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News Feed Latest worldwide news T Magazine Travel Diary | Michael Voltaggios Gutsy Food Adventure in Copenhagen The Los Angeles-based chef traveled to Denmark with his brother and fellow chef Bryan Voltaggio for a symposium curated this year by David Chang. Illegal rooftop temple prompts unholy ire in Chinese city (Reuters) - An elaborate temple-like structure perched on an apartment block in southeastern China is an illegal hazard that should be torn down, residents say. But they may not be as lucky as opponents of a lavish rooftop villa in Beijing. 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. GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia markets set to benefit from global data; yen eases * Yen eases as safe-haven bid wanes, dollar hits 1-month high TAKE-A-LOOK-Verizon-Vodafone deal Sept 2 (Reuters) - Verizon Communications agreed on Monday to pay $130 billion to buy Vodafone out of its U.S. wireless business, signing history's third largest corporate deal to bring an end to an often fractious 14-year marriage. gt; Verizon, Vodafone agree $130 bln Wireless deal gt; NEWSMAKER-Vittorio Colao caps Vodafone revamp gt; VIEW-Vodafone,Verizon flowback may be challenge gt; FACTBOX-Top five MA deals worldwide gt; Deal a challenge for bulge bracket banks New radiation spike found near Fukushima nuclear plant water tanks TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo Electric Power Co, the operator of the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, said on Monday that a patrol of workers had found a new area of high radiation near tanks used to store contaminated water. Another tough U.S. Open for Kvitova Petra Kvitova hasn't had much luck in New York. Suffering from an illness, the 2011 Wimbledon champion claimed a mere three games in a third-round loss. She still hasn't reached a quarterfinal in the Big Apple. Taliban Attack U.S. Base in Afghanistan Taliban militants attacked a U.S. base in Afghanistan near the border with Pakistan on Monday, officials said. At least three people apparently all attacking insurgents were killed. 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. Lauren Ciminello, James Jen The bride is a pediatrician; the groom, a surgeon. STOCKS NEWS INDONESIA-Bakrie's Visi Media falls on TV unit deal pullout Shares in PT Visi Media Asia Tbk, controlled by the politically connected Bakrie family, fell as much as 6 percent on Monday after MNC Group called off its plan to buy Visi Media's TV unit. Scene Stealers Richard Simmons, Internet Star? The Sweatin to the Oldies star works out with social media. Press Adds What if? to Five Ws in France With vacationing readers less inclined to read hard news in the summer, French newspapers and magazines have left some of the news behind in favor of far more creative writing. Sports Briefing | Pro Basketball Suns Trade Butler to the Bucks The Phoenix Suns traded small forward Caron Butler to the Milwaukee Bucks for point guard Ish Smith and center Viacheslav Kravstov. Why 'revenge porn' should be a crime "Jane" allowed her ex-boyfriend to take her naked photograph because, he assured her, it would be for his eyes only. After their breakup, the man betrayed her trust. East Roundup West Virginia Edges William Mary William Mary, of the Football Championship Subdivision, built a 10-point halftime lead but quickly lost momentum in the heat and fell to the Mountaineers, 24-17. 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. Quake kills 4 in southwest China A 5.9-magnitude earthquake killed at least four people Saturday morning in southwestern China, state media reported. Shirley Herz, Press Agent for Broadway and Beyond, Dies at 87 Ms. Herz publicized shows for almost 65 years, among La Cage aux Folles, and her client list included dance troupes, TV shows and even the Moscow Circus. 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. Scientists grow "mini human brains" from stem cells LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have grown the first mini human brains in a laboratory and say their success could lead to new levels of understanding about the way brains develop and what goes wrong in disorders like schizophrenia and autism. Nadal on historic win World Sport's Amanda Davies chats with 2013 French Open champion Rafael Nadal. Energy stocks lead FTSE lower as oil price falls LONDON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - British stocks dropped on Friday in a broad-based sell-off, led by energy shares as the price of oil fell after Britain's parliament rejected the idea of taking part in any... How world's busiest airport works So what really goes on at the world's busiest airport? A team of 30-plus CNN journalists descend on Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Stars on global treadmill Business is booming for English Premier League clubs touring Asia, but is it the best way for their players to prepare for the new season? Oprah's 'Butler' serves up box office win ahead of 'One Direction' (Reuters) - Civil rights drama "Lee Daniels' The Butler" continued to serve up box office victories with $20 million in ticket sales over the long U.S. Labor Day weekend, leading Hollywood's box office for the third straight weekend. Official Afghan Militants Attack US Base An Afghan official says a group of suicide bombers have attacked U.S. base near the border with Pakistan, sparking an ongoing gunbattle. There was no immediate information on casualties. Testicle-biting fish? It was a joke It is safe to go back into the water again -- at least in Scandinavia. Afghan Taliban target U.S. army base Sept. 2 - Taliban fighters attack part of a U.S. military outpost in the eastern Afghan province of Nangarhar, officials say. Lily Grimes reports. Washington Memo History Aside, Obama Bets on Congress By asking Congress for authorization to retaliate against Syria, President Obama has put himself at the mercy of an institution that has bedeviled his presidency for years. 1-year-old Brooklyn boy shot in stoller New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg says lax federal gun laws are ultimately responsible for the shooting death of a toddler who was killed in his stroller as his father pushed him across a Brooklyn street Sunday evening. Wines of The Times Germanys Rieslings on the Tip of the Tongue The countrys dry rieslings capture a sense of place with more crystalline precision and delicacy than most others. Where an Iraqi Artist Can Paint, and Exhale Bassim al-Shaker, 28, who was beaten and abused because of his love of art, has found refuge in Phoenix, which has one of the largest Iraqi communities in the United States. Stock futures up, Treasuries futures slip as Syria fears ebb NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday and Treasuries futures slipped as worries about an imminent Western military strike against Syria ebbed. Books Pregnant, and Disputing the Doctor After having a child, Emily Oster wrote Expecting Better, a book that challenges the conventional wisdom on pregnancy. A Yang Fudong Restrospective at the Berkeley Art Museum Yang Fudongs elliptical films seem to parallel the disjointed state of his country, China. UPDATE 1-Dubai close to sale of Fontainebleau hotel in Miami DUBAI, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Dubai World is close to selling its 50 percent stake in Miami Beach's landmark Fontainebleau hotel to South Florida developer Turnberry Ltd, three sources aware of the... CBS and Time Warner Cable End Contract Dispute The agreement restores CBS and its related channels, like Showtime to millions of cable subscribers largely in three major cities, New York, Los Angeles and Dallas. New Ad Organization to Promote Cross-Cultural Marketing In contrast to multicultural marketing aimed at specific groups, cross-cultural ads focus on similarities to speak to diverse consumer groups. UPDATE 2-Regulators ease derivatives rule to avoid harming economy * Lawyers say new rule will lock up big chunks of collateral

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