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News Feed Latest worldwide news T Magazine Q. A. | The Teenage Singing Sensation Lorde on Overnight Stardom The precocious 16-year-old New Zealander talks about sudden success, why her first time in New York felt like coming home and what she wants to do to Pharrell Williams. President Seeks to Rally Support for Syria Strike The Obama administration began a full-press campaign for Congressional approval of its plan to carry out a punitive strike against the Syrian government. South Korea unfolds future of urban driving Sept. 2 - South Korean researchers have developed an electric car that folds in half for easy parking. Called the 'Armadillo-T', the prototype vehicle is designed for commuters in busy urban areas. Rob Muir has more. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Yankees 9, White Sox 1 With Eight-Run Fourth, Yankees Roll Past White Sox After a 1 hour 53 minute rain delay in the second inning, the Yankees broke open the game in the fourth for a runaway win over last-place Chicago. U.S. oil boom puts Saudi ties on shifting sand The oil-for-security bond that has defined U.S.-Saudi relations for 70 years is fraying, says Warren Strobel, as the United States looks to a future that does not depend on crude from the Arab power. 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. Hunters rescued from Alaskan forest Sept. 2 - U.S. Coast Guard helicopter team rescues two hunters who went missing in an Alaskan forest. Deborah Gembara reports. The Boss Flying the Annin Co. Flag After trying to buy the nationx2019;s oldest flag company, an executive with wide experience ended up running it. Wealth Matters Fertility Treatments Produce Heirs Their Parents Never Knew In vitro fertilization can result in children born well after the death of one or even both parents, complicating inheritance laws. 10 best golf courses in Africa With courses this beautiful, you don't even need to play golf to enjoy these green hills of Africa. ArtsBeat Beatles Albums Go Platinum in Britain, Belatedly Changes in methodology by a British music industry trade group mean that Revolver and Rubber Soul, among other albums, now get the designation. 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. Recreating golf's most iconic photo Shane O'Donoghue attempts to recreate the most iconic photo in golf, Hy Peskin's pic of Ben Hogan's 1-iron shot. The aerodynamics of F1 Christina MacFarlane explores the role aerodynamics play in boosting a Formula One car's performance. Fired bus drivers crucify themselves Eight bus drivers in Paraguay who were fired from their jobs two months ago have crucified themselves in front of their employer's headquarters to draw attention to their plight. Dufner claims 1st major title Jason Dufner wins 2013 PGA Championship over Jim Furyk. Patrick Snell reports. T Magazine Collected | The United Colors of Benetton, and the World Luciano Benetton, the father of the Italian sportswear label, displays 200 of his commissioned works, each the size of a business card, at the Venice Biennale. Analysis EU coal demand starting decades-long slide LONDON (Reuters) - European Union coal demand is on course for a decades-long slide from a peak last winter as the growth in capacity of renewable power outstrips new coal-fired plants. GLOBAL MARKETS-Factory growth lifts shares as Syria risk eases LONDON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - A delay in potential U.S. military action in Syria and improving economic data from China and Europe lifted world share markets on Monday and sent safe-haven government... Detroit seeks $350 million ground-breaking loan DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit, which made the largest Chapter 9 municipal bankruptcy filing in U.S. history, on Thursday filed a request for proposals for $350 million in unprecedented financing, the... Deadly raid hits Iranian exile group's camp in Iraq The United Nations condemned an Iraqi raid on a camp housing Iranian dissidents north of Baghdad on Sunday, an attack that led to at least 15 deaths and allegations of more. Russia Rejects U.S. Evidence on Syrian Chemical Attack Foreign Minister Sergey V. Lavrov dismissed as unconvincing the evidence presented by Secretary of State John Kerry, indicating that Russia would continue to block action at the United Nations. Bronze foundry reinvents itself CNN's Nina Dos Santos looks at how the William Lane Foundry in northern England has reinvented itself to survive. Sports of The Times A Roof Is Planned, but Its a Waiting Game for Fans and Players As dark clouds formed over the United States Open, rain-weary fans began asking when is that roof coming anyway? Behind those player ratings on 'Madden 25' Donny Moore watches at least part of every NFL game, every week, every year. After all, it's part of his job. Press Adds What if? to Five Ws in France With vacationing readers less inclined to read hard news in the summer, French newspapers and magazines have left some of the news behind in favor of far more creative writing. UPDATE 1-Dubai close to sale of Fontainebleau hotel in Miami DUBAI, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Dubai World is close to selling its 50 percent stake in Miami Beach's landmark Fontainebleau hotel to South Florida developer Turnberry Ltd, three sources aware of the matter said. Reuters Breakingviews Cameron humiliation his own doing Aug. 30 - Prime minister David Cameron may cling onto power, but his authority at home and influence abroad have been greatly diminished. And it's all his own fault, says Hugo Dixon. 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. Press Adds What if? to Five Ws in France With vacationing readers less inclined to read hard news in the summer, French newspapers and magazines have left some of the news behind in favor of far more creative writing. Power plant operator Longview Power files for bankruptcy Aug 30 (Reuters) - Longview Power LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy along with certain of its affiliates, a court filing showed, as the U.S. power plant operator aims to restructure its debts to... Marijuana The Uruguayan model Views on marijuana are shifting, but nearly everywhere, it is too early to talk about substantive changes to drug policies. UPDATE 2-For Verizon advisers, patience pays off with huge payday NEW YORK, Sept 2 (Reuters) - It has been a 10-year-long wait for bankers advising Verizon Communications Inc on its $130 billion deal to take complete control of Verizon Wireless, but their patience will yield both handsome fees and bragging rights. 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. French ministers rebuff opposition call for Syria vote PARIS (Reuters) - Senior members of France's ruling party rebuffed opposition calls for a parliamentary vote on whether to take military action against Syria, saying on Monday lawmakers should respect the president's constitutional right to decide on attacks. 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 Obama authorization for Syria too broad for some lawmakers WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers began work on Monday on their version of an authorization of the use of military force in Syria, worrying that President Barack Obama's draft could open the door to possible use of ground troops or eventual attacks on other countries. WRAPUP 1-Verizon and Vodafone agree $130 bln Verizon Wireless deal * Ends decade-long stand-off between Verizon and Vodafone Global Health Life Expectancy Grows for Women Age 50 and Up A new World Health Organization report indicated that while women are living longer, poor and middle-income countries could easily make greater gains.

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