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News Feed Latest worldwide news Greylock makes $100 million venture bet on marketplaces SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - In a big bet on marketplaces, venture capital firm Greylock Partners is promoting former eBay Motors founder Simon Rothman to partner, and dedicating $100 million to... Beating tennis' big four Tennis legends Jim Courier and John McEnroe show us why Djokovic, Murray, Nadal and Federer are so tough. World Briefing | Africa Congo U.N. Warns Rebels After Shells Hit City At least five civilians were wounded by mortar fire in the eastern city of Goma on Thursday during fighting between government forces and rebels, residents said. The TV Watch Keith Olbermanns Show Has Its Debut on ESPN2 At the premiere of his hourlong show Olbermann, on ESPN2, Keith Olbermann didnt talk all that much about sports. Dot Earth Blog Could Climate Campaigners Focus on Current Events be Counterproductive? As environmentalists stress current events in calling for action on greenhouse gases, some scientists see a different path toward public engagement. Pornanong Phatlum Leads Safeway Classic Thailand's Pornanong Phatlum birdied three of her last four holes Friday to maintain a one-stroke lead after the second round of the Safeway Classic. Craft beers take on wine trade South Africa may be better known for its wines, but its craft beers, produced by small-scale microbreweries, are proving a hit with discerning drinkers. Square Feet In Denver, Beat Starts to Pick Up in a Once-Thriving Hub for Jazz Developers are beginning to move into Denvers Five Points neighborhood, where the jazz age still echoes in the majestic buildings and landmarks. 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. U.S. State Department won't fire employees over Benghazi Four State Department workers who were put on leave after last year's attack on a U.S. mission in Libya will be allowed to resume work, but in different positions, a senior State Department official told CNN on Tuesday. Middle East peace impossible? The Arab Spring seems a long time ago. The voices of Tunis and Tahrir Square, the uprising in Benghazi, the street protests in Yemen and Bahrain promised a popular awakening in countries where politics had been confined to an elite. Green Column Wind Farms Take Root Out at Sea Now on the same scale as gas- or coal-fired power stations, wind farms have grown large offshore. Though costs are slowly decreasing, the industry still has a long way to go to become competitive. The Machine, by Matt Charman, Is Coming to New York The Machine, a new play by Matt Charman, looks at the chess match between Garry Kasparov and the computer Deep Blue. Seven up for Barca in Martino's bow Barcelona rout Levante 7-0 in their La Liga season opener and first competitive match under new manager Gerardo Martino. Living With Cancer Is It Back? The tunnel vision of cancer focuses me obsessively on myself. Perhaps all diseases bring egotism in their wake, for people in distress find it hard to think of anything else. ArtsBeat Danny Burstein and Victoria Clark Join Broadways Snow Geese The additions of Mr. Burstein and Ms. Clark to the play, starring Mary-Louise Parker, set the stage for a theater-world trade-off that involves both a fictional couple and a real-life one. Spain's brain drain problem Economic woes and research budget cuts push many of Spain's best scientists to look for work abroad. Al Goodman reports. National Briefing | Southwest New Mexico Suit Seeks to Stop Same-Sex Marriages The lawsuit focuses on one southern county but could provide another route for the dispute to reach New Mexicos highest court for a final statewide resolution. Fatal Ammonia Leak Hits Shanghai The leak at a frozen storage and logistics business that sent stinging fumes into nearby residential areas also injured at least 25 people, some seriously. Ohs Record May Fall if Opponents Allow It With 30 games left in the Japanese season, Wladimir Balentien was three homers shy of Sadaharu Ohs single-season record. In the past, foreigners in that position have met obstacles. North Korea says called off envoy visit because of U.S. military drills SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea said late on Saturday it withdrew an invitation for a U.S. envoy to visit the country to discuss the fate of a jailed American citizen because U.S. military drills on the peninsula made humanitarian dialogue impossible. EOG Resources says Texas well fire nearly out HOUSTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - EOG Resources Inc said on Friday that an Eagle Ford shale oil well fire that has burned since a blowout on Wednesday was nearly out as crews worked to cap it. BlackBerry director says company can survive as niche smartphone maker WSJ (Reuters) - A member of BlackBerry Ltd's board committee tasked with exploring strategic alternatives said the company can survive as a niche smartphone maker but should sell off some parts, the Wall Street Journal said. Recipes for Health Raw and Cooked Tomato and Herb Salad With Couscous and Sorghum In this salad, two types of couscous show off summers tomato bounty. Obama welcomes '72 Miami Dolphins to the White House Aug. 20 - Saying, "I decided it was high time to pay tribute to the NFL's only perfect team," President Barack Obama honored Super Bowl VII Champions, the 1972 Miami Dolphins, in an East Room ceremony. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Dining Review | Westchester A Review of Bistro 12, in Tarrytown The cuisine at Bistro 12 is Mediterranean, but reflects the owners origins, in Madeira. BRIEF-Computacenter H1 loss before tax 4.3 mln stg Aug 30 (Reuters) - Computacenter PLC * Computacenter PLC interim dividend 5.2 pence per share * Group revenue of 1.43 billion (H1 2012 1.42 billion) * -h1 group adjusted* profit before tax of 26.2 million (H1 2012 restated Voyager left solar system last year, new research shows CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA's long-lived Voyager probe crossed into interstellar space last year, becoming the first man-made object to leave the solar system, new research shows. Wealth Matters A Guessing Game for Taxpayers on What They Owe With the next estimated tax payment around the corner, here are some tips to avoid overpaying. T Magazine Travel Diary | Irene Neuwirths Eight Great Days in Greece The jewelry designer shares her impressions of the island of Patmos, where she savored the the beaches, the colors and the fried cheese. G.O.P. Senators Fail to Head Off Primary Challenges by Tea Party Rivals Despite careful efforts, some of the best-known and most influential Republicans in the Senate have attracted rivals who portray them as a central part of the problem in Washington. Adrenaline-filled tour of Spa track The Circuit takes a minute long tour of the track ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix. On the Runway Blog From McQueen to Venus Brave Women Before getting knocked out of the U.S. Open this week, Venus Williams made quite a statement with her purple braids. Seeing her made me think of Alexander McQueen. The Learning Network Blog Reader Idea | A Manhattan Teacher Revisits Hurricane Sandy Fourth-grade students use The Times to analyze and present ideas about flooding in the United States. Can you holiday at home? I went home. Showtime bets 'Ray Donovan' will be summer success for years LOS ANGELES, Aug 30 (Reuters) - From the FBI agent tripping on acid to the action film star marrying a transsexual, the Sunday night Showtime drama "Ray Donovan" has served up its share of bizarre twists. For News From Syrian Battleground, a Reliance on Social Media The dangers of news organizations reporting in Syria have kept most journalists outside the countrys borders and heightened the need for third-party video. Shopping With Olga Naiman Vases That Make a Statement Whether or not you put flowers in them. Protesters against U.S. military intervention cry "Hands off Syria" internationally Aug. 31 - Protesters in Germany, Jordan and the U.S. are saying "Hands off Syria" to possible U.S. military intervention. Meanwhile, Iran's head of national security meets with officials in Damascus. Gavino Garay reports. UK Seized data is 'security risk' Data seized from the partner of journalist Glenn Greenwald, who has led The Guardian newspaper's reporting on secret U.S. surveillance programs, would cause harm to UK national security and could expose British spies to risk if it is disclosed, London's High Court heard Friday.

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