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News Feed Latest worldwide news Backers of Madagascar's deposed leader to name new candidate ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) - Backers of the deposed president of Madagascar said on Monday they would name a new candidate to run in a delayed presidential election after his wife was barred from the race. Sharp Fall for Orders of Durable Goods The 7.3 percent decrease in durable goods orders was the steepest drop in almost a year. The Learning Network Blog 10 Weeks, 5,446 Entries Reflections on the 2013 Summer Reading Contest A thank you to the students and teachers who participated and the organizations that judged and some logistical tips for students about how to prove you participated when youre back in school. Corner Office To MasterCardx2019;s Retiring Chief, the X Factor is Presence Robert W. Selander, who is retiring this week as chief executive of MasterCard, says it is important for leaders to relate to stakeholders at different levels of their companies. New Music Big Sean and Albert Heath and Friends Release Albums New statements arrive from the worlds of hip-hop and jazz. You're the Boss Blog Its the Affordable Care Act. But What Is Affordable? The A.C.A. will require employers with more than 50 employees to estimate their employees household incomes. How are they supposed to do that? Surveillance Revelations Shake U.S.-German Ties The issue is prompting not just a debate about privacy and data protection, but also demands from German officials that the Berlin-Washington security partnership be put on a new footing. Russia warns against military intervention in Syria MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia warned Western powers on Monday against any military intervention in Syria, saying the use of force without a U.N. mandate would violate international law. On the Runway Blog When Fashion Week Was Made of Simpler Cloth The drumbeat for Fashion Week started a month ago in my in-box, and now its up to oblivion level, white noise in the black season. Tevez gives Juventus winning start Carlos Tevez marks his Juventus debut with the winning goal, but it is not enough to put the Italian champions top of Serie A after the opening day of matches. Remote Control At Louisville, Athletic Boom Is Rooted in ESPN Partnership Louisvilles willingness to play football games on Tuesday nights, at ESPNs urging, began a turnaround that led to huge rewards for the university and the network. Bats Triple Play Week 21 Results Put your predictive skills to the test each week of the baseball season. UPDATE 1-Tropical Storm Fernand forms in Gulf of Mexico, oil ports open MEXICO CITY, Aug 25 (Reuters) - A tropical depression strengthened into tropical storm Fernand on Sunday in the Gulf of Mexico, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, though the country's main oil exporting ports remained open according to the latest official report. Exclusive China OKs entry of first big cargo of Argentine corn BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - China has approved its first major shipment of genetically modified Argentine corn, Buenos Aires officials said on Tuesday, signaling an increase in competition for a market long dominated by U.S. exporters. African alchemy to power U.S.? South African firm Sasol is building a $14 billion pant in Louisiana to turn natural gas into liquid fuels -- hailed as one of the biggest investments from a non-U.S. company in American history. Innovation Who Made That Picnic? The evolution of the movable feast. Filipinos Hold Mass Protest Over Official Corruption The peaceful four-hour rally reflected growing anger over corruption, extortion and bribery on the part of government officials. Trump faces $40M lawsuit Billionaire Donald Trump faces a $40 million lawsuit from the state of New York claiming he defrauded students. Starbucks to sell home-grown coffee to the Colombians NEW YORK, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Starbucks Coffee Company , which has exported coffee beans from Colombia for more than four decades, plans to open its first caf in the Andean country in 2014 and serve only locally-grown coffee. Summer movie guide Top 20 picks This year's summer movie season is all about asking "What if?" Mike Tyson I'm a vicious alcoholic Mike Tyson told reporters he has been lying about his sobriety. CNN spoke with a reinvention specialist about Tyson. In Obamas High-Level Appointments, the Scales Still Tip Toward Men President Obama, who is considering candidates for a new Federal Reserve leader, has named no more women to major posts than Bill Clinton did. Janet L. Yellen, the Feds vice chairwoman, is a finalist. 12 greatest sunset spots Photographers, poets, painters and tourists agree -- sunset is magic time. Here's where to be amazed. Facial recognition brings new look to shopping Aug. 19 - Scrambling for credit cards or mobile phones at the checkout counter could become a thing of the past as a Finnish company readies to launch the world's first face recognition payment system. Tara Cleary reports. Prince William talks baby, fatherhood In his first official interview after the birth of his son, Prince William told CNN's Max Foster that young George is already quite a character. "He's a little bit of a rascal," William said. GE CEO says equal access in China is crucial Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says true free trade between the the world's top two economies of U.S. and China is crucial. Supreme Court dismisses shareholder case against UBS WASHINGTON (Reuters) - UBS Financial Services Inc of Puerto Rico on Monday prevailed in a legal battle over a shareholder derivative lawsuit filed by pension plans in Puerto Rico, when the U.S. Supreme Court formally dismissed the case. United and Chelsea Draw as Rooney Saga Bubbles On Manchester United and Chelsea drew 0-0 in the Premier League on Monday as the action in the season's first big match failed to match the intrigue of the Wayne Rooney transfer saga that swirled throughout. Elite coaching with Graf, Agassi CNN's Patrick Snell looks at how the famous couple is helping groom the next generation of tennis stars. Why shouldn't Marissa Mayer look hot? Yes --- Marissa Mayer posed for Vogue. Her skin is creamy, her hair perfect. She looks gorgeous. It's not surprising; it's Vogue. India Ink Image of the Day August 26 The 103rd anniversary of Mother Teresas birth was commemorated in Kolkata, West Bengal. Soros dumps US Airways, Tiger Consumer likes Facebook NEW YORK (Reuters) - Billionaire investor George Soros dumped 7.85 million shares of US Airways Group Inc in the second quarter, a regulatory filing on Wednesday showed. Music Review Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Honors Hunt Lieberson The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment decided to honor the mezzo-soprano Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, who died in 2006, with an all-Handel program at the Mostly Mozart festival. U.S. judge tosses BofA suit vs FDIC over $1.7 bln investor losses * Case arose from $2.9 billion Taylor Bean mortgage fraud Help on way for 1,345-pound man King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has intervened to help a man who has become one of the heaviest people in the world. Children's Books Lenas Sleep Sheep, by Anita Lobel, and More Lenas Sleep Sheep, Anita Lobels book about a little girl helped to sleep by some woolly thinkers, and more. F1 season off to a racing start Ed Foster of Motor Sport Magazine previews the Formula One season with Amanda Davies. EU's Oettinger warns against Germany cutting renewable subsidies BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany should not introduce cuts to already guaranteed renewable subsidies, European Energy Commissioner Guenther Oettinger said, adding such a move would seriously hurt investor confidence. UPDATE 3-Obama administration sees mid-October default deadline WASHINGTON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - The Obama administration warned Congress on Monday that the United States could run out of money to pay its bills soon after mid-October if lawmakers do not move... Starbucks to sell home-grown coffee to the Colombians NEW YORK, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Starbucks Coffee Company , which has exported coffee beans from Colombia for more than four decades, plans to open its first caf in the Andean country in 2014 and serve only locally-grown coffee.

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