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News Feed Latest worldwide news A Camelot Nostalgia Tour for Those Who Remember, and Those Who Dont Attention is turning to John F. Kennedys Camelot with as much intensity as the commemorations last week for the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. Theater Review The Awake, by Ken Urban, With Consciousness in Limbo Three characters are trapped in reveries and in search of what is real in The Awake, by Ken Urban. From Van Cleef Arpels, a Ballerina The dance figure is the jewelers icon. High def video gaming on the Chromebook Pixel Thank you Steam! While the Chrome browser takes full advantage of the Chromebook Pixel's hardware, I thought it would interesting to see how video gaming works on the device. Quite well, with just a few small issues, it turns out. Investing billions in the USA It may be far from home but a South African company is powering its way into the U.S. energy landscape, hoping that its grand plan to introduce a once-shunned technology in the United States will pay off. Rubber-Suit Monsters Fade. Tiny Tokyos Relax. In an era when digital effects have made the use of small models and suited actors look quaint, tokusatsu, or special filming, is on the way out. Exhibition Review Breaking Bad at the Museum of the Moving Image From Mr. Chips to Scarface, at the Museum of the Moving Image, features costumes and props from the AMC series Breaking Bad. Garcia Grabs Deutsche Bank Lead With 64 Sergio Garcia was not planning to play in the Deutsche Bank Championship but with a one-shot lead after Saturday's second round, the Spaniard will certainly be glad he did not take the week off. RPT-Insolvent town exposes gulf between EU dreams and reality ANINOASA, Romania, Sept 1 (Reuters) - On an abandoned storefront, an old poster advertises one of the few career opportunities available in this Romanian town naked webcam models wanted for Internet... Mega-canyon discovered beneath Greenland ice sheet Aug. 29 - Scientists using ice-penetrating radar have discovered a previously unknown canyon beneath the ice sheet in northern Greenland. They say the canyon is at least 750km long and in places as much as 800m deep and is on the same scale as parts of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA. Matthew Stock reports. The Boss Joel Peresman, Drawn to the Music At the age of 6, Joel Peresman saved 63 cents to buy his first single record. Now he is C.E.O. of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. Rare albino hedghogs get royal names August 26 - Russian zookeepers name three newborn rare albino hedgehogs George, Alexander and Louis after the new Prince of Cambridge. Elly Park reports. In Syria, Anger and Mockery as Obama Delays Plan Syrias government on Sunday said President Obamas decision to have Congress weigh in on any military action was a sign of weakness, while rebel leaders expressed anger and disappointment. Pittsburghs Stirring Leap From the Abyss After 20 consecutive losing seasons, a record for futility in the major American professional sports, the Pittsburgh Pirates are poised to make the playoffs. Disruptions Fraying at Tethers of Our Phones A YouTube video about pervasive smartphone use may have landed at a moment when people start questioning if something has gone too far and start doing something about it. Sports Briefing | Pro Football Jets Trim Roster, Cutting Kicker and Veteran Tackle The Jets made their first cuts on Friday, shedding kicker Dan Carpenter and the veteran tackle Antonio Garay, who confirmed his release in an e-mail. Russia Issues Travel Warning to Its Citizens About United States and Extradition The Foreign Ministry warned citizens wanted by the United States not to visit nations that have an extradition treaty with it, citing recent arrests. Can you really be liable for texting a driver? Three New Jersey judges surprised phone owners everywhere Tuesday with a new message You don't have to be texting and driving to get in trouble. You might be legally liable for a crash if you're on the other end of the phone, too. Speedier clearances no magic wand for India's infrastructure logjam NEW DELHI, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Scrambling for remedies as investors' faith in India sagged, the government said last week it fast-tracked approval for a slew of infrastructure projects worth $28 billion but the stroke of a pen in New Delhi will not be enough. British wildlife captured at its best The British Wildlife Photography Awards 2013 are celebrating the beauty of Great Britain's nature. Vodafone-Verizon deal a boon for bulge bracket banks LONDON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Vodafone's $130 billion sale of its 45 percent stake in Verizon's U.S. wireless business has cemented the position of large U.S. investment banks at the top of the MA league table and give European peers a boost. Today's Economist Indias Economic Crisis Because any serious crisis causes a rush to safe havens, Indias economic difficulties will be made worse if fiscal policy disputes in the United States are not resolved, an economist writes. T Magazine Site to Be Seen | A New Vintage Online Boutique Caters to the Downtown Set Total Pleasure, a new secondhand e-commerce destination that went live last month, caters to a very niche market with vintage finds like velvet bustiers and pants covered in flames or Mountain Dew logos. Kerry, Hagel to testify at U.S. Senate hearing on Syria Tuesday WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel will be witnesses at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on the authorization of the use of military force in Syria, the committee said. Raikkonen 'wants Lotus stay' Kimi Raikkonen wants to stay with Lotus, the Formula One team's boss said amid claims the former world champion is targeting a return to Ferrari. Europe's fledgling recovery taking flight Sept. 2 - Markit's latest PMI surveys show factory activity surging across the euro zone and in the UK. Impact Your World How to help CNN Films' "Girl Rising" tells the stories of girls across the globe and the power of education to change the world. Are you inspired to help the cause of girls' education around the world? You can make an impact in many ways, but by just being aware of the issue, you can spread the word. By acting in your own community, you can make a global difference. America Movil threatens to scrap KPN takeover bid BRUSSELS/MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - America Movil threatened to abandon its bid for Dutch telecom KPN on Friday, saying it has no plans to raise the 7.2 billion euro ($9.5 billion) offer, after a foundation representing KPN told the Mexican firm to improve its proposal or face a veto. 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. Williamss Skill Speaks Volumes in Easy Victory Over Stephens The infighting between the top American female players Serena Williams and Sloane Stephens over the last few months served as a backdrop to Williamss dominant 6-4, 6-1 victory. WRAPUP 4-Verizon, Vodafone agree $130 bln Wireless deal * Vodafone to return 71 percent, or $84 billion, to shareholders Deadly raid hits Iranian exile group's camp in Iraq The United Nations condemned an Iraqi raid on a camp housing Iranian dissidents north of Baghdad on Sunday, an attack that led to at least 15 deaths and allegations of more. USS Nimitz carrier moves into Red Sea WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The USS Nimitz aircraft carrier and four other ships in its strike group moved into the Red Sea early on Monday, U.S. defense officials said, describing the move as "prudent planning" in case the ships are needed for military action against Syria. Water birds reveal new direction for aircraft landing research Aug. 8 - Water birds appear to prefer landing along the north-south axis, according to a study by Czech scientists. The researchers say their findings could help improve landing navigation systems for aircraft and prevent accidents when planes land close to water. Suzannah Butcher reports. Robust factory data sparks European stock rally * FTSEurofirst 300 up 1.8 pct, Euro STOXX 50 up 1.9 pct * Robust Chinese, euro zone data fans recovery hopes * Major investment banks upbeat on European stocks * Buy Italy, Germany; sell Switzerland, Nomura says By Blaise Robinson PARIS, Sept 2 (Reuters) - European shares surged on Monday in a broad-based rally after Chinese and European factory data showed the global economic recovery is on track. A batch of upbeat notes from top investment banks, including a UBS upgrad Rees Leads No. 14 Irish to 28-6 Win Over Temple Notre Dame got off to a strong start to the new season and then received more good news after the game. Europe Set to Impose Sanctions on Faroe Islands Over Herring The European Commission said it would enact sanctions against the North Atlantic territory in a growing dispute over fishing quotas. Scornful Syria hails 'historic American retreat' as Obama hesitates BEIRUT/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Syria hailed a "historic American retreat" on Sunday, mockingly accusing President Barack Obama of hesitation and confusion after he delayed a military response to last month's chemical weapons attack near Damascus until after a congressional vote. Sketch Guy Some Investing Stories Sound Good Until You Analyze Them Stories about young real estate investors may be persuasive, the author writes, but deciding if similar actions would be good for us is crucial. Why Real Madrid doesn't do austerity While recession-hit Spain wrestles with the financial crisis, Real spends big on Gareth Bale.

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