plant The company just won a long legal fight to keep the Vermont Yankee reactor open, but now says it will decommission the plant late next year. 5 ways Nokia changed the cellphone 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. When cooking can kill For nearly half of the world's population, building and maintaining a fire is a daily -- and often deadly -- chore. F1 design pushes boundaries Christina MacFarlane explores the evolution of F1 design with 4-time F1 World Champion Alain Prost. Prison inmate rebuilds career Former Bayern Munich player Breno is being allowed to leave prison on day release and has been given the chance to rejoin the club as part of the coaching staff at their youth academy. Serena doles out double bagel to reach semi-finals NEW YORK (Reuters) - Defending champion Serena Williams walloped Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro 6-0 6-0 to race into the semi-finals of the U.S. Open on Tuesday. In Transit Blog An Austin Mansion Becomes a Modern Hotel The Hotel Ella, in an historic mansion in Austin, Tex., will open in late September. Phys Ed What to Do if Your Child Tears an A.C.L. When my 16-year-old son wracked his knee this summer, tearing his anterior cruciate ligament and other structures in the terrible triad, I learned many lessons I could have spent my parenthood happily not learning. Paige Reidy, Jeffrey Soffen The bride and groom met in 2009 in Copenhagen while studying at the Danish Institute for Study Abroad. Spit gum... then see your face An artist is using discarded DNA to recreate strangers' faces. Silver Lining in Chinas Smog as It Puts Focus on Emissions A plan would swiftly limit the carbon dioxide China produces from fossil fuels, which constitute over a quarter of the worlds total such emissions. Op-Ed Contributor Jailed for Journalism Liberia doesnt deserve its reputation for press freedom. 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. 'The Cuckoo's Calling' keeps top spot on U.S. best-sellers list NEW YORK (Reuters) - "The Cuckoo's Calling," the detective novel written by J.K. Rowling under a pseudonym, held on to the top of the U.S. best-sellers list on Thursday. Trailside De Blasio Could Avoid Democratic Runoff, New Poll Suggests A new survey from Quinnipiac University finds that 43 percent of likely Democratic voters plan to support Bill de Blasio in the Sept. 10 mayoral primary. 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... Phys Ed What to Do if Your Child Tears an A.C.L. When my 16-year-old son wracked his knee this summer, tearing his anterior cruciate ligament and other structures in the terrible triad, I learned many lessons I could have spent my parenthood happily not learning. Hipsters, Paul Bunyan make feel-good pitch in Obamacare ads LOS ANGELES, Sept 4 (Reuters) - New commercials to promote Obamacare's state health exchanges strive for an upbeat, and at times humorous, tone to sell healthcare reform to a skeptical and largely unaware audience. National Briefing | Midwest Michigan State Ready to Expand Medicaid In a bipartisan 75-to-32 vote, the State House gave final approval to a measure that would make almost a half-million more low-income adults eligible for Medicaid. 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. The Jets Future Seems Haunted by Their Checkered Past The Geno Smith era had to begin like this. Despite a regime change, they are still confronting underlying issues, issues illuminated by this quarterback saga. 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. ArtsBeat At Venice Film Festival, Errol Morris Asks, Who Is Donald Rumsfeld? The Unknown Known is one of two documentaries in competition. It is the first year that documentaries have been in the running at Venice. GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares rise, gold falls as Syria strike looks limited * Brent crude settles below $115 a barrel, gold prices also ease Playing Detective in Finding Films of Opponents Video coordinators must navigate the rules for exchanging game films that can turn their profession into an alchemy of dogged legwork of a detective and the backslapping of a car salesperson. 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. A Minute With Vin Diesel on going dark, getting ripped and Facebook BEVERLY HILLS, California (Reuters) - With a voice several octaves underground and a piercing stare, action star Vin Diesel goes to an even darker place as Riddick in the third installment of the sci-fi film series, nine years after "The Chronicles of Riddick." Disney's 'Infinity' video game sees brisk retail sales SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co's recently launched video game "Infinity" is selling strongly and major retailers report they are replenishing stock to meet demand, an encouraging start for the media giant's plans to turn around its loss-making game division. U.N. Chief Reaffirms Opposition to Force Ban Ki-moon, the secretary general, said he welcomed President Obamas efforts to engage Congress but insisted that the Security Council should approve any military action. This smart syringe saves lives Second-hand syringes are spreading diseases such as hepatitis and HIV in India, but a new needle is designed to let patients know if it has already been used. Winston, No. 11 Florida State Drub Pitt 41-13 One thing is for certain after Jameis Winston's electric debut for No. 11 Florida State, his blocking could use some work. China's most quixotic bookshop A quixotic owner and a unique location have turned the Librairie Avant-Garde book shop into a Nanjing tourism landmark. Recipes for Health Salmon and Cucumber Tartare With Wasabi Sauce A delicious fish dish that can be either an appetizer or a light supper. Gadgetwise With Disney Infinity, a Virtual Toy Box Disney Infinity embraces an anything goes attitude with a video game that incorporates physical toys from five Disney properties to start. Obama remains hopeful in engaging Russia on Syria situation Sept. 4 - President Barack Obama says despite previous roadblocks by Russia in attempts to sanction Syria he remains hopeful to change President Vladimir Putin's position. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Khartoum Journal As Floods Ravage Sudan, Young Volunteers Revive a Tradition of Aid As the Sudanese government has been slow to respond, critics say, the members of Nafeer, a volunteer youth-led initiative, have taken phone calls and headed out in trucks to deliver bags of aid.

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