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News Feed Latest worldwide news IRS issues final rules on Obamacare's "individual mandate" WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The Internal Revenue Service issued final rules on Tuesday for the individual mandate of President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul, one of the most contentious elements of the U.S. law set to go into effect next year. U.S. dealers expected $15 billion reduction in QE3 in September survey NEW YORK (Reuters) - Primary dealers surveyed before the Federal Reserve's July policy meeting said they expected the U.S. central bank to trim its asset purchases by $15 billion starting in... Circus of peers brings smiles to Afghan children Aug. 20 - A travelling circus started by a Danish man aims to bring smiles as well as juggling skills to children in conflict-ridden Afghanistan. Tara Cleary reports. Square Feet Sony Wants Pizzeria Out of Building in Midtown The dispute over Pizza da Solo follows the sale of the Sony Building, whose new owners have plans for a hotel-condominium tower. Signs of new climate 'normal' apparent in hot 2012 report WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Last year was one of the 10 hottest on record, with sea levels at record highs, Arctic ice at historic lows and extreme weather in various corners of the globe signaling a "new normal," scientists said Tuesday in the 2012 State of the Climate report. Scene City Back to Manhattan After the VMAs A crush of parties after MTVs Video Music Awards. Prime Lot, Empty for Years (Yes, This Is Manhattan) The dormancy of a 6.4-acre parcel in Midtown Manhattan overlooking the East River is an enigmatic and confusing tale of ambition, infighting, personality conflicts and bad timing. Feds seek 60 years The two sides have delivered their final sentencing arguments in the Bradley Manning case. The judge says she'll start deliberating Tuesday. T Magazine The Moment | Demure With a Twist This fall, feminine clothes take on small accents of masculinity, from the fullness of a skirt with brogues to a cluster of jewels on an oversize lapel. Former JPMorgan Employee Arrested in Spain Javier Martin-Artajo, who is wanted by the United States for allegedly falsifying bank records to cover up $6 billion in trading losses, was arrested Tuesday in Madrid, Spanish police said. U.S. seeking $6 billion from JPMorgan to settle mortgage claims source (Reuters) - U.S. government housing finance authorities are pressing JPMorgan Chase Co for at least $6 billion to settle lawsuits over bonds backed by subprime mortgages, according to a person familiar with the matter. Treasury Secretary Congress must act to raise debt limit WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Treasury Secretary Jack Lew on Tuesday said it is essential for Congress to raise the statutory borrowing limit this fall so the government can continue to pay its bills on... German minister sees solar installations nearly halving in 2013 BERLIN (Reuters) - German Environment Minister Peter Altmaier expects German solar panel installations to nearly halve this year, showing that efforts to curb subsidies and get solar expansion under control have yielded results. Texas baby killer may walk free Genene Jones could be released from prison as early as May 2018 because of an old Texas law designed to prevent prison overcrowding. REFILE-UPDATE 3-California wildfire burns deeper into Yosemite National Park SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 27 (Reuters) - One of the largest California wildfires on record roared deeper east into Yosemite National Park on Tuesday, frightening away many late-summer visitors, while the... World reacts to Egypt crisis As the operation by Egyptian security forces to clear supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsy from two Cairo sit-ins unfolds Wednesday, governments around the world are voicing their concern at the loss of life and violence. African alchemy to power U.S.? South African firm Sasol is building a $14 billion pant in Louisiana to turn natural gas into liquid fuels -- hailed as one of the biggest investments from a non-U.S. company in American history. Abramovich to buy Moscow office complex for up to $800 mln - sources MOSCOW, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Billionaire Roman Abramovich is close to buying one of the biggest top-end office complexes in Moscow for up to $800 million in what would be Russia's second-largest office... Activist Running for Mayor of Moscow Is Briefly Detained Aleksei A. Navalny was held by the police after staging a rally that attracted several thousand supporters. 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. Passengers lack info on cruise ship crime Vegas stole the slogan. But cruise ships can also lay claim Whatever happens on cruise ships, stays on cruise ships. 3D foot scanner reveals health risks for high-heel fashion slaves Aug. 15 - It's long been known that women who wear high-heels on a daily basis risk ankle and foot damage but now medical specialists can show high-heel wearers exactly how the shoes are impacting their health. A new 3D scanner at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in north London is set to transform the way doctors diagnose and treat foot and ankle problems. Matthew Stock has more. Analysis Rising returns give U.S. public pension funds chance to reform (Reuters) - Many U.S. public pension funds are benefiting from double-digit annual returns in fiscal 2013 that are giving them breathing space to try to implement reforms and fix gaping... UPDATE 1-BlackBerry eyes spinoff of messaging service -WSJ TORONTO, Aug 27 (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd is considering spinning off its messaging service into a separate unit, the Wall Street Journal said on Tuesday, quoting people familiar with the matter. Tool Kit Devices Lead the Way to a Smarter TV While change is coming to the television set, for now the best way to get access to online video is through game consoles and other devices like Apple TV and Googles Chromecast. TABLE-Foreign brokers set to sell Japanese stocks TOKYO, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Following are orders for Japanese stocks placed through six foreign securities houses before the start of trade on Wednesday. Japanese Stocks SELL 8.9 million shares BUY 6.1 million shares ------------------------------------------------------ SELL 2.8 million shares Books The Cancer Chronicles Wanders Through the Diseases World George Johnson, a science writer, crosses into foreign terrain the world of cancer to bring his unusual perspective to the disease after his wifes diagnosis. Pogue's Posts Problems With Your Gadgets? You Need a Consumer Advocate Whom should you ask if you have tech problems or complaints? Africa and Pakistan Face Polio Outbreaks, in Blow to Global Fight The virus is surging in Somalia and the Horn of Africa, and a new outbreak has begun in a part of Pakistan that a warlord declared off limits to vaccinators 14 months ago. Life, Interrupted A Test of Faith It had never occurred to me that, with all of the progress that has been made in cancer research, none of the standard treatments would work for me. Thats when I learned about something called a clinical trial. ArtsBeat Make It Funky James Brown Biopic Finds Its Leading Man Chadwick Boseman, who played Jackie Robinson in 42, will star as Brown in a biographical film directed by Tate Taylor (The Help). Morgan Spurlock Follows One Direction on Tour Morgan Spurlock, known for skewering corporations with documentaries like Super Size Me, branches out with a look at the Pepsi-sponsored, TV-manufactured group One Direction. Desperate text to dead daughter Cold and shivering, Habiba Ahmed Abd Elaziz exchanged worried texts with her mother Wednesday morning as Egyptian security forces moved toward and blocked roads leading to a protest camp in Cairo. Acura's abuse-deterrent pain drug fails mid-stage study goal (Reuters) - Acura Pharmaceuticals Inc said a painkiller made with its abuse-deterrent technology did not show statistically significant results in reducing likability among abusers, sending its shares down as much as 34 percent in extended trading. An unresolved Marikana dispute Marikana lies on South Africa's platinum belt, where the world's richest deposits of the metal are located. Together with Russia, South Africa produces 90% of the world's platinum demand. The people of Marikana know the land is mineral rich, and last year they demanded a taste of that wealth. A Calculated Push Into Entertainment Lifts Duck Dynasty Familys Fortunes Willie Robertson and his family made a conscious dive into the entertainment world, lifting a regional business based on duck hunting into an international phenomenon. Remote Control At Louisville, Athletic Boom Is Rooted in ESPN Partnership Louisvilles willingness to play football games on Tuesday nights, at ESPNs urging, began a turnaround that led to huge rewards for the university and the network. Ask Well Eating Before Exercise The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to reader questions about fitness. Straight Sets What to Watch at the U.S. Open on Tuesday At just 22 and seeded No. 14 at the United States Open, Jerzy Janowicz may be the most exciting and excitable newcomer to mens tennis. Hell be in action on Tuesday. Currents | QA Please Pet the Geranium Next month, the Dallas Arboretum will open an eight-acre, $62 million childrens garden complete with a plant petting zoo.

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