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News Feed Latest worldwide news Fukushima operator to seek foreign advice on toxic water HIRONO, Japan (Reuters) - Tokyo Electric Power Co, the operator of the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant, said it would invite foreign decommissioning experts to advise it on how to deal with highly radioactive water leaking from the site, and Japan signaled it may dip into a $3.6 billion emergency reserve fund to help pay for the clean-up. On Immigration, a Republican Carves Out Some Middle Ground Representative Steve Pearce is out of step with many House Republicans and constituents in New Mexico, but he still thinks a compromise is possible. One Direction star signs pro deal One Direction have already taken the music world by storm and now Louis Tomlinson is hoping to become a star in the football world. STOCKS NEWS INDONESIA-Telkom ready to buy back shares on price plunge Indonesia's largest telecommunications provider, PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, is prepared to buy back its shares if the stock price plunges too far below normal valuation, the company's chief executive said. Ask Well Eating Before Exercise The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to reader questions about fitness. Fund View How little-known Huber Capital funds beat Wall Street NEW YORK (Reuters) - Portfolio manager Joe Huber may be little-known outside of Los Angeles, yet his acclaimed low-turnover strategy has been making waves on Wall Street for several years. On the Runway Blog Bethanie Mattek-Sands Makes Fashion Statements With Her Hair Ms. Mattek-Sands, often called the Lady Gaga of tennis, walked onto the court at the United States Open on Monday with bright purple hair. Sports Briefing | Hockey Devils Re-Sign Henrique The Devils re-signed center Adam Henrique to a multiyear contract. Henrique, 23, will be counted on heavily on a team light on offense. Hustlers Returns A look back at Philip-Lorca diCorcias photographs of male prostitutes. New high-radiation spots found at quake-hit Fukushima plant TOKYO (Reuters) - The operator of Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant said on Thursday new spots of high radiation had been found near storage tanks holding highly contaminated water, raising fear of fresh leaks as the disaster goes from bad to worse. Currents | Kitchens Left Over, Reshaped, and Ready to Roll A woodworkers scraps find a purpose as rolling pins. Tropical Storm Fernand forms in Gulf of Mexico, oil ports open MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A tropical depression strengthened into tropical storm Fernand on Sunday in the Gulf of Mexico, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, though the country's main oil exporting ports remained open according to the latest official report. West vows action in Syria with no details Aug. 27 - French President Francois Hollande says the country is ready to punish those who "took the despicable decision to gas the innocent," while British Prime Minister David Cameron says that any military action against Syria must not entail being dragged into a wider Middle East conflict. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Mars Science Lab launch delayed two years NASA's launch of the Mars Science Laboratory -- hampered by technical difficulties and cost overruns -- has been delayed until the fall of 2011, NASA officials said at a news conference Thursday in Washington. TREASURIES-US bond prices rise as Syria fears fuel safe haven bid * Treasury sells two-year notes at high yield of 0.386 pct Tidemark raises $13 million for cloud-based analytics SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Tidemark said Thursday it has raised $13 million in venture backing for its cloud-based analytics services, boosting the startup's efforts to challenge enterprise giants in... 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? Sports Briefing | College Football F.S.U. Picks Quarterback Florida State Coach Jimbo Fisher said the redshirt freshman Jameis Winston would start at quarterback. Children's Books David Ezra Steins Dinosaur Kisses, and More New picture books include Dinosaur Kisses, in which an irrepressible baby dinosaur sets out on a mission. Australia shares seen dipping on Syria tension MELBOURNE, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Australian shares are set to open lower, with investors wary of a potential U.S. missile strike against Syria over the alleged use of chemical weapons. Results from... Exploratorium Forced to Cut Back After a $220-million renovation, the Exploratorium museum in San Francisco found it wasnt drawing enough visitors to finance a $54 million annual budget and is now reducing its staff. UPDATE 1-US regulator unveils plan for universal broadband * Cable group says gives phone companies unfair advantage Personal Health Keeping Food-Borne Illnesses at Bay People, not products, are the main cause of food-borne illnesses, and they can be avoided by following certain basic principles of food safety. U.S. State Department won't fire employees over Benghazi Four State Department workers who were put on leave after last year's attack on a U.S. mission in Libya will be allowed to resume work, but in different positions, a senior State Department official told CNN on Tuesday. Obama administration sees mid-October default deadline WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration warned Congress on Monday that the United States could run out of money to pay its bills soon after mid-October if lawmakers do not move swiftly to raise a limit on government borrowing. Gadgetwise Avivos Custom Cellphone Cases, Pretty but Tricky Avivos cases offer interchangeability with a frame, a rail and a jacket that fit together in a modular design and can be swapped for other parts. Lewis on Women's British Open title 2013 Women's British Open winner Stacy Lewis talks to CNN's Shane O' Donoghue after her superb victory at St Andrews -- her second major win. Over News of Clash, a Shroud of Silence in Xinjiang State media reports have claimed that no one died in a confrontation between protesters and armed police officers in late June in western China, but numerous sources say the death toll may exceed 100. FTSE inches higher, led by chemical maker Croda LONDON, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Britain's blue chip shares inched up on Friday against a backdrop of economic recovery taking hold, led by specialty chemical maker Croda International on a rating hike... Lloyds agrees to sell A$371m loan parcel to Bain's Sankaty, says spokesman SYDNEY, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Britain's Lloyds Banking Group has agreed to sell a A$371 million ($335.74 million) portfolio of loan assets from its Australian unit BOS International Australia to Bain... State of the Art The Lumia 1020, a Great Camera Grafted to an Oddball Phone Big, but not unwieldy, Nokias Lumia 1020 cellphone takes excellent photos, and is essentially a decent camera grafted onto a phone. But youll have to make peace with its apps and its Windows operating system. Blast kills 10 soldiers in Yemeni capital, officials say A blast rocked a bus carrying Yemeni soldiers in the capital Sunday, killing 10 and injuring scores, local officials said. Discovery defends shark special With all of the fake sharks flying around TV lately, some viewers wish the Discovery Channel would stick just to the facts. Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on August 27 Zurich, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The following are some of the main factors expected to affect Swiss stocks on Tuesday CORRECTED-COLUMN-Another key factor for stock investors to watch (In the 4th paragraph, adds the dropped words "divided by book value" to the definition of direct profitability, and in the 5th paragraph corrects the spelling of Savina Rizova's name from Risova.) News Analysis Other Nations Offer a Lesson to Egypts Military Leaders A look at other Muslim countries that have struggled with democratic transitions provides a kind of warning to Egypts military leaders. Judge Rules Against JPMorgan in Suit Over Billionaires Losses The ruling found the bank liable for breach of contract in mishandling an account held by the Russian-American billionaire Leonard Blavatnik. Sketch Guy A Sweet Lesson in Price Perceptions It seemed crazy to spend $5 on a pint of ice cream, until a $12 pint came along. Anchoring to a number can change the way we make financial decisions. Goldman losses from options glitch in tens of millions -source Aug 26 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc lost tens of millions of dollars after a computer glitch led to a flood of erroneous options trades last week, a source close to the matter said on Monday. Biden No doubt Syrian regime used chemical weapons Aug. 27 - Speaking at the American Legion National Convention in Houston, Texas, Vice President Joe Biden says there is no doubt that the Assad regime is behind the "heinous use" of chemical weapons in Syria. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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