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News Feed Latest worldwide news Teaching Music of a Different Kind Electronic dance music, once an underground genre, is slowly making its way into mainstream music education. Japan to spend up to $500 million to fix Fukushima nuclear crisis TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan is set to pledge up to $500 million to contain leaks of radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant, with the government stepping up its intervention in the world's worst atomic disaster in a quarter of a century. UPDATE 2-Apollo's EP Energy files for IPO a year after buyout Sept 4 (Reuters) - Oil and gas company EP Energy Corp filed for an initial public offering on Wednesday, potentially marking a fast exit after it was taken private by Apollo Global Management LLC in... George and Keanu's excellent adventure Strombo visits Keanu Reeves' Arch Motorcycles where the actor reveals a previously unknown side of himself. Australia's pollsters predict Abbott win Sept. 4 - Pollsters say Tony Abbott's Liberal National Coalition looks likely to win in Australia's election this weekend. Jessica Gray reports. Why disc drives are an endangered species Could the phrase "burn a disc" soon be interred in the computing graveyard, resting peacefully alongside 8-bit graphics and the chirping, buzzing hum of a dial-up modem? Some of the most influential computer makers in the world say yes. Satellite problems cut phones in Canada's Arctic *Flights canceled, bank machines, cell phones stop working China's Huawei rules out acquisitions to grow in smartphones LONDON (Reuters) - China's Huawei will not buy another mobile phone maker, such as Blackberry, to grow its market share in smartphones, senior vice president and board member Chen Lifang said on Wednesday. Things I wish I'd known at 15 International day of the girl 'To my 15-year-old self' CANADA FX DEBT-C$ firms on global data as Bank of Canada holds rates * C$ at C$1.0492 vs US$, or 95.31 U.S. cents * Bank of Canada holds benchmark rate at 1 pct * Bank says global economic uncertainty hampers growth * Poll shows C$ expected to weaken slightly in... Sofia Vergara highest paid actress on U.S. TV, again Forbes NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sofia Vergara of ABC's successful TV comedy "Modern Family" is the highest-paid actress on U.S. television for the second consecutive year with estimated earnings of $30 million, Forbes magazine said on Wednesday. Cleveland kidnapper Castro commits suicide in prison cell CLEVELAND (Reuters) - Ariel Castro committed suicide by hanging himself with a bed sheet in his prison cell, an Ohio coroner said on Wednesday, just one month into a life sentence for the kidnapping, rape and beatings of three women he kept imprisoned for a decade. Giants Take Wait-and-See Approach After Browns Injury The Giants have decided to wait on the test results of the fracture in Andre Browns left leg to determine their course of action. Jimenez No Fan of 13-Year-Old on European Tour The European Tour's oldest champion has criticized the appearance of the tour's youngest competitor in the European Masters. The TV Watch Parrying at the Top, and Lunging Below Most of the heat and animation in the final debate among the candidates in the Democratic mayoral primary came from the two rivals competing for rock bottom. Fair Game The Problem With Wiggle Room in Securities The case against two former traders at JPMorgan Chase has larger lessons for investors and regulators. Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Oyster farm loses court fight with U.S. government over expired lease (Reuters) - In a high-profile case that split the environmental community, an appeals court on Tuesday ruled against a California oyster farm that challenged a U.S. Interior Department decision to end its 40-year lease on public land. 'Treated like a criminal?' Viktor Troicki believes he has been "treated like a criminal" after being hit with an 18-month ban for flouting doping regulations and plans to take his case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. China bans officials from buying mooncakes with public funds BEIJING (Reuters) - China is banning officials from using public funds to buy mooncakes, pastries offered as gifts during the Mid-Autumn Festival, as part of President Xi Jinping's fight against corruption, the government said on Tuesday. UPDATE 4-Ryanair warns on profit, blaming weak Europe and sterling * FY profit to be at bottom or below 570-600 mln euro range Sports Briefing | Soccer Bayern Wins Super Cup, Beating Chelsea in Shootout Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer saved a penalty by the substitute Romelu Lukaku to give Champions League winner Bayern Munich a victory over Chelsea to claim the UEFA Super Cup. The Next Level When You Promote Someone and It Doesnt Work Out Can you return someone to their old job? Patent ruling on Lilly's Alimta lung-cancer drug expected in 2014 Sept 4 (Reuters) - A high-stakes decision on whether to extend U.S. marketing exclusivity of Eli Lilly and Co's blockbuster Alimta lung cancer drug is not expected until next year, following a two-week trial in Indianapolis federal court. U.S. may offer aid to Syrian rebels U.S. plans for strikes against Syria may be coupled with increased support for rebels, two senators said after meeting with President Obama. Cousin 'Maybe this is for the best' Maria Castro Montes, cousin of Ariel Castro, says her thoughts are with the victims of abuse. Growth Across the U.S. Is Steady, Survey Shows All 12 of the Federal Reserves regional banking districts reported modest to moderate growth. This is Z10, the first BlackBerry 10 handset Research In Motion is no more! BlackBerry is the new company name and the Z10 is the first BlackBerry 10 handset. Here's a quick overview of the new phone. Lester Outduels Scherzer, Red Sox Top Tigers 2-1 The Detroit Tigers have the best pitcher in the American League and the best hitter in baseball. 10 Late de Kooning Works to Go on View, and on Sale The Willem de Kooning Foundation and Gagosian Gallery plan to exhibit, and sell, 10 paintings by de Kooning in New York this fall to raise money for scholarly and educational programs. The Learning Network Blog Word of the Day | dour This word has appeared in 105 New York Times articles in the past year. Recipes for Health Salmon and Cucumber Tartare With Wasabi Sauce A delicious fish dish that can be either an appetizer or a light supper. Elite coaching with Graf, Agassi CNN's Patrick Snell looks at how the famous couple is helping groom the next generation of tennis stars. Facing Fire Over Challenge to Louisianas Oil Industry A panel created after Hurricane Katrina as an apolitical force for flood control filed a lawsuit against nearly 100 oil and gas companies, arguing that they neglected to fix damage to wetlands. Brokerages cut down on novice hires, turn to experience NEW YORK (Reuters) - As brokerages search for ways to grow in a tight economy, many firms are cutting back on new adviser training programs and instead investing in experience. India Ink After Rape and Neglect, A Survivors Family Fades into Oblivion in Delhi The bleak aftermath of rape in India. Sketch Guy A Sweet Lesson in Price Perceptions It seemed crazy to spend $5 on a pint of ice cream, until a $12 pint came along. Anchoring to a number can change the way we make financial decisions. Analysis U.S. Congress fight over Syria pits establishment versus upstarts WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress, which votes largely along party lines on most issues, is displaying a different kind of split in the debate over Syria Experienced lawmakers who support President Barack Obama's plans for military action are lining up against more skeptical and rebellious newcomers mostly from the ideological edges of both parties. Why Federer 'is vulnerable' He's the greatest player in the modern tennis era, perhaps even of all time, but is Roger Federer's stellar career fading to twilight? Do we really need a smartwatch too? Samsung has launched its much anticipated smartwatch, the Galaxy Gear. But do we really need another device? Actually, argues Jeff Kagan, we might just love it.

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