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News Feed Latest worldwide news Dakota Johnson, Charlie Hunnam to star in 'Fifty Shades of Grey' LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. actress Dakota Johnson will play the naive Anastasia Steele alongside English actor Charlie Hunnam as the manipulative Christian Grey in the film version of the erotic novel "Fifty Shades of Grey", its British author E.L. James said on Monday. Mexico, Brazil angry over new U.S. spy claims Sept. 3 - Mexico and Brazil air their ire over new claims the United States had spied on their leaders. Jessica Gray reports. Well Share Your Breast Cancer Stories If you live with breast cancer, love someone with breast cancer or worry about your risk for breast cancer, we want to hear from you. 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. Global Health Life Expectancy Grows for Women Age 50 and Up A new World Health Organization report indicated that while women are living longer, poor and middle-income countries could easily make greater gains. In Transit Blog Catwalks and Pillow Mints Here are a few hotels where you can hobnob with glitterati during Fashion Week and even snag a seat to a fashion show. Mexico's Grupo Mexico sees 2013 copper down to 820,000 tonnes MEXICO CITY, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Mexican miner and infrastructure company Grupo Mexico expects to produce 820,000 tonnes of copper in 2013, down 3.5 percent from its previous estimate, the president of the company's Minera Mexico subsidiary said on Tuesday. Bank of America selling remaining stake in Chinese bank HONG KONG/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bank of America Corp said on Tuesday it started selling its remaining stake in China Construction Bank Corp (CCB) for as much as $1.5 billion, marking the final step... Ladies Who Power Lunch Women in New York are redefining the ritual of red meat and business talk. Obama wins backing for Syria strike from key figures in Congress WASHINGTON/BEIRUT (Reuters) - President Barack Obama won the backing of key figures in the U.S. Congress, including Republicans, in his call for limited U.S. strikes on Syria to punish President Bashar al-Assad for his suspected use of chemical weapons against civilians. Michigan Signs Beilein Through '18-19 Fresh off the first Final Four appearance of his career, Michigan coach John Beilein has a new contract. Spain's men taking over U.S. Open NEW YORK (Reuters) - With Roger Federer out of the way, the Spanish armada are threatening to take over the U.S. Open. Bits Blog Microsoft-Nokia Could Woo Buyers Trading Up to Smartphones Microsoft could help Nokia keep customers who are transitioning from lower-end feature phones, rather than let them escape to an Apple iPhone or Google Android ecosystem. Former Scoring Champ T-Mac Retires From NBA After 16 Years Seven-time All-Star Tracy McGrady, a shooting guard renowned for his exceptional athleticism, announced on Monday that he was retiring from the National Baseketball Association (NBA) after 16 years in the league. HP switches key executives, dashes hopes for 2014 revenue growth SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard Co shuffled its top ranks on Wednesday, reassigning a star executive to a new role identifying potential acquisitions, as the world's largest personal... He does the dirty work for charities CNN Hero Judson Kinnucan collects donated goods in Chicago and distributes them to charities in need. Stewart on U.S. Grand Prix Racing legend Jackie Stewart gives his thoughts on the United States Grand Prix and how the title race may end. Bar patron swallows human toe One of the world's oddest cocktail involves a real, amputated human toe. But after an 'incident' the bar is looking for a replacement. Microsoft Gets Nokia Units, and Leader Microsoft will acquire the handset and services business of Nokia for more than $7.1 billion in an all-cash deal, and Stephen Elop, the chief of Nokia and a former Microsoft executive, will rejoin Microsoft. The Lede Tracking the Syrian Crisis The Times will provide updates, analysis and public reaction from around the world. Shares in America Movil rise after raises doubt on bid for KPN MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Shares in Carlos Slim's telecoms giant America Movil rose more than 1 percent at market opening on Friday after the firm threatened to abandon its 7.2 billion euro bid for... On the Road Data Security Begins With the Traveler Steps such as regularly checking credit card statements can help guard against cybercrime. UPDATE 1-China secures larger Turkmen gas supplies * Chinese, Turkmen heads stress "strategic partnership" sealed by gas Jets 27, Eagles 20 Jets Backups Make Final Push for Roster Spots By Saturday night, Matt Simms and about 30 of his Jets teammates on the brink will know if they changed minds or merely confirmed opinions with their play against the Eagles. Janusz Lewandowski, 82, Polish Peace Envoy in Vietnam, Dies In Operation Marigold, Mr. Lewandowski, then a diplomat from Poland, was given the task of trying to initiate talks between Washington and Hanoi in 1966. Lotus hopeful on Raikkonen Eric Boullier, the Team Principal of Lotus F1, on the future of Kimi Raikkonen and the team's hopes for the remainder of the season. Bridgewater Leads Louisville Rout of Ohio Teddy Bridgewater threw five touchdown passes, and the former Auburn star Michael Dyer had a 46-yard touchdown run as No. 9 Louisville defeated visiting Ohio, 49-7. Michigan House approves expanding Medicaid under Obamacare (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 healthcare reform law. Plan to expand US auto loan program faces bumpy road * Lawmakers' bill would expand program to heavy duty trucks Hungarian train shines light on self-contained solar power Aug. 28 - A nature reserve in central Hungary has become a testing ground for self-contained, solar-powered train travel. Engineers say the narrow gauge train is the first of its kind, and could become a template for larger train transport systems. Matthew Stock reports. World Briefing | Africa Kenya Considers Leaving International Criminal Court A vote in Parliament on Thursday will come days before William Ruto, the deputy president is scheduled to go to trial on a charge of crimes against humanity. Michigan creates office to attract auto investment DETROIT, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Michigan's Economic Development Corp has created an Automotive Industry Office to help coordinate the state's auto business development initiatives and strategy and attract more investment, a top state official said Tuesday. Mouse body clock study offers clues to possible jet lag cure LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have found a genetic mechanism in mice that hampers their body clock's ability to adjust to changes in patterns of light and dark, and say their results could someday lead to the development of drugs to combat jet lag. Turbo talk with Alain Prost The Art of Movement explores the evolution of F1 design with four-time F1 World Champion Alain Prost. Nokia handsets sale reveals revamped networks value VIENNA (Reuters) - Nokia's $7.2 billion sale of its core phones division to Microsoft leaves three disparate high-quality business units whose value should benefit from the deal. Dot Earth Blog From Lynas to Pollan, Agreement that Golden Rice Trials Should Proceed Two recent reports by journalists strip away distortions and myths surrounding the controversy over genetically engineered Golden Rice. Friends Suicidal boy had been bullied A 15-year-old Connecticut boy who shot and killed himself last week with the family shotgun had sustained years of bullying, friends said Monday. David Brooks and William Ryall The couple work in show business. When Frost landed the big one -- Nixon Ed Bark says as outlets may vie for such things as the first post-"twerking" sitdown with Miley Cyrus,but let's not forget that the biggest "get" of them all is still owned by David Frost U.S. Open Replay Week 1 Lleyton Hewitt upsets Juan Martin del Potro and Serena Williams breezes through in the first week of the U.S. Open.

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