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News Feed Latest worldwide news India gang rape An Indian court Saturday convicted a teenage boy for his part in the gang rape last December of a medical student who later died of her injuries, sentencing him to three years in prison. Vodafone says in advanced talks on $130 bln Verizon stake sale LONDON, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Vodafone said on Sunday it was in advanced talks with Verizon Communications about the sale of its 45 percent stake in Verizon Wireless for $130 billion in a mix of cash and shares. Bridge Board-a-Match Teams at World Youth Open The final event at the 3rd World Youth Open Championships here last month was the Board-a-Match Teams. Pato Scores Twice as Corinthians Rout Flamengo Alexandre Pato ended a barren run by scoring twice, the second from an almost impossible angle, to set Corinthians on the way to a comprehensive 4-0 win over rapidly-fading Flamengo in the Brazilian championship on Sunday. Tourists Wary of Turmoil in the Middle East Are a Boon to Southern Europe For Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece, economists are hoping that this years record influx of sun-seeking tourists and their money will continue past summers end. The New Old Age Blog In California, Renewed Debate Over Home Care California lawmakers are considering a measure requiring that home care agencies obtain licenses and that aides be certified. Tottenham Confirms Bales Transfer and Loses to Arsenal A day before the summer sales in European soccer were to close, Tottenham Hotspur confirmed that it had sold Gareth Bale to Real Madrid and lost to Arsenal. Investing in a Future for Asias Young Women Wedu aims to help women in Southeast Asia gain access to higher education through microfinancing, mentoring and counseling. Opera Classical Music Listings for Aug. 30-Sept. 5 A selected guide to classical music performances in the New York area. Pogue's Posts A Readers Question How Do You Hang Up on Voice Command? A reader whose husband is a quadriplegic asks how to manage a voice-activated phone that requires touch for commands. Ted Nugent's wife could face felony charge for airport gun bust AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - The wife of rock guitarist Ted Nugent could face a felony weapons charge in North Texas after airport police caught her going through a security line at a Dallas-area airport with a loaded pistol, according to a police report released on Friday. Canadian Documents Suggest Shift on Pipeline Papers released to an environmental group say Canadas government once viewed Keystone XL as important to oil sands development, in contrast to a United States assessment. Indian baby's miracle surgery The pictures may be difficult to look at, but 18-month-old Roona Begum's story of survival is remarkable. Why Goldman's board falls short - Felix TV The Goldman Sachs board of directors is supposed to keep management in check, but Reuters' blogger Felix Salmon says it is stacked with company insiders, conflicting interests and inexperience. (October 15, 2012) Snapshot | Ismael Cruz Crdova A Chameleon Onstage and on TV The actor has new roles in Sesame Street, The Good Wife, and the new Regina Taylor play, stop. reset. F.B.I. Sharpens Scrutiny of Syrians in U.S. In an unusual step, federal officials also warned agencies and companies of possible cyberattacks if the American military takes action against Syria. 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. Platini repeats 2022 winter World Cup call UEFA president Michel Platini repeats his support for moving the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to the winter Friday with a sideswipe at the English Premier League (EPL) who are opposed to the change of date. Your Money One Dip Into a 401(k) Often Leads to Another Borrowing from retirement savings can make sense, but many people become repeat customers, taking multiple loans. T Magazine Profile in Style | The Wilder Side of Jason Wu The designer has staked his reputation on designing polite, ladylike clothes for Hollywood good girls and the first lady. But hes finally ready to stop playing safe. Sports Briefing | Basketball Fever Battle Back After Libertys Surge Tamika Catchings had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Shavonte Zellous had 21 points and the Indiana Fever recovered after giving up a 17-point lead to beat the Liberty, 73-67, in Newark. 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. Freda Kelly Recalls Her Days of Working With the Beatles In the documentary Good Ol Freda, Freda Kelly shared her firsthand observations and some memorabilia from her years as a secretary and confidante of the Beatles. Fallen Officials Defense He Was Obeying Orders Bo Xilai said at his trial that he had been ordered to cover up his police chiefs flight to an American Consulate, according to a court observers record. Beating tennis' big four Tennis legends Jim Courier and John McEnroe show us why Djokovic, Murray, Nadal and Federer are so tough. Cantlay Shares Lead in Web.com Tour Finals Opener Patrick Cantlay grabbed a share of the second-round lead in the Hotel Fitness Championship on Friday, a week after the former UCLA star squandered a chance to wrap up a PGA Tour card. New Moon Probe Raises Questions About What to Do Next in Space While scientists are excited about what the experiment may yield, they are also concerned about the absence of future moon voyages on NASAs schedule. Japanese scientists see end to animal testing with artificial cornea Sep. 1 - Japanese scientists say they have developed an artificial cornea to replace live animals in the testing of new cosmetics. Animal testing is banned in Europe but is still legal in Japan and the United States. The researchers believe their cornea could help end the practice completely. Tara Cleary reports. 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. Bayern Sink Chelsea in Super Cup Shootout Bayern Munich gained some revenge for the 2012 Champions League final defeat by Chelsea when they beat the Premier League club 5-4 on penalties. Critics Notebook Electric Zoo Festival Cut Short by Two Deaths The news of two deaths at Electric Zoo 2013, the fifth annual Labor Day weekend of electronic music on Randalls Island, casts a sorrowful shadow over what was supposed to be a celebration. U.N. says Obama's bid to Congress on Syria is part of push for consensus Sept. 1 - UN says Obama's decision to seek congressional approval for possible military action against Syria can be seen as part of an effort to forge a global consensus. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. TV host charged in sex inquiry British authorities have charged a veteran children's television host with more than a dozen counts of child abuse stemming from an ongoing investigation into another TV personality. The Boss Still Minding the Mill Bob Moore, founder and chief executive of Bobx2019;s Red Mill Natural Foods in Milwaukie, Ore. Saudi Arabia to back U.S. strikes if supported by Syrian people Sept. 1 - As the Arab League convenes to discuss increasing tensions in Syria, members are speaking out about possible U.S. strikes. Nathan Frandino reports. Datapoints Income Gap Grows Wider (and Faster) Income inequality has grown for decades in the United States, but by one measure it has accelerated during the Obama administration. Gephyrophobia Do you have it? It's called Gephyrophobia fear of bridges. Oscar-winning Japanese director Miyazaki to retire, studio head says VENICE (Reuters) - Hayao Miyazaki, the Japanese director known for animated films like the Oscar-winning "Spirited Away", plans to retire from film-making after a five-decade career, his production company said on Sunday at the Venice Film Festival. 16 Medal of Freedom Honorees Are Named President Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey will be among the 16 recipients of the nations highest civilian honor. Energy stocks put pressure FTSE as oil price falls LONDON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - British stocks fell on Friday, pressured by heavyweight energy shares as the price of oil fell after Britain's parliament rejected the idea of taking part in any U.S.-led...

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