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News Feed Latest worldwide news Bertelsmann Joins Venture for New Music by Established Acts The German media giant will buy most of the publishing assets of Primary Wave, and they will form a joint venture to release and market new recordings. China Expands Inquiry on Graft to Oil Industry The authorities announced that four executives of the state-owned China National Petroleum Corporation were under investigation. Assad forces 'behind chemical attack' Sept. 3 - French intelligence report says forces loyal to Syria's president carried out chemical attack in Damascus. Paul Chapman reports. Hantuchova breaks long drought at U.S. Open NEW YORK (Reuters) - Slovakia's Daniela Hantuchova advanced to the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open for the first time in more than a decade when she won her rain-interrupted match with American wildcard Alison Riske on Monday. UPDATE 2-Jarden to buy Yankee Candle for $1.75 bln Sept 3 (Reuters) - Jarden Corp, known for its Mr. Coffee products, agreed to buy candle maker Yankee Candle Co Inc for $1.75 billion after private equity owner Madison Dearborn Partners LLC failed to sell for a higher price earlier this year. Brazil works to reduce currency volatility-official BRASILIA, Sept 3 (Reuters) - The Brazilian government will work to reduce the volatility of the country's real currency that could negatively impact the economy, Treasury chief Arno Augustin said on... 'Philomena' impresses, Gilliam goes into black hole in Venice VENICE (Reuters) - Judi Dench and Steve Coogan's heart-tugging "Philomena" continued to garner praise at the Venice Film Festival, while director Terry Gilliam's "The Zero Theorem" took viewers into a dystopian world in the latest competition offering on Monday. Syria vote complicates U.S. fiscal debate; stop-gap more likely WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A vote in Congress over whether to launch U.S. attacks against Syria is expected to wreak collateral damage - leaving too little time on Capitol Hill to deal with... Russia Rejects U.S. Evidence on Syrian Chemical Attack Foreign Minister Sergey V. Lavrov dismissed as unconvincing the evidence presented by Secretary of State John Kerry, indicating that Russia would continue to block action at the United Nations. Dot Earth Blog Can Cities Adjust to a Retreating Coastline? Is there a way for leaders to acknowledge the need for a managed retreat from rising seas? GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks cut gains as U.S. legislators support Syria action * U.S. stocks trim early gains; Microsoft slumps after Nokia deal * Treasury bond selling resumes * U.S. manufacturing sector expands * U.S. dollar hits six-week high By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW... Suns, Michael Beasley Agree to Terminate Contract The Phoenix Suns and Michael Beasley have reached an agreement to terminate the contract of the troubled forward. Making a Pit Stop in Formula One With Rush The directors Formula One movie, Rush, is the first film he as made without America as the primary audience, and it shows its darker, sexier, moodier than any of his previous pictures. Vodafone shares open 1.2 pct down after Verizon deal agreed LONDON, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Shares in Vodafone opened 1.2 percent down on Tuesday after Verizon Communications agreed to pay $130 billion to buy the British company out of its U.S. wireless business, Verizon Wireless. Small drone crashes into crowd A camera mounted on RC Quadcopter crashed into a crowd attending the Great Bull Run in Virginia. Microsoft swallows Nokia's phone business for $7.2 billion HELSINKI/SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp will buy Nokia's phone business and license its patents for 5.44 billion euros ($7.2 billion), a bold foray into mobile devices that also brings potential... UPDATE 2-Verizon eyes overseas assets, spectrum, paying down debt * Dividend payments still a priority for Verizon * Executives see Verizon regaining its credit rating in 4-5 years * Analysts had hoped for higher profit boost from a Verizon Wireless deal * Shares fall after Verizon Wireless deal Sept 3 (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc said on Tuesday that it could expand internationally or buy more spectrum in coming years even while it pays down debt from its $130 billion purchase of Vodafone Group Plc's 45 percent stake in Verizon UPDATE 1-SP calls federal lawsuit 'retaliation' for U.S. downgrade Sept 3 (Reuters) - Standard Poor's said on Tuesday the U.S. government filed a $5 billion fraud lawsuit against it in "retaliation" for its 2011 decision to strip the country of its "AAA" credit rating. Michigan House approves expanding Medicaid under Obamacare Sept 3 (Reuters) - The Republican-led Michigan House gave final approval on Tuesday to a bill that would expand the Medicaid health program for the poor under Democratic President Barack Obama's... Whats On Friday Television highlights. NEWSMAKER Liberian President on road to peace prosperity Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, discusses her administrations development goals and challenges at a Thomson Reuters Newsmaker event in Washington, D.C. Off the Charts Five Years After Chaos, Shares of Many Big Banks Are Still Struggling Some banks have performed better than others, often based on how well, or badly, each had been run before the crisis. Federer crashes out of U.S. Open Roger Federer will not feature in a Grand Slam final in the same calendar year for the first time since 2002, after he was knocked out of the U.S. Open by Spain's Tommy Robredo. Ideas for Improving Science Education in the U.S. Science Times asked 19 experts, If you could make one change to improve science education in the United States, what would it be? Watch CNN FC episode 16 Champions League veterans Owen Hargreaves and David Ginola discuss the game between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Seoul shares likely to weaken on Syria, Fed policy worries SEOUL, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Seoul shares are likely to edge lower on Wednesday on renewed worries over a U.S.-led military strike against Syria and growing speculation of an imminent scaling back in the Federal Reserve's stimulus programme. "There are still uncertainties stirred by the Fed's possible trimming of its stimulus programme later this month and U.S.-led military action against Syria," said Shinyoung Securities analyst Lee Kyung-soo. "It's hard to rally against such uncertainties." The New Old Age Blog Values Conflict at the End of Life Family members often make end-of-life decisions according to their own values, not the patients, a new study finds. Editors Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Belgium's MDxHealth signs U.S. deal for cancer test BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Belgian biotech firm MDxHealth has signed a deal with U.S. healthcare network Stratose, which will give its prostate cancer testing product access to one of the largest networks in the United States. Currents | Cleaning Nobody Knows the Crumbs Theyve Seen A suite of colorful products for cleaning all of your devices. As Summerss Odds Rise, Stimulus Easing Is Seen Anticipation that Lawrence H. Summers will be President Obamas choice to lead the Federal Reserve Board has some investors speculating about a faster withdrawal of stimulus. Tidemark raises $13 million for cloud-based analytics SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Tidemark said Thursday it has raised $13 million in venture backing for its cloud-based analytics services, boosting the startup's efforts to challenge enterprise giants in... Loblaw-Shoppers Drug deal gets support from proxy firms Sept 3 (Reuters) - Two independent proxy advisory firms have recommended that Shoppers Drug Mart shareholders vote in favor of Loblaw Co Ltd's C$12.4 billion ($11.76 billion) takeover offer, the Canadian pharmacy chain said on Tuesday. Pandora Sing a song of slumping shares SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Internet radio service Pandora Media Inc said on Thursday that rising expenditures to acquire music and expand its sales force would push fiscal 2014 earnings below analyst... Shocking celebrity splits Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas are taking a break from their marriage. Wounded Tiger falls short He didn't win, but Tiger Woods shows why he is still the No. 1 drawcard in golf with a brave bid for victory at The Barclays tournament Sunday. 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. Hospital to home focus may reduce readmissions study NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Helping people who were recently released from a hospital understand how to care for themselves and informing their primary care doctors about their stay may reduce their risk of being admitted back into the hospital, says a new study. Fired Paraguayan bus drivers have themselves nailed to crosses ASUNCION (Reuters) - Eight Paraguayan bus drivers have had themselves nailed to crosses to protest being fired by a transportation company after it rejected their plea for higher pay, a lawmaker said on Friday. Around the Country The Days Best in College Football Teams, players and games that stood out in the first week of college football.

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