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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 2-Detroit tells judge it wants to file restructuring plan by year-end DETROIT, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Detroit aims to file a restructuring plan by the end of 2013, earlier than a date previously proposed by a federal bankruptcy judge, but the judge's appointment of a... Selling Mandela T-shirts to TV shows Nelson Mandela's name is being used to sell wine and clothes -- but is it harming his legacy? Front Burner An Italian Way to Drink, Tools for At-Home Bartenders and More Florence Fabricants recommendations for the week of July 30. The Great Wall, Our Way A two-day hike along a remote stretch of Chinas Great Wall affords endless views without the distraction of crowds. Arts | Westchester Donna Dennis Coney Night Maze Exhibition in Purchase Coney Night Maze, featuring a monumental structure inspired by the underside of the Cyclone roller coaster at Coney Island, is on view at the Neuberger Museum of ArtPurchase. Mermaids and an octopus breakfast In a tiny Korean fishing village, "mermaids" dive for abalone and conch while their sisters cook up a breakfast few foreigners know about. Opinion How to Whitewash a Plague A show at the New-York Historical Society about the early years of AIDS looks at them through rose-tinted glasses. U.S. Trade Rep overturns ban on sales of certain Apple iPads and iPhones WASHINGTON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Apple Inc may continue to import and sell certain older iPads and iPhones made to use on ATT's network, U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman said on Saturday in overturning a ban issued by a trade panel. U.S. grand jury probing contractor that vetted Snowden WSJ WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The company that conducted the most recent security review of former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden is the subject of a federal grand jury investigation into its background check processes, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing people involved with the probe. Women tackle 'Everest of sailing' Sailing around the world is one of the most grueling challenges on the planet, with muscle-bound skippers steering 20-meter yachts through everything from tropical cyclones to Antarctic storms. Honduras to Militarize Main Prison After Clash Honduran President Porfirio Lobo ordered the militarization after a gunfight at the countrys main prison left at least three gang members dead and 12 people injured, including three guards. 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. 'They're going to kill me,' MJ told son Michael Jackson often cried after talking to AEG Live executives as he prepared for his comeback concerts, his oldest son testified Wednesday. UPDATE 2-SNC-Lavalin reports loss on charges in North Africa TORONTO, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Canada's SNC-Lavalin Group Ltd unexpectedly reported a quarterly net loss and lowered its financial forecast for the year on Friday following charges on projects in two North African countries. Swiss banks steer clear of consolidation GENEVA (Reuters) - Swiss private bankers say a capital shortfall in the financial sector and a clampdown on tax evasion stand in the way of much-need consolidation in an industry battling rising... Sketch Guy Squeezing the Most Out of 401(k)s, for Now There are clearly some issues with the current retirement system and while we need to think of a better one, there are ways to make the most of it. Nepal Arrests in U.S. trekker mystery Aubrey Sacco from Colorado went trekking alone in Nepal, against her parents' advice, and disappeared. That was three years ago. There has been no trace of her despite many searches. But now, there may be a breakthrough. Daredevil flies with the big guns July 30 - Jetman Yves Rossy flies with a B-17 bomber in preparation for his first ever display at a public event in the United States. Tara Cleary reports. Prison Life, Real and Onscreen The Netflix show Orange Is the New Black takes artistic license with many details of prison life. After a Fee Dispute With Time Warner Cable, CBS Goes Dark for Three Million Viewers CBS and Time Warner have been at odds over what are known as retransmission fees, which cable companies have increasingly been compelled to pay to broadcasters. Ellen DeGeneres to host Oscars Ellen DeGeneres was so nice as an Oscars host the first time, the Academy has asked her to do it twice. World Briefing | Asia China Astronauts Return Safely Three Chinese astronauts returned safely to earth on Wednesday after a 15-day mission that included docking exercises, state television reported. Fantasy Football Spotting Undervalued Running Backs Finding value at running back in the middle rounds of drafts could be the key to fantasy football success in 2013. Vladimir Putin goes fishing Russian President Vladimir Putin's latest adventure has him reportedly catching a 21 kilo pike while fishing in Siberia. In Germany, a Union Culture Clashes With Amazons Labor Practices In the United States, Amazon is often celebrated as a font of jobs. But across the Atlantic, labor relations are more confrontational. Manufacturing growth at highest level in two years in July ISM NEW YORK (Reuters) - The pace of growth in the manufacturing sector accelerated in July to the highest level in two years as new orders surged, supporting the view the economy will pick up in the... At 29, With Fifth Team, Jets Receiver Hoping Finally to Stick Titus Ryan, one of 13 receivers in the Jets camp, was a champion sprinter in high school who caught only six passes in college. Woods stays in charge at Firestone AKRON, Ohio (Reuters) - Tiger Woods failed to replicate the sizzling form he produced on Friday but remained in imperious command with a seven-shot lead after Saturday's third round at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational. DealBook The Sweetness of Time Off A growing body of evidence suggests that vacation time fuels greater productivity and more sustainable performance, the author writes. The key is to choose something truly renewing. Milestone Claimed in Creating Fuel From Waste In what would be a key breakthrough for renewable fuels, INEOS Bio said it had produced commercial quantities of ethanol from wood waste and other nonfood vegetative matter. White House holds high-level meeting over security threat WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's top national security advisers met at the White House on Saturday to discuss the potential threat of terrorist attacks that caused Washington and its allies to issue travel warnings and close embassies throughout the Middle East. A computer display that floats in 'mid air' July 31 - Researchers in Taiwan are developing a wearable computer that allows users to navigate its controls on a 3D virtual display that seemingly floats in mid-air. Ben Gruber reports. Ecuador's Christian Benitez dies aged 27 Ecuador international Christian Benitez, the top scorer in the Mexican league last season, has died suddenly at the age of 27. The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | Stacking Up the Bitcoins What is a bitcoin? How is it used? Children power playground toys July 30 - Modern gaming techniques are taken to the playground as children compete to produce energy. Suzannah Butcher reports. GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. shares struggle, bond yields, dollar fall * Pace of U.S. jobs growth slows but unemployment rate falls Russian military's rap video calls for new recruits August 01 - Russian Defense Ministry creates a rap video to encourage young people to join the army. Elly Park reports. In Germany, a Union Culture Clashes With Amazons Labor Practices In the United States, Amazon is often celebrated as a font of jobs. But across the Atlantic, labor relations are more confrontational. U.S. grand jury probing contractor that vetted Snowden WSJ WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The company that conducted the most recent security review of former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden is the subject of a federal grand jury investigation into its background check processes, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing people involved with the probe. Trade Fight Over Solar Benefits a Bystander A U.S. tariff ruling against China created a loophole that has benefited Taiwanese manufacturers.

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