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News Feed Latest worldwide news World War II By the numbers When Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939, it was the second time the world went to war. With the Japanese surrender on September 2, 1945, World War II was over. UPDATE 1-Ukraine leader urges pro-Europe drive despite Kremlin pressure * Kremlin says Kiev's course undermines its partner status (Adds opposition comment, 4th paragraph) CORRECTED-One in four U.S. deaths from heart disease could be prevented -CDC (Corrects to remove reference to President Barack Obama's healthcare reforms in the first paragraph) Former NBA Star Scottie Pippen Won't Face Charges Over Malibu Fracas Former Chicago Bulls basketball star Scottie Pippen will not be prosecuted over an altercation with a man at a Malibu restaurant in June, prosecutors said on Tuesday, citing insufficient evidence. A Win, and Validation, for Henrik Stenson Henrik Stenson didn't need a big trophy to prove himself that he belonged among the elite in golf. Donald Marguliess Model Apartment Makes It at Last Donald Marguliess play Model Apartment is reintroduced, after a very dispiriting turn of events that went on for decades. Bruised by Romney criticism, Bain Capital thanks investors (Reuters) - Bain Capital LLC, the private equity firm co-founded by defeated presidential candidate Mitt Romney, thanked its investors on Thursday for their support and patience over the last year as it confronted "political hyperbole and distortion." UPDATE 1-News Corp sells Dow Jones' Local Media Group Sept 3 (Reuters) - Rupert Murdoch's News Corp said on Tuesday that it has sold Dow Jones Local Media Group to a unit of Fortress Investment Group for an undisclosed sum. Occupy Bakery An immigrant fights to change working conditions at a Manhattan bakery cafe. 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. London skyscraper melts car Never mind the traffic, car owners in London have a new hazard to worry about A skyscraper whose reflected rays have the power to melt cars. More outrage over Syrian amateur video (WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT) Aug. 22 - International reaction continues over graphic video from Syria appearing to show civilians being attacked by chemical weapons. Julie Noce reports. Syria refugee count hits 2 million The number of Syrians who have fled their war-ravaged country has risen above 2 million, the U.N. refugee agency said Tuesday. South Korea unfolds future of urban driving Sept. 2 - South Korean researchers have developed an electric car that folds in half for easy parking. Called the 'Armadillo-T', the prototype vehicle is designed for commuters in busy urban areas. Rob Muir has more. 13 ways 3-D printers can hook up your house Your daughter's favorite doll is lost and she won't stop crying. What if you could replace it in 20 minutes? Your spatula breaks in the middle of dinner prep. Why not just whip up a new one? We are in the middle of a self-manufacturing revolution, thanks to innovations in 3-D printing. Scene Stealers Richard Simmons, Internet Star? The Sweatin to the Oldies star works out with social media. Morsi and Muslim Brotherhood Leaders Charged With Inciting Murder The charges seemed to extinguish hope of a political resolution that would bring the Muslim Brotherhood out from underground and back into the political process. Devils Sign Jagr, Hoping a 41-Year-Old Scorer Has Mileage Left Jaromir Jagr, 41, signed a one-year deal with the Devils, who lost two of their top three scorers this summer. Where an Iraqi Artist Can Paint, and Exhale Bassim al-Shaker, 28, who was beaten and abused because of his love of art, has found refuge in Phoenix, which has one of the largest Iraqi communities in the United States. Square Feet New York Hotels Decide Its Time for a Makeover After years of reduced spending, hotel owners in the city are making capital improvements, spurred in part by fears of bad reviews on online sites. 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. Democrats Go for a Senate Gain as G.O.P. Rivals Vie in Georgia National Democrats see a slim but tantalizing chance to steal a Republican Senate seat as Republicans compete to replace Saxby Chambliss, who is retiring. On Football Rules Trickle Down; Money in Settlement Wont The N.F.L. effectively sets the policies for youth football players, an invisible constituency that will see no compensation from Thursdays settlement over head injuries. Radiation Near Japanese Plants Tanks Suggests New Leaks The crisis over tons of contaminated water at the plant, crippled two years ago by an earthquake and tsunami, has worsened. 'Revolutionised' Wrestling Optimistic of Games Return Wrestling should reap the rewards of the major changes it has introduced since it was cut from the 2020 Olympics by winning reinstatement to the Games, international federation (FILA) chief Nenad Lalovic told Reuters television. Texas Supreme Court's first African-American justice resigning (Reuters) - Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson, the first African-American to serve on the court, said on Tuesday he plans to resign effective October 1. Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions Sept 3 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2000 GMT on Tuesday Top Poland defence group PHO attracts foreign partners KIELCE, Poland, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Poland's top defence group PHO, favoured as a partner by foreign defence companies vying for a share of Poland's military spending spree, has signed a cooperation deal with Boeing and unveiled a prototype of a new tank with BAE Systems. Radiation Near Japanese Plants Tanks Suggests New Leaks The crisis over tons of contaminated water at the plant, crippled two years ago by an earthquake and tsunami, has worsened. Global Soccer Italy's Giants Aren't Lacking for Firepower Napoli and Juventus each scored four goals as they won their Serie A matches, and they are looking as if they have the speed and power to make a run in the Champions League. Star of NASA Planet Hunting Falls Idle With Broken Parts NASA says it will look for a new mission for its Kepler spacecraft, which has broken wheels but a perfect telescope. Rodman returns to Pyongyang but says won't bring back jailed American SINGAPORE/BEIJING (Reuters) - Flamboyant former basketball star Dennis Rodman arrived in North Korea on Tuesday for a five-day visit, his second this year, but said he had no plans to negotiate the release of a jailed American missionary. Djokovic near perfect in reaching quarter-finals NEW YORK (Reuters) - Top seed Novak Djokovic demolished unseeded Spaniard Marcel Granollers 6-3 6-0 6-0 on Tuesday to charge into the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open. Dot Earth Blog Exploring the New Food Focus at Scientific American A video chat with Scientific Americans new team of food bloggers. Arts, Briefly Another Judge for American Idol Harry Connick Jr. will join Keith Urban and Jennifer Lopez on the judging panel for the shows 13th season, in January, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The TV Watch Spiral and 3 Other French Shows Worth Seeking Out Four French TV dramas serve up the most common themes crime, war, sex and the occult in fresh and unexpected ways. Jets Sign Quinn and Stoke Intrigue The arrival of Brady Quinn, recently cut by Seattle, is the latest sign that Geno Smith will start in the Jets season opener on Sunday. Euro Zone Orders Rise but Hiring Continues to Lag New orders for manufactured goods rose at the fastest pace in two years in August, and conditions improved across the currency bloc, except for France. Syria refugees top two million, U.N. sees worst crisis since Vietnam GENEVA/BEIRUT (Reuters) - The number of Syrian refugees has passed the two million mark, a United Nations agency said on Tuesday, warning that the world faces its greatest threat to peace since the Vietnam war. Verizon could still look at international expansion NEW YORK, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc would not rule out international expansion even as it carries out a massive $130 billion plan to buy Vodafone Group Plc's 45 percent stake in Verizon Wireless, said Verizon Chief Executive Lowell McAdam.

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