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News Feed Latest worldwide news ArtsBeat Attention Helps Cyrus and Thicke Sales Miley Cyruss performance at the MTV Video Music Awards sent her music up the streaming charts, and Katy Perrys Roar performed well, but Mr. Thickes Blurred Lines topped them both. Brazil has 'ammunition' to combat global turmoil, Rousseff says SAO PAULO, Aug 28 (Reuters) - The Brazilian economy has enough tools to stem the impact of global market turmoil, President Dilma Rousseff said on Wednesday, adding that the country's fundamentals... The Learning Network Blog Student Crossword | Insects Learn more about insects by playing our crossword, either online or in print. Bats Mets Pitching Prospect Suspended for 50 Games Chase Huchingson, a left-handed relief pitcher for the Mets Class AA team in Binghamton, was suspended for 50 games after a second violation for a drug of abuse under baseballs drug program. Shrinking water supply under threat in U.S. farm breadbasket report (Reuters) - A critical water source for U.S. farmers and ranchers is being depleted at a rapid rate and nearly 70 percent of it will disappear within the next 50 years if the current trend does not change, according to a report issued this week. 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. Shortcuts Sometimes Second-Best Makes a Better Role Model Recent research suggests we may be choosing the wrong people to emulate, and that could be hurting us professionally. Holding governments to account With hundreds of millions of Africans owning mobile phones, citizens are becoming increasingly well connected. This is providing a powerful opportunity for citizens to access critical information about their parliaments and to report on human rights violations, corruption and poor service delivery. 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. Carlos Slim increases stake in NY Times Oct 6 (Reuters) - Carlos Slim, the Mexican billionaire who loaned the New York Times Co $250 million, has upped his stake in the company for the third time in two months. China leaders fear Bo comeback if sentence is not harsh sources BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Senior figures in China's ruling Communist Party fear ousted politician Bo Xilai could stage a political comeback one day if he is not dealt a harsh sentence in his trial for corruption, embezzlement and abuse of power, according to sources. Film on Salinger Claims More Books Are Coming A documentary and book on the reclusive author say that he instructed his estate to publish at least five more books beginning as soon as 2015. U.S. security agencies say Android mobile main target for malware SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc's Android, the dominant mobile operating system, is by far the primary target for malware attacks, mostly because many users are still using older versions of the software, according to a study by the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. City Room The Ad Campaign Speaking in Support of Weiner A new ad from Anthony D. Weiner features the first time he has deployed surrogates not himself to make his campaign pitch. High Demand as World Cup Ticket Sales Begin It was a frenzied start to FIFAs attempt to fill the stands for next years World Cup in Brazil as fans applied for more than 1 million tickets in just seven hours. Teenager defies the odds 17-year old Charley Hull will be the youngest player in Solheim Cup history after receiving a wildcard pick. Fortune 500 CEOs reveal secrets With women only holding 4.2 percent of Fortune 500 CEO positions, CNN takes a look at the pearls of wisdom shared by some of the world's leading business women on getting to the top -- and staying there. Indian baby's miracle surgery The pictures may be difficult to look at, but 18-month-old Roona Begum's story of survival is remarkable. T Magazine Feeling For | A Sake Thats Perfect for Summer Sipping Served cool, the traditional Japanese beverage can be the perfect rejoinder to hot, stifling nights. Bath-time goes interactive in Japan Aug. 22 - "Surfing the web" has taken on new meaning at a university in Tokyo where scientists have turned bath-water into a touch screen. Bathers can add new depth to their cleansing experience by manipulating the water to browse a website, watch a movie or even play games. Rob Muir reports. Who is the greatest F1 driver? Who is the greatest F1 driver of all time? Past and present drivers give their verdict on the contenders to CNN. 'Enormous obstacles' for U.N. Gwyn Winfield says it will be extremely hard to develop conclusive evidence about the source and nature of the apparent chemical attack near Damascus Corgan Future of rock music Smashing Pumpkins singer Billy Corgan on why rock music needs God and how suffering isn't good for business. Win a Trip 2013 As Erin Luhmann travels with Op-Ed columnist Nicholas D. Kristof, she reports on malnutrition in Mali, treatments for clubfoot in Niger and the refugee crisis from the conflict in Darfur. Suicide bomber in Afghanistan kills 4 A suicide car bomber killed four people and injured 15 more Wednesday in Afghanistan's Helmand province, a government official said. Strike on Syria Would Cause One on Israel, Iran Declares The possibility of an intervention by the United States in Syria is putting Irans new president, Hassan Rouhani, to the test. New York Times, Twitter hacked by Syrian group SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Media companies, including the New York Times, Twitter and the Huffington Post, lost control of some of their websites Tuesday after hackers supporting the Syrian government breached the Australian Internet company that manages many major site addresses. QA Can Immunity to the Common Cold Come With Age? As immunity to different viruses builds up over time, it decreases the number of viral types that can make one sick, an expert says. Eilat Journal At Israeli Resort Town, Ignoring the Strife to Soak Up the Sea Crowds still flock to Eilat, at the southern tip of Israel, even when tensions with neighbors are on the rise. Tseng Bouncing back to No. 1? After becoming the youngest golfer to win five major championships, Yani Tseng has slipped down the rankings. Can she come back? Japan raises Fukushima alert level Japan's nuclear regulator on Wednesday said a toxic water leak at the tsunami-damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has been classified as a level 3 "serious incident" on an international scale. Critics Notebook Dominic Walsh and Others at the Joyce Theater Ballet v6.0, featuring six small companies from around the nation, has programs with the Dominic Walsh and Company C troupes. Ex-HealthSouth CEO Scrushy loses bid to end SEC ban (Reuters) - A federal judge rejected former HealthSouth Corp Chief Executive Richard Scrushy's bid to lift a ban on his serving as an officer or director of a public company, which was part of his settlement of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charges that he masterminded a $2.6 billion accounting fraud. Carnival erupts in London August 27 - Hundreds of thousands enjoy London's Notting Hill Carnival, the annual explosion of color and music. Elly Park reports. California's Bay Bridge closure beginning Drivers will have to find another way. Israel Takes Defensive Steps as Attack on Syria Looms The government authorizes the calling-up of a limited number of special reservists, and Israelis scramble to collect gas masks from distribution centers across the country. City Room New York Today Commute of the Future What you need to know for Wednesday transit apps to help your commute, umbrella weather continues and the results of the mayoral candidate stickball contest. From Barn to Beachhouse Built in the 1970s by Tod Williams, this recently renovated vacation home in Sagaponack, Long Island, maintains rustic touches. Living in Egypt during chaos There's more to do in Cairo than just protest. Just look at lifestyle website CairoScene. Sports Briefing | College Sports Mulkey Suspended for Criticizing Referees Kim Mulkey, Baylors womens basketball coach, was suspended for her teams next N.C.A.A. tournament game for criticizing the officiating after a loss to Louisville last spring.

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