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Cardinals Top Pirates 7-2, Tie for NL Central Lead
Joe Kelly began the season in the St. Louis Cardinals' bullpen with an electric fastball and an identity crisis.


Semtech expects lower demand from smartphone makers, shares fall
(Reuters) - Chipmaker Semtech Corp said it expects lower demand from its largest smartphone customers and forecast current-quarter results well below market estimates.


Japan government abandons hands-off approach to Fukushima clean-up
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's government is moving to take a more direct role in the clean-up of the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, as concerns grow over the ability of embattled operator Tokyo Electric to handle the legacy of the worst atomic disaster in a quarter century.


Analysis Military action in Syria faces uncertain fate in Congress
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Congress has resolved almost nothing of consequence since 2010, failing to complete what were once basic responsibilities for roads, schools, farms and the U.S. mail.


UPDATE 1-German candidates clash on euro and taxes in tight TV duel
* No clear winner in debate between Merkel and Steinbrueck


Rangers Slip Past Twins 2-1 in the 9th
Leonys Martin hit a game-winning bases-loaded single with two out in the ninth inning to give the Texas Rangers a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins Saturday night.


Bits Blog Researcher Controls Another Persons Brain Over the Internet
Researchers at the University of Washington were able to send a brain signal from one person through the Internet to control another persons hand.


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.


Scornful Syria hails 'historic American retreat' as Obama hesitates
BEIRUT/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Syria hailed a "historic American retreat" on Sunday, mockingly accusing President Barack Obama of hesitation and confusion after he delayed a military response to last month's chemical weapons attack near Damascus to consult Congress.


QA Cooking With a New Computer
Unless a specific program is needed say, one for creating a cookbook choosing between Mac or Windows is a matter of preference.


International Judge Is Removed From Case Over Apparent Bias
The judge, Frederik Harhoff from Denmark, drew attention in June when he questioned recent acquittals of top Serb and Croat commanders who had been convicted of grave crimes during the wars in the former Yugoslavia.


A Data Broker Offers a Peek Behind the Curtain
The Acxiom Corporation plans to open a Web site that will allow individual consumers to see some of the information that the company has collected about them.


In Transit Blog 40 Winks More, Jeeves
Some hotels are now offering their guests a more personal wake-up call, for no extra cost.


T Magazine In Store | The Wythe Hotels New Concept Shop Is a Family Affair
Opening in time for Fashion Week, the curated boutique gathers artisanal, handmade products from the Brooklyn creative community and beyond.


Cantlay Shares Lead in Web.com Tour Finals Opener
Patrick Cantlay grabbed a share of the second-round lead in the Hotel Fitness Championship on Friday, a week after the former UCLA star squandered a chance to wrap up a PGA Tour card.


Electronic Music Festival Is Canceled After 2 Deaths
The Electric Zoo event on Randalls Island was shut down hours before its third day after two concertgoers died and four others fell ill. The police said the deaths were consistent with drug use.


Well Oral Infections Causing More Hospitalizations
Surprising numbers of patients are being hospitalized with serious, sometimes fatal tooth abscesses, a new study finds.


Trailside De Blasio Campaigns Less as Quinn Steps Up Her Pace
Bill de Blasio, who averaged from 35 to 40 public events per week since mid-July, has made only 9 appearances since Monday, while Christine C. Quinn made 41.


U.S. nuclear agency seeks input to resume Yucca Mountain review
HOUSTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on Friday said it will seek comments on how to restart the licensing process for the long-stalled Yucca Mountain nuclear waste...


A Rebuilt Revis Is Looking Ahead, Not Back
Darrelle Revis, traded by the Jets in April, knows that the Buccaneers are taking a chance that he can recover fully from a torn knee ligament. But Im betting on myself. Wouldnt you? Revis said.


Theater Review In Stockholm, the Blades Are Drawn From the Start
Bryony Laverys Stockholm, at Stageworks/Hudson, follows a close, loving couple, with passions of several sorts.


Massive fire engulfs Nairoi airport
Aug. 7 - Fire closes Kenya's international airport in Nairobi. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


The secret lives of hotel pillows
For most of us, hotel pillows are an afterthought.


Pogue's Posts Problems With Your Gadgets? You Need a Consumer Advocate
Whom should you ask if you have tech problems or complaints?


News Corporations Tight Grip and Great Influence in Australia
The company owns roughly 60 percent of the newspaper market share and recent outlandish front pages depicting political leaders have some saying it holds too much political sway.


As Amazon Stretches, Seattles Downtown Is Reshaped
Jeffrey P. Bezos, Amazons founder, is helping remake the corporate giants hometown with an ambitious plan for a new headquarters, one of the biggest development projects in city history.


Garcia Leads a Low-Scoring Pace in Boston
Sergio Garcia started with the lead in the Deutsche Bank Championship and shot 65. And he needed just about every birdie.


Georgia Loses WR Mitchell to Knee Injury
Georgia receiver Malcolm Mitchell will miss the remainder of the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in Saturday's loss at Clemson.


Currents | Open Knock Twice for Offbeat Design
In San Francisco, an architectural firm opens an unconventional shop.


Riff Two (Sucked) Thumbs Up
For the self-identified cineaste, new parenthood doesnt mean just seeing a lot fewer movies; it means no longer trusting your judgment about the rare movies you do get to see.


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.


Facebook considers adding profile photos to facial recognition
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc is considering incorporating most of its 1 billion-plus members' profile photos into its growing facial recognition database, expanding the scope of the social network's controversial technology.


Bourdy's brilliant finish seals Wales Open triumph
(Reuters) - Frenchman Gregory Bourdy won his first European Tour title for four years on Sunday after birdies on the final three holes propelled him to a two-stroke victory at the Wales Open.


Tango fans descend on Buenos Aires
Aug. 15 - Thousands of tango aficionados from around the world arrive in Argentina for the annual tango festival and world championships.Tara Cleary reports.


Telluride Film Festival to offer peek at early Oscar favorites
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Telluride Film Festival, one of the United States' top movie events and early Oscar showcase, will feature films from directors Jason Reitman, Joel and Ethan Coen, and Alexander Payne, the festival said on Wednesday.


What I Love Lee Child and the Macho of Minimalism
The author of the Jack Reacher books lives in a Manhattan apartment thats stripped down for action.


Critics Notebook Bunheads Is Gone; Breaking Pointe Endures
When it comes to dance on television, maybe the best move is to reach for the remote.


Italian Qualifier Ends Wozniackis Climb Back to Top
Camila Giorgi, the 136th-ranked player in the world, upset Caroline Wozniacki, the No. 6 seed, ending Wozniackis run at her first Grand Slam title.


Noted Job Titles Retailored to Fit
Calling yourself the chief troublemaker may be witty, but may also hinder your job search.


Russian police seize painting of Putin in women's underwear
ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - Police seized a painting of Russia's president and prime minister in women's underwear from a gallery in St Petersburg, saying the satirical display had broken unspecified laws.


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