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News Feed Latest worldwide news Kerry to make statement on Syria at 2 p.m. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will make a statement on Syria at 2 p.m. EDT, the State Department said on Monday, as the United States weighs options to respond to reports of a chemical weapons attack on civilians near Damascus. UPDATE 2- UK banks agree to pay for latest mis-selling scandal * CPP shares down more than 20 pct (Adds reaction, details, CPP share price) 'Short Term 12' explores love amid the turmoil of foster care LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - America's foster care system is the unlikely setting for a love story in "Short Term 12," an independent film that examines a young couple's relationship amid the troubles, trauma and camaraderie of teenagers in foster care. UPDATE 1-U.S. regulators, Bitcoin group discuss digital currency WASHINGTON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - U.S. regulators and law enforcement agencies met on Monday with an advocacy group for Bitcoin, a digital currency that has been under fire for its purported role in... As Amazon Stretches, Seattles Downtown Is Reshaped Jeffrey P. Bezos, Amazons founder, is helping remake the corporate giants hometown with an ambitious plan for a new headquarters, one of the biggest development projects in city history. The most expensive education in America - Felix TV The Poway school district in San Diego County, Calif., is investing $105 million in education. But the final cost will actually be much more. Analysis Spending on cars, homes threatens apparel sales as holidays approach (Reuters) - Even with consumer confidence at a six-year high, retailers ranging from Target Corp to Macy's Inc are competing not only with each other but are also having to adapt to shifting spending... Letters Drugs for Mental Health (1 Letter) A letter to the Editor. Classes canceled to deal with race issues Oberlin College in Ohio suspended classes Monday after a student reported seeing a person resembling a Ku Klux Klan member near the college's Afrikan Heritage House. Wealth Matters What to Do When a Friend Pitches an Investment Idea The decision to decline or invest requires an analysis of the offer and the person making it, and an assessment of the pain of losing a friend if the investment turns sour. Pat Cash's Wimbledon tour Open Court's Pat Cash takes viewers for a behind the scenes tour of Wimbledon. Casinos to spin Timberlake, Affleck poker film as cautionary tale LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Justin Timberlake and Ben Affleck have Las Vegas on edge. Sketch Guy Some Investing Stories Sound Good Until You Analyze Them Stories about young real estate investors may be persuasive, the author writes, but deciding if similar actions would be good for us is crucial. Back to racing school for rally star Loeb Sebastien Loeb was a late starter in motorsport, but the French driver is happy to start all over again in his latest challenge after a decade of dominating the rally world. Bath-time goes interactive in Japan Aug. 22 - "Surfing the web" has taken on new meaning at a university in Tokyo where scientists have turned bath-water into a touch screen. Bathers can add new depth to their cleansing experience by manipulating the water to browse a website, watch a movie or even play games. Rob Muir reports. American Abroad Fast Start for Altidore in Sunderland Loss The American striker Jozy Altidore had a strong game in his debut for Sunderland of the Premier League on Saturday. Utah girl dies in freak trampoline accident (Reuters) - A southern Utah girl died last week from injuries she received after a freak gust of wind carried away a backyard trampoline she was on, a spokeswoman for the Garfield County Sheriff's Office said on Monday. Snapping turtle still on the loose in Germany August 14 - Small town hunts for alligator snapping turtle after it attacked a young boy. U.S. labor market, factory data show economy firming WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits last week held near a six-year low and U.S. manufacturing activity rose this month, suggesting the economy is... Hynoski in Race Against Clock to Make Giants Opener The Giants fullback has been out of action since injuring his left knee May 22, the first day of organized team activities. Gadgetwise To Build a Better Lego Robot Lego updated its Mindstorms robotics platform with a kit that includes features like Bluetooth compatibility and a remote control app. Pairings A Salad With Farm-Stand Allure A simple chicken dish and salad is a great accompaniment for German riesling. Parasite study reveals nocturnal secrets of snails Aug. 23 - Research into how snails spread a parasite fatal to dogs has revealed that the gastropods can explore the length of an average British garden in a single night - reaching a top speed of one metre per hour. The revelations came after scientists fitted a sample group of snails with LEDs and filmed them with high-speed cameras. Matthew Stock has more. Costa Rica plans to close all zoos Costa Rica wants to shut down public zoos and release the animals, but critics say the plan is wild. Rafael Romo reports. Critics Notebook Troy Schumacher and BalletCollective Open Eyes Two seriously experimental pieces by Troy Schumacher and BalletCollective were the real discoveries at the Ballet v6.0 festival at the Joyce Theater. Hits, misses of Ballmer era Poor Steve Ballmer. The burly Microsoft CEO, who announced Friday that he will retire next year, has been the victim of some unfortunate timing. Cairo Military Firmly Hooked to U.S. Lifeline The $1.3 billion in annual military aid to Egypt pays for the kind of weapons that its military loves, and may give America more leverage than it seems. UPDATE 1-U.S. Air Force adds vendors to huge computer deal after protest WASHINGTON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. Air Force has added eight companies to a contract valued at up to $6.9 billion for computer equipment and software, doubling the number of companies able to bid for separate work orders, the Pentagon said on Monday. Somalia experiences boom in air travel In Somalia, getting from point A to B can be a perilous business. Towns are remote, the roads that link them are poor and prone to attack, while the coastline is manned by pirates. Sports Briefing | College Sports Mulkey Suspended for Criticizing Referees Kim Mulkey, Baylors womens basketball coach, was suspended for her teams next N.C.A.A. tournament game for criticizing the officiating after a loss to Louisville last spring. 'Walking Dead' creator on show's success "The Walking Dead" creator Robert Kirkman explains why the show resonates. See the full interview Friday at 11 p.m. ET. 11 top theme parks opening soon The rides and attractions at these coming theme parks push the thrill bar .. over and over again. Two Charged With Stealing Code From Trading Firm Two men, one a former trader, have been charged with stealing secret computer code from a high-frequency trading firm in Manhattan in an effort to start their own business. Feminist stand-up show wins top British comedy award LONDON (Reuters) - Women's rights campaigner Bridget Christie won one of Britain's most prestigious comedy awards on Saturday for a polemical stand-up show against men's lifestyle magazines. Gas attack probe as U.S. warns Syria U.N. inspects site of a reported chemical attack on civilians near Syria's capital as the United States accuses Damascus of a cover-up. Sports Briefing | Basketball Liberty Lose to Chicago Sylvia Fowles scored 14 points to lead host Chicago to an 82-64 win over the Liberty, clinching the Skys first playoff berth in its eight-year history. EU Commission seeks to curb Baltic salmon catches, raise others BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Fishermen in the Baltic Sea need to reduce their catches of some wild salmon by more than 50 percent next year to help depleted stocks recover, the European Commission said on Thursday. Cave Collector in Minnesota Hunts for Additions to His Empire John Ackerman, the largest private cave owner in Minnesota, has been called a kook and accused of land-snatching, but supporters say he is nothing short of a protector of subterranean wilderness. IceArizona Completes Purchase of Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes spent four years looking over their shoulders as numerous potential owners came forward then fell away. American Abroad Fast Start for Altidore in Sunderland Loss The American striker Jozy Altidore had a strong game in his debut for Sunderland of the Premier League on Saturday.

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