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News Feed Latest worldwide news CORRECTED-Cheating scandal threatens Oracle's America's Cup defense (In paragraph nine, changes "overweight" to "illegally modified") How impressive is the Chromebook Pixel? Very! I've been using a Chromebook Pixel for the past two days and a single phrase comes to mind blown away. Is it worth $1,299 or more? Take a look to see and then stack it up against your mobile computing needs. Starbucks to sell home-grown coffee to the Colombians NEW YORK (Reuters) - Starbucks Coffee Company, which has exported coffee beans from Colombia for more than four decades, plans to open its first caf in the Andean country in 2014 and serve only locally-grown coffee. How Mandela became a brand He has not formally appeared in public for years, and recently he's been battling illness inside a Pretoria hospital. But former South African president Nelson Mandela is still a beloved icon across the world, an international symbol of courage, strength and hope. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Ex-reporter claims hacking at Trinity Mirror paper-Sky LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - A former reporter on a tabloid owned by Trinity Mirror has claimed the newspaper hacked into the phones of celebrities, Sky News reported on Thursday, potentially broadening a scandal that has so far largely affected Rupert Murdoch's News Corp . U.S. judge approves Facebook privacy settlement over ads SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 26 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Monday granted final approval to Facebook's $20 million settlement of a lawsuit over targeted advertising despite objections that the deal did not go far enough to protect children's privacy. Tool Kit Leica Cameras Have Eye-Popping Prices, With Photos to Match A complete digital setup from the German company can cost $20,000, but serious photographers find it worth the price. Introducing the olinguito, the newest mammal discovery WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The long-tailed, orange-furred, big-eyed olinguito - said to resemble a cross between a house cat and a teddy bear - is the newest mammal and the first carnivore discovered in the Americas in 35 years, the Smithsonian Institution announced on Thursday. 'This man did not just kill 13 people' A military jury on Monday will begin confronting the second phase of the court-martial of Maj. Nidal Hasan whether he deserves to die for the massacre at his hands four years ago on this sprawling U.S. Army base. South Carolina Governor Haley announces re-election bid CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - South Carolina's Republican Governor Nikki Haley announced her bid for re-election on Monday, railing against President Barack Obama's healthcare reform and touting her support of jobs and businesses. Dance Review Downtown Dance Festival Dots Lower Manhattan The Downtown Dance Festival opened on Sunday with several pieces performed in Battery Park City. The Shed in London Transcends the National Theaters Shadow The Shed, a temporary small theater under the aegis of the National Theater in London, has helped bring vitality to its venerable bigger sibling. Bits YouTubes Founders Challenge Vine and Instagram With New Video App Chad Hurley and Steve Chen are back with MixBit, a new mobile app that they hope will make it easier to shoot, edit and remix videos on the go. Third Point increases stake in Sotheby's to 5.7 pct - filing NEW YORK, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Activist investor Daniel Loeb's hedge fund Third Point LLC increased its stake in Sotheby's to 5.7 percent of the auction house's shares, a regulatory filing showed on Monday. Hyperloop vs. world's fastest trains Just how fast would the Hyperloop transportation system envisioned by entrepreneur Elon Musk have to be? Try more than twice as fast as the fastest commercial train in the world. Economic View Public Policies, Made to Fit People A new White House initiative is intended to involve social and behavioral scientists in policy making. 'Morning-after' pill limits blocked An Oklahoma judge Monday blocked a new state law that would make girls under 17 get a prescription before buying emergency contraception, a limit already dropped by federal regulators. Panda delivers newborn, stillborn A day after a jubilant first delivery, giant panda Mei Xiang gave birth to a second cub Saturday night, but it was stillborn. Cosmo closure, European maintenance to boost Asia jet fuel margins SINGAPORE, Aug 26 (Reuters) - The closure of a Cosmo Oil Co refinery and European maintenance schedules will give an extra boost to Asian jet fuel margins this year as Japanese refiners make their usual fourth-quarter shift to produce more kerosene during winter. Alex Poots Runs the Vast Armory and the Manchester Festival Alex Poots, director of the Manchester International Festival and arts programming at the Park Avenue Armory, champions daring hybrids of visual art, music, performance art and theater. Mom Paris 'has no life' since dad's death The mother of Michael Jackson's two oldest children broke down in tears when she was asked to describe the impact of the singer's death on his daughter Paris. Scott Opens FedEx Cup Playoffs With Surprising Win Of all the players who missed putts on the 18th hole at Liberty National, Adam Scott might have been the only one who felt like it didn't matter. Palestinian architects look to the past for eco-friendly homes Aug. 19 - Palestinian architects have come up with an inexpensive and eco-friendly building solution in the West Bank, where rising real estate prices are locking many potential buyers out of the market. The architects are reaching back into history, encouraging Palestinians to build their own homes using sacks filled with clay. Matthew Stock reports. Which Greek island to visit? With 1,400 beautiful islands, Greece offers travelers a tough decision way beyond raki vs wine. Allow us to help out. Dot Earth Blog Papers Find Mixed Impacts on Ocean Species from Rising CO2 A new collection of scientific papers provide fresh insights on how the ecology of the oceans is being affected by the global buildup of carbon dioxide released by human activities. F1's GP of America 'is off' Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has revealed that the inaugural Grand Prix of America in New Jersey will not take place as planned next year because the organizers have not raised enough money to fund it. Three charged with stealing source code, data from trading firm NEW YORK (Reuters) - Two men have been charged by New York prosecutors with stealing secret computer code from a high-frequency trading firm in an effort to start their own business. DealBook Barnes Nobles Chairman Drops Plan to Buy Its Bookstores The move raises further questions about the booksellers future amid its previously announced plans to stop making its Nook line of tablets. Small-Business Guide Sell a Business to Cover Retirement? Dont Count on It Many businesses simply cannot be sold and others end up being sold for far less than expected. Transgender guide Him or her? Pronouns may be tiny but they're "fundamental to the person whose identity is at stake," professor says. DealBook Not Banks, but Still Lending Money and Drawing Investors The success of Lending Club, which links up borrowers with investors who are willing to make loans, has spawned imitators and venture capital backers that are looking for similar results. Making Choice to Halt at Door of Citizenship Many green card holders have everything needed for citizenship except the desire some dont feel American; some dislike American policies; some dont care. QA Locating a Missing Amazon Order A buyer can check the status of any order placed through the Amazon site, even if it was with a third-party seller. Corner Office The Limitedx2019;s Chief Re-Recruit Your Team Every Day Linda Heasley of The Limited says she should always be able to show her workers why they should work for her and her company. New golf course at St. Andrews Living Golf goes behind the scenes as work starts on a new course at the home of golf. CBS Trumpets Deal With FiOS TV in Jab at Time Warner Cable The deal was reached swiftly and amicably, said CBSs president, Leslie Moonves, even as a stand-off with Time Warner Cable persisted. Starbucks to sell home-grown coffee to the Colombians NEW YORK (Reuters) - Starbucks Coffee Company, which has exported coffee beans from Colombia for more than four decades, plans to open its first caf in the Andean country in 2014 and serve only locally-grown coffee. Insight Quietly, businesses help reshape U.S. immigration debate HOUSTON (Reuters) - If Texas Representative Ted Poe was looking for reassurance that backing an overhaul of U.S. immigration laws won't be political suicide for conservatives like him, he may have found it this week at a seafood restaurant on the outskirts of Houston. In Indonesia, buzzers are not heard, but tweet for money JAKARTA (Reuters) - In Indonesia's capital Jakarta, a buzzer is not an alarm or a bell, but someone with a Twitter account and more than 2,000 followers who is paid to tweet.

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