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News Feed Latest worldwide news Giants Brown, Surprise Safety of 2012, Is Lost for Season Stevie Brown, who had eight interceptions last season, made one against the Jets on Saturday night but tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee on the play. UPDATE 1-Judge speeds hearing on Detroit bankruptcy eligibility DETROIT, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The federal judge overseeing Detroit's bankruptcy filing is accelerating the already hurried process of determining whether the city is eligible for protection from its... Win a Trip 2013 As Erin Luhmann travels with Op-Ed columnist Nicholas D. Kristof, she reports on malnutrition in Mali, treatments for clubfoot in Niger and the refugee crisis from the conflict in Darfur. Judge speeds hearing on Detroit bankruptcy eligibility DETROIT (Reuters) - The federal judge overseeing Detroit's bankruptcy filing is accelerating the already hurried process of determining whether the city is eligible for protection from its creditors. Square Feet In Denver, Beat Starts to Pick Up in a Once-Thriving Hub for Jazz Developers are beginning to move into Denvers Five Points neighborhood, where the jazz age still echoes in the majestic buildings and landmarks. Australia shares seen falling on Syria worries, weak metals prices SYDNEY, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Australian shares are expected to follow global equities lower on Wednesday as investors remain nervous over the possibility of a U.S.-led military strike against Syria, while a dip in metals prices may hit the miners. 26,000 U.S. requests on Facebook data The United States government requested information on more than 20,000 Facebook users in the first half of 2013, according to the social network's latest transparency report. United Nations says it will contact United States over spying report UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations said on Monday it plans to contact the United States over a report that the U.S. National Security Agency bugged its New York headquarters and warned that countries are expected to respect the world body's diplomatic inviolability. Tool Kit Leica Cameras Have Eye-Popping Prices, With Photos to Match A complete digital setup from the German company can cost $20,000, but serious photographers find it worth the price. Fund View How little-known Huber Capital funds beat Wall Street NEW YORK (Reuters) - Portfolio manager Joe Huber may be little-known outside of Los Angeles, yet his acclaimed low-turnover strategy has been making waves on Wall Street for several years. The Week Ahead | Film Some Stops on the March In this 50th anniversary of a pivotal summer for racial equality, the Brooklyn Academy of Music has been offering A Time for Burning Cinema of the Civil Rights Movement. Rooftop mountain may have to go A bizarre mountain retreat built on top of a 26-floor Beijing residential building faces demolition after complaints by residents. West vows action in Syria with no details Aug. 27 - French President Francois Hollande says the country is ready to punish those who "took the despicable decision to gas the innocent," while British Prime Minister David Cameron says that any military action against Syria must not entail being dragged into a wider Middle East conflict. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Red Burns, Godmother of Silicon Alley, Dies at 88 Ms. Burns helped to lead the movement for public access to cable television and started a New York University program to foster Internet wizards. Adrenaline-filled tour of Spa track The Circuit takes a minute long tour of the track ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix. UPDATE 2-LDK Solar says will miss debt payment; shares down * LDK's cash levels more than halve in 2nd qtr from 1st qtr 10 most controversial violent video games The long-running debate about violence in video games was rekindled over the weekend with reports that an 8-year-old boy who police say shot and killed his elderly caregiver had been playing "Grand Theft Auto IV," a game rated as appropriate for adults. Critics Notebook Madden NFL 25 Portrays Real Football The release of the 25th-anniversary edition of Madden NFL prompts a question can sports video games count as sports? New golf course at St. Andrews Living Golf goes behind the scenes as work starts on a new course at the home of golf. UPDATE 2-U.S. asks for March trial in airline merger challenge WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department asked a federal court on Tuesday to set a March 3 trial date to hear arguments over whether it should stop a planned merger between US... UPDATE 1-JPMorgan liable to billionaire Blavatnik over mortgage losses NEW YORK, Aug 26 (Reuters) - A New York state judge found JPMorgan Chase Co liable to Russian-American billionaire Leonard Blavatnik for breach of contract for stuffing an investment account he... 'Bama Players Dismiss Talk of 3-Peat, Expectations Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron offers a primer for what it takes to fit in with the top-ranked Crimson Tide football team. Mexico City Journal These Walls Speak, Recalling Victims of Violence A hulking memorial that allows Mexicans to scribble or draw messages about grief and loss has set off of a debate about whether it should be a tribute to all the drug wars victims or those subjected to abuses by the authorities. Program may help black women avoid weight gain NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A program including self-monitoring, gym access and occasional counseling calls helped black women maintain their weight in a new study. Exploratorium Forced to Cut Back After a $220-million renovation, the Exploratorium museum in San Francisco found it wasnt drawing enough visitors to finance a $54 million annual budget and is now reducing its staff. The Media Equation War on Leaks Is Pitting Journalist vs. Journalist The recent security and military leaks have received predictable criticism from the government, but a number of journalists have also lashed out at those who are closest to the stories. Greentech Stopped Cold Mercedes Sales Blocked in France France has effectively blocked the sale of several new Mercedes models because of a battle over air-conditioner refrigerant, and neither side seems to be budging. Economix Blog Winning the Lottery, but Keeping Your Job Two-thirds of Americans say they would continue working even if they won $10 million in the lottery, a Gallup survey finds. TREASURIES-US bond prices rise as Syria fears fuel safe haven bid * Treasury sells two-year notes at high yield of 0.386 pct Motorcyclists Beware the bear Royal Canadian Mounted Police released this video as a warning to speeding drivers to slow down on the open road. New puppy bounces into the White House Aug. 20 - U.S. President Barack Obama and his family welcome a new puppy named Sunny to the White House. Tara Cleary reports. UPDATE 1-Microsoft The insiders who could be CEO SEATTLE, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp has a stable of senior executives who could be contenders to succeed Chief Executive Steve Ballmer, even though outsiders have sparked the most discussion so far. Red Burns, Godmother of Silicon Alley, Dies at 88 Ms. Burns helped to lead the movement for public access to cable television and started a New York University program to foster Internet wizards. The Calling singer I was abducted The Calling's lead singer, Alex Band, told police he was abducted, beaten and robbed Sunday, just hours before his group announced a comeback effort. Coaches Talk of Injuries, Trying to Slow the Spread Coach like Alabamas Nick Saban argue that spread offenses, because of their fast pace and more frequent number of plays and the way they limit defensive substitutions, lead to more injuries. Exclusive Syria strike due in days, West tells opposition - sources AMMAN (Reuters) - Western powers have told the Syrian opposition to expect a strike against President Bashar al-Assad's forces within days, according to sources who attended a meeting between envoys and the Syrian National Coalition in Istanbul. Asia Private Equity Weekly News - August 27 HONG KONG, August 27 (Reuters) - News and developments in Asia private equity from Reuters News for the week ending Aug. 23. Egypt's Copts want government protection AUG 27 - Coptic leaders in Egypt's Minya province say the government should protect them from attacks against Christians. Lindsey Parietti reports. 'Dufnering' back in style CNN's Rachel Nichols talks to Jason Dufner after his first major title at the 2013 PGA Championship. TREASURIES-US bond prices rise as Syria fears fuel safe haven bid * Treasury sells two-year notes at high yield of 0.386 pct

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