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News Feed Latest worldwide news More encouraging signs for euro zone Sept. 4 - Euro zone businesses had their best month in over two years in August as orders increased for the first time since mid-2011. Ivor Bennett looks at whether it's time to start investing in European equities. City Room The Ad Campaign Lhota, Youre No Rudy One of Joseph J. Lhotas credentials in appealing to Republican voters is his association with former Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani. Now, Mr. Lhotas top rival in the Republican mayoral primary, John A. Catsimatidis, is taking aim at that pairing. Stenson Wins Day, and Spieth, 20, Has Dibs on Future Henrik Stenson finished at 22 under to capture the Deutsche Bank Championship, but a final-round surge by Jordan Spieth vaulted him into contention in the FedEx Cup playoffs. Behind scenes with Solheim stars Living Golf goes behind the scenes at the biggest tournament in women's golf. Sports Briefing | Pro Basketball McGrady Ends 16-Year N.B.A. Career Tracy McGrady, a seven-time All-Star who averaged 19.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game, said he was retiring from the N.B.A. Shania Twain on new album After launching her Caesars Palace residency last December with a series of sold-out dates, Shania Twain, country music's biggest-selling female artist of all time, is returning to Vegas for another series of dates that kick off October 15th and run through mid-December. Serena 'can be the best' Legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri previews the US Open women's draw and tells us who he thinks will win this year. 5 ways Nokia helped create the modern cell phone With its purchase of Nokia's mobile phone business, Microsoft has brought a longtime partner into the fold to help fight a battle that has been tough for both companies. South Korean Lawmakers Back Arrest of Colleague in Treason Case The arrest of Lee Seok-ki, an opposition lawmaker, rekindles concerns that South Koreas intelligence agency, which is filing the charges, is meddling in domestic politics. Well Poor Oral Health Is Linked to Cancer-Causing Virus Researchers report a greater risk of the human papillomavirus, HPV, but other experts questioned the study. One Chase Manhattan Plaza for Sale JPMorgan Chase Company may make at least $1 billion on its former headquarters. Patent ruling on Lilly's Alimta lung-cancer drug expected in 2014 (Reuters) - A high-stakes decision on whether to extend U.S. marketing exclusivity of Eli Lilly and Co's blockbuster Alimta lung cancer drug is not expected until next year, following a two-week trial in Indianapolis federal court. Sofia Vergara highest paid actress on U.S. TV, again -Forbes NEW YORK, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Sofia Vergara of ABC's successful TV comedy "Modern Family" is the highest-paid actress on U.S. television for the second consecutive year with estimated earnings of $30 million, Forbes magazine said on Wednesday. President Gains McCains Backing on Syria Attack The White House pushed forward for Congressional approval of an attack on Syria as President Obama got qualified support from a hawkish Republican critic, Senator John McCain. Wal-Mart to Offer Health Benefits to Domestic Partners The retailer said it wanted a uniform policy for all 50 states at a time when some states have their own definitions of what constitutes domestic partnerships and civil unions. Murray grinds past Istomin into U.S. Open quarters NEW YORK (Reuters) - Defending champion Andy Murray ground his way past Uzbekistan's Denis Istomin with a 6-7(5) 6-1 6-4 6-4 victory on Tuesday to reach the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open where he will face Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka. Square Feet Someday Worth Billions, but Now, They Need a Desk As tech start-ups push demand for office space in San Francisco, RocketSpace is responding with long tables, Internet access and rules against getting too big. World's most liveable city is... Melbourne made it three years in a row as the world's most livable city, according to the 2013 Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) Global Livability Survey. Football Bale mania in Madrid Real Madrid Football Club has officially unveiled world-record transfer signing Gareth Bale to thousands of fans inside the Bernabeu Stadium. Dot Earth Blog Hurricane Marco Rubio A Winning Climate Campaign? An edgy climate campaign names hurricanes for politicians rejecting action on global warming. 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. China-Russia relations flourish China's President Xi Jinping will have plenty to discuss with his Russian host and counterpart Vladimir Putin when they meet on the sidelines of the G-20 leaders' summit in St. Petersburg this week, as relations between the former foes grow cozier. Dot Earth Blog Papers Find Mixed Impacts on Ocean Species from Rising CO2 A new collection of scientific papers provide fresh insights on how the ecology of the oceans is being affected by the global buildup of carbon dioxide released by human activities. 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. Preoccupations An Entrepreneur Who Took a Chance on Herself Prerna Gupta, C.E.O. of Khush Inc. x2014; the creator of an iPhone app called LaDiDa x2014; discusses her journey to entrepreneurship. Horse tests the kiddie pool Who says kids get to be the only ones splashing around? Entergy Announces Closing of Vermont Nuclear Plant The company just won a long legal fight to keep the Vermont Yankee reactor open, but now says it will decommission the plant late next year. Obama administration to extend veterans' benefits to married gays WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration will allow same-sex spouses of veterans to receive federal benefits currently only available to heterosexual married couples, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said in a letter to members of Congress on Wednesday. Salmonella in Spices Prompts Changes in Farming The United States Food and Drug Administrations finding that imported spices are a surprisingly potent source of salmonella poisoning has prompted India to change how they are grown and harvested. State of the Art No Strings On a Piano, But the Tone Is Grand To its line of hybrid grand and upright pianos, Yamaha adds the NU1 more compact and less expensive, but with real piano sound, not digital noise. New Vivus CEO resigns over health issues (Reuters) - Drugmaker Vivus Inc said Chief Executive Anthony Zook resigned for health reasons, barely a month after a shareholder revolt over disappointing sales of its diet drug installed him in the top job. Recipes for Health Salmon and Cucumber Tartare With Wasabi Sauce A delicious fish dish that can be either an appetizer or a light supper. Campaign Spotlight Hotel Says GDay, and GNight, With Music-Centric Campaign A campaign does double duty by promoting the Redbury, a boutique hotel in Los Angeles, and the Rubens, an Australian rock band. Red Bulls Move Into a Tie for First Lloyd Sam and Tim Cahill scored to lead the Red Bulls to a 2-1 victory over last-place D.C. United in Harrison, N.J. Financial advisers shift strategy to serve older clients TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian financial adviser Leony deGraaf decided to specialize in elder care after watching her father help seniors in his own practice, and she's never looked back - grateful for... Bits Blog Thinking About the Next Revolution Virtual reality is a decades-old concept, but as processing power improves, it is enabling new uses and faster interactions between virtual and real objects. UPDATE 1-Network gear maker Ciena rides on raised carrier spending * Expects fourth-quarter revenue $550 mln-$580 mln vs est $551.4 mln The Pragmatist How to Secure the Castle Short of a moat and a dragon, ways to make your family safe at home. Critics Notebook The Flag, on CNN, Examines a Lingering Mystery The Flag, a CNN film about Sept. 11, does more than simply retell a familiar story or push the obvious buttons. Sports Briefing | Pro Football Patriots Cut Tight Ends The New England Patriots released the veteran tight ends Jake Ballard and Daniel Fells in the first batch of final cuts and must reduce their roster by 12 more.

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