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News Feed Latest worldwide news After $130 billion deal, Colao says 'super committed' to Vodafone's next chapter LONDON (Reuters) - Vodafone Chief Executive Vittorio Colao said on Monday he was committed to the next stage in the mobile operator's history after pulling off the $130 billion sale of the group's... Comparing Kerry and Obama on Syria As President Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry made the case for United States military action against the Syrian government on Friday, each carried his arguments with a different tone. Seamus Heaney, poet of earth and spirit Stephen Burt says the Nobel laureate found fame writing poems of Ireland's Troubles, of burials and ploughs--before finding new greatness as a poet of joy, writing for the world Garcia Leads a Low-Scoring Pace in Boston Sergio Garcia was doing everything right. He had the lead going into the third round. He kept bogeys off his card and made two birdies on the front nine. UPDATE 1-Money manager Vilar's conviction upheld, new sentence ordered NEW YORK, Aug 30 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court upheld the 2008 fraud conviction of money manager and arts patron Alberto Vilar, but ordered that he be resentenced, in a decision that may set back some government efforts to fight insider trading and other securities fraud. Jobless rate is worse than you think Four years since the Great Recession ended in June 2009, the US unemployment rate is 7.4%, a big improvement from the high of 10% in the fall of 2009. Unfortunately, the rate is hugely misleading, writes Heidi Shierholz Perversion pervades Venice film fest with modern Greek tragedy VENICE (Reuters) - A modern Greek tragedy of incest, prostitution and violence continued on Sunday the theme of sexual and moral perversion which has emerged at this year's Venice Film Festival. 7 CEOs reveal business secrets CNN takes a look at the pearls of wisdom shared by some of the world's leading businesswomen on getting to the top -- and staying there. UPDATE 4-Verizon poised for historic $130 billion Vodafone deal * Advanced talks to buy Vodafone's 45 pct of Verizon Wireless David Frost, veteran broadcaster, dies at 74 Veteran British broadcaster David Frost, best known to American audiences for his series of interviews with disgraced President Richard Nixon, has died. He was 74. Letters When Women Keep Their Names Women talk about taking and not taking their husbands names upon marriage. NEWSMAKER-Vittorio Colao caps Vodafone revamp with US megadeal * Colao lands elusive $130 bln deal that will remake group Garca Finds Much Light in the Darkness Sergio Garca posted his third consecutive sub-70 round, a six-under-par 65, at the Deutsche Bank Championship on Sunday. Sketch Guy The Beauty of Limits It may seem counterintuitive, but constraints give us something to use as a framework, a way to help us judge what to do next. Brett Hundley Leads No. 21 UCLA Past Nevada, 58-20 Even after his remarkable freshman season, Brett Hundley had a few first-game jitters when he returned to the Rose Bowl. Who wants to be a millionaire? Likely next Fed chair already is WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lawrence Summers may be a poster-child for the lucrative revolving door between Wall Street and Washington. But Federal Reserve Vice Chair Janet Yellen, his chief opponent in... Critics Notebook Bunheads Is Gone; Breaking Pointe Endures When it comes to dance on television, maybe the best move is to reach for the remote. Chinese Manufacturing Data Confirm Rebound A private survey shows a modest uptick in factory activity driven by domestic demand, in line with official figures. Duchess of Cambridge back in public eye Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, made her first public appearance Friday alongside her husband, Prince William, just over a month after she gave birth to Prince George. Still Critical, Mandela Ends Stay at Hospital Nelson Mandela was discharged after spending 12 weeks in the hospital, but remained in critical condition, according to a statement. He will continue to receive intensive care at home. Report U.S. spied on presidents of Mexico, Brazil The U.S. National Security Agency directly targeted the communications of the presidents of Brazil and Mexico, according to a Brazilian news report likely to heighten tensions between the United States and Latin America's two biggest economies. Phew ... car almost crushed in landslide A driver in Taiwan is lucky to be alive after being caught in a landslide and then coming within inches of being crushed. Verizon not planning to enter Canadian market - CEO TORONTO, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc is not planning to enter the Canadian wireless market, its chief executive said in an interview on Monday that is likely to support shares of the country's largest mobile phone providers. Sports Briefing | Soccer Manchester United Is Held to Scoreless Tie Wayne Rooneys headline-grabbing presence could not inspire Manchester United to victory in David Moyess first home game in charge as Chelsea ground out a 0-0 draw. North Korea says called off envoy visit because of U.S. military drills SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea said late on Saturday it withdrew an invitation for a U.S. envoy to visit the country to discuss the fate of a jailed American citizen because U.S. military drills on the peninsula made humanitarian dialogue impossible. The Wimbledon greats Open Court sifts through the archive to bring you some of its favorite interviews. Mixed Reaction Follows Obamas New Approach on Syria Strike Syrias government on Sunday said President Obamas decision to have Congress weigh in on any military action was a sign of weakness, while rebel leaders expressed anger and disappointment. Yemeni prime minister survives assassination attempt Yemeni Prime Minister Mohammed Salem Basindwa escaped an assassination attack Saturday and was unharmed, a government spokesman said. Corner Office Always Thank Your Star Players, Cheggx2019;s C.E.O. Says Dan Rosensweig, president and C.E.O. of Chegg Inc., the online and mail-order textbook rental service, admires people who arenx2019;t afraid to think big. Well Oral Infections Causing More Hospitalizations Surprising numbers of patients are being hospitalized with serious, sometimes fatal tooth abscesses, a new study finds. World's weirdest wedding photos? Tired of the same old engagement and wedding photos? The cliched poses in gardens or on beaches? T Magazine In Store | The Wythe Hotels New Concept Shop Is a Family Affair Opening in time for Fashion Week, the curated boutique gathers artisanal, handmade products from the Brooklyn creative community and beyond. Special Report Travel Asia In Myanmar, Sailing in the Wake of Kipling and Orwell Luxury river cruises hint at the country's colonial past as well as the change it is undergoing today. Romanians protest for second day against gold mine BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Protesters gathered in Romania's capital Bucharest late on Monday for a second day of protests against the government's support for a plan to open Europe's biggest open-cast gold mine. Music Review Callaways Revive Their Sibling Revelry at 54 Below Liz and Ann Hampton Callaway return with their sister show, Sibling Revelry, at 54 Below. At Transfer Deadline, Arsenal Makes Its Move On the frenzied final day of the European transfer period, it was Arsenal that appeared to make the loudest move by bidding for Real Madrids German midfielder Mesut zil. Star of NASA Planet Hunting Falls Idle With Broken Parts NASA says it will look for a new mission for its Kepler spacecraft, which has broken wheels but a perfect telescope. Tour stars on God golf Living Golf explores the role of faith on the PGA Tour and speaks with 2012 U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson. The Learning Network Blog Word of the Day | conducive This word has appeared in 133 New York Times articles in the past year. Upsets Show FCS Label Can Be Deceiving Labels can be deceiving.

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