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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 1-Canada's Harper says wireless rules do not favor foreign players OTTAWA, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Thursday disputed claims by his country's leading wireless companies that his government's telecommunications rules give unfair... As Worries Over the Power Grid Rise, a Drill Will Simulate a Knockout Blow A primary goal of the drill, scheduled for November, is to explore how governments would react as the loss of the grid cripples the supply chain for everyday necessities. Scientists confirm new element As though it wasn't hard enough to memorize the names and atomic weights of 117 elements in the periodic table. Scientists have now confirmed another. Carlos Slim increases stake in NY Times Oct 6 (Reuters) - Carlos Slim, the Mexican billionaire who loaned the New York Times Co $250 million, has upped his stake in the company for the third time in two months. Study finds poverty reduces brain power LONDON (Reuters) - Poverty and the all-consuming fretting that comes with it require so much mental energy that the poor have little brain power left to devote to other areas of life, according to the findings of an international study published on Thursday. UPDATE 1-Icahn raises Nuance stake, may push for board seats Aug 29 (Reuters) - Activist investor Carl Icahn said he had raised his stake in speech recognition software maker Nuance Communications Inc to 16.9 percent and that he may discuss the possibility of adding his nominees to the company's board. WPP improves 2013 outlook Aug 29 - The world's biggest advertising company, WPP, has reported a 5 per cent rise in like-for-like revenues and improved its full year outlook. CEO Martin Sorrell says it was a good performance in tough economic conditions. Rough cut only (no reporter narration). Property Values What You Get for ... $625,000 A colonial with a surprising interior near Minneapolis, a stucco colonial in Pennsylvania and mountain views in Arizona Settlement in Lawsuit Against Paula Deen A judge dismissed the sexual harassment portion of a lawsuit against the celebrity chef, whose multimillion-dollar food empire sustained a series of blows earlier this summer. House Proud Pink Robots at the Gate What to do with a 39-year-old who wont leave home? Let him turn it into his own Roden Crater. Straight Sets Wawrinka Learning to Banish Doubts With Roger Federer slipping down the rankings, there is a possibility that Stanislas Wawrinka could become Switzerlands No. 1 player in the next year. Manchester United and Chelsea 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. Your Money Adviser For College Students, So Many Health Plans to Choose From The Affordable Care Act is offering more health coverage choices to young adults, including college students, than ever before. Arkansas homeowners settle suit charging fracking wastewater caused quakes NEW YORK (Reuters) - Five Arkansas residents who sued two oil companies claiming wastewater disposal wells from fracking caused earthquakes that damaged their homes settled with the companies for an undisclosed sum on Wednesday, according to U.S. court documents and the plaintiffs' lawyers. Married gay couples win U.S. marriage tax benefits nationwide WASHINGTON (Reuters) - All legally wed gay couples, no matter which state they live in, are entitled to the same U.S. federal tax benefits as married heterosexual couples, the Obama administration... Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Doping-Rugby league player admits peptide use in Australia probe SYDNEY (Reuters) - Rugby league player Sandor Earl has been provisionally suspended after admitting to the "use and trafficking" of peptides in an ongoing Australian anti-doping probe, National Rugby League (NRL) chief Dave Smith said on Thursday. Green Column Wind Farms Take Root Out at Sea Now on the same scale as gas- or coal-fired power stations, wind farms have grown large offshore. Though costs are slowly decreasing, the industry still has a long way to go to become competitive. U.S. intelligence committees say they're not properly consulted on Syria WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. congressional intelligence committee leaders believe the Obama administration has not properly consulted them as the president engages in final deliberations for possible military action in Syria, according to congressional officials. Front Burner Soba Noodles at Cagen, a Honey Pot for Rosh Hashana and More Florence Fabricants recommendations for the week of Aug. 27. McEnroe Still going strong Seven-time grand slam champion John McEnroe is delighting fans on his PowerShares tour. CNN's Don Riddell reports. Wimbledon's wild card returns home Goran Ivanisevic, 2001 Wimbledon champion, is back in Croatia. CNN's Pedro Pinto reports. Endangered black rhino born at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo CHICAGO (Reuters) - An Eastern black rhinoceros, a critically endangered species, was born at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo this week, the first in 24 years, officials said on Thursday. Michael Jackson's birthday Mom looks back Michael Jackson's life began on August 29, 1958, as the seventh child in a family crowded into a tiny home in Gary, Indiana. Amanda Klein, John Koenigsberg The bride is the marketing coordinator for the International Culinary Center; the groom is a business strategist for Razorfish, the digital advertising agency. Martin just misses out after long solo breakaway CACERES, Spain (Reuters) - Double world time trial champion Tony Martin came close to a spectacular solo breakaway victory in the Tour of Spain on Thursday after attacking at the start of stage six and staying clear for 175-km. Nintendo Cuts a Dimension From a Device Aimed at Youths The Nintendo 2DS will cost $130, about $40 less than its 3DS sibling, as part of a strategy to prevent households from relying on tablets for video games. Four dead in helicopter crash off Scotland A helicopter crash in the North Sea off Scotland's Shetland islands killed four people, officials said Saturday. Red Burns, Godmother of Silicon Alley, Dies at 88 Ms. Burns helped to lead the movement for public access to cable television and started a New York University program to foster Internet wizards. Student Who Pushed Harassment Complaint Is Denied College Post A Swarthmore College junior said she had been denied a job as a paid dormitory resident adviser in retaliation for refusing to name a victim of assault. World Briefing | Europe Germany Former Auschwitz Guards Are Likely to Be Charged, Official Says An investigation of 50 people suspected of having served as guards at Auschwitz was nearly complete and could result in charges against many of them, an official said. Second-Quarter G.D.P. Revised Sharply Higher The U.S. economy accelerated more quickly than expected in the second quarter thanks to a surge in exports, bolstering the case for the Federal Reserve to wind down a stimulus program. Restaurant Review Betony in Midtown At Betony, which opened in Midtown Manhattan this spring, the food is fussed over, but it isnt fussy. Human-powered helicopter flies into aviation history July 11 - A team from Toronto has won the long-coveted Sikorsky prize by using human power alone to fly an aircraft. The team, called AreroVelo Inc., achieved the feat on June 13, securing a $250,000 prize that has been on offer for 33 years, but never before awarded. Rob Muir reports. Critic's Notebook MTV Video Music Awards Honor Justin Timberlake The 2013 MTV Video Music Awards were a tribute to the stubborn persistence of pop. Venus vows to come back after defeat to China's Li NEW YORK (Reuters) - Walking out the door, Venus Williams vowed to be back. Northern Iraq's investment boom Northern Iraq is enjoying an investment boom because of business prowess with gas and oil. App Smart Turning to Your Phone for a Better Nights Sleep Apps can turn your mobile device into a white-noise machine, a personal bedtime storyteller and even a diagnostic tool to analyze your sleep patterns. Bradley Manning play scoops British drama award EDINBURGH (Reuters) - A play about Bradley Manning, the U.S. soldier convicted by a military judge last week for passing classified information to anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks, has won a newly created drama prize at Britain's oldest literary awards. A Top Executive at Renault Resigns Carlos Tavares, the French automakers operating chief and a possible successor to Carlos Ghosn, stepped down amid speculation he might head for Detroit.

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