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News Feed Latest worldwide news With Common Core, Fewer Topics but Covered More Rigorously As states adopt the new Common Core standards for math education, teachers prepare for a shift from breadth to depth, particularly in the earlier grades. State of the Art No Strings on a Piano, but the Tone Is Grand To its line of hybrid grand and upright pianos, Yamaha adds the NU1 more compact and less expensive, but with real piano sound, not digital noise. Scandal-hit PetroChina tightens control over managers to keep firm running BEIJING/HONG KONG, Sept 6 (Reuters) - PetroChina has tightened control over its managers and stepped up safety inspections to ensure the "shock" from a deepening corruption scandal doesn't disrupt the global operations of the Chinese energy giant, officials told Reuters. UK firm sorry for making jobseekers dance at interview LONDON (Reuters) - British electronics retailer Currys issued an apology on Thursday after admitting that interviewees trying to earn a job as a sales assistant at one of its stores had been made to dance. Wealth Matters Seeking Light in the Heat of Energy Investing Theres money to be made by investing in energy, everyone is saying. But as the field grows, how do you separate winners from flashes in the pan? Well Dress Up Your Salad With Grains When a grain is not the main ingredient in a salad you appreciate it for its texture and for the nutty flavor it contributes to the dish. Even at $700, Apple is not a bubble Felix TV It took 15,000 data points to answer a question millions of investors are asking Is Apple stock overvalued? With the help of friends at Datastream, Reuters blogger Felix Salmon presents a unique visual analysis showing that even at $700 a share, Apple is not overvalued as Microsoft was before its bubble burst. (September 19, 2012) U.S. royals and their castles American royalty doesn't have beheading power, but its dedication to extravagance would make Henry VII hurl a turkey leg in envy. Bale's move to Real Madrid finally done The longest transfer saga of the summer came to an end when Gareth Bale officially signed for Real Madrid. It's not known for sure if the fee is a world record but Bale did make it clear that he was overjoyed to be joining the Spanish giant. Denham Capital shifts power renewables head to London LONDON, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Denham Capital, a Boston-based private equity firm focused on the energy and resources sectors, has moved the head of its power renewables team to London as part of a... A Change in the Devils Owners, but Not in the Boss Joshua Harris and David Blitzer were introduced as the Devils new owners, with Lou Lamoriello, the clubs longtime president and general manager, still in charge of the on-ice operations. On the Runway Blog Creatures of the Wind, for Real People Hail Hyperborea was the theme of the Creatures of the Wind show at noon, though it was written in such small type on the program that what these eyes saw was Hail Hyperbole. N.S.A. Foils Much Internet Encryption The National Security Agency has secretly circumvented or cracked much of the digital scrambling that protects global commerce, e-mails, phone calls, medical records and Web searches. Currents | Furniture The Scandinavian Way A Norwegian trio designs their first product a chair called Oslo. Obama Credibility on the line in Syria response Sept. 4 - U.S. President Obama says the credibility of the U.S. and international community is on the line as he presses the case for military action in Syria. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Is China's corruption crackdown really a political purge? When it comes to fighting corruption, virtually all Chinese give the "thumbs up." John McEnroe of 'chess on ice?' He has overcome a fiery temper to become a champion in the world of curling -- a sport known as "chess on ice." Sweden's Niklas Edin is part of a younger generation with big dreams ahead of next year's Winter Olympics. Snedeker's big battle Brandt Snedeker explains his rare health issue ahead of his FedEx Cup title defense. Out There Stars, Gold, Dung Beetles and Us Its hard to imagine a more humbling connection between the microscopic and the massive than that of a bug who navigates its carefully wrought investment by the light of the Milky Way. App for N.F.L. Players to Promote Safe Rides The N.F.L. players association, hoping to capitalize on its members smartphone savvy, is offering players a tool to summon a safe ride home. The worst "best" financial advice There's a lot of outdated money advice out there. Reuters Personal Finance Editor Lauren Young points out the popular advice you're likely to hear but should ignore. Spain's brain drain problem Economic woes and research budget cuts push many of Spain's best scientists to look for work abroad. Al Goodman reports. Wealth Matters Despite Drop in Commodity Prices, Farmland Values Rise After the financial crisis, real estate was generally shunned. But global demand and other factors caused farmland prices to surge. ATT, Sawiris circle Telecom Italia source MILAN (Reuters) - Egyptian tycoon Naguib Sawiris and U.S. telecoms giant ATT have contacted the core investors who want to sell their shares in Telecom Italia, a source close to the situation said. Squash hopes major TV deal can help land IOC votes BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - The powers behind world squash flew into Argentina on Thursday to add thrust to their bid to join the 2020 Olympic Games, hoping a major new broadcast deal will help land IOC votes. Water "the teeth" of climate change - World Bank June 19 - Growing pressure over water remains the most worrying symptom of climate change, argues the World Bank President, while a projected 2C rise in temperature by 2030 could submerge Bangkok. Cities Vying for 2020 Olympics Have Their Drawbacks All three candidate cities to host the 2020 Summer Games Istanbul, Tokyo and Madrid presented risks ahead of Saturdays vote. Egypts Interior Minister Survives Attack Egyptian security officials said Mohamed Ibrahim survived an assassination attempt on Thursday after an explosive device detonated near his convoy. The Pragmatist How to Secure the Castle Short of a moat and a dragon, ways to make your family safe at home. QA Changing a Router Password Also, streaming television over the Internet and controlling iTunes in the background. Thousands of dead fish found in Chinese river after toxic spill report BEIJING (Reuters) - Thousands of dead fish have been found floating in a river in central China following a toxic spill, Xinhua news agency said on Wednesday, the latest in a series of pollution scandals to hit the country's water supplies. Global Soccer In Europe, Focus Turns to World Cup Qualifiers A number of players who switched to new soccer clubs this week will be asked to tune out that distraction and concentrate on their national team duties. Thursdays Matchup Baltimore Ravens at Denver Broncos Even with their immense home-field advantage, and Peyton Mannings passing, the short-handed Broncos face a tall task in beating the Ravens. Art in Review Sol Lewitt LeWitts Wall Drawing 564 Complex forms with color ink washes superimposed is 2,448 square feet of visual sumptuousness at Paula Coopers main space. 96-year old man writes love song to late wife Sep 05 - A 96-year old man's love song, "Oh Sweet Lorraine," becomes a viral hit. Bob Mezan reports. World leaders pressure Obama over Syria at G20 summit ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama faced growing pressure from Russia's Vladimir Putin and other world leaders on Thursday to decide against launching military strikes in Syria, which many of them fear would hurt the global economy and push up oil prices. Wealth Matters A Guessing Game for Taxpayers on What They Owe With the next estimated tax payment around the corner, here are some tips to avoid overpaying. U.S. sells $50 million green-tech loan at sharp discount DETROIT, Sept 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Energy recovered only about one-sixth of its $50 million green-technology loan to Vehicle Production Group LLC, a maker of wheelchair-accessible... Victorian woman photographer Cameron celebrated at NY museum show NEW YORK (Reuters) - With a camera meant to amuse her in her solitude and some famous friends, Julia Margaret Cameron managed to forge a body of work focused on Victorian portraiture that is still celebrated a century and a half later. Your Money Win a Lottery Jackpot? Not Much Chance of That The odds of winning the top prize in Powerball or other big lottery is on a par with finding that needle in a haystack. A tall haystack.

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