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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 1-Venezuela sentences man who shot U.S. attaches at strip club (Adds U.S. Embassy regulations, attacks on diplomats, Colombia scandal) Silver Lining in Chinas Smog as It Puts Focus on Emissions A plan would swiftly limit the carbon dioxide China produces from fossil fuels, which constitute over a quarter of the worlds total such emissions. Deadly Kenyan Crash Underscores Traffic Safety Woes A passenger bus flipped over along the curve of one of Kenyas notoriously dangerous roads, shearing off the roof and leaving 41 people dead. Fatal Ammonia Leak Hits Shanghai The leak at a frozen storage and logistics business that sent stinging fumes into nearby residential areas also injured at least 25 people, some seriously. Introducing the olinguito, the newest mammal discovery WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The long-tailed, orange-furred, big-eyed olinguito - said to resemble a cross between a house cat and a teddy bear - is the newest mammal and the first carnivore discovered in the Americas in 35 years, the Smithsonian Institution announced on Thursday. Electric hemp scooter aims high as eco alternative Aug. 30 - According to its Dutch developers, an electric scooter made entirely from natural materials, including around 80 percent hemp, offers a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel power. The Be.e scooter has enough power on a single charge to travel for 80 km at speeds of up to 25 km/h - ideal for fast and flexible city travel. Matthew Stock reports. ArtsBeat Popcast Miley Cyrus and the Summer of Smooth Jon Caramanica talks with host Ben Ratliff about Miley Cyruss raunch intervention on this weeks MTV Video Music Awards. The Boss Still Minding the Mill Bob Moore, founder and chief executive of Bobx2019;s Red Mill Natural Foods in Milwaukie, Ore. Macaws freed in Mexican park Aug. 15 - A breeding program in Mexico makes its third release of macaws into the wild this year as part of its effort to revive the country's struggling population of scarlet macaws. Tara Cleary reports. Hundreds of Iraqis protest against lawmaker privileges BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Hundreds of protesters took to the streets in Baghdad and central and southern Iraq on Saturday against generous pension payments to lawmakers in a county where many are still struggling to get jobs and basic services. Bits Blog Facebook to Update Privacy Policy, but Adjusting Settings Is No Easier Facebook unveiled new privacy policies it plans to put in place next week, but has done nothing to simplify its maze of privacy controls. Emerging markets in turmoil Worries about the future of the U.S. Federal Reserve program are among the prime concerns for emerging markets. Hyperloop vs. world's fastest trains Just how fast would the Hyperloop transportation system envisioned by entrepreneur Elon Musk have to be? Try more than twice as fast as the fastest commercial train in the world. Verizon nears $130 bln wireless deal, to finance about $65 bln-sources Aug 31 (Reuters) - Verizon Communications is near a $130 billion deal to buy out the 45 percent stake in Verizon Wireless it does not already own from Vodafone Group Plc and plans to raise about $65... A golf coaching dynasty Butch Harmon and his son, Claude Harmon III, open up about their family's golf legacy. UPDATE 1-Essilor trims sales goal on slow economy * Shares fall 3.1 percent (Adds CEO comments, detail, share price, background) Patriots 28, Giants 20 Giant Breaks Left Leg Again Running back Andre Brown sustained a broken leg for the second time in two years as the Giants wrapped up their preseason by losing to the Patriots in New England. Day in life in the city of future It is a bright cold day in April, and the walls are gently throbbing. You open your eyes in time to see the Wall Smart paint of your brand new apartment slowly brightening from black to white as nano-particles rearrange themselves to absorb a different part of the spectrum. Al Fayed's reign at Fulham ends Mohamed Al Fayed played a major role in cementing Fulham's spot in the Premier League. But now 84, Al Fayed sold the Cottagers to billionaire Shahid Khan to give the league another U.S. owner. Residents complain of illegal temple atop apartment block Aug. 22 - Chinese residents complain a temple built on top of their apartment building is illegal and blocks public space. Lily Grimes reports. ArtsBeat In With the New Paul McCartney Album Coming in October Mr. McCartney released New, the first single from an album of the same title that will be his first collection of original solo material since 2007. U.S. mulls strike; inspectors leave Syria United Nations weapons inspectors left Syria on Saturday carrying crucial cargo -- evidence and witness accounts collected from the sites of chemical weapons attacks. GameStop boosts profit forecast on console outlook; stock jumps (Reuters) - GameStop Corp raised its 2013 earnings forecast on Thursday, counting on new consoles from Microsoft Corp and Sony Corp to boost holiday season spending on video games and reverse the... Trial date of November 25 set for U.S. challenge to AMR-US Airways merger WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A federal judge on Friday set a tentative November 25 trial date for the U.S. government's legal challenge to the merger of American Airlines and U.S. Airways Group Inc . Survivor of Back Woes Soldiers On Graham DeLaet had lower back surgery one year after his debut on the PGA Tour, requiring him to miss virtually all of the 2011 season, but he has overcome the physical and mental pain. Credit union regulator sues Morgan Stanley over mortgage losses Aug 30 (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley is being sued by a U.S. credit union regulator to recover losses on more than $566 million of residential mortgage-backed securities sold to two corporate credit unions that later failed. United States 2nd-Quarter Growth Is Revised Up to 2.5%, From 1.7% Economists said the growth rate remains far lower than what the economy needs to make up for the sharp losses sustained during the downturn. Honest shoppers rewarded Four honest college football players are getting more than they bargained for after a shopping trip in Wayne, New Jersey. Taking Note Marriage Equality in New Mexico The state never banned same-sex unions, and it never specifically permitted them. Fantasy Football When to Take a Chance on Injury-Prone Players The following players have become known for their injury-riddled past. Some are still worth taking, depending on where you take them. Preoccupations Conquering Frustration on the Road Back to Work In trying to help the long-term unemployed, a career counselor says patience and understanding are vital. Straight Sets Conversations With Andy Murray Dreaming Up Tennis Venues In his latest conversation with Straight Sets, Andy Murray discussed what other venues he might like to compete in some day, and how the build-up to tennis matches varies from boxing. Why the global economy will not affect India Nov. 14 - Tulsi Tanti, the chairman and managing director of Suzlon Energy, sits down with Chrystia Freeland to discuss the global economy and how India will not be affected like European countries have been. On Location | Foussais-Payr, France The Barefoot Chateau A Loire Valley fixer-upper becomes a summer place where a family treads the Savonnerie shoeless. India Ink Delhi Gang Rape Accused Gets Three Years The youngest accused in the Delhi gang rape case was sentenced to three years on Saturday by a juvenile court in New Delhi. Shopping for Vases Looking for vases with an interesting shape, and a presence with or without flowers or plants. Power plant operator Longview Power files for bankruptcy Aug 30 (Reuters) - Longview Power LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy along with certain of its affiliates, a court filing showed, as the U.S. power plant operator aims to restructure its debts to... Judge U.S. can't deny benefits to lesbian war vet's wife The Department of Veterans Affairs cannot deny benefits to the wife of a lesbian military veteran, a U.S. district judge in California said in a ruling that in part cites this summer's Supreme Court invalidation of a key Defense of Marriage Act section. Top Florida health insurer touts Obamacare pain relief MIAMI, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Florida's leading health insurer is reaching out to hundreds of thousands of state residents, touting temporary relief from what it describes as an imminent spike in premium rates due to President Barack Obama's signature healthcare reform law. In Trial Account, Chinese Ex-Official Strays From Script The closing statement by Bo Xilai, in which he denied trying to grab power, provided a glimpse of the politics in China that many believe were behind his ouster in 2012.

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