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News Feed Latest worldwide news Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Nudged to the Produce Aisle by a Look in the Mirror Researchers out to promote healthier eating habits are using gentle cues, like strategically placed mirrors, to steer shoppers toward fruits and vegetables. Boy Kangaroo saved me A seven-year-old boy who spent a winter's night lost in chilly conditions in the Australian bush says a friendly kangaroo is the reason he survived. Hollywood reflects on race in year of black, civil rights films LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Race in America has been a hot topic of debate this summer and Hollywood, as if on cue, has muscled its way into the conversation. Butler Hires Miller as Coach to Replace Outgoing Stevens Butler announced it was promoting the recently hired assistant Brandon Miller to replace Brad Stevens, who took the head job with the Boston Celtics. SEC bars Colorado portfolio manager for duping compliance officer (Reuters) - The portfolio manager of a Colorado investment advisory firm has been barred from the securities industry for forging documents and misleading his firm's chief compliance officer to conceal his failure to report hundreds of personal trades, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Tuesday. California wildfire burns deeper into Yosemite National Park SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - One of the largest California wildfires on record roared deeper east into Yosemite National Park on Tuesday, frightening away many late-summer visitors, while the sprawling blaze also crept closer to thousands of homes west of the park. Andretti Poverty drove me on Don Riddell talks with car racing legend Mario Andretti about his career and his operatic talents. Editorial Inside Donald Trumps University A lawsuit offers compelling evidence of Mr. Trumps bait-and-switch scheme that affected thousands of people. Roundup Orioles Overpower Athletics as Wild-Card Race Tightens The Orioles took two of three from Oakland to move within two games of the As in the race for the second American League wild-card slot. Is the Acer W510 Windows 8 tablet better than Windows RT? Can a Windows 8 tablet running on Intel's Atom be a good middle ground between Windows RT and more expensive devices? Take a look at Acer's W510 great battery life and full Windows 8. Oreo fillings don't add up Oreo lovers have long debated how to eat them twisted, dunked, creme first or bite whole. Rare French 17th-century "pocket" calculator set for London sale LONDON (Reuters) - It will take someone with pretty deep pockets to purchase and transport what is being described by auction house Christie's as one of four surviving 17th-century French "pocket" calculating machines, to be sold in London in October. UPDATE 2-Entergy to shut controversial Vermont nuclear plant * Entergy cites rising capital costs after Fukushima, 9/11 Petronas says no deal with Brazil's OGX until debt restructured RIO DE JANEIRO/KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Petroliam Nasional Bhd, the Malaysian state oil company, said a final agreement to buy a stake in an oil field owned by Brazil's OGX Petrleo e Gas... Central bankers debate risks from withdrawing global liquidity JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (Reuters) - Global financial stability is at risk as central banks draw back from ultra-easy policies that have flooded the world with cash, because emerging markets lack... Fox News Confirms the Firing of a Top Executive Who Was Once Close to Ailes The company initially declined to comment on reports that Roger Ailes, the chief executive, had fired Brian Lewis, one of his chief lieutenants. NASCAR pioneer Nicole Nicole Lyons sets the pace for African-American woman in NASCAR. George Howell reports. N.S.A. Phone Data Collection Is Illegal, A.C.L.U. Says The American Civil Liberties Unions motion in a federal suit cited the warnings of George Orwell in arguing that the National Security Agencys collection of Americans phone call data violated the Constitution. Former German President to be tried on corruption charges BERLIN (Reuters) - Former German President Christian Wulff will go on trial in November on corruption charges, more than 18 months after the man once tipped as a successor to Chancellor Angela Merkel resigned from the largely ceremonial role in disgrace. City Room New York Today Ballpersons What you need to know for Monday equality at the United States Open in Queens, story time for grown-ups at the library and nice weather continues though maybe not for long. Sports Briefing | Hockey Report of Devils Takeover Is Denied Commissioner Gary Bettman said a news report claiming that the N.H.L. was on the verge of taking over the Devils was inaccurate. DealBook BATS and Direct Edge to Merge, Taking On Older Rivals Combining BATS Global Markets and Direct Edge will vault the new company past Nasdaq to become the second-largest exchange operator in the United States, as the industry continues to face pressure to consolidate. DealBook Not Banks, but Still Lending Money and Drawing Investors The success of Lending Club, which links up borrowers with investors who are willing to make loans, has spawned imitators and venture capital backers that are looking for similar results. UPDATE 1-Who wants to be a millionaire? Likely next Fed chair already is WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Lawrence Summers may be a poster-child for the lucrative revolving door between Wall Street and Washington. But Federal Reserve Vice Chair Janet Yellen, his chief... The Learning Network Blog Test Yourself | History, Aug. 27, 2013 Answer this question about the March on Washington, which took place 50 years ago this week. Well Supplements Fail to Relieve Joint Pain in Study A randomized clinical trial found that vitamin D and calcium supplements are no better than a placebo for relieving joint problems. Roundup Behind Lester, Red Sox Snap Dodgers Winning Streak Jon Lester pitched three-hit ball into the eighth inning, Jonny Gomess three-run homer capped a four-run first, and the Boston Red Sox beat host Los Angeles, 4-0. 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. World Briefing | Middle East Iran Court Rejects U.S. Pastors Appeal A Tehran appeals court has upheld an eight-year prison sentence for an Iranian-American pastor jailed for his role in establishing underground churches in Iran. Texas Tribune Cyberschools Grow, Fueling New Concerns As the number of full-time cyberschools in Texas doubles this year, concerns are growing about online educations influence, finances and overall academic quality. Real Madrid'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. Boehner "Obamacare is law of the land" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top Republican lawmaker John Boehner said on Thursday he would not make it his mission to repeal the Obama administration's healthcare reform law following the re-election of President Barack Obama. Water "the teeth" of climate change - World Bank June 19 - Growing pressure over water remains the most worrying symptom of climate change, argues the World Bank President, while a projected 2C rise in temperature by 2030 could submerge Bangkok. Goat doesn't like own reflection This goat is not pleased with seeing her reflection in the mirror. Op-Ed Columnist The Ideas Behind the March What Randolph, Rustin and King believed. Film on Salinger Claims More Books Are Coming A documentary and book on the reclusive author say that he instructed his estate to publish at least five more books beginning as soon as 2015. Should this be an Olympic sport? Scoobers, hammers and laying out - it's the "ultimate" flying saucer attack. And if Mark Poole is right, his sport could soon be coming to an Olympics near you. Mexico's peso slips more than 1.5 percent on Syria uncertainty MEXICO CITY, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Mexico's peso weakened 1.51 percent on Tuesday to 13.3765 per dollar as uncertainty over a widening conflict in Syria weighed. Well Supplements Fail to Relieve Joint Pain in Study A randomized clinical trial found that vitamin D and calcium supplements are no better than a placebo for relieving joint problems.

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