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News Feed Latest worldwide news The New Old Age A Renewed Push for End-of-Life Discussions Representative Earl Blumenauer, Democrat of Oregon, still believes that doctors should be paid to discuss patient preferences at the end of life. Well A Guide for Swimmers Breaking Boundaries A new book by Lynne Cox, an open water swimmer, offers lifesaving advice for the exploding ranks of triathletes and other swimmers who are escaping the confines of pools. From Barn to Beachhouse Built in the 1970s by Tod Williams, this recently renovated vacation home in Sagaponack, Long Island, maintains rustic touches. Square Feet Sudden Burst of Residential Activity in an Overlooked Slice of TriBeCa On a four-block stretch of Broadway, between Worth and Walker Streets, nine new residential projects are in the works, bringing more than 430 new condominium units to the area. Scientists discover key to normal memory lapses in seniors NEW YORK (Reuters) - Scientists have good news for all the older adults who occasionally forget why they walked into a room - and panic that they are getting Alzheimer's disease. UPDATE 1-Tennis-Rain plays havoc with schedule at U.S. Open NEW YORK, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Serena Williams's center court clash was among dozens of matches cancelled on Wednesday after rain washed out most of the day's play at the U.S. Open, forcing tournament organisers to drastically revise the schedule. Front Row A Look at September Fashion Magazines The latest September issues of the major fashion magazines draw a dissent from a columnist. Argentines sweep top 3 at tango championships August 27 - Argentine couples take the 2013 World Tango Championships by storm, winning the three top prizes. Elly Park reports. Islamists Step Up Attacks on Christians for Supporting Morsis Ouster Islamists set upon homes and churches, shops and schools as Christians were scapegoated for supporting the military ouster of Mohamed Morsi as president. Ask Well Eating Before Exercise The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to reader questions about fitness. Obama administration officials set briefing for Congress WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senior Obama administration officials will brief U.S. congressional leaders on the situation in Syria on Thursday, a congressional aide said on Wednesday. ArtsBeat Lee Daniels The Butler Keeps Top Spot at Box Office At the same time, three new movies quietly arrived in theaters as the summer blockbuster season ebbed toward its end. Pee-powered cell phone points to 'smart toilet' technology Aug. 13 - Does the call of nature hold the answer to a new form of renewable energy? Scientists in the UK are confident that it does. With backing from both the British government and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the researchers have developed a method for charging mobile phones with human urine. Matthew Stock reports. T Magazine Now Online | T Fall Womens Issue This issue celebrates the strength, beauty and entrepreneurial spirit of women. UPDATE 2-Kazakhstan pegs tenge to fx basket, dilutes dollar focus * Kazakhstan moves away from focus on dollar, to deter speculators Tim Finchem Happy With PGA Tour's 2 Networks The PGA Tour had what Commissioner Tim Finchem described as "robust" conversations with Fox Sports in two of the last three television negotiations until scheduling conflicts with the network kept the discussion from going anywhere. Japanese astronaut to command space station in March CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Aug 28 (Reuters) - The first Japanese astronaut to live aboard the International Space Station is preparing for a return flight, this time to serve as commander, officials said on Wednesday. Arab League Arab League calls for justice while refugees flee Syria. CNN's Mohammed Jamjoom reports. Mortgage applications fall as rates hit 2013 high MBA NEW YORK (Reuters) - Applications for U.S. home loans fell for a third straight week as average mortgage rates hit their highest level this year, although demand for purchase loans increased, data... 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. A Minute With Ethan Hawke on acting, Selena Gomez and Shakespeare LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After taking time away to focus on family and stage acting, Ethan Hawke is getting back to film and stepping into the driver's seat in his latest role as a racecar driver trapped in a car and racing against time in the action-thriller "Getaway." U.S. Senator Cruz will "renounce any Canadian citizenship" Aug. 20 - After his recent trips to Iowa sparked speculation he may run for president, Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz releases his birth certificate showing he was born in Canada to an American mother and a Cuban born father. Sarah Irwin reports. Markets Sag in Asia, Reflecting Concern About the U.S. Fed and Syria The price of oil rose as the prospect of military action in Syria fanned concerns over the flow of supplies from the Middle East, complicating a longer-term sell-off in emerging markets. Critics Notebook The Lasting Power of Dr. Kings Dream Speech The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.s I Have a Dream speech, which turns 50 on Wednesday, exerts a potent hold on people across generations. Wreck of pre-Civil War steamship identified off New Jersey coast WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The wreck of the U.S. steamship Robert J. Walker, which sank in a collision with a schooner more than 153 years ago, has been identified off the coast of New Jersey, the... Scott, Hanging Around, Outlasts a Tightly Packed Field to Win the Barclays Adam Scott, who teed off more than an hour before the leaders, shot a five-under-par 66 in the final round to win the first tournament in the monthlong FedEx Cup playoffs. Across China, Skyscrapers Brush the Heavens China is home to 60 of the worlds 100 tallest buildings now under construction, but the scale and speed of the projects have caused concern. Tseng Bouncing back to No. 1? After becoming the youngest golfer to win five major championships, Yani Tseng has slipped down the rankings. Can she come back? Syria evacuates most army buildings in Damascus residents AMMAN (Reuters) - President Bashar al-Assad's forces appear to have evacuated most personnel from army and security command headquarters in central Damascus in preparation for a Western military strike, residents and opposition sources said on Wednesday. U.S. security agencies say Android mobile main target for malware SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc's Android, the dominant mobile operating system, is by far the primary target for malware attacks, mostly because many users are still using older versions of the software, according to a study by the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Wildfire enters Yosemite, threatens San Francisco water, power SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Firefighters on Saturday battled to gain control of a fast-moving wildfire raging on the edge of Yosemite National Park that is threatening power and water supplies to San Francisco about 200 miles to the west. The Learning Network Blog Reader Idea | Using Proposed Soda Ban to Introduce Viewpoints on Progressivism Learn about the Progressive Era alongside the recent proposed (and defeated) ban on large sugary drinks in New York City by reading a variety of documents on both issues. Another key factor for stock investors to watch CHICAGO (Reuters) - It's well known that small-company stocks have outperformed large-company stocks in terms of average annualized return since the 1920s, and bargain-priced stocks tend to... GOME swings to black in H1 with net profit of 322 mln yuan Aug 27 (Reuters) - For a full statement on the results of GOME Electrical Appliances Holding Ltd, a top Chinese home appliance retailer backed by private equity firm Bain Capital, please click on... RPT-Fitch affirms OJSC Rostelecom at 'BBB-'; outlook stable Aug 28 (Reuters) - (The following statement was released by the rating agency) Putins Silence on Syria Signals Resignation on Attack The Russian president has been conspicuously quiet, suggesting he believes Russia can do little to stop a Western military intervention in Syria. At the Coaches Car Wash Fifty top college football coaches flock to ESPNs headquarters to discuss the season. The event, known as the Coaches Car Wash, shows how the network has become as big as the games. Coaches Talk of Injuries, Trying to Slow the Spread Coach like Alabamas Nick Saban argue that spread offenses, because of their fast pace and more frequent number of plays and the way they limit defensive substitutions, lead to more injuries. Scientists grow mini brains from stem cells We've seen beating heart tissue, windpipes and bladders all grown from stem cells. Now researchers have taken another important step forward by growing mini brains from these programmable cells. Wozniacki Survives Battle With Chinese Qualifier Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki reeled off five consecutive games to dig herself out of a hole on Tuesday and safely reach the second round of the U.S. Open.

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