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News Feed Latest worldwide news Mandelas Condition Remains Critical but Stable The South African government said that former President Nelson Mandelas health remained critical but stable, requiring medical interventions. Really? The Claim Yawning Is Contagious Between Dogs and Their Owners Researchers have confirmed what many pet owners have long suspected Dogs, too, are contagious yawners. They Might Walk On, but Theyll Undoubtedly Sit The walk-on tryouts for the West Virginia football team offered would-be Mountaineers a shot at the reward for nearly all winners zero playing time. Mars Science Lab launch delayed two years NASA's launch of the Mars Science Laboratory -- hampered by technical difficulties and cost overruns -- has been delayed until the fall of 2011, NASA officials said at a news conference Thursday in Washington. Gadgetwise To Build a Better Lego Robot Lego updated its Mindstorms robotics platform with a kit that includes features like Bluetooth compatibility and a remote control app. An open letter to texting-mad teenagers Put your phone down for a second, teen texters -- there are some things you've got to hear. United States Women Fall to Italy in Volleyball The United States lost to Italy, 19-25, 25-22, 23-25, 25-18, 16-14, at the World Grand Prix in Sapporo, Japan. The 30-Minute Interview Joseph A. Tahl Mr. Tahl is a founder and the president of Tahl Propp Equities, a privately held real estate investment, development and management company based in Manhattan. FINRA tackles private securities as investors seek yield (Reuters) - Schemes involving shady offerings of privately-issued securities are a perpetual problem on Wall Street, even during the sleepy end of summer. The Wimbledon greats Open Court sifts through the archive to bring you some of its favorite interviews. PG shares briefly sink five percent in brisk trade NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shares of Procter Gamble fell nearly 5 percent in active trading during a brief period at midday on'm Friday. What I Love | Lee Child Lee Child, the author of the Jack Reacher books, lives in a Manhattan apartment thats stripped down for action. Ivorian cocoa exporters, CCC fail to agree on cost structure ABIDJAN, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Ivory Coast cocoa exporters rejected a price structure proposed by the Coffee and Cocoa Council (CCC) regulator for the 2013/14 season, saying it underestimated the cost... Players Get Green Light to Compete in Sochi Olympics The National Hockey League (NHL) and International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) reached an agreement to free players for the 2014 Sochi Olympics on Friday after nearly four years of intense and sometimes bitter negotiations. Hungarian train shines light on self-contained solar power Aug. 28 - A nature reserve in central Hungary has become a testing ground for self-contained, solar-powered train travel. Engineers say the narrow gauge train is the first of its kind, and could become a template for larger train transport systems. Matthew Stock reports. European shares set 6-week closing low; oils weigh LONDON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - European shares hit a six-week closing low on Friday as reduced chances of an immediate military strike on Syria weighed on energy equities due to weakened oil prices,... Dance Review Francesca Harpers Art Prototype 2013 Mocks Beauty Shows Francesca Harpers dance-theater production Art Prototype 2013 uses beauty pageants as its point of departure. Fergie and Josh welcome baby Axl Don't be surprised if Fergie is singing "Sweet Child O' Mine" today. Fergie and Josh Duhamel have welcomed a baby boy named Axl Jack. International Judge Is Removed From Case Over Apparent Bias The judge, Frederik Harhoff from Denmark, drew attention in June when he questioned recent acquittals of top Serb and Croat commanders who had been convicted of grave crimes during the wars in the former Yugoslavia. Bits Blog Troubles Ahead for Internet Advertising Much of the commercial Web relies on advertising, but increasing use of ad-blocking software is just one of the problems that advertisers face. California billionaire unveils futuristic 'Hyperloop' transport SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California billionaire Elon Musk took the wraps off his vision of a futuristic "Hyperloop" transport system on Monday, proposing to build a solar-powered network of crash-proof capsules that would whisk people from San Francisco to Los Angeles in half an hour. BlackBerry plans security feature for Android, iPhone TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry will offer technology to separate and make secure both work and personal data on mobile devices powered by Google Inc's Android platform and by Apple Inc's iOS operating system, the company said on Thursday. Your Money Adviser For College Students, So Many Health Plans to Choose From The Affordable Care Act is offering more health coverage choices to young adults, including college students, than ever before. Preoccupations Conquering Frustration on the Road Back to Work In trying to help the long-term unemployed, a career counselor says patience and understanding are vital. Kerry makes case for limited military action on Syria WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Friday made a broad case for limited U.S. military action against Syria for its suspected use of chemical weapons, saying it could not go unpunished for such a "crime against humanity." U.S. nuclear agency seeks input to resume Yucca Mountain review HOUSTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on Friday said it will seek comments on how to restart the licensing process for the long-stalled Yucca Mountain nuclear waste project. Can Tiger win 15th? Shane O'Donoghue previews the PGA Championship and discusses Tiger Wood's elusive 15th major. Chinese Chicken Processors Are Cleared to Ship to U.S. The approval by the Agriculture Department is likely to add to the debate over the safety of food imports. Belgium may cut its stake in Belgacom - paper BRUSSELS, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Belgium could reduce its stake in telecoms operator Belgacom to just over 50 percent from the 53.51 percent it currently owns, Belgian business daily De Tijd writes on Friday citing government sources. 5 Things to Know About Week 1 of College Football Now that the latest bit of Johnny Football drama has been settled, the college football season can start with five days of games to satisfy fans who have been craving competition since Nick Saban was raising a crystal football in south Florida and trying to look as if he was having a good time. U.S. Facing Test on Data to Back Action on Syria The Obama administration says the information it will make public will show proof of a large-scale chemical attack by Syrian forces. African alchemy to power U.S.? South African firm Sasol is building a $14 billion pant in Louisiana to turn natural gas into liquid fuels -- hailed as one of the biggest investments from a non-U.S. company in American history. Pope Appoints Diplomat as Vatican Secretary of State Archbishop Pietro Parolin, a longtime Vatican diplomat, will be the churchs new secretary of state, replacing Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone. The best way to burn body fat? "If you looked at a jockey without clothes on, there aren't many who have an ounce of fat underneath the skin," says coach Richard Perham. Theater Review Breakfast With Mugabe, by Fraser Grace In Fraser Graces Breakfast With Mugabe, the president of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, sees a psychotherapist, and colonialism is put on the couch. Mega-canyon discovered beneath Greenland ice sheet Aug. 29 - Scientists using ice-penetrating radar have discovered a previously unknown canyon beneath the ice sheet in northern Greenland. They say the canyon is at least 750km long and in places as much as 800m deep and is on the same scale as parts of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA. Matthew Stock reports. Exclusive America Movil says has no intention of raising KPN offer MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican telecoms firm America Movil on Friday hit out at efforts to make it improve its offer for Dutch peer KPN, saying it had been shown a lack of respect, and had no... Carnival erupts in London August 27 - Hundreds of thousands enjoy London's Notting Hill Carnival, the annual explosion of color and music. Elly Park reports. American Defeats Kvitova, No. 7 Seed A 23-year-old from Pittsburgh upset seventh-seeded Petra Kvitova and reached the fourth round of a major tournament for the first time in her young career. Datapoints Income Gap Grows Wider (and Faster) Income inequality has grown for decades in the United States, but by one measure it has accelerated during the Obama administration.

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