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News Feed Latest worldwide news Poet Seamus Heaney dead Nobel Prize-winning Irish poet Seamus Heaney died Friday, his publisher said. BRICS agree on bank's structure, progress difficult -Russia MOSCOW/BRASILIA, Sept 2 (Reuters) - The BRICS bloc of large, emerging economies has agreed on the structure of a proposed development bank with $50 billion in capital, but ironing out "difficult"... Personal Health Tested Recipes for Kitchen Safety Modern kitchen appliances and gadgets offer many opportunities for injury. Exposures Women, Bought and Sold in Nepal Thousands of girls and women are smuggled across the Nepal-Indian border each year. Letter From Europe Saying No to Our Right to Know In the rush to condemn wholesale government snooping and defend citizens' right to privacy, there's a growing sense that Private Manning's leaks were acceptable. But diplomats disagree. 'Dufnering' back in style CNN's Rachel Nichols talks to Jason Dufner after his first major title at the 2013 PGA Championship. Early start-ups attract supersized funding rounds SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Cash-strapped start-ups need look no further than Looker Data Sciences for evidence the investment boom is alive and well. Is a cyberwar looming? After The New York Times' website was hobbled, experts warn of a broader cyberwar if the U.S. launches military strikes on Syria. East Roundup West Virginia Edges William Mary William Mary, of the Football Championship Subdivision, built a 10-point halftime lead but quickly lost momentum in the heat and fell to the Mountaineers, 24-17. Lotfi Mansouri, 84, Opera Troupe Director Mr. Mansouri, who ran the San Francisco Opera and Canadian Opera Company in Toronto, introduced a system of showing the works translations on video screens during performances. Off the Shelf In Treasurys War, Missiles for a Financial Battlefield A new book by Juan C. Zarate describes the Treasury Departments new methods for fighting the nations foes. Frost had heart attack at speech Legendary journalist Sir David Frost died after having a heart attack during a speech. He was 74 years old. FIFA Chief Expects to Reschedule 2022 Cup Sepp Blatter said that his executive committee would almost surely approve shifting the tournament out of June and July, when summer heat sears Qatar. Soviet attack that shocked the world In 1983, the USSR shocked the world by shooting down a South Korea-bound jet. Patriots cut Tebow, who vows to fight on for pro job NORTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) - The New England Patriots cut quarterback Tim Tebow from their roster on Saturday throwing serious doubt over the former college star's future in the professional game. California wildfire heads deeper into Yosemite, entry road closed SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Yosemite National Park, faced with the spread of a massive California wildfire, closed a second key route into the park on Wednesday that could keep some visitors from reaching one of the nation's top outdoor destinations over the Labor Day weekend. 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... Property Values What You Get for ... $625,000 A colonial with a surprising interior near Minneapolis, a stucco colonial in Pennsylvania and mountain views in Arizona David Frost, Who Interviewed Nixon, Is Dead at 74 A longtime broadcaster, Mr. Frost was best known for incisive interviews with public figures, including talks with former President Richard M. Nixon, which he called the highlight of his career. Well Shorter Workweek May Not Increase Well-Being Think shorter working hours will make you happier? Maybe not, a new study suggests. Khartoum Journal As Floods Ravage Sudan, Young Volunteers Revive a Tradition of Aid As the Sudanese government has been slow to respond, critics say, the members of Nafeer, a volunteer youth-led initiative, have taken phone calls and headed out in trucks to deliver bags of aid. Meet Andy Murray's Mum Tennis parents don't always have the best of reputations. Think Damir Dokic, John Tomic and Jim Pierce. However, Andy Murray's Mum is a very different breed. China sets course for lunar landing China set a bold new course in its ambitious space program Wednesday, when it announced plans to land its first probe on the moon by the end of the year. United States 2nd-Quarter Growth Is Revised Up to 2.5%, From 1.7% Economists said the growth rate remains far lower than what the economy needs to make up for the sharp losses sustained during the downturn. Bits From Example to Excess in Silicon Valley The tech industrys spirit of good will seems to have gone by the wayside, perhaps overshadowed by a chase for power and wealth. Iran's oil revenues drop 58 percent since 2011 as sanctions bite-US WASHINGTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Iran's monthly revenues from oil sales have dropped 58 percent since just before the United States imposed harsher sanctions on the country in 2011 because of Tehran's disputed nuclear program, a senior U.S. official said. Is this the city of the future? It is a bright cold day in April, and the walls are gently throbbing. You open your eyes in time to see the Wall Smart paint of your brand new apartment slowly brightening from black to white as nano-particles rearrange themselves to absorb a different part of the spectrum. Phys Ed Why A.C.L. Injuries Sideline So Many Athletes Tears to the anterior cruciate ligament sideline more athletes for longer periods of time than almost any other acute injury. Researchers are trying to understand why the injury is so slow to heal. Real's Bale bid 'lacks respect' Gareth Bale's imminent transfer to Real Madrid for a reported world-record fee has been criticized by Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino. Shuck, Trout Rally Angels Past Brewers 5-3 J.B. Shuck hit a three-run double in the seventh inning to rally the Los Angeles Angels past the Milwaukee Brewers 5-3 on Sunday for a three-game sweep of their interleague series. "We thought we were going to die"- displaced woman in DRC Sept. 1 - Residents of eastern DR Congo, displaced by fighting between M23 rebels and the Congolese army, attend Sunday mass and recount their ordeal. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Russia's Putin feeds dolphins, shakes hands with walrus on trip to Russia's Far East Sep. 1 - Russian President Vladimir Putin feeds dolphins, greets walruses and watches Amur tigers during his trip to Russia's Far East. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Opinion Squirrel Power! A single squirrel can disrupt and frustrate thousands of people at a time, switching off our electrified lives for hours. The Amazon's World Cup race For the World Cup in 2014, the 42,618-seater Arena Amazonia will be one of the event's most striking stadiums. If it is finished on time..... UPDATE 2-Verizon, Vodafone to announce $130 bln US deal on Monday * Full terms expected after London stock market closes Monday Hackers want your smartphone In the world of cyber security there are some well-known designations for anyone that considers him or herself to be a hacker, the term being so broad in scope now. Mickelsons Hot Play Makes Him Co-Leader Phil Mickelson shared the lead at the Deutsche Bank Championship with Brian Davis after shooting an eight-under 63 in the opening round. In Transit Blog Lower Rail Fares in Europe Rail Europe is offering three fall sales, including lower prices for Eurail Italy passes. The Wimbledon greats Open Court sifts through the archive to bring you some of its favorite interviews. Kerry Seeks to Reassure Syrian Opposition Leader The secretary of state told Ahmed al-Jarba that the president was still determined to hold the Syrian government accountable for a chemical weapons attack.

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