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News Feed Latest worldwide news The most expensive education in America - Felix TV The Poway school district in San Diego County, Calif., is investing $105 million in education. But the final cost will actually be much more. US STOCKS-Wall Street falls, ends worst month since May 2012 * Uncertainty over possible strike on Syria makes for thin volume Letters Atoms Everywhere (1 Letter) Letter to the editor. Teenage Qualifier Shows Her Potential, and Age, in a Second-Round Defeat Victoria Duval, 17, coming off an upset of the former Open champion Samantha Stosur, lost to Daniela Hantuchova, 6-2, 6-3, in the second round. New MERS-coronavirus cases in Saudi bring global total to 102 WHO GENEVA (Reuters) - Eight more people in Saudi Arabia have contracted the MERS coronavirus, bringing the number of confirmed infections worldwide in the past year to 102, of whom almost half have died, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday. UPDATE 4-Countdown begins to U.S. airline merger trial in November * Trial date of Nov. 25 boosts stock of US Airways, American Airlines The most expensive education in America - Felix TV The Poway school district in San Diego County, Calif., is investing $105 million in education. But the final cost will actually be much more. North Korea in grip of drugs epidemic, report claims North Korea's sanction-hit regime has long been accused of drug trafficking as a source of hard currency, but a new report claims drug producers are finding a ready market closer to home and that as many as two-thirds of North Koreans have used methamphetamines. Phys Ed Why A.C.L. Injuries Sideline So Many Athletes Tears to the anterior cruciate ligament sideline more athletes for longer periods of time than almost any other acute injury. Researchers are trying to understand why the injury is so slow to heal. Scientists grow "mini human brains" from stem cells LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have grown the first mini human brains in a laboratory and say their success could lead to new levels of understanding about the way brains develop and what goes wrong in disorders like schizophrenia and autism. Determined Romanian Women Finding Success Five Romanian women, led by Simona Halep, are ranked in the top 75, overcoming a lack of financial backing with their individual drive. Snedeker's big battle Brandt Snedeker explains his rare health issue ahead of his FedEx Cup title defense. Gay Marriages Get Recognition From the I.R.S. All same-sex couples who are legally married will be recognized as such for federal tax purposes, even if the state where they live does not recognize their union. Stephens Beats American Compatriot to Reach Last 16 Rising U.S. player Sloane Stephens took care of business against Fed Cup team mate and friend Jamie Hampton, powering her way to a 6-1 6-3 victory to earn a place in the round of 16 at the U.S. Open on Friday. New MERS-coronavirus cases in Saudi bring global total to 102 WHO GENEVA (Reuters) - Eight more people in Saudi Arabia have contracted the MERS coronavirus, bringing the number of confirmed infections worldwide in the past year to 102, of whom almost half have died, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday. Behind the player ratings on 'Madden' Donny Moore watches at least part of every NFL game, every week, every year. After all, it's part of his job. Op-Ed Contributor The Face Scan Arrives Biometric surveillance is rapidly improving. We need to regulate it. Sports Briefing | Hockey Report of Devils Takeover Is Denied Commissioner Gary Bettman said a news report claiming that the N.H.L. was on the verge of taking over the Devils was inaccurate. Bloombergs Plan for Bigger East Midtown Towers Is Zoning for Dollars, Group Says Under Mayor Michael R. Bloombergs proposal, developers seeking to build towers larger than zoning rules allow would pay $250 for every extra square foot into a fund. How and why trial veered off script Disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai has confounded expectations by delivering a cool, considered denial of charges leveled against him during a keenly-anticipated corruption trial that has captivated China. Advertising A View of Whats Missing From the Classroom A campaign about school absenteeism is the latest collaboration on education by the Ad Council and the United States Army. World Briefing | Middle East Iraq More Bombings Add to a Wave of Violence Two bombs, one hidden inside a pickup truck loaded with vegetables, exploded Thursday, killing a total of 24 people in Iraq. Well Dress Up Your Salad With Grains When a grain is not the main ingredient in a salad you appreciate it for its texture and for the nutty flavor it contributes to the dish. Analysis Girding for battle as electronic derivatives trading revived NEW YORK (Reuters) - The $300 trillion privately traded U.S. derivatives markets could be on the verge of the biggest change in their 30-year history if investors embrace new electronic trading... TABLE-Speculators raise USD bets in latest week -CFTC NEW YORK, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Currency speculators increased their bets in favor of the U.S. dollar in the latest week, according to data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission released on... DUI charge for Lamar Odom Lamar Odom was arrested early Friday morning for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, according to the California Highway Patrol. Girl, 4, crushed by bulldozer in China The death of a four-year-old girl run over by a bulldozer in rural China has triggered outrage on Chinese social media, rekindling anger over the issue of forced evictions. Hedge fund manager Karsch planning a consulting firm sources BOSTON (Reuters) - Hedge fund manager Michael Karsch, who is liquidating his own fund, is readying a new consulting business that will likely count legendary investor Stanley Druckenmiller among its... 'Golden Bear' on tennis love Pat Cash meets golfing great Jack Nicklaus who explains why the golf swing is very similar to the basics of tennis. Rupee Drops, And Outlook Grows Darker For India Data released on Friday by the Indian government showed that the economy slowed in the quarter ended in June to the weakest rate since the worst of the global downturn. Residents complain of illegal temple atop apartment block Aug. 22 - Chinese residents complain a temple built on top of their apartment building is illegal and blocks public space. Lily Grimes reports. Dashboard Today in Small Business No Tipping! Walmarts sales disappoint. How to get a business loan. And what Breaking Bad gets right about the meth business. Bolt wins 100 meters in Zurich Diamond League ZURICH (Reuters) - Olympic and world champion Usain Bolt outsprinted fellow Jamaican Nickel Ashmeade and American Justin Gatlin to win the 100 meters at the Zurich Diamond League meeting on Thursday. Investors brace for Dell's high profile jumbo LBO financing NEW YORK, Aug 30 (IFR) - US computer giant Dell Inc is tipped to launch its jumbo leveraged buyout financing next month, as it looks to get in ahead of raft of other high yield issuers and before US... Tunisia Broadens Crackdown on Extremists The prime minister says Ansar al-Shariah was behind two political assassinations this year. Bessemer goes on defense, on pace for best year NEW YORK (Reuters) - Portfolio managers at Bessemer Trust, financial adviser to ultra-wealthy U.S. families, took an extremely defensive posture a few weeks ago amid some of the most volatile... Dot Earth Blog From the Fire Hose Obamas Bus Stop in Gas Country, Al Gores Category 6, an Unplugging Climate Blogger A roundup of developments on the fracking fight, Arctic ice, and the perils of climate overstatement. Naming and shaming Macau website targets deadbeat gamblers Gamblers who skip out on casino debts in Macau risk being branded with these monikers and having personal details made public by a website that says it has helped to recover 50 million yuan ($8... Pick 6 Unsettled Quarterback Competitions If a decision has been made on who will start at quarterback for Penn State in its opening game, Bill O'Brien isn't saying. Yahoo versus Google Yahoo's websites had more U.S. web traffic than Google in July. That hasn't happened in over two years.

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