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News Feed Latest worldwide news Public private partners come to potoroo rescue Aug. 25 - Australia's threatened long-nosed potoroo may be making a comeback in southeast Queensland thanks to a collaboration between government and private land-owners. The shy marsupial has been the victim of habitat destruction through land clearing but efforts by farmers are producing signs of recovery. Tara Cleary reports. The Media Equation War on Leaks Is Pitting Journalist vs. Journalist The recent security and military leaks have received predictable criticism from the government, but a number of journalists have also lashed out at those who are closest to the stories. For Starters, 4 Big 12 Teams Still Not Naming QB For starters, four Big 12 teams haven't even revealed who their No. 1 quarterback will be with only a few practices left before the season openers. No. 7 Texas AM Mum About Manziel's Status Johnny Football was the elephant in the room Tuesday at Texas AM. 7 dead, 10 believed trapped after buildings collapse in India Five people have died and 20 others are believed to be trapped after two residential buildings collapsed in western India, authorities said Wednesday. Midwest, Plains states swelter A heatwave in parts of the Plains states and Midwest kept temperatures Monday as high as 20 degrees above normal, and it's likely to last until the end of the week. Madonna top-earning celebrity, trumping Spielberg, Winfrey Forbes Pop diva Madonna 55, is the world's top-earning celebrity, according to a Forbes list released on Monday, raking in an estimated $125 million in the past year, mainly from her $305 million-grossing MDNA tour, but helped by sales of clothing, fragrance and various investments. Vontobel sees client inflows at same pace as in H1 GENEVA (Reuters) - Swiss bank Vontobel AG has seen private client inflows continuing at the same pace as in the first half of the year, private banking head Peter Fanconi said on Wednesday. India Ink Tragic Fable of Mumbai Mills The life and death of Mumbai textile mills. Football minds it language Leading English Premier League club Liverpool issues a list of banned words to its employees in its efforts to rid football of discriminatory behavior. Fernand weakens to tropical depression over central Mexico MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Fernand weakened to a tropical depression from a tropical storm as it moved northwest, away from the country's oil installations, unleashing heavy rains over central Mexico, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Monday. Reuters Breakingviews How to stop banks treating customers like meat Aug. 22 - Dodgy mortgage insurance, dangerous interest rate swaps and now a 1.3 billion hit for helping to sell needless credit card protection. UK banks need genuine reform, argues Breakingviews. Outraged parents 'Miley set girls back' Parents of young girls raised on "Hannah Montana" are unimpressed with the former Disney princess's new image. Well A Guide for Swimmers Breaking Boundaries A new book by Lynne Cox, an open water swimmer, offers lifesaving advice for the exploding ranks of triathletes and other swimmers who are escaping the confines of pools. How transparent was Bo trial? Amid the swirl of claims and counter-claims involving sex, lies, and witness videotapes, one of the most intriguing aspects of Bo Xilai's so-called "trial of the century" in China has been the live micro-blogging of proceedings from the courthouse. Corporate breaks at risk in U.S. plans to cut tax rates WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Billions of dollars in U.S. tax breaks prized by manufacturers, energy companies and other industries could be targeted for elimination when two powerful lawmakers are expected to introduce proposals to overhaul the United States' tax system. U.S. new home sales fall sharply; house prices rise WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sales of new single-family homes in the United States fell sharply in July to their lowest level in nine months, casting a shadow over the country's housing recovery. F1's spiritual home in U.S. The Circuit explores the history of F1 in America ahead of Austin hosting this year's U.S. GP. Recipes for Health Parsley Salad With Barley, Dill and Hazelnuts This lemony salad is enriched with a small amount of barley and toasted hazelnuts. Straight Sets U.S. Open Food Review Hidden Gems Todays U.S. Open food review the vegetable quesadilla at the South Plaza Cafe, under the Court 7 stands. Strike on Syria Would Lead to Retaliation on Israel, Iran Warns An intervention by the United States in Syria would test Irans new president, Hassan Rouhani, who condemned the use of chemical weapons but stopped short of blaming either side. UPDATE 1-Ghosts beat minions as 'Conjuring' horror flick leads box office NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES, July 21 (Reuters) - "The Conjuring," a low-budget horror movie about a haunted farmhouse, spooked two pricey competitors and the "Despicable Me" minions to win a crowded weekend box office contest at U.S. and Canadian theaters. Mortgage applications fall as rates hit 2013 high MBA NEW YORK (Reuters) - Applications for U.S. home loans fell for a third straight week as average mortgage rates hit their highest level this year, although demand for purchase loans increased, data... Forty distressed pythons rescued from Canadian motel room (Reuters) - Canadian authorities have rescued 40 distressed pythons from a motel room where they were being improperly held in plastic storage bins, police said on Friday. Blast kills 10 soldiers in Yemeni capital, officials say A blast rocked a bus carrying Yemeni soldiers in the capital Sunday, killing 10 and injuring scores, local officials said. ArtsBeat Q. A. Cassandra Clare on The Mortal Instruments Ms. Clare discusses the movie adaptation of the first volume of her best-selling series of fantasy novels. Lawmakers hover as more homeowners rent rooms to visitors LONDON (Reuters) - For British student Carly Connor a trip to London for a city break would be impossible if she had to pay for a hotel so instead she rents a room in a Londoner's home. Exclusive U.S. delays deadline for finalizing Obamacare health plans WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration has delayed a step crucial to the launch of the new healthcare law, the signing of final agreements with insurance plans to be sold on federal health insurance exchanges starting October 1. 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. UPDATE 1-IMF says Brazil recovering from slowdown, backs more reforms BRASILIA, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Brazil's economy is recovering gradually from the slowdown that began in mid-2011, but more efforts to boost productivity, competitiveness and investment are critical for... Pennsylvania girl who sued for lung transplants goes home NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa (Reuters) - The Pennsylvania girl who underwent a double lung transplant after a court battle over U.S. organ donation policies waved slowly and mouthed "Hi" to well wishers on Tuesday, her first day home from the hospital. Gadgetwise A TV Speaker System Heard but Not Seen The Cynema Soundfield, from Niles, is a sound bar for TVs that is mounted flush to the wall, with a grille that can be painted to disappear into the dcor. Pogues Posts Blog How Ballmer Missed the Tidal Shifts in Tech From the point of view of a tech critic, Steven A. Ballmers 13-year reign as head of Microsoft is baffling. Superman flies in southern California July 3 - A start-up company in California creates life-sized remote controlled superheroes that soar through the air. Elly Park reports. Indian lunar orbiter hit by heat rise Scientists have switched off several on-board instruments to halt rising temperatures inside India's first unmanned lunar spacecraft. Bartoli talks first grand slam win Marion Bartoli, the new Wimbledon women's singles champion talks to CNN's Amanda Davies. 3D foot scanner reveals health risks for high-heel fashion slaves Aug. 15 - It's long been known that women who wear high-heels on a daily basis risk ankle and foot damage but now medical specialists can show high-heel wearers exactly how the shoes are impacting their health. A new 3D scanner at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in north London is set to transform the way doctors diagnose and treat foot and ankle problems. Matthew Stock has more. T Magazine Site to Be Seen | A New Vintage Online Boutique Caters to the Downtown Set Total Pleasure, a new secondhand e-commerce destination that went live last month, caters to a very niche market with vintage finds like velvet bustiers and pants covered in flames or Mountain Dew logos. India's frugal entrepreneurs In 2001 a huge earthquake shook the state of Gujarat in India. From The Magazine Looking to Genes for the Secret to Happiness People whose happiness was based on a sense of higher purpose and service to others had gene markers indicating possible better long-term health.

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