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News Feed Latest worldwide news Science of One Direction fans How fans' brains play a role in what makes boy bands like One Direction so beloved. CNN's John Berman reports. Bayern Midfielder Martinez Has Successful Groin Surgery Bayern Munich's Spain midfielder Javi Martinez has had successful surgery on a groin injury, the European and German champions said on Tuesday. Well Oral Infections Causing More Hospitalizations Surprising numbers of patients are being hospitalized with serious, sometimes fatal tooth abscesses, a new study finds. At the Critics Table Past and present restaurant critics for The New York Times discuss the food, the star rating system and the tricks to eating anonymously in New York City. America's Cup classic designs Since its launch 162 years ago, the America's Cup -- which kicked off in San Francisco last month -- has been at the forefront of yacht design, encouraging the best sailing clubs in the world to invest big in their seafaring weapons of choice. Personal Health Tested Recipes for Kitchen Safety Modern kitchen appliances and gadgets offer many opportunities for injury. Insolvent town exposes gulf between EU dreams and reality ANINOASA, Romania, Sept 1 (Reuters) - On an abandoned storefront, an old poster advertises one of the few career opportunities available in this Romanian town naked webcam models wanted for Internet... Macquarie U.S. unit fined for client money error WASHINGTON, Sept 3 (Reuters) - A unit of Australia's Macquarie Group Ltd was fined $150,000 for not holding enough cash from clients trading futures in separate accounts, the U.S. derivatives... Newcastle's Pardew Defends Kinnear Over Lack of Signings Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew defended the Premier League club's director of football Joe Kinnear on Tuesday and said financial constraints were behind their lack of activity in the transfer window. Washington Routs No. 19 Boise State 38-6 Keith Price was back throwing touchdowns with a grin on his face, Washington returned to the shores of Lake Washington and Husky Stadium was drowning in a cacophony of noise. Syria strike would be meaningless Newt Gingrich says a strike on Syria would be a meaningless public relations use of military force. Congress should instead focus on three large strategic challenges facing the U.S. Wal-Mart to Offer Health Benefits to Domestic Partners The retailer said it wanted a uniform policy for all 50 states at a time when some states have their own definitions of what constitutes domestic partnerships and civil unions. UPDATE 3-U.N.'s Ban casts doubt on legality of U.S. plans to punish Syria * Syrian UN envoy calls Obama "bully of the world" (Adds Syrian U.N. ambassador, paragraphs 6-8) No U.S. Men in Final 16 Is a First at Open Tim Smyczek, ranked 109th, was the last American man to fall at this years United States Open. For the first time in the tournaments history, no American man advanced to the Round of 16. Top Poland defence group PHO attracts foreign partners KIELCE, Poland, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Poland's top defence group PHO, favoured as a partner by foreign defence companies vying for a share of Poland's military spending spree, has signed a cooperation deal with Boeing and unveiled a prototype of a new tank with BAE Systems. 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. Benchmark's Bill Gurley on network effects and local commerce What the VC firm learned from eBay. Malala opens Europe's largest public library Sept. 3 - The Pakistani school-girl who survived being shot by the Taliban said "pens and books are the weapons that defeat terrorism" as she presided over the opening of Europe's largest public library. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) Electric hemp scooter aims high as eco alternative Aug. 30 - According to its Dutch developers, an electric scooter made entirely from natural materials, including around 80 percent hemp, offers a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel power. The Be.e scooter has enough power on a single charge to travel for 80 km at speeds of up to 25 km/h - ideal for fast and flexible city travel. Matthew Stock reports. Kodak Exits Bankruptcy Kodak said on Tuesday that it has finished its restructuring and exited Chapter 11.The company said it is now a commercial imaging company serving business markets such as packaging and graphics. UPDATE 2-New Vivus CEO resigns over health issues Sept 3 (Reuters) - Drugmaker Vivus Inc said Chief Executive Anthony Zook resigned for health reasons, barely a month after a shareholder revolt over disappointing sales of its diet drug installed him in the top job. Wall St. up but rally fizzles on support for Syria strike NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks rose on Tuesday but were far off session highs after top Republicans voiced support for U.S. President Barack Obama's call for military strikes against Syria. UPDATE 1-HR Block loss widens as costs rise; bank deal delayed Sept 3 (Reuters) - U.S. tax preparer HR Block Inc reported a bigger-than-expected quarterly loss as higher costs outweighed a sharp rise in revenue, sending its shares down nearly 5 percent in... Swiss banks tout stability and secrecy to lure rich GENEVA (Reuters) - Switzerland's banking industry is relying on its stability and expertise to ensure it has a bright future as a leading center for managing the assets of the rich, despite a... Venice Film Festival At the Venice Film Festival, Dirty Politics, Eco-Warriors and a Mother's Quest A classic returns to the festival, a new movie offers a creative take on American noir and another looks at how unquestioning adherence to a cause can have cruel consequences. News Analysis China Debates Effect of Trials Rare Transparency There are competing arguments about whether the trial of Bo Xilai, the former official charged with bribetaking, has contributed to progress in establishing rule of law. Water birds reveal new direction for aircraft landing research Aug. 8 - Water birds appear to prefer landing along the north-south axis, according to a study by Czech scientists. The researchers say their findings could help improve landing navigation systems for aircraft and prevent accidents when planes land close to water. Suzannah Butcher reports. Unannounced Israel-U.S. missile test fuels jitters over Syria JERUSALEM/MOSCOW (Reuters) - Israel tested a U.S.-backed missile system in the Mediterranean on Tuesday but did not announce the launch in advance, prompting a disclosure by Russia that kept the world on edge as the United States weighed an attack on Syria. What I Love Lee Child and the Macho of Minimalism The author of the Jack Reacher books lives in a Manhattan apartment thats stripped down for action. Syria 5 lessons from Iraq The U.S. invasion and occupation of Iraq led to nearly 10 years of occupation, nearly 5,000 deaths among the U.S. military and the few allies that joined "Operation Iraqi Freedom," a visceral sectarian-based insurgency and the meddling of neighbors all seeking to influence post-Saddam Iraq. What was intended as an act of liberation -- then-Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld expected the troops to be coming home in a few months -- became a quagmire. UPDATE 2-Jarden to buy Yankee Candle for $1.75 bln Sept 3 (Reuters) - Jarden Corp, known for its Mr. Coffee products, agreed to buy candle maker Yankee Candle Co Inc for $1.75 billion after private equity owner Madison Dearborn Partners LLC failed to... Midwest, Plains states swelter A heatwave in parts of the Plains states and Midwest kept temperatures Monday as high as 20 degrees above normal, and it's likely to last until the end of the week. Retro Report Lessons From the Yellowstone Fires of 1988 This Retro Report video looks at the enormous wildfires that defied the formulas and changed firefighting policy in the West. Former Scoring Champ T-Mac Retires From NBA After 16 Years Seven-time All-Star Tracy McGrady, a shooting guard renowned for his exceptional athleticism, announced on Monday that he was retiring from the National Baseketball Association (NBA) after 16 years in the league. In Syria, Anger and Mockery as Obama Delays Plan Syrias government on Sunday said President Obamas decision to have Congress weigh in on any military action was a sign of weakness, while rebel leaders expressed anger and disappointment. One Direction star signs pro deal One Direction have already taken the music world by storm and now Louis Tomlinson is hoping to become a star in the football world. Straight Sets Stephens Wins Style Points; Williams Wins Match Sloane Stephens hit the flashy winners Sunday, but Serena Williams prevailed with superior discipline, will and tactical acumen Wells Fargo hires advisers from UBS, Morgan Stanley (Reuters) - Wells Fargo Co's U.S. brokerage has expanded its private client group with veteran advisers from rival firms Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and UBS Wealth Management Americas. Shortages of key models temper auto sales growth in August DETROIT (Reuters) - Youngstown, Ohio-based Chrysler Group LLC dealer Chuck Eddy typically has between 30 and 60 Chrysler 200 sedans on hand to sell to willing customers. Right now, he has six. Drug Agents Use Vast Phone Trove, Eclipsing N.S.A.s The scale and longevity of a data storage program run by the government in partnership with ATT was unmatched by other government programs, including the National Security Agencys gathering of phone call logs.

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