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News Feed Latest worldwide news John Billingham, Seeker of Extraterrestrials, Dies at 83 As a NASA official in the 1970s, Dr. Billingham helped persuade the federal government to use radio telescopes to scour the universe for evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence. ArtsBeat New York Fringe Festival Report Very Bad Words Jacob Pressons play is a blistering portrait of student life at an upper-middle-class Massachusetts high school. Economix Blog The Great Shift Americans Not Working The decline in the jobless rate since the recession is almost entirely because of the continuing contraction of the labor force, a trend that began more than a decade ago and that economists do not entirely understand. Serena 'pumped up' for U.S. Open bid Serena Williams has lost only four matches this year -- and the world No. 1 is hoping her most recent setback can help her become the oldest winner of a U.S. Open women's singles title. Well Beers Implicated in Emergency Room Visits A study found that five beer brands were consumed most often by people who ended up in the emergency room. The rupee is where? Currency collapse confounds India Inc MUMBAI, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Indian companies such as Whirlpool of India Ltd say they can't plan more than a couple of months out as a fast-falling rupee currency drives up the cost of imports, forcing them to raise prices even as consumer spending crumbles. The Wimbledon greats Open Court sifts through the archive to bring you some of its favorite interviews. School security plans? John Matthews offers 5 questions that all parents should ask before sending their kids back to school. Tropical Storm Fernand forms in Gulf of Mexico, oil ports open MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A tropical depression strengthened into tropical storm Fernand on Sunday in the Gulf of Mexico, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, though the country's main oil exporting ports remained open according to the latest official report. David Howard, Revered Teacher of Dancers, Dies at 76 Mr. Howards school in New York was frequented by the likes of Gelsey Kirkland, Patricia McBride and Mikhail Baryshnikov. As Egyptians Ignore Curfew, Talk of a U.S.-Brotherhood Conspiracy Among supporters of the military, which ousted Mohamed Morsi, there is a widespread view that the United States and the Muslim Brotherhood have a plan to destroy Egypt. 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. The Politics of Black Masculinity The Op-Ed columnist Charles M. Blow on the difficulty of explaining the Zimmerman verdict to his sons. Small business hiring slips for third straight month NFIB WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Small business employment ticked down in July for a third consecutive month, tempering the more positive signals sent by better-than-expected private job gains last month. London gin Now made in London There is a type of gin known only as London gin. Now, a group of entrepreneurs are making London gin ... in London. NEWSMAKER Larry Summers on challenges to the economy Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers and Reuters' Chrystia Freeland discuss global economic growth, the future of higher education and whether you should get a law degree. 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. The Lede Scenes From the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington Video, images and voices of people who participated in the Saturdays event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Dot Earth Blog A Closer Look at the Technical and Behavioral Barriers to Action on Global Warming A closer look at the technological and mental barriers to action on global warming. The Passive House Sealed for Freshness Passive houses are tentatively taking root in the United States. But their environmental benefits may cost too much to make a movement. Louisville DE Mauldin Involved in Moped Accident Louisville defensive end Lorenzo Mauldin was hospitalized and expected to be held overnight for observation after he was hit by a vehicle while riding his Moped on campus Tuesday morning. Peru plans cliff-edge hotel It's awkward, possibly ingenious; designers hope to create a building that will make Lima an international sensation. 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. FOREX-Yen, Swiss franc rise as Syria fears spur demand for safety * Yen sharply higher vs Australian and New Zealand dollars * Swiss franc rises versus euro, dollar * Emerging market currencies in rout on Syria tension * German IFO survey has little impact on... Team rebuilding world's first website Twenty years ago, a team of researchers shared the Web with the world. Now they want to show a generation that grew up online what it was like in its earliest days. Critics Notebook PBS Documentary Explores a Civil Rights Triumph A documentary on PBS goes behind the scenes of a major episode in civil rights history in 1963. Better Than a Blender A selection of your unique wedding gifts. Australia shares edge higher, gold miners and banks support SYDNEY, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Australian shares rose 0.2 percent on Monday, with financials and gold miners supporting the market on the back of gains in regional bourses and higher commodities... Court lifts Mercedes sales ban in blow to France PARIS (Reuters) - France's top administrative court lifted a sales freeze on Mercedes vehicles on Tuesday, dealing a blow to the government in a bitter row over German carmaker Daimler's use of a banned chemical. GLOBAL MARKETS-Syria worries send oil to 6-month high; stocks slide * U.S. lays groundwork for possible action against Syrian government 'Little Giant' aims for glory Pedro Pinto meets reigning U.S. Open doubles champion Sara Errani, who advanced to the semifinals in singles last year. CORRECTED-COLUMN-Another key factor for stock investors to watch (In the 4th paragraph, adds the dropped words "divided by book value" to the definition of direct profitability, and in the 5th paragraph corrects the spelling of Savina Rizova's name from Risova.) Texas Tribune Cyberschools Grow, Fueling New Concerns As the number of full-time cyberschools in Texas doubles this year, concerns are growing about online educations influence, finances and overall academic quality. Peter Huttenlocher, Explorer of the Brains Development, Dies at 82 Dr. Huttenlocher counted synapses, observing how much of the information coming to the brain was discarded as the mind became more efficient. Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions Aug 26 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1330 GMT on Monday Tesla hails top safety rating for Model S Aug. 21 - Electric car company Tesla says its Model S sedan has won a five-star safety rating in every category tested by safety regulators, a distinction awarded to just one percent of all vehicles tested in the United States. Ben Gruber reports. Obama called Britain's Cameron again about Syria WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama called British Prime Minister David Cameron about Syria again on Tuesday, the White House said, part of a flurry of international consultations he and his top officials have had with foreign leaders about how to respond to a chemical weapons attack by Syria on its citizens. NCAA Reverses Course on Marine Playing at MTSU The NCAA has ruled that a Middle Tennessee football player who spent five years in the Marines will be allowed to compete this fall and that he will have four years of eligibility remaining. '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. 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.

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