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News Feed Latest worldwide news Secret world of teen cartel hitmen A drug lord handed Rosalio Reta a gun and told him to kill a man tied up on the ground. Reta was only 13. Everything was different after that, Reta says. It was a lifestyle surrounded by death. New Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner It's been a year of mishaps, but Boeing finally has some good news. The Chicago-based aircraft manufacturer announced over the weekend it had completed its first 787-9 Dreamliner. Red Bull fined after cameraman hit Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has warned of the dangers of working in a Formula One pit lane after a wheel from one of the team's cars came loose and struck a cameraman. Japan Fukushima toxic water leak a Level 3 'serious incident' Japan's nuclear watchdog on Wednesday said a toxic water leak at the tsunami-damaged Fukushima Daiichi power plant has been classified as a level 3 "serious incident" on an international scale. Art Review American Modern Hopper to OKeeffe Opens at MoMA In its new show American Modern Hopper to OKeeffe the Museum of Modern Art tries to show that the museum did not ignore American artists during its early decades. Rebels gain ground in Northern Syria Aug. 27 - Rebel forces take control of a strategic town in northern Syria, killing dozens of Assad fighters. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. "Golden Rice" galvanises both sides of Philippines food fight Aug. 20 - The long-running debate over genetically modified rice in the Philippines has intensified, with farmers and environmentalists pitted against scientists over so-called "Golden Rice". The issue is now back in the headlines as both sides prepare for a government evaluation, that could determine its future. Ben Gruber has more. Emirates plans to more than double U.S. destinations NEW YORK (Reuters) - Emirates Airline plans to more than double its network of U.S. destinations in the next three to five years to a total of 15 U.S. cities, up from seven currently, a company official said. Lady Vols Approached UConn About Playing Again Tennessee coach Holly Warlick says she recently approached Connecticut about the possibility of playing each other again. 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. National Briefing | South Florida Legal Fees Sought in Zimmerman Case A lawyer for George Zimmerman, who was acquitted of murder in the shooting of Trayvon Martin, will ask the State of Florida to pay for some of his clients nonlawyer legal bills. China leaping forward on carbon footprint - World Bank June 19 - China has set very aggressive goals to cut its carbon footprint as well as short-lived climate pollutants, says World Bank President Jim Yong Kim. Radwanska Moves to 3rd Round of US Open Third-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska needed more than an hour to capture the second set of her 6-0, 7-5 victory over Maria-Teresa Torro-Flor in the second round of the U.S. Open on Wednesday. Corgan Crazy good for business CNN's Monita Rajpal meets the front man of Smashing Pumpkins, who says authenticity has helped the band stay successful. Books of The Times The Tender Soldier Examines the U.S. Counterinsurgency Strategy The Tender Soldier, by the journalist Vanessa M. Gezari, examines the militarys Human Terrain teams, which operate as quasi-social scientists in Iraq and Afghanistan. Protesters gather outside Downing Street to oppose Syria intervention Aug. 28 - Dozens gather outside Downing Street demanding "No Attack on Syria," after Britain sought U.N. backing for action against Assad over alleged used of chemical weapons. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). McGinley Happy to Give Youth a Chance at Ryder Cup European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley has said he will not be afraid to blood inexperienced youngsters in his team for next year's contest. Guardians of Kings Dream Regroup in Washington Fifty years after the I Have a Dream speech, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.s followers gathered for a day culminating with a speech by the first black president. Syria says 'terrorists' will strike Europe with chemical weapons DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syria's deputy foreign minister said on Wednesday that the United States, Britain and France helped "terrorists" use chemical weapons in Syria, and that the same groups would soon use them against Europe. Florence tomb opened in search for identity of Mona Lisa FLORENCE, Italy (Reuters) - Researchers opened a centuries-old Florence tomb on Friday in a search for remains that could confirm the identity of the woman whose enigmatic smile Leonardo da Vinci immortalized in the "Mona Lisa", one of the world's most famous paintings. SEC Coaches Drop Manziel to Preseason 2nd-Team Southeastern Conference coaches apparently don't think Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel is the league's best quarterback. 'House of Cards' creator shows his hand Netflix's "House of Cards" is up for nine Emmys and currently in production on its second season. Creator Beau Willimon talks about the show, Washington and power. Korean island where time stops Empty beaches, no cars, fresh seafood, gorgeous sunset -- on pretty Bijindo, that's called a hectic day. Recipes for Health Parsley Salad With Barley, Dill and Hazelnuts This lemony salad is enriched with a small amount of barley and toasted hazelnuts. 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..... For Many, Double-Decker Buses Are Merely an Annoyance The vehicles proliferation in New York has been met less with nostalgia than with anger because of traffic jams and insistent sales pitches. China Plans Its First Unmanned Moon Landing This Year The mission, due by the end of 2013, will be the countrys first soft landing on an extraterrestrial body, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported. Critics Notebook The Lasting Power of Dr. Kings Dream Speech The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.s I Have a Dream speech, which turns 50 on Wednesday, exerts a potent hold on people across generations. Toxic leak worse than first thought Japan is poised to declare a toxic water leak at the Fukushima nuclear plant a level 3 "serious incident," its gravest warning since the massive 2011 earthquake and tsunami that sent three reactors into meltdown. Column Why Wouldn't Johnny Football Play? Of course Johnny Football is going to play Saturday against Rice. U.N. team returns to suspected poison gas site Aug. 28 - A United Nations team of weapons inspectors continues its investigation in Syria into a suspected chemical weapons attack on civilians last week. Lily Grimes reports. Aeropostale forecasts another loss, to speed up store closings (Reuters) - Teen apparel retailer Aeropostale Inc on Thursday forecast a deep third quarter loss, and said the highly promotional environment that has led it to cut prices and decimated earnings... UPDATE 1-BofA's Merrill to settle racial bias suit for $160 million WASHINGTON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Brokerage firm Merrill Lynch has agreed to pay $160 million to settle a class-action race discrimination lawsuit brought by a longtime U.S. employee, an attorney for... Lazio punished for racist chanting Italian football club Lazio must play their opening home game of the season with a section of their fans banned from the match as punishment for racial abuse. Just married and homeless Patricia Mawa, Host Managing Editor at Silvertrust Media, describes her incredible journey from rags to riches. Prison inmate rebuilds career In 2008, the future looked bright for Breno. Animation celebrates Pink Floyd's 'The Dark Side Of The Moon' Aug. 27 - The animators behind Wallace and Gromit create a short film to accompany a radio play celebrating the 40th anniversary of Pink Floyd's album, The Dark Side Of The Moon, aired on British national radio. Joel Flynn reports. Knox won't return to Italy for new trial American Amanda Knox will not return to Italy for a retrial in the 2007 death of her British roommate, a spokesman for the Knox family said. Late UTEP Coach Haskins Among Lapchick Winners Naismith Hall of Famer Don Haskins, who led Texas Western to one of the most memorable NCAA championships, women's basketball pioneer Theresa Grentz and former Iowa and USC coach George Raveling have been selected as the 2013 recipients of the Lapchick Character Award, Patent aggregator to get Minnesota OK for text of licensing letters (Reuters) - A patent aggregator agreed to submit licensing letters targeting small businesses to Minnesota's attorney general for approval in what appears to be the first such settlement in the...

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