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News Feed Latest worldwide news Are best property deals in Moscow? As Europe inches toward its recovery from crisis, the boss of one of the region's biggest home retailers says there are "more positive" signs in the UK market but he expects growth to come from further afield. Apple launches iPhone trade-ins Confirming earlier rumors, Apple launched a new program Friday that will allow customers to trade in old iPhones at U.S. Apple stores for credit towards a newer model. Well Waiting to Hear From the Doctor My wife reminded me that when one of my patients calls, concerned that they have leukemia, that I always reassure them that the test was probably wrong. Then she asked, Why cant you follow your own advice? 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. Shirley Herz, Press Agent for Broadway and Beyond, Dies at 87 Ms. Herz publicized shows for almost 65 years, among La Cage aux Folles, and her client list included dance troupes, TV shows and even the Moscow Circus. Delta, Virgin Atlantic receive tentative antitrust immunity for alliance NEW YORK, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc and Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd are on track to receive immunity from U.S. antitrust laws to operate a planned trans-Atlantic joint venture. A Camelot Nostalgia Tour for Those Who Remember, and Those Who Dont Attention is turning to John F. Kennedys Camelot with as much intensity as the commemorations last week for the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. Carnegie Mellon robots aim to please June 26 - Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are designing modern day butlers - service robots that will one day help people with tasks like fetching coffee and cleaning up the kitchen. Ben Gruber has more. DealBook Blackstone Is Said to Buy Apartments From G.E. The investment firm has agreed to buy control of 80 apartment complexes from General Electric, valuing the properties at about $2.7 billion, a person briefed on the matter said on Monday. U.S. Wont Sue to Reverse States Legalization of Marijuana The Obama administration said it would monitor operations in 20 states to make sure they do not run afoul of several enforcement priorities. Economic Scene Lessons in Maryland for Costs at Hospitals Marylands price-regulated hospitals fit a core objective of federal health care reform changing hospitals and related facilities into something resembling an Accountable Care Organization. Advertising In Fantasy and Reality, Its a Frenzy for Football Football has been crucial to the American advertising-industrial complex, and with the N.F.L.s kickoff game on Sept. 5, the marketers have been in a huddle. Is the Acer W510 Windows 8 tablet better than Windows RT? Can a Windows 8 tablet running on Intel's Atom be a good middle ground between Windows RT and more expensive devices? Take a look at Acer's W510 great battery life and full Windows 8. Wounded Tiger falls short He didn't win, but Tiger Woods shows why he is still the No. 1 drawcard in golf with a brave bid for victory at The Barclays tournament Sunday. A red mash of people and tomatoes in Spain Aug. 29 - Thousands dye the streets of Buol red as the town celebrates its traditional tomato fight called "tomatina". Tara Cleary reports. UPDATE 1-Apache sells Egyptian oil stake to Sinopec for $3.1 bln, forms global JV BANGALORE/HONG KONG, Aug 30 (Reuters) - U.S. oil and gas producer Apache Corp is selling a 33 percent stake in its Egypt oil and gas business for $3.1 billion to state-owned Chinese oil giant Sinopec Group, reducing its exposure in the country amid the recent political unrest. Investors pull less cash from U.S.-based stock funds Lipper NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors in U.S.-based funds pulled $863.1 million out of stock funds in the latest week, down from massive outflows in the prior week even as geopolitical risk shook markets,... To Our Readers Our Web site was unavailable to some users for a time on Tuesday. We regret if this has caused you any inconvenience. US STOCKS-Wall St falls, heading for worst month since May 2012 * Traders adjust positions for weekend with Syria outcome clouded UPDATE 1-Verizon nears $130 bln wireless deal, to finance about $65 bln-sources Aug 31 (Reuters) - Verizon Communications is near a $130 billion deal to buy out the 45 percent stake in Verizon Wireless it does not already own from Vodafone Group Plc and plans to raise about $65 billion to fund the purchase, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday. Settlement Is Given a Mixed Reception Some family members of players involved in the concussion lawsuit were mostly positive about the outcome while the response from a few current and retired players was mixed. Wall Street falls, ends worst month since May 2012 NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell in a thinly traded session on Friday as the SP 500 index recorded its steepest decline since May 2012 and investors avoided making large bets before a long weekend with the situation about Syria still uncertain. Summer movie guide Top 20 picks This year's summer movie season is all about asking "What if?" Datapoints Income Gap Grows Wider (and Faster) Income inequality has grown for decades in the United States, but by one measure it has accelerated during the Obama administration. Bands unite for peace Two Israeli bands, one Jewish and one Arab, are joining together in "metal brotherhood" to spread a message of peace through rock 'n roll. Mortgages Risks Aside, ARMs Gain Ground For those in the habit of keeping a loan for a short time period, adjustable-rate mortgages offer substantial savings. Recipes for Health Cucumber and Radish Salad With Yogurt and Cumin Five dishes featuring cucumbers a perfect food for hot end-of-summer days inspired by cuisines around the globe. Suez Canal Authority says attack attempted on container ship CAIRO, Aug 31 (Reuters) - A "terrorist" staged an unsuccessful attack on a container ship passing through the Suez Canal on Saturday, in an attempt to disrupt the flow of ships through the waterway, the head of the Suez Canal Authority Mohab Memish said on Saturday. Toronto mayor says has smoked 'a lot of' marijuana TORONTO (Reuters) - Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, who denied allegations earlier this year that he was caught smoking crack cocaine on camera, casually admitted on Wednesday that he has smoked "a lot of"... The Texas Tribune With Youth Tanning Law, Texas Aims to Lower Melanoma Risk On Sunday, Texas will join a number of states that bar minors from tanning indoors, which experts say greatly increases the risk of melanoma in those under 18. REFILE-Twitter's top legal executive steps down in surprise move SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Twitter's defender of free speech unexpectedly stepped down as general counsel on Friday as the microblogging company moved closer toward a long-expected initial public offering. Anthony Pawson, Biologist in Cell-Protein Breakthrough, Dies at 60 In 1990, Dr. Pawson and his research team in Toronto identified the SH2 domain, which offered insights about how cells communicate with one another and resolved one of sciences oldest mysteries. State of the Art The Voice-Off Android vs. Siri Is speech recognition better on smartphones running Googles operating system or Apples? That depends on how its used. Soccer Roundup City Defeats Hull, but Its a Challenge Manchester City avoided what would have been another slip-up against a Premier League newcomer by beating Hull City a week after a loss at Cardiff. Phys Ed How Exercise Can Help Us Sleep Better If you habitually experience insomnia, exercise can help you sleep better, a new study found. But it can take up to four months before you see results, and you may sleep worse on days you exercise. You're the Boss Blog Ads, Coming to a Bathroom Stall Near You These entrepreneurs found a captive audience with a little time on its hands and a willingness to read. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg to preside over gay wedding WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is to officiate at a wedding ceremony between two men this weekend, just two months after the court issued high-profile rulings on the highly divisive issue. FTSE 100 runs out of energy as oil price falls on Syria LONDON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - British stocks opened little changed on Friday although heavyweight energy shares were under pressure as the price of oil fell after the government's defeat in parliament... Sports drink helps California inmates on hunger strike stave off starvation LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Inmates on a hunger strike to protest California's solitary confinement policies are staving off starvation by drinking Gatorade, but medical troubles are setting in nonetheless, a spokeswoman for the office in charge of prisoner healthcare said on Friday. Well Supplements Fail to Relieve Joint Pain in Study A randomized clinical trial found that vitamin D and calcium supplements are no better than a placebo for relieving joint problems.

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