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News Feed Latest worldwide news Theater Its Ireland in New York Theres enough Irish theater in New York this month to allow for full immersion for a week or so if youd like. Beijing issues new measures aimed at curbing air pollution BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijing unveiled yet another slew of measures on Monday to curb a choking pollution problem, including limiting the number of new vehicles on the roads and closing or upgrading the facilities of 1,200 companies. Lisa Gernak, Calder Hynes The bride is an administrative assistant at a Ritz-Carlton; the groom is the public relations manager for the Brooklyn Nets. Pension liability looms over U.S. states' economies group WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Public pension liabilities in five U.S. states could represent more than 40 percent of their local economies, according to an analysis released on Tuesday by a conservative group that lowered the assumed rate of return for pensions' investments. Boyd's 5 TDs Lead No. 8 Clemson to 38-35 Win As far as Tajh Boyd is concerned, Clemson's victory against Georgia wasn't a statement as much as a step toward much greater goals. Dashboard Today in Small Business Cliffgate The clock is ticking on the budget battles. Home prices are surging. How to maintain a brand. Real Madrid doesn't do austerity While recession-hit Spain continues to wrestle with the financial crisis, football giants Real Madrid has spent big again by making Gareth Bale one of the most expensive football players. Ashley Jackson, Michael Beal The bride is a biomedical consultant; the groom is in the investment banking unit of JPMorgan Chase. A Bet on the Environment The company Mosaic functions as an online renewable energy bank, soliciting investments for solar projects and making loans for them. JFK assassination film 'Parkland' shows gore, avoids conspiracy VENICE (Reuters) - U.S. President John F Kennedy's assassination 50 years ago this year in Dallas is re-created in graphic detail, with a blood-smeared operating room and the famous film showing the actual event, in "Parkland" which had its premiere on Sunday in Venice. Sketch Guy A Sweet Lesson in Price Perceptions It seemed crazy to spend $5 on a pint of ice cream, until a $12 pint came along. Anchoring to a number can change the way we make financial decisions. Car Bombings in Baghdad Follow a Familiar Pattern At least 46 people were killed in a string of blasts around Baghdad, reinforcing fears that Iraq is reverting to the dark days of sectarian civil war. Relief for Manchester City It wasn't pretty but Manchester City beat Hull 2-0 in the Premier League to bounce back from a surprise defeat at Cardiff City. Theater Review Starring Roles for Women at the Globe Its not just Shakespeare as the theater examines a fight for freedom with new female-centric plays like Blue Stockings, by the director-turned-writer Jessica Swale. Your Money Adviser Assessing the Costs of Caring for an Aging Relative Studies of Americans who take on in-home care are documenting health and financial repercussions. Square Feet Someday Worth Billions, but Now, They Need a Desk As tech start-ups push demand for office space in San Francisco, RocketSpace is responding with long tables, Internet access and rules against getting too big. Telecom Italia moves into MA spotlight amid sector shake out MILAN (Reuters) - Telecom Italia SpA shares jumped as much as 10 percent on Friday, on speculation it might be the next quarry in a recent upsurge in dealmaking in Europe's telecoms industry. 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. Federer crashes out of U.S. Open Roger Federer will not feature in a Grand Slam final in the same calendar year for the first time since 2002, after he was knocked out of the U.S. Open by Spain's Tommy Robredo. N.F.L. Scouting Report Difference Makers? Could Be A look around the league shows that each team has a player whose individual success could affect how things go in 2013. Superman flies in southern California July 3 - A start-up company in California creates life-sized remote controlled superheroes that soar through the air. Elly Park reports. News Corp.s Tight Grip on Australias Papers Shapes Its Politics The company owns roughly 60 percent of the newspaper market share and recent outlandish front pages depicting political leaders have some saying it holds too much political sway. Ballistic objects detected by Russia fell into sea RIA MOSCOW (Reuters) - Two ballistic "objects" that Russia said were launched toward the eastern coast of the Mediterranean on Tuesday fell into the sea, state-run Russian news agency RIA cited a source in Damascus as saying. 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. Choice Tables Portland, Me. Locavore in Menu and Dcor A city where the local food movement got a jump start is going further, and applying it to the space itself. The New Old Age Blog Values Conflict at the End of Life Family members often make end-of-life decisions according to their own values, not the patients, a new study finds. Winton escalates computer-driven hedge fund arms race LONDON (Reuters) - Winton Capital, one of the world's biggest hedge fund firms, has developed a new model of its flagship fund, hoping its greater allocation to equities and risk will produce better... Japans E-Reader Industry Struggles to Keep Up as Amazon Takes the Lead Although local companies brought e-readers to market in Japan before Amazon did, Amazons experience elsewhere with e-book sales rapidly gave it an edge with consumers and publishers. Officials Make Case for Strike Before Senate Panel Two secretaries and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs sought to persuade senators on the Foreign Relations Committee to support military action against Syria. Microsoft Acquires Nokia Units, and Leader The $7.2 billion all-cash deal is meant to turn the Finnish mobile phone pioneer into the engine for Microsofts mobile efforts. Stephen Elop, the former Microsoft executive who was running Nokia, will rejoin Microsoft. Rambus asked about shredded records in Nvidia case * Appeals judge says Rambus doesn't know what was shredded Costa Rica plans to close all zoos Costa Rica wants to shut down public zoos and release the animals, but critics say the plan is wild. Rafael Romo reports. Financial advisors ready for more restructuring deals in Brazil SAO PAULO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Companies in Brazil, struggling with weak economic growth, rising borrowing costs and a currency slump, are likely to boost demand for advice on debt restructuring as... Bartoli in shock quit announcement Marion Bartoli has retired from tennis with immediate effect, just six weeks after winning her first grand slam title at Wimbledon. Summer Shorelines Come On In, Paddlers, the Waters Just Fine. Dont Mind the Sewage. A pioneering group of paddling and rowing enthusiasts has established the North Brooklyn Boat Club on Newtown Creek, one of New Yorks most contaminated estuaries. Mark Ronson on love for music CNN's Monita Rajpal meets Grammy award-winning Mark Ronson who has produced some of the biggest stars in the industry. Ashley Jackson, Michael Beal The bride is a biomedical consultant; the groom is in the investment banking unit of JPMorgan Chase. 'Golden Bear' on tennis CNN's Pat Cash meets golfing great Jack Nicklaus on the sidelines of Wimbledon. N.H.L. Stars Are Invited to Camps for Olympics Patrick Kane, Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin are among the N.H.L. players whom the United States, Canada and Russia have asked to participate in orientation camps. Champion Blackhawks Sign Coach Quenneville to Extension The Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks have retained head coach Joel Quenneville on a three-year contract extension, the National Hockey League (NHL) team said on Friday.

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