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News Feed Latest worldwide news The TV Watch Parrying at the Top, and Lunging Below Most of the heat and animation in the final debate among the candidates in the Democratic mayoral primary came from the two rivals competing for rock bottom. U.S. scientist operates colleague's brain from across campus NEW YORK (Reuters) - Scientists said Tuesday they have achieved the first human-to-human mind meld, with one researcher sending a brain signal via the Internet to control the hand motion of a colleague sitting across the Seattle campus of the University of Washington. Wary eyes watch next step for India's Vedanta * Vedanta completed overhaul of complex structure last week 10 smartphone habits to avoid How annoying and rude and antisocial have we all become with our smartphones? We're embarrassing ourselves all over the place. Please stop. 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. Syria dispute set to overshadow G20 talks on economy ST PETERSBURG, Russia, Sept 5 (Reuters) - A potential showdown over Syria between U.S. President Barack Obama and Russia's Vladimir Putin could overshadow a meeting of world leaders on Thursday on... Britain's FTSE tracks U.S. gains to recover airline-led falls * FTSE 100 ekes out 0.1 percent rise * Wall Street rise fuels afternoon recovery * Airlines among top fallers after Ryanair's profit warning * Syria concerns keep investors on edge (Updates closing... Djokovic near perfect in reaching quarter-finals NEW YORK (Reuters) - Top seed Novak Djokovic demolished unseeded Spaniard Marcel Granollers 6-3 6-0 6-0 on Tuesday to charge into the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open. Revis Eager to Make Debut With Buccaneers Darrelle Revis isn't making any bold predictions about his debut with his new team. Hungarian train shines light on self-contained solar power Aug. 28 - A nature reserve in central Hungary has become a testing ground for self-contained, solar-powered train travel. Engineers say the narrow gauge train is the first of its kind, and could become a template for larger train transport systems. Matthew Stock reports. Norway's Arctic idyll shivers at oil plans SVOLVAER, Norway (Reuters) - Oil companies seeking new Arctic areas for exploration face a battle with environmentalists, fishermen and hotel owners over Norwegian islands where jagged snow-capped peaks rise sheer from the sea. Arts, Briefly Another Judge for American Idol Harry Connick Jr. will join Keith Urban and Jennifer Lopez on the judging panel for the shows 13th season, in January, according to The Hollywood Reporter. 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... UPDATE 3-Delta chooses Airbus over Boeing for 40-plane order WASHINGTON, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc announced an order for Airbus jets on Wednesday worth almost $6 billion at list prices, softening its reliance on Boeing for the first time in two decades as it looks for plane bargains. COMMODITIES-Oil, gold fall on doubts over Syria; soy tumbles (Updates with closing prices) By Barani Krishnan NEW YORK, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Commodity prices tumbled on Wednesday, with oil and gold prices pressured by uncertainties about the timing of a U.S. military strike on Syria, and a sell-off in soybeans triggered by forecast for wetter weather in the U.S. Midwest crop belt. Copper prices also fell as strong U.S. economic data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will reduce its economic stimulus. Investors expect the August U. Is a cyberwar looming? After The New York Times' website was hobbled, experts warn of a broader cyberwar if the U.S. launches military strikes on Syria. Eureka Danger! This Mission to Mars Could Bore You to Death! Astronauts go through years of training. But what can prepare them for millions of miles through nothingness? Homes for $935,000 A Victorian in the Hudson Valley, a contemporary in Dallas and Puget Sound views in Washington. ArtsBeat Low Ratings for Low Winter Sun AMCs dark new drama Low Winter Sun has not benefited from the success of its lead-in, Breaking Bad. Economix Blog Testing a Premise on the Health Care Law and Part-Time Work Recent statistics show that the incidence of involuntary part-time work is positively correlated with a states unemployment rate, evidence that it is the job market at work, not the Affordable Care Act, an economist writes. UPDATE 1-Retailer Francesca's expects slump in comparable sales * Sees 3rd-qtr earnings/share of .19-.21 vs est .30 Theater Review In Everything Is Ours an Old Story Is Updated In Everything Is Ours, a couples life changes when a child suddenly arrives. Space archeologist unlocks secrets Dr Sarah Parcak uses satellite technology to unearth Egypt's ancient settlements, pyramids and palaces lost in the sands of time. An Asian rival to the Ryder Cup? Asia's emergence as a golfing power has received a boost with the announcement the continent's top golfers will face off against their European counterparts in a competition similar to the Ryder Cup. The Boss Margaret Minson When the Gamex2019;s on the Line As an athlete, Margaret Minson of Student Sponsor Partners learned how to take risks x2014; a quality that has helped her in her career. U.S. scientist operates colleague's brain from across campus NEW YORK (Reuters) - Scientists said Tuesday they have achieved the first human-to-human mind meld, with one researcher sending a brain signal via the Internet to control the hand motion of a colleague sitting across the Seattle campus of the University of Washington. The power of friendship World number 2 Andy Murray focuses on his friend, ATP doubles player Ross Hutchins, who is battling cancer. Swiss banks tout stability and secrecy to lure rich GENEVA (Reuters) - Switzerland's banking industry is relying on its stability and expertise to ensure it has a bright future as a leading center for managing the assets of the rich, despite a... Massive fire engulfs Nairoi airport Aug. 7 - Fire closes Kenya's international airport in Nairobi. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Ideas for Improving Science Education in the U.S. Science Times asked 19 experts, If you could make one change to improve science education in the United States, what would it be? UPDATE 1-ETF 'Godfather,' two others, to exit trading firm KCG NEW YORK, Sept 4 (Reuters) - KCG Holdings Inc, the trading firm formed in July after Getco Holding Co's $1.4 billion takeover of Knight Capital Group, said on Wednesday that the head of its... UPDATE 2-Qualcomm jumps into 'wearables' fray with Toq smartwatch * Chipmaker hopes to encourage manufacturers to use its tech Libya PM warns time running out for oil protests TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Libya's patience with protesters who have halted its onshore oil output is running out and action against them nearer, Prime Minister Ali Zeidan said on Wednesday. Bits Blog The End of an Era in Mobile The introduction of the iPhone was the first blow to Nokia. Then it failed to respond quickly with a comparable product, beginning a slide from which it has been unable to recover. The New Old Age Blog Values Conflict at the End of Life Family members often make end-of-life decisions according to their own values, not the patients, a new study finds. The greatest F1 driver ever? Who is the greatest F1 driver of all time? Past and present drivers give their verdict on the contenders to CNN. Major Surge Is Unlikely for Prices of U.S. Gas Ample inventories and North American production are expected to hold down prices, despite tensions in the Middle East and North Africa. Perez Sends Royals to 4-3 Win Over Mariners Salvador Perez drove in Mike Moustakas with two outs in the eighth inning, and the Kansas City Royals survived after blowing a three-run lead to beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3 on Tuesday night. London driver says skyscraper "melted" his car LONDON (Reuters) - A cluster of new skyscrapers transforming the London skyline are often blamed for spoiling the view. Now one has been accused of "melting" a car. Senior Muslim Brotherhood leader arrested in Egypt Egyptian security forces arrested a senior Muslim Brotherhood leader on suspicion of inciting violence after last month's ouster of then-President Mohamed Morsy, state-run media reported Thursday.

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