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News Feed Latest worldwide news Creating Value Business for Sale Would You Pay $2.5 Million? What questions would you want the current owner to answer? Exclusive U.S. pension funds press Caesars' private equity owners NEW YORK (Reuters) - Some U.S. public pension funds are pressuring TPG Capital LP and Apollo Global Management LLC to share more of the fees they withdraw from loss-making casino operator Caesars... '01 Champ Hewitt's US Open Run Ended by Youzhny Rejuvenated at age 32, Lleyton Hewitt was two points away from reaching the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the first time since 2006. American Diana Nyad, 64, sets record with Cuba-to-Florida swim KEY WEST, Florida (Reuters) - American 64-year-old long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad became the first person to swim across the Florida Straits from Cuba without a shark cage on Monday, succeeding on her fifth attempt at the feat. Tommy Morrison, Boxer and Co-Star in Rocky V, Dies at 44 Mr. Morrison defeated George Foreman for the heavyweight title and starred as a boxing protg of Rocky Balboas in Rocky V. Drug Agents Use Vast Phone Trove, Eclipsing N.S.A.s The scale and longevity of a data storage program run by the government in partnership with ATT was unmatched by other government programs, including the National Security Agencys gathering of phone call logs. A Good Appetite Getting a Doubter to Dip Into Eggplant Velvety, smoky dip with a tangy bite has seduced many an eggplant-hating guest. Drug Agents Use Vast Phone Trove, Eclipsing N.S.A.s The scale and longevity of a data storage program run by the government in partnership with ATT was unmatched by other government programs, including the National Security Agencys gathering of phone call logs. Microsoft shares head up as Ballmer heads out Aug 23 - Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's announcement that he will retire within the next year did something for the stock not often seen - a pop. Conway G. Gittens reports. In Transit Blog 40 Winks More, Jeeves Some hotels are now offering their guests a more personal wake-up call, for no extra cost. One planet, 31 incredible sights These 31 amazing spectacles may not change your life, but they could change your vacation plans. California billionaire unveils futuristic 'Hyperloop' transport SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California billionaire Elon Musk took the wraps off his vision of a futuristic "Hyperloop" transport system on Monday, proposing to build a solar-powered network of crash-proof capsules that would whisk people from San Francisco to Los Angeles in half an hour. Navigational Cells Located in Human Brains Grid cells, which provide a sort of dead reckoning navigation, had until now only been recorded in some animals. Marta seeks fair deal for women "We are women and we have to be proud of that," Brazil star Marta tells CNN's "An Uneven Playing Field" documentary. "What really matters is the support you get in football regardless of the uniform you wear." Breakingviews Microsoft's mobile chains Sept 3 - Breakingviews columnists discuss how the $7.2 bln acquisition of Nokia's handset business by Microsoft will make it even harder for CEO Steve Ballmer's successor to start fresh. Restaurants Opening Soon in New York Familiar names take on new roles and some old favorite spots reopen after refurbishing. Ask Well Eating Before Exercise The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to reader questions about fitness. You're the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Some People Are Meant to Be Employees Capital goods orders are weak. Gas prices fall. And five billion additional mobile phone users are coming to Facebook. Arts, Briefly New Role for Jackson on American Idol The longtime American Idol judge Randy Jackson, left, will be back for that singing competitions 13th season but in a new role as in-house mentor to the contestants, Fox announced on Tuesday. UPDATE 3-Bank of America selling remaining stake in Chinese bank * Other U.S. banks also retreating from China investments California's Rim Fire 70% contained The Rim Fire, one of the largest wildfire in California's history, is 70% contained, the U.S. Forest Service said Monday night. The Week Ahead | Pop Putting Poetry Above Politics The songwriter Mohsen Namjoo stirs things up in Iran. Katie Couric Engaged to Boyfriend Molner Katie Couric is getting married to her financier boyfriend John Molner. Beautiful Congo, beyond conflict Congo has a reputation for violence, but this beautiful country can be the breadbasket of Africa, and an economic powerhouse, says one campaigner. Japan outlines spending plans for Fukushima water crisis TOKYO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - The Japanese government plans to spend 47 billion yen ($473.05 million) to deal with mounting amounts of radioactive water at Tokyo Electric Power Co's wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant, the country's industry minister said on Tuesday. Easing stimulus, oversupply to weigh on oil next year Reuters poll (Reuters) - Middle Eastern unrest is seen putting a floor under oil prices this year, while increasing supply and a stronger dollar driven by an expected easing of U.S. stimulus will push prices... Japanese astronaut to command space station in March CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - The first Japanese astronaut to live aboard the International Space Station is preparing for a return flight, this time to serve as commander, officials said on Wednesday. Preoccupations An Entrepreneur Who Took a Chance on Herself Prerna Gupta, C.E.O. of Khush Inc. x2014; the creator of an iPhone app called LaDiDa x2014; discusses her journey to entrepreneurship. 'Baby Veronica' to stay with birth father for now Oklahoma high court OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - A 3-year-old Native American girl known as "Baby Veronica" will not immediately be transferred from the custody of her Oklahoma biological father to a South Carolina couple who adopted her, the Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled. McEnroe Still going strong Seven-time grand slam champion John McEnroe is delighting fans on his PowerShares tour. CNN's Don Riddell reports. Italian astronaut recounts near-drowning during spacewalk CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - As his helmet filled with water, blurring his vision and cutting off radio communications, Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano says his thoughts quickly turned to the possibility of drowning during a recent spacewalk outside the International Space Station. Rights groups take aim at Vietnam's new Internet laws A controversial law to prevent Vietnamese internet users from sharing news articles drew criticism on Tuesday from human rights groups which said the decree is designed to clamp down on dissent in the one-party Communist state. Spain's Men Taking Over U.S. Open With Roger Federer out of the way, the Spanish armada are threatening to take over the U.S. Open. Pogues Posts Blog The Microsoft-Nokia Deal Risks and Messiness Its hard to understand why Microsoft bought Nokia. But the purchase wont affect the fortunes of Windows Phone. U.S. television talk show host Couric engaged - spokesman NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. television talk show host Katie Couric, whose first husband died of cancer in 1998, is engaged to Chicago banker John Molner, her spokesman said on Tuesday. Breakingviews Fracking foreign policy Aug. 28 - Rob Cox and Christopher Swann discuss how hydraulic fracturing in America may alter the countrys approach to the Middle East. Pro-Israel groups publicly back U.S. action in Syria WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Three influential pro-Israel groups urged U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday to authorize President Barack Obama to launch an attack on Syria, signaling a stepped-up lobbying effort for American military action. Banklike Company Offering Cash-Back Rewards to Close PerkStreet Financial, which offered rebates on purchases, said it was out of money and would shut next month but discontinue the rebates immediately. 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. U.S. foreclosures fall in July from year ago CoreLogic NEW YORK (Reuters) - There were fewer U.S. foreclosures in July than a year ago, while properties in the foreclosure pipeline also fell as the housing market continued to improve, according to data...

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