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News Feed Latest worldwide news 'Twerk' dancing and 'selfie' photos added to English dictionary LONDON (Reuters) - "Twerk", a provocative dance move that has gone viral, and "selfie" a photograph taken of oneself using a phone, are two new words added to the Oxford English Dictionary on... An end to rhino slaughter? D-Day for rhinos is 2026, according to South African officials -- the year the majestic mammals will near extinction if current poaching rates continue. Fed should focus on mortgage buys, sell Treasuries study JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve should concentrate its unconventional monetary stimulus on mortgage asset purchases, according to a new study released on Friday, ditching... Israel's martial art Krav Maga CNN's Vladimir Duthiers takes a look at the no-holds-barred Israeli martial art of Krav Maga. Endo Health to buy private generic drugs firm for $225 million (Reuters) - Specialty pharmaceutical company Endo Health Solutions Inc said it would buy privately-held Boca Pharmacal for $225 million to boost its generics business, as two of its biggest drugs are... Smart highways inspire innovation Innovator Daan Roosegaarde describes how "intelligent roads" could revolutionize the future of transportation. Economix Blog Central Bankers Say Emerging Economies Will Be Ready for Fed Exit The question of what central banks are supposed to do about the Fed cutting its asset purchases dominated the agenda at the Kansas City Feds annual monetary policy conference. 'Short Term 12' explores love amid the turmoil of foster care LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - America's foster care system is the unlikely setting for a love story in "Short Term 12," an independent film that examines a young couple's relationship amid the troubles, trauma and camaraderie of teenagers in foster care. Coaches Talk of Injuries, Trying to Slow the Spread Coach like Alabamas Nick Saban argue that spread offenses, because of their fast pace and more frequent number of plays and the way they limit defensive substitutions, lead to more injuries. Serena on French triumph CNN's Amanda Davis interviews Serena Williams after winning her second French Open title. DealBook Merrill Lynch in Big Payout for Bias Case The brokerage firm has agreed to pay $160 million to settle a racial bias lawsuit that wound through the federal courts for eight years, including two appeals to the United States Supreme Court. Saudi king helps obese man King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia ordered an obese man transferred to Riyadh to receive help for his health. Well Four Frittatas and a Terrine Crack some eggs to make these delicious and surprisingly-portable frittatas (and a terrine) inspired by the tastes of Provence from Martha Rose Shulman. Sports Briefing | Soccer Cardiff Stuns Manchester City Fraizer Campbell scored twice, and Cardiff won for the first time in more than 50 years in the top tier of English soccer, jolting visiting Manchester City, 3-2. Panama says Cuban weapons shipment 'without doubt' violated U.N. sanctions PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - Cuban weapons seized aboard a North Korean ship in Panamanian waters last month are "without doubt" a violation of United Nations sanctions against arms transfers to Pyongyang, Panama said Wednesday, citing a U.N. report. Jailed Pussy Riot members seek community service Lawyers for two jailed members of Russian punk band Pussy Riot have asked for the women to be allowed to do community service instead of serving the remainder of their prison sentence, state media said Friday. BRCA1 mutation not linked to worse cancer survival NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Gene mutations known to increase a woman's risk of getting breast cancer do not appear to also worsen her chance of survival after a diagnosis, a new study suggests. Square Feet In Denver, Beat Starts to Pick Up in a Once-Thriving Hub for Jazz Developers are beginning to move into Denvers Five Points neighborhood, where the jazz age still echoes in the majestic buildings and landmarks. N.F.L. Roundup Pierre-Paul and Rolle Join Practice Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul was taken off the physically unable to perform list Monday, and safety Antrel Rolle joined him at practice. China Plans Its First Unmanned Moon Landing This Year The mission, due by the end of 2013, will be the countrys first soft landing on an extraterrestrial body, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported. Blackhawks Coach Quenneville Gets 3-Year Extension Stan Bowman wanted to keep Joel Quenneville in Chicago, and the coach had no desire to leave. Currents | QA A New Home Dcor Magazine, but Why? Starting a magazine may seem folly these days, but Pamela Pierce has faith that her Milieu will succeed. Recipes for Health Raw and Cooked Tomato and Herb Salad With Couscous and Sorghum In this salad, two types of couscous show off summers tomato bounty. October trial set for woman accused of mailing ricin to Obama (Reuters) - A Texas woman accused of mailing poison-laced letters to President Barack Obama and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is competent to go to trial, a judge ruled on Wednesday. Letters Whats Wrong With Lipstick (2 Letters) Letters to the Editor. Tax charges for Bayern chief He's been a principal figure in German football for decades, winning the 1974 World Cup as a player before becoming Bayern Munich's club president, but Uli Hoeness' world could come crashing down after being charged with tax evasion on Tuesday. Brazilian Willian joins Chelsea At last it appears the pieces in soccer's latest transfer window jigsaw are slowly falling into place. Becker tours hometown Three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker talks about his career and his first tennis court. China Expands Inquiry on Graft to Oil Industry The authorities announced that four executives of the state-owned China National Petroleum Corporation were under investigation. 'I have a dream' 9 little-known facts Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech almost didn't even include its most memorable words. 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. Square Feet Across China, Skyscrapers Brush the Heavens China is home to 60 of the worlds 100 tallest buildings now under construction, but the scale and speed of the projects have caused concern. Babcock to Coach Canada's Men's Ice Hockey Team in Sochi Mike Babcock will return as head coach of the defending champion Canadian men's ice hockey team at next year's Sochi Olympics, Hockey Canada said on Monday. Tool Kit Devices Lead the Way to a Smarter TV While change is coming to the television set, for now the best way to get access to online video is through game consoles and other devices like Apple TV and Googles Chromecast. Most Big Ten Teams Returning a Lot of Experience Lots of the names are the same around the Big Ten. U.S. dealers expected $15 billion reduction in QE3 in September survey NEW YORK (Reuters) - Primary dealers surveyed before the Federal Reserve's July policy meeting said they expected the U.S. central bank to trim its asset purchases by $15 billion starting in... Andretti Poverty drove me on Don Riddell talks with car racing legend Mario Andretti about his career and his operatic talents. UPDATE 8-Brent oil jumps, hits 6-month high as Syria roils market * Lybian output drops, supporting Brent price (New throughout, updates prices, market activity, adds analyst comment) DSM Huge, but do you know it? Nina Dos Santos speaks with DSM CEO Feike Sijbesma about how the company has transformed itself over the years. Theater Review | Westchester A Review of Drop Dead Perfect, at Penguin Rep Theater At Penguin Rep Theater, Drop Dead Perfect playfully gives nods to 1950s television, pulp novels, Hitchcock and more.

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