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News Feed Latest worldwide news Shiller's math says the market looks expensive NEW YORK (Reuters) - Here is a worrisome thought for all the analytical investors out there What if all this time, you have been looking at the wrong numbers? Explorer Near Qingdao, Hiking a Magical Mountain Laoshan, which rises over the Yellow Sea on Chinas eastern shore, is steeped in spiritual history and natural wonder. Kerry Cites Clear Evidence of Chemical Weapon Use in Syria Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday that the use of chemical weapons in attacks on civilians in Syria last week was undeniable and that the Obama administration would hold the Syrian government accountable. DealBook Third Point Hedge Fund Increases Sothebys Stake Daniel S. Loebs hedge fund, Third Point, is now one of Sothebys biggest shareholders, with a 5.7 percent stake, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Immelt Economic efficiencies drive China ahead Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says a large and educated workforce is fueling China's strength and not simply a deflated yuan. New York officer charged with lying about photographer's arrest NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York police officer has been indicted on three felony counts of falsifying records to justify his arrest last year of a New York Times photographer, the Bronx district attorney said. Scene City Back to Manhattan After the VMAs A crush of parties after MTVs Video Music Awards. Is the Acer W510 Windows 8 tablet better than Windows RT? Can a Windows 8 tablet running on Intel's Atom be a good middle ground between Windows RT and more expensive devices? Take a look at Acer's W510 great battery life and full Windows 8. Kanye stops by Jenner's talk show Kris Jenner worked her magic and familial connections, of course to land an interview with the typically media-shy Kanye West, the father of her granddaughter North. Kanye stopped by the set of Kris on Monday to tape an hour-long interview that will air this week. Fair Game New Jobs! If Only It Were True The United States Department of Agriculture often trumpets the numbers of jobs that are expected to result from loans. Whether these jobs are actually created is another question. DealBook Column Five Years After TARP, Misgivings on Bonuses Henry M. Paulson Jr. on bonuses paid during the 2008 financial crisis There was such a total lack of awareness from the firms that paid big bonuses during this extraordinary time. Why long work hours backfire Andre Spicer says there is a huge amount of research that shows long working hours are bad for people. Federer up and running in New York Five-time champion Roger Federer breezes through a potentially testing first round match at the U.S. Open Tuesday to lift some of the pessimism surrounding his latest title bid. Nudged to the Produce Aisle by a Look in the Mirror Researchers out to promote healthier eating habits are using gentle cues, like strategically placed mirrors, to steer shoppers toward fruits and vegetables. 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. Hippie Chic Shows at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Hippie Chic, now at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, raises the question of what should be expected from curators picking through clothes from the not-so-distant past. NASA seeks 'Plan B' for Kepler So, got any ideas for what to do with a used space telescope? Boston mayor reaches deal for Caesars casino at horse racetrack BOSTON (Reuters) - Boston Mayor Thomas Menino reached a proposed deal with developers on Tuesday to build a $1 billion Caesars casino in the city's East Boston section that he said would generate at... NHL Stars to Return to Olympics in Sochi in 2014 After weeks of tough negotiations, the NHL and its players reached a deal with the International Ice Hockey Federation on Friday to put the season on hold again so the game's biggest stars can compete next year in the Sochi Olympics. BRIEF-CME ups initial margins for corn, soybean, soybean meal futures Aug 27 (Reuters) - CME Group - * CME raises corn futures initial margins for specs by 16.7 percent to $2,363 per contract from $2,025 * CME raises soybean futures initial margins for specs by 16.7... Currents | Furniture A Simple Shape Wrapped in Complexity William Sofield introduces five new pieces of furniture. Heads Up A Food Scene With Local Roots Sprouts in Maryland Frederick, the states second-largest city, has undergone a makeover, thanks in part to culinary talent with ties to the area. The Lede French Journalists Previously Reported Chemical Attacks in Damascus Suburbs Journalists for the French newspaper Le Monde reported in May that they had witnessed repeated chemical attacks on Syrian rebel forces in the Damascus suburbs. Second panda cub at U.S. National Zoo arrives stillborn (Reuters) - A giant panda surprised its keepers by giving birth to a stillborn cub at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington on Saturday evening, a day after the animal delivered a live cub, an official said. UNC Tells Company Not to Use McDonald on Website North Carolina athletic officials have ordered a company that makes designer mouth guards to stop using a Tar Heels basketball player to promote its brand. Dollop of Romance Is Added to Intrigue at Former Chinese Politicians Trial Bo Xilai said his former top deputy and his wife, both of whom provided evidence against him, had a passionate relationship with each other. UPDATE 2-Avago sees strong quarter ahead of new iPhone launch * Sees fourth-qtr revenue $721 mln-$740.5 mln vs est $696.3 mln 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. WRAPUP 3-Indian rupee hits record low as confidence in govt falters MUMBAI/NEW DELHI, Aug 27 (Reuters) - India's rupee hit a record low and posted its biggest percentage fall in 18 years on Tuesday as parliament's approval of a $20 billion plan to provide cheap grain to the poor renewed doubts about government resolve to control spending ahead of elections due next year. Holder pressed on U.S. drug agency use of hidden data evidence WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Eight Democratic senators and congressmen have asked Attorney General Eric Holder to answer questions about a Reuters report that the National Security Agency supplies the Drug Enforcement Administration with intelligence information used to make non-terrorism cases against American citizens. The Aqualillies In the Pool, Poetry in Motion The Aqualillies, a nationwide group of synchronized swimming troupes, have turned their sport into high-wattage entertainment. 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. Global Soccer All Together Now at Manchester City The team opened up English Premier League play looking dominant and in sync, living up to its billing as one of the three favorites this season. Rare French 17th-century "pocket" calculator set for London sale LONDON (Reuters) - It will take someone with pretty deep pockets to purchase and transport what is being described by auction house Christie's as one of four surviving 17th-century French "pocket" calculating machines, to be sold in London in October. World Briefing | Europe Police Seize Drugs Worth $1.7 Billion A three-nation investigation led to one of the biggest seizures of synthetic drugs in Europe, a haul of products with a street value of $1.7 billion, the Belgian prosecutors office said. Diamond Foods to settle investor lawsuit for about $100 million (Reuters) - Diamond Foods Inc agreed to settle an investor lawsuit related to an accounting scandal for about $100 million, much less than the damages estimated by the lead plaintiff. New York Times website was likely hacked, company says (Reuters) - The website of The New York Times experienced another outage on Tuesday afternoon, likely caused by hackers, the company said. Another key factor for stock investors to watch CHICAGO (Reuters) - It's well known that small-company stocks have outperformed large-company stocks in terms of average annualized return since the 1920s, and bargain-priced stocks tend to... Books The Cancer Chronicles Wanders Through the Diseases World George Johnson, a science writer, crosses into foreign terrain the world of cancer to bring his unusual perspective to the disease after his wifes diagnosis. Football Shock defeat for Man City When Vincent Tan led a Malaysian takeover of Cardiff City in 2010, the Welsh soccer club was battling crippling debts -- and a long-awaited return to England's top flight was tantalizingly out of reach.

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