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News Feed Latest worldwide news Webdenda Accounts and People of Note in the Advertising Industry American Express is teaming with Vanity Fair and Cond Nast Entertainment for The Decades Series, a collection of video clips that will mark the 100th anniversary of Vanity Fair. Exclusive | 104 Willow Street Built When Sheep Grazed in Brooklyn Heights An 1826 farmhouse with a comprehensive restoration that helped to create an ageless elegance. CORRECTED-COLUMN-MTV's Miley Cyrus mess, Donald Trump and the law, and who benefits from federal fines In the wake of MTV's universally-panned decision to feature 20-year-old Miley Cyrus in a cringe-producing sex pantomime with 36-year-old Robin Thicke during the telecast of the MTV Video Music Awards, reporters ought to be sticking microphones in front of producers and executives at MTV and its parent Viacom. Deaths force cancelation of New York music festival NEW YORK (Reuters) - An electronic music festival that attracted thousands to New York City's Randall's Island was canceled on Sunday after two concertgoers died of apparent drug overdoses and four... REUTERS SUMMIT-Lockheed braces for program cuts, delays due to U.S. budget woes (For other news from Reuters Aerospace and Defense Summit, click on http//www.reuters.com/summit/Aero13) (Adds Navy, Pentagon statements, byline) URGENT-Israel "not aware" of any east Mediterranean missile launch JERUSALEM, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Israel said on Tuesday it was unaware of any ballistic missile launch being conducted in the eastern Mediterranean. Visuals The High School Challenge High school students are graduating with many more science credits that could pave the way to careers in science and technology. App Smart Learning to Read, With the Help of a Tablet Using sound and animations, apps guide children through the process of recognizing letters, to actually reading. America's Cup classic designs Since its launch 162 years ago, the America's Cup -- which kicked off in San Francisco last month -- has been at the forefront of yacht design, encouraging the best sailing clubs in the world to invest big in their seafaring weapons of choice. Tiny island boasts golf legacy Shane O'Donoghue explores how golf legend Harry Vardon helped the British island of Jersey develop a golf legacy. Update Tour Iran? Operators Hope So Irans new president is promoting international tourism as part of his plan to fix the countrys economy, but United States officials continue to warn against travel there. Anger over Vodafone's Verizon tax plan Sept. 3 - Vodafone's CEO says he's committed to the mobile operator's next chapter after pulling off the $130 billion sale of the group's stake in U.S. operator Verizon Wireless. But as Joanna Partridge reports there's anger that the British firm won't pay any tax in the UK on the deal, because it will take place through a Dutch holding company. U.S. manufacturing, construction data suggest growth pickup NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stronger-than-expected data on U.S. manufacturing and construction spending on Tuesday hinted the world's biggest economy was gaining traction, potentially supporting views the... Blackhawks Coach Quenneville Gets 3-Year Extension Stan Bowman wanted to keep Joel Quenneville in Chicago, and the coach had no desire to leave. Movie Review The Last Christeros Recalls a Revolt Against Repression The Last Christeros follows a band of 1930s rebels through the Mexican wilderness as they struggle with loneliness and fatigue. Introducing the olinguito, the newest mammal discovery WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The long-tailed, orange-furred, big-eyed olinguito - said to resemble a cross between a house cat and a teddy bear - is the newest mammal and the first carnivore discovered in the Americas in 35 years, the Smithsonian Institution announced on Thursday. SP calls U.S. lawsuit retaliation for stripping 'AAA' rating Sept 3 (Reuters) - Standard Poor's on Tuesday blasted a $5 billion fraud lawsuit by the U.S. government as retaliation for its 2011 decision to strip the country of its "AAA" credit rating. Rodman Returns to North Korea to See Kim Mr. Rodman, the former basketball star who says he is a friend of the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, played down speculation that he hoped to secure the release of a detained American. Real Madrid Completes Long-Awaited Deal for Tottenhams Bale The Welsh midfielder Gareth Bales transfer from Tottenham to Real Madrid was believed to be worth about $130 million, which would set a record. Hovercraft shocks beachgoers Sunbathers and sandcastle builders are surprised when a military hovercraft lands at a holiday resort in Russia. App Smart Learning to Read, With the Help of a Tablet Using sound and animations, apps guide children through the process of recognizing letters, to actually reading. K.H.L., Global Alternative to N.H.L., Extends Its Reach Despite its turbulent history and uncertain finances, the Kontinental Hockey League, based in Russia, is set to open its sixth season with 28 teams in 8 nations and 9 time zones. Why women 'owe' King When the winner of the women's singles at the U.S. Open picks up her check for $2.6 million -- buck for buck the same as the men's champion -- she might well reflect that, if not for Billie Jean King's pioneering efforts, those riches might not exist. Dot Earth Blog Hurricane Marco Rubio A Winning Climate Campaign? An edgy climate campaign names hurricanes for politicians rejecting action on global warming. Daily Digit Shopping with $130bln Sep. 3 - There's still a lot of chatter about that $130 billion price tag for the Verizon Wireless stake, so Conway G. Gittens takes a look at what else can be bought for that huge sum. Scientists confirm new element As though it wasn't hard enough to memorize the names and atomic weights of 117 elements in the periodic table. Scientists have now confirmed another. New York mayor hopeful de Blasio could avoid Democratic run-off poll NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio has surged past his Democratic rivals, for the first time winning enough support to potentially avoid a run-off election, according to a Quinnipiac poll released on Tuesday. Turbo talk with Alain Prost The Art of Movement explores the evolution of F1 design with four-time F1 World Champion Alain Prost. Economix Blog Winning the Lottery, but Keeping Your Job Two-thirds of Americans say they would continue working even if they won $10 million in the lottery, a Gallup survey finds. Museum Review Shelburne Museum Is Opening a New Visitors Center A new 18,000-square-foot visitors center opens on Sunday at the Shelburne Museum in Vermont, capitalizing on the institutions quirky holdings and expanding its educational mission. GLOBAL MARKETS-Support for U.S. action in Syria limits stocks' rise * U.S. stocks end up but off day's highs * Microsoft slumps after Nokia deal * Treasury bond selling resumes * U.S. manufacturing sector expands * U.S. dollar hits six-week high after major... Pettersen Wins Safeway Classic Again Suzann Pettersen won the L.P.G.A.s Safeway Classic for the second time in three years, taking advantage of her playing partner Yani Tsengs final-round collapse. Bryan brothers win Wimbledon Men's Wimbledon doubles champions, the brothers Bryan, discuss their victory with CNN's Amanda Davies. Economic Scene Lessons in Maryland for Costs at Hospitals Marylands price-regulated hospitals fit a core objective of federal health care reform changing hospitals and related facilities into something resembling an Accountable Care Organization. Teenager defies the odds 17-year old Charley Hull will be the youngest player in Solheim Cup history after receiving a wildcard pick. Ask Well Eating Before Exercise The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to reader questions about fitness. Tiffany's strong China sales offset tepid Americas business (Reuters) - Tiffany Co's strong sales in China and higher prices made up for some disappointing business in its home market in the latest quarter, leading the U.S. jeweler on Tuesday to raise its... In Turnaround, Its France Backing Arms While Britain Sits on Syria Sidelines In contrast to the 2003 Iraq war, France is asserting its power and Britain is stepping back, raising questions about whether and how much the European strategic landscape has changed since then. Q. and A. With Stuart Elliott Was there something extra added to the Old Navy logo? Westwood turns on Twitter trolls After a nightmare final round at the PGA Championship, former world No. 1 golfer Lee Westwood received a torrent of abuse on Twitter -- and he could not resist hitting back at the "haters."

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