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News Feed Latest worldwide news Galaxy Gear useful but too pricey? In rolling out its Galaxy Gear on Wednesday, Samsung effectively launched the smartwatch wars, becoming the biggest player in an emerging gadget market that could soon see Apple, Google and others join the fray. Eureka Danger! This Mission to Mars Could Bore You to Death! Astronauts go through years of training. But what can prepare them for millions of miles through nothingness? DealBook Blackstone Is Expected to Sell Hilton in I.P.O. Hilton Worldwide, the hotel giant that the Blackstone Group bought in 2007 for $26 billion, has begun preparations for an initial public offering, people briefed on the matter said Wednesday. UPDATE 3-U.S. judge rejects BofA mortgage modification class action * Homeowners say were deprived of modifications, eye appeal Citigroup to sell private equity fund to Rohatyn Group (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc said it will sell a $4.3 billion private equity fund, known as Citi Venture Capital International, for an undisclosed price to investment firm Rohatyn Group. Life on the 'blue motorway' Every day, more than 500 ships from all corners of the globe set out to navigate the bustling waters of the English Channel. Swiss banks steer clear of consolidation GENEVA (Reuters) - Swiss private bankers say a capital shortfall in the financial sector and a clampdown on tax evasion stand in the way of much-need consolidation in an industry battling rising... Bridgewater Leads Louisville Rout of Ohio Teddy Bridgewater threw five touchdown passes, and the former Auburn star Michael Dyer had a 46-yard touchdown run as No. 9 Louisville defeated visiting Ohio, 49-7. UPDATE 3-Emerging market pain dominates G20 economy talks ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Emerging and developed G20 powers struggled to find common ground on Thursday over the turmoil unleashed by the prospect of the United States reducing a... Penney to scrap Martha Stewart home goods line NYPost (Reuters) - J C Penney Co Inc is scrapping a line of products designed by Martha Stewart that rival Macy's Inc has claimed violated its contract with the home goods doyenne, the New York Post reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. World's busiest maritime motorway Every day, more than 500 ships from all corners of the globe set out to navigate the bustling waters of the English Channel. Cops Teen stabbed mom 79 times A Colorado teenager is facing a first-degree murder charge, accused of stabbing her mother 79 times in the face and neck in the bathroom of their Aurora home. ThyssenKrupp prepares for capital measures - sources * Investors seen demanding clarity on Steel Americas first Microsoft Wins Jury Ruling in Motorola Patent Case The jury agreed with Microsofts claim that Motorola broke agreements with standard-setting bodies to license certain patents at a fair and reasonable rate Dance Listings for Sept. 6-12 A selected guide to dance performances in the New York area. Stenson Wins Day, and Spieth, 20, Has Dibs on Future Henrik Stenson finished at 22 under to capture the Deutsche Bank Championship, but a final-round surge by Jordan Spieth vaulted him into contention in the FedEx Cup playoffs. Mouse body clock study offers clues to possible jet lag cure LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have found a genetic mechanism in mice that hampers their body clock's ability to adjust to changes in patterns of light and dark, and say their results could someday lead to the development of drugs to combat jet lag. Nadal Rolls to Semifinals by Thrashing Robredo After missing last years Open, Rafael Nadal has stormed through his draw and improved his record on hardcourts this year to 20-0. Putin greets Obama at G20 summit Sept. 5 - Russian President Vladimir Putin greets United States President Barack Obama with a handshake as he arrives in St. Petersburg for the G20 summit. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Syria Start of Mideast sectarian war? As they contemplate military action against Syria, one of many considerations members of Congress and Obama administration officials have to weigh is how a U.S. strike against the regime of Bashar al-Assad might effect the already complicated, even poisonous, state of Sunni-Shia relations in the region. Obama departs for G20 meeting in Russia Sep. 5 - U.S. President Barack Obama departs for G20 summit in Russia that could herald a showdown with Russian leader Vladimir Putin over Syria. Jessica Gray reports. Personal Journeys In a Costa Rican Beach Town, the Road Less Paved The debate over paving a road in Santa Teresa speaks to larger tensions between development, preservation and health. Louisiana-Pacific to buy Ainsworth Lumber for $1 billion, shares jump (Reuters) - Louisiana-Pacific Corp's investors backed the building products maker's move to buy Canada-based peer Ainsworth Lumber Co Ltd for about $1.1 billion, including debt, pushing its stock up... No Bounce for Europe in Rebound by Germany The crisis has weakened ties in the euro zone as German companies, with the government cheering them on, look to China and the United States. Breakingviews Middle East turmoil perpetuates OPEC charade Sept. 5 - The long list of crises in the Middle East and North Africa has conspired to keep crude prices high. The oil world is changing and the cartel is losing out, says Breakingviews Kevin Allison. T Magazine Oral History | Remembering Andy Warhol, the Man With the Camera The artist was always obsessed with photography, but he took it increasingly seriously later in life. Here, a pair of Warhol associates and a student of his work recall his approach to portraiture. Well Think Like a Doctor The Gymnasts Big Belly Can you unravel the real-life case of a young gymnast who suddenly develops a huge and bloated belly? Solve the mystery with Dr. Lisa Sanders. Special Report Front Row Center Stars of Stage, and Now Screen It is now common to see onstage performances at a multiplex near you. Live screenings are only one of the ways in which major companies are attempting to reach newer and broader audiences. Early start-ups attract supersized funding rounds SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Cash-strapped start-ups need look no further than Looker Data Sciences for evidence the investment boom is alive and well. Fukushima The long road home "You're listening to Fukushima FM." The cheery jingle on the radio reminds you of a different time in this part of eastern Japan, a different world that existed before March 11, 2011. Monaco's F1 transformation The most famous race in Formula One -- the Monaco Grand Prix -- brings a change of pace to Monaco's Mediterranean idyll. ThyssenKrupp prepares for capital measures - sources * Investors seen demanding clarity on Steel Americas first City Kitchen The Whole Fish and Nothing But Steaming is underappreciated, but it is an excellent, fast way to cook fish at home. World Briefing | Africa Nigeria Officials Say Attacks Were Revenge on Vigilantes Two attacks that killed 24 people are believed to have been carried out by the Islamist militant group Boko Haram in revenge against vigilantes, residents and officials said. T Magazine All the Rage | Mens Wear That Channels a Classic French Vagabond The deliberately unkempt looks of the season recall quite vividly the style of an obscure French film character. The Amazon's World Cup race For the World Cup in 2014, the 42,618-seater Arena Amazonia will be one of the event's most striking stadiums. If it is finished on time..... David Frost, Interviewer Who Got Nixon to Apologize for Watergate, Dies at 74 A longtime broadcaster, Mr. Frost was best known for incisive interviews with public figures, including talks with former President Richard M. Nixon, which he called the highlight of his career. 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? EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil stocks near 3-month high as Petrobras blooms * Economists see softer tone in Brazil central bank minutes * Bovespa jumps 1.23 pct, Mexico's IPC index off 0.22 pct MEXICO CITY, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Brazil's Bovespa stock index rose to a nearly... Employees at Brooklyn School Are Accused of Sexual Attacks A report said that an assistant principal at a high school in Williamsburg raped a former student in 2009, and a worker there forced a student to perform oral sex on him in 2011.

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