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News Feed Latest worldwide news Qaeda Messages Prompt U.S. Terror Warning Intercepted electronic communications in which senior operatives of Al Qaeda discussed attacks in the Middle East and North Africa led the United States to issue a global travel alert to its citizens, officials said. Ellen to host Oscars, Cowell stays mum on fatherhood Aug 02 - The latest celebrity news including Ellen DeGeneres to host the 2014 Oscars and Simon Cowell deflects paternity questions. Roselle Chen reports. Even at $700, Apple is not a bubble Felix TV It took 15,000 data points to answer a question millions of investors are asking Is Apple stock overvalued? With the help of friends at Datastream, Reuters blogger Felix Salmon presents a unique visual analysis showing that even at $700 a share, Apple is not overvalued as Microsoft was before its bubble burst. (September 19, 2012) Ohio kidnap hell No one heard their screams, but the terror of Ariel Castro's victims finally came to light in court. Rare JFK footage released 50-year-old footage has been released of the Kennedys on vacation just four months before his assassination. U.S. Powerball jackpot rises to $400 million Aug 4 (Reuters) - The jackpot for the next Powerball drawing rose to an estimated $400 million dollars after no one picked all six winning numbers in Saturday night's drawing, the Multi-State Lottery Association said on Sunday. Most Wins in a Single PGA Tour Event Most wins in a single event on the PGA Tour, following the seven-shot victory by Tiger Woods in the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio on Sunday The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | Russia Grants Snowden Asylum for One Year Why has Russian granted one-year asylum to Edward J. Snowden? What does this asylum allow him to do? Rio still on Pope's mind at Angelus Aug. 4 - Pope Francis holds first Sunday Angelus prayer since returning from Brazil. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Op-Ed Contributor Put Middle East Peace to a Vote Far from undercutting any settlement, an Israeli referendum could be a positive hurdle to a genuine peace. HSBC set for 15 percent profit jump as cost cuts pay off LONDON (Reuters) - HSBC's half-year profit is set to rise 15 percent to more than $14 billion as a three-year cost cutting plan starts to pay off and lower bad debts compensate for a fall in revenue at Europe's biggest bank. Children power playground toys July 30 - Modern gaming techniques are taken to the playground as children compete to produce energy. Suzannah Butcher reports. Protesters Press Tunisian Government to Resign, as Ruling Party Supporters Rally Protests for the the government and the National Constituent Assembly to resign continued around the country Sunday on the fourth day after the assassination of an opposition legislator. Economix The Age Equation in Employment Numbers Some of the decline in the unemployment rate may be attributable to baby boomers reaching the end of their working years. But the picture remains weak for those in their prime. U.S. TV series 'Glee' to address drug abuse, death of Cory Monteith LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Television musical series "Glee" will address the death of star Cory Monteith in the upcoming season, writing his character out of the show and touching on Monteith's real-life drug use, U.S. TV network Fox said on Thursday. Movie Review Cockneys vs. Zombies Stars Harry Treadaway and Alan Ford In Cockneys vs. Zombies, a nursing home and an East London way of life are threatened by a zombie takeover. The Race to Build a Better Business Class Billions are being spent to pack business-class seats with engineering innovations and fancy features. Bubba's $40K hovercraft Bubba Watson's golf cart hovercraft will cost you $40,000. National Briefing | Washington President Orders Review of Chemical Plant Safety President Obama on Thursday ordered federal agencies to review safety rules at chemical facilities in response to the April explosion at a Texas fertilizer plant that killed 15 people. UPDATE 1-US regulator unveils plan for universal broadband * Cable group says gives phone companies unfair advantage Well Cancer Risk Increases With Height Height is associated with a greater risk of cancer for both men and women, new research shows. CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-Legal challenge starts for LME, Goldman on aluminium storage * Lawsuit alleges anticompetitive, monopolistic behaviour Bucks Blog Wednesday Reading Travel Warnings Issued on Egypt Travel warnings are issued on Egypt, the Ford F-250 is now thieves favorite target, regulators crack down on abusive debt collection and other consumer-focused news from The New York Times. UPDATE 3-Berkshire profit rises 46 pct, helped by economy Aug 2 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Friday said second-quarter profit rose 46 percent, boosted by improved demand in such businesses as car insurance, energy and railroads, as well as gains from investments and derivatives. Op-ed Al Qaeda down in Yemen News of the death of an al Qaeda leader demonstrates the weakness of a Yemeni militant group that once was surging, writes Peter Bergen Saudi Arabia to spend $800 mln on land for Riyadh metro RIYADH, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia plans to spend about 3 billion riyals ($800 million) acquiring land in Riyadh to build the capital's first metro rail system, the official in charge of the project told Reuters. Oman's first chocolatiers Unlike many in Oman, Salma and Aisha Al Hajri are turning away from government jobs and heading into the private sector. Prince William makes first appearance since son's birth Aug. 3 - Prince William makes his first public appearance since the birth of his son, Prince George, at charity polo match near Windsor Castle. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). New York Times sells Boston Globe to Red Sox owner NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Times Co has agreed to sell The Boston Globe to the principal owner of the Boston Red Sox baseball team for $70 million in cash, a small fraction of what the Times paid for the newspaper 20 years ago. Eagles Receiver Who Used Slur Takes Leave Amid Uproar The Eagles did not say when Riley Cooper would return but indicated he would seek counseling to help him understand how his words have hurt so many. UPDATE 3-NZ's Fonterra finds botulism bacteria in dairy ingredient WELLINGTON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - New Zealand's Fonterra , the world's largest dairy exporter, said on Saturday it had found bacteria which can cause botulism in some of its dairy products, prompting... Do black tech entrepreneurs face institutional bias? Wayne Sutton has been asking venture-capital investors and Silicon Valley executives a question that's not often broached here in the epicenter of the technology industry App City Cant Whistle? Try One of These to Hail a Taxi Hailo and Uber Taxi have similar pros and cons convenient in cab deserts but pointless in cab rivers. Barclays pays steep price for PRA change of plan * Regulator applies more lenient approach to bank039;s rivals Inside Art Yves Kleins Monotone Symphony Is Headed to New York In a re-creation of a legendary 1960 art event, the dealer Dominique Lvy has arranged a performance of Yves Kleins Monotone-Silence Symphony. From spin doctor to Dr Who BBC names new Time Lord LONDON (Reuters) - A British actor best known for playing a foul-mouthed political spin doctor was named on Sunday as the new lead in the BBC's "Doctor Who", the long-running science fiction series that has terrified generations of children. Scott NCAA Changes Can Come Without Confrontation Larry Scott of the Pac-12 joined the chorus of commissioners calling for sweeping change in the NCAA, and said it can happen without confrontation and with the five most powerful football conferences still competing on the field with the other five. UK factory backshoring from China UK company Hornby's model planes and trains have been made in low-cost emerging markets for decades. Now, piece by piece, production is being brought back home. Del Potro overcomes shaky start to beat Isner in DC final WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina overcame a shaky opening set to defeat big-serving American John Isner 3-6 6-1 6-2 on Sunday and win the $1.3 million Citi Open, underscoring his status as a major threat at the upcoming U.S. Open. Haase Tops Verdasco to Reach Kitzbuehel Semifinals Two-time defending champion Robin Haase reached the semifinals of the bet-at-home Cup on Thursday by defeating third-seeded Fernando Verdasco 4-6, 6-4, 6-3.

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