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News Feed Latest worldwide news Recipes for Health Cucumber and Radish Salad With Yogurt and Cumin Five dishes featuring cucumbers a perfect food for hot end-of-summer days inspired by cuisines around the globe. Gold mine strikes could cost dear Sept. 3 - South Africa's President, Jacob Zuma appeals to mining unions over strike action which could have devasting effects on the industry, potentially costing the country $35 million a day in lost output. Hayley Platt reports. Ferrer beats Tipsarevic to reach quarter-finals NEW YORK (Reuters) - David Ferrer battled his way into the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open on Monday with a hard-fought 7-6(2) 3-6 7-5 7-6(3) win over Serbia's Janko Tipsarevic. Sports Briefing | College Football Bridgewater Leads Louisville Rout of Ohio Teddy Bridgewater threw five touchdown passes, and the former Auburn star Michael Dyer had a 46-yard touchdown run as No. 9 Louisville defeated visiting Ohio, 49-7. Analysis No Matter Who Leaves, Premier League Wins Gareth Bale, transferring to Real Madrid from Tottenham, is the latest top player to go somewhere other than England. But the Premier League has shown it is bigger than any stars. Smart highways inspire innovation Innovator Daan Roosegaarde describes how "intelligent roads" could revolutionize the future of transportation. Recipes for Health Cucumber, Melon and Watermelon Salad This dish provides a sweet and savory mix of crunchy, thirst-quenching fruits and vegetables. U.N. counts 52 corpses after violence at Iranian dissident camp in Iraq BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A U.N. team said on Tuesday it had counted 52 bodies in a makeshift morgue at an Iranian dissident camp, most with gunshot wounds and some with their hands tied, two days after violence that it decried as an "atrocious crime". 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. Liberty Crushed by Minnesota Lindsay Whalen scored 18 points to help the Minnesota Lynx beat the host Liberty, 73-47. Switzerland keeps crown as most competitive economy * Chad, Guinea, Burundi bottom of World Economic Forum list Obama authorization for Syria too broad for some lawmakers WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers began work on Monday on their version of an authorization of the use of military force in Syria, worrying that President Barack Obama's draft could open the door to possible use of ground troops or eventual attacks on other countries. 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... David Frost, Interviewer Who Got Nixon to Apologize for Watergate, Dies at 74 A longtime broadcaster, Mr. Frost was best known for incisive interviews with public figures, including talks with former President Richard M. Nixon, which he called the highlight of his career. UPDATE 1-Nokia patent move may mean big payoff post Microsoft SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Nokia may have sold its handset business to Microsoft Corp, but by hanging on to its valuable patent portfolio, the Finnish company could also get a big future... You're the Boss Blog Business Owners Say They Have Yet to Figure Out Health Care One owner says she is having trouble pitching clients and budgeting because she does not know what her costs will be. World Briefing | Middle East Official Denies Inquiry Into Egyptian Activists Reports in the state news media over the weekend drew attention as evidence that the Egyptian government was broadening its crackdown on dissent. 76ers Owner Expected to Buy Devils Josh Harris, the principal owner of the Philadelphia 76ers, is expected to buy the Devils and assume their lease in Newark in a deal said to be worth more than $320 million. Australia shares seen climbing on China growth MELBOURNE, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Australian shares are set to open higher on Tuesday on momentum from better-than-expected factory activity in China, the top market for heavyweight miners, which pushed... From The Magazine Looking to Genes for the Secret to Happiness People whose happiness was based on a sense of higher purpose and service to others had gene markers indicating possible better long-term health. State of the Art The Voice-Off Android vs. Siri Is speech recognition better on smartphones running Googles operating system or Apples? That depends on how its used. Michigan creates office to attract auto investment DETROIT, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Michigan's Economic Development Corp has created an Automotive Industry Office to help coordinate the state's auto business development initiatives and strategy and... International Judge Is Removed From Case Over Apparent Bias The judge, Frederik Harhoff from Denmark, drew attention in June when he questioned recent acquittals of top Serb and Croat commanders who had been convicted of grave crimes during the wars in the former Yugoslavia. 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. Bayern maintain 100% record Pep Guardiola's Bayern Munich continued their perfect start to the Bundesliga season with a 1-0 away win at Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday. Ferrer Beats Tipsarevic to Reach Quarter-Finals David Ferrer battled his way into the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open on Monday with a hard-fought 7-6(2) 3-6 7-5 7-6(3) win over Serbia's Janko Tipsarevic. Samuel L. Jackson's golf addiction He took on "the Dark Side," overcame a plane-load of rogue reptiles and struck down his enemies with "great vengeance and furious anger." However, Hollywood star Samuel L. Jackson is more at home on the genteel fairways of a golf course. Gus, New Yorks Most Famous Polar Bear, Dies at 27 The bear, long the celebrated face of the Central Park Zoo, had to be euthanized after medical professionals found an inoperable tumor. Turbo talk with Alain Prost The Art of Movement explores the evolution of F1 design with four-time F1 World Champion Alain Prost. Turks rally for peace as PM calls for U.S. strike in Syria Demonstrators congregated in central squares in Istanbul on Sunday, blowing giant bubbles, blaring music and chanting "down with the government" for a "Peace Day" rally. Gotham For Votes, a Common Appeal to the Struggling Residents in the City The good news for those New Yorkers who need their help is that the leading Democratic candidates for mayor are focused on them. JPMorgan, ex-Bear Stearns managers win dismissal of BofA lawsuit NEW YORK (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase Co and former Bear Stearns Cos managers Ralph Cioffi and Matthew Tannin have won the dismissal of a lawsuit in which Bank of America Corp accused them of lying in an attempt to prop up two failing hedge funds. Shortages of key models temper auto sales growth in August DETROIT (Reuters) - Youngstown, Ohio-based Chrysler Group LLC dealer Chuck Eddy typically has between 30 and 60 Chrysler 200 sedans on hand to sell to willing customers. Right now, he has six. 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. Field-Testing the Math Apps With the advent of interactive touch screens, educational apps have taken off. Until recently, there has been little research into their effectiveness, but that is starting to change. NASA adds more space launch platforms for sale to private firms CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - While NASA considers competing bids to take over a shuttle launch pad at Kennedy Space Center, it added three mobile launch platforms to its list of excess equipment available to private industry, officials said on Tuesday. News Corp sells Dow Jones' Local Media Group Sept 3 (Reuters) - News Corp said it sold its Dow Jones Local Media Group, which includes eight daily and 15 weekly newspapers, to a unit of Fortress Investment Group LLC. Allies Intelligence on Syria All Points to Assad Forces The United States and its allies differ on some intelligence estimates when it comes to chemical weapons use in Syria, but all agree that only the Assad government had the means to launch attacks. Ladies Who Power Lunch Women in New York are redefining the ritual of red meat and business talk. REUTERS SUMMIT-JetBlue not interested in merger, acquisition -CEO Washington, Sept 3 (Reuters) - JetBlue Airways Corp , mentioned as a possible takeover candidate if the proposed merger of US Airways Group Inc and American Airlines collapses, is not interested in a merger or acquisition, its chief executive said on Tuesday.

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