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News Feed Latest worldwide news Take Root Inside the restaurant in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, that doubles as a daytime yoga studio. Shortcuts Taking an Invention From Idea to the Store Shelf Building a better mousetrap may be the easy part. After that comes patent, production and marketing, and missteps along the way can be costly. Tiffany Raises Forecast After Better-Than-Expected Profit Second-quarter net income at the jewelry company rose 16 percent to $108 million, driven by strong sales in China. China a charm for Tiffany Aug. 27 - Tiffany's growing business in China is helping to offset weakness in the U.S. where consumers are holding back on buying the jeweler's lower-priced products. Bobbi Rebell reports. Hollywood reflects on race in year of black, civil rights films LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Race in America has been a hot topic of debate this summer and Hollywood, as if on cue, has muscled its way into the conversation. IRS lags in program to spot tax refund fraud watchdog WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Internal Revenue Service is lagging in efforts to upgrade a key software program needed to prevent the burgeoning problem of tax refund fraud schemes, the agency's... On Baseball A Season of Wonder, and Now a Future in Doubt The Mets Matt Harvey has had a way of keeping fans on the edge of their seats, wondering if he would throw a no-hitter. Now, they are left wondering if he will be back. Escaping New Orleans' mean streets Nearly 30 years ago, Lisa Fitzpatrick was the target of a gang initiation. Breakingviews Slim's KPN support looks cheap Aug. 27 - The Mexican tycoon has backed KPN's disposal of E-Plus to Telefonica Deutschland but this in turn makes his offer look miserly, says Breakingviews' Robert Cole. T Magazine A Fine Balance The Dimore Studio designers Britt Moran and Emiliano Salci have pioneered a uniquely modern aesthetic through a subtle mixture of historical periods and a painterly palette. Ackman dumping Penney; Syria dents stocks Aug. 27 - Summary Activist investor Bill Ackman is preparing to dump his 38 million shares of J.C. Penney; Worries about Syria erase U.S. stock market gains; Signs of slower economy make cause for slower Fed. Conway G. Gittens reports. Son of Chinese general faces rape trial; raises anger over top families BEIJING (Reuters) - The teenage son of a prominent Chinese general goes on trial on Wednesday suspected of involvement in a gang rape in a case that has inflamed public anger at the offspring of the political elite who are widely seen as spoilt and reckless. Youth at the Head of the Classroom Charter schools are developing what amounts to a youth cult in which teaching for two to five years is seen as acceptable, and even desirable. WRAPUP 2-Scotiabank, BMO domestic strength offsets international weakness * Domestic loan growth helps BMO, Scotiabank top estimates New high-radiation spots found at quake-hit Fukushima plant TOKYO (Reuters) - The operator of Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant said on Thursday new spots of high radiation had been found near storage tanks holding highly contaminated water, raising fear of fresh leaks as the disaster goes from bad to worse. Ballmer Exit Brings Microsoft a Chance for Reinvention Steven A. Ballmers departure paves the way for a generational change at Microsoft and gives it an opportunity to adapt to a world dominated by technologies that have eluded its influence. Gambling queen Pansy Ho primes business empire for a new Macau HONG KONG (Reuters) - Pansy Ho, Hong Kong's richest woman and the daughter of Macau gambling godfather Stanley Ho, is lining up her chips for a new era in the world's casino capital that promises much more than gambling. Party Leader in India Becomes Ill After Speech Sonia Gandhi, 66, whose health has been a subject of speculation, left a parliamentary session and was admitted to a cardiology unit. Britain's puffins at risk due to climate change LONDON (Reuters) - Puffins as well as other coastal species are under threat in Britain as erosion and climate change destroy their habitat, the country's National Trust warned on Friday. Israel's martial art Krav Maga CNN's Vladimir Duthiers takes a look at the no-holds-barred Israeli martial art of Krav Maga. World's most hi-tech hotels iPhones instead of room keys and an elevator that plays different tunes according to the number of passengers -- just some of the futuristic features in the world's most hi-tech hotels. 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. A Blazing Giant Stirs California to High Alert One of the biggest wildfires in Californias history, which has spurred evacuations, is raising concern about the threat to a major source of San Franciscos water and power supplies. Hidden beauty of Garfuna Belize Moonlight drum gatherings, traditional cassava bread demonstrations, parties on Settlement Day. Garifuna culture adds life to a Belize vacation. Obamacare-like groups may produce 'spillover' savings NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A program focused on primary care and coordination of services between groups of doctors and hospitals reduced costs for patients who were not even covered by the plan, according to a new study. Straight Sets What to Watch at the U.S. Open on Tuesday At just 22 and seeded No. 14 at the United States Open, Jerzy Janowicz may be the most exciting and excitable newcomer to mens tennis. Hell be in action on Tuesday. F1 McLaren admits 'big mistakes' Honesty is often a rare virtue at the highest level of sport, especially when it comes to admitting mistakes, so McLaren fans may give Martin Whitmarsh some begrudging respect after the team principal accepted responsibility for a catalog of errors this season. Straight Sets For a Day at Least, British Fans Have More Than Murray to Cheer The British qualifier Daniel Evans upset No. 11 Kei Nishikori, and Laura Robson, seeded for the first time at a major, beat Lourdes Dominguez Lino. Wildfire enters Yosemite, threatens San Francisco water, power SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Firefighters on Saturday battled to gain control of a fast-moving wildfire raging on the edge of Yosemite National Park that is threatening power and water supplies to San Francisco about 200 miles to the west. Lewis on Women's British Open title 2013 Women's British Open winner Stacy Lewis talks to CNN's Shane O' Donoghue after her superb victory at St Andrews -- her second major win. Economic View Public Policies, Made to Fit People A new White House initiative is intended to involve social and behavioral scientists in policy making. Remote Control College Footballs Most Dominant Player? Its ESPN Spending billions of dollars for TV rights and becoming partners with universities desperate for exposure, ESPN has emerged as a sports puppet-master and kingmaker. Foreign Couple in China Face Charges over Business Practices The American woman and British man are accused of illegally gathering personal information as part of their business of advising foreign companies in China. 8 hurt in N.J. base explosion At least eight people were injured Tuesday by an explosion at a naval weapons station in New Jersey, a Navy spokesman said. Tennis More British joy at U.S. Open So used to being the only British man in the second round at grand slams -- especially outside Wimbledon -- Andy Murray will have company at the U.S. Open. Yosemite blaze The numbers are staggering and the prospects are absolutely scary as a massive California wildfire menaces Yosemite National Park. Ohio AG Should have opened up about photo use Two months after a controversial facial recognition technology program was launched in Ohio without public notice, state Attorney General Mike DeWine conceded Monday he should have let Ohioans know that their images from driver's licenses were being used by law enforcement in criminal investigations. Ballmer Exit Brings Microsoft a Chance for Reinvention Steven A. Ballmers departure paves the way for a generational change at Microsoft and gives it an opportunity to adapt to a world dominated by technologies that have eluded its influence. 2 Charged With Stealing Code From Flow Traders Firm Two men, one a former trader, have been charged with stealing secret computer code from a high-frequency trading firm in Manhattan in an effort to start their own business. F1 season off to a racing start Ed Foster of Motor Sport Magazine previews the Formula One season with Amanda Davies.

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