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News Feed Latest worldwide news India Ink Indias Lower House Passes Land Acquisition Bill Members of Indias lower house of parliament passed the land acquisition bill with an overwhelming majority. Straight Sets U.S. Open Food Review The Sandwich Revolution Todays U.S. Open food review the pulled chicken torta at Fresca Mexicana in the main food court. DealBook Swiss Agree on Penalties for Banks That Aided Tax Cheats Switzerland and the United States reached a watershed deal to punish Swiss banks that helped wealthy Americans stash money in hidden offshore accounts, ending years of bank secrecy and tax evasion. Personal Health Keeping Food-Borne Illnesses at Bay People, not products, are the main cause of food-borne illnesses, and they can be avoided by following certain basic principles of food safety. Djokovic eases into third round, Li reaches quarters NEW YORK (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic survived an early test from Germany's Benjamin Becker on Friday before safely booking his place in the third round at windy Flushing Meadows. Mouse body clock study offers clues to possible jet lag cure LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have found a genetic mechanism in mice that hampers their body clock's ability to adjust to changes in patterns of light and dark, and say their results could someday lead to the development of drugs to combat jet lag. As Jordanians call for no action in Syria; refugees plea for help Aug. 30 As hundreds gather in Jordan to protest against military action in Syria; refugees from the war hope for action. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. One planet, 31 incredible sights These 31 amazing spectacles may not change your life, but they could change your vacation plans. In Transit Blog Lower Rail Fares in Europe Rail Europe is offering three fall sales, including lower prices for Eurail Italy passes. Site Insight A Web Site Tries to Convince Mattress Shoppers to Buy Online Does this site have the right approach? And what do you think of responsive design? Sports Briefing | Soccer Arsenal Is Back in the Champions League Arsenal will play in the Champions League for a 16th consecutive season, and 10-man Schalke scraped into the group stage as well on Tuesday. Making It Last God, She Said, Went Gotcha, but Their Marriage Got Stronger When one of their twins was born with disabilities, Cynthia and Priestley Coker held on tight. There was no separating us, he says. Suicide Bomber Kills at Least 7 Mourners in Afghanistan A local governor in Kunduz Province was among those killed in the blast, which may have killed several more people. British woman loses new execution appeal in Bali Time is running out for a British grandmother facing execution for drug trafficking in Indonesia, after her second appeal was rejected. Dance Review Olivier Weverss Whim WHim Tweaks Conventions at the Joyce Whim WHim, a small Seattle troupe, brings a program of three works to the Ballet v6.0 festival at the Joyce. Gonzalez Helps Nationals Rout Marlins 9-0 Jayson Werth and Ian Desmond each hit a three-run homer, leading Gio Gonzalez and the Washington Nationals to a 9-0 victory over the Miami Marlins on Thursday night. Check In Hotel Review James Royal Palm in Miami Beach Reopened under the Jamess ownership in November, this property exudes laid-back luxury and offers a host of amenities. N.F.L. Agrees to Settle Concussion Suit for $765 Million The settlement, between the N.F.L. and more than 4,500 players suing over head trauma, provides for medical exams and concussion-related compensation. Starbucks to get more Colombians drinking coffee, rival hopes BOGOTA (Reuters) - The Juan Valdez cafe chain, owned by farmers and beloved by Colombians, expects the imminent arrival of Starbucks Corp to help it boost surprisingly low consumption of the beverage... Your Money Win a Lottery Jackpot? Not Much Chance of That The odds of winning the top prize in Powerball or other big lottery is on a par with finding that needle in a haystack. A tall haystack. RLPC-Owners seek to merge, then list, Numericable and Completel LONDON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The private equity owners of French cable company Numericable and French telecoms group Completel are seeking to merge the two businesses ahead of a possible listing of the... Dragon Con nerd pilgrimage pangs Atlanta's Dragon Con has built a reputation as an annual destination for acceptance and appreciation of all things nerdy. Over 25 years the convention has grown from a crowd of 1,400 to an expected 55,000 people this year. Here's a history of its birth and growing pangs. Ready for Kickoff With Jadeveon Clowneys dominance on defense and Johnny Manziels improvisation on offense, college football has no shortage of big names or story lines this season. 'Space stations' to transform Riyadh Can car-loving Saudis be convinced to step out of their air-conditioned comfort and take public transport? Frustrated fan buys TV rights to World Cup qualifier SYDNEY (Reuters) - Frustrated by a lack of TV coverage of his team, a soccer fan has bought the Australian TV rights for Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Sweden to ensure that Irish down under don't miss the crunch clash. Human-powered helicopter flies into aviation history July 11 - A team from Toronto has won the long-coveted Sikorsky prize by using human power alone to fly an aircraft. The team, called AreroVelo Inc., achieved the feat on June 13, securing a $250,000 prize that has been on offer for 33 years, but never before awarded. Rob Muir reports. Vodafone investors split on best use of Verizon windfall * Verizon close to buying Vodafone's 45 pct of wireless JV Large earthquake hits remote Alaska waters, no tsunami seen ANCHORAGE (Reuters) - A large 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck early on Friday in waters 57 miles off the remote Alaska island of Adak, a former U.S. Navy station that is now a commercial fishing and maritime-service center, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. World Briefing | Europe Russia Security Official Killed on Highway in Ingushetia Unidentified assailants killed a prominent security official on Tuesday in the troubled North Caucasus region, which has a simmering Islamic insurgency. 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. Top trio have eyes on $10 million playoff prize NORTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) - The world's top three golfers tee off together on Friday as the second FedExCup playoff event, the Deutsche Bank Championship, gets under way with scores of other players still in the hunt for the $10 million jackpot. Square Feet Sony Wants Pizzeria Out of Building in Midtown The dispute over Pizza da Solo follows the sale of the Sony Building, whose new owners have plans for a hotel-condominium tower. Bryan brothers win Wimbledon Men's Wimbledon doubles champions, the brothers Bryan, discuss their victory with CNN's Amanda Davies. Carnival puts cruise fleet under microscope after ship fire MIAMI BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Carnival Corp has launched a comprehensive review of its entire fleet after a fire crippled one of its ships last month, and will share its findings across the industry, Carnival Cruise Lines' chief executive told a conference on Tuesday. Social Qs Photo Op Etiquette questions regarding a photo opportunist, a mother who wants her child home for the holiday, when to say Im sorry and those Labor Day blues. Massive wildfire prompts new travel restrictions through Yosemite SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Firefighters determined to keep a massive blaze from invading the heart of California's Yosemite National Park took advantage of cooler weather early on Thursday to slow the spread of flames ahead of a holiday weekend marking the end of the peak summer tourist season. ArtsBeat Its a Madhouse Winner Declared in Chimpanzee Art Contest Brent, a 37-year-old chimpanzee from a sanctuary in Louisiana, won the online vote for a work in which he applied paints with his tongue. Dot Earth Blog Papers Find Mixed Impacts on Ocean Species from Rising CO2 A new collection of scientific papers provide fresh insights on how the ecology of the oceans is being affected by the global buildup of carbon dioxide released by human activities. 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. 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.

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