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News Feed Latest worldwide news Germany to Greece Do your duty There will be no more Greek-style bailouts for ailing eurozone countries if Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition party is successful in next month's election, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said. Today's Economist The Affordable Care Act and Part-Time Work A model comparing the expected and actual rates of involuntary part-time work indicates that the health care law has not had a significant effect, an economist writes. 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? Campaign Spotlight Never Mind Citi Bike, Heres Campus Bike The University of Dayton is offering free bikes to 100 incoming freshmen in exchange for pledges to forgo bringing cars to campus for the first two years they are enrolled. QA Cooking With a New Computer Unless a specific program is needed say, one for creating a cookbook choosing between Mac or Windows is a matter of preference. On Immigration, a Republican Carves Out Some Middle Ground Representative Steve Pearce is out of step with many House Republicans and constituents in New Mexico, but he still thinks a compromise is possible. 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. Corner Office Be Yourself, Redfins Glenn Kelman Says, Even if Youre a Little Goofy The chief executive of an online real estate site says individuality should be welcomed in a corporate world that is pretty starved for personality. The Learning Network Blog Test Yourself | E.L.L. Practice How would you put these sentences in order? UPDATE 1-Russian airshow kicks off with Superjet deals ZHUKOVSKY, Russia, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Russia's first civil plane since the fall of the Soviet Union bagged a clutch of deals with mainly domestic buyers on the first day of an airshow near Moscow, as... Dodgers Owner Could Be Interested in Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune Another sports team owner is eyeing the possibility of becoming a newspaper publisher. Another San Diego worker files claim, saying mayor harassed her (Reuters) - A San Diego parks employee who says Mayor Bob Filner put her in a headlock and rubbed against her breasts at a public event this year filed a $500,000 battery and sexual harassment claim against the city on Monday, her attorney said. Seventh-Seeded Kvitova Is Tested Early While Ivanovic Cruises Petra Kvitova, the 2011 Wimbledon champion, beat Misaki Doi in three sets at the United States Open, while, all around her, seeded players like Ana Ivanovic were having a much easier time. U.S. expects 6-pct rise in net farm income in 2013 WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Net farm income in the United States will reach $120.6 billion this year, up 6 percent and the second highest since 1973 when adjusted for inflation, the Department of Agriculture said on Tuesday. Maria Sharapova out of U.S. Open Maria Sharapova has been forced out of the U.S. Open with a right shoulder injury, continuing a turbulent few months for the four-time grand slam winner. West weighs options; Syria calls any plans of attack "delusional" Aug. 27 - As the West weighs options in responding to reports of chemical attacks in Syria, Damascus says military action would be "delusional." Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Woman makes full F1 test debut Susie Wolff says she will keep fighting to win a place on the Formula One grid -- but she won't rely on her sexuality to get there. BMO profit rises 17 pct as loan losses drop TORONTO, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Bank of Montreal's third-quarter profit rose 17 percent, as Canada's No. 4 bank benefited from higher insurance income and lower provisions for bad loans. 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. UPDATE 2-British estate agent Foxtons plans September market debut LONDON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Private-equity backed British estate agent Foxtons said it plans to sell half the company on the London stock market next month, aiming to ride a recovery in the country's... U.S. home prices rise but at slower pace, consumers optimistic NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. home prices rose in June but the pace of gains cooled, suggesting higher mortgage rates may end up slowing momentum in the housing sector as the year winds down. Fast-moving California wildfire rages into Yosemite National Park SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A California wildfire swept further into Yosemite National Park on Friday, remaining largely unchecked as it threatened one of the country's major tourist destinations. Malala's voice stronger, not silenced The attack was meant to silence the outspoken teenager who dared to defy the Taliban's ban against girls in school. Instead, it only made Malala's voice more powerful. After a school year that started with a shooting, Malala now eyes a summer of speaking at the U.N., telling her story in a new book and amplifying the issue of girls education. 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. Swiss banks steer clear of consolidation GENEVA (Reuters) - Swiss private bankers say a capital shortfall in the financial sector and a clampdown on tax evasion stand in the way of much-need consolidation in an industry battling rising... Essay Thriving on Chaos, Manziel Shocks a Traditional System Johnny Manziels style, rooted in improvisation and individualism, is challenging a tradition of institutional dominance valued by Nick Saban and Alabama. Single-sex golf clubs? Men-only golf club Muirfield is the home to 2013 British Open this week. CNN visited an exclusive female London establishment to find out what's dividing the sexes. 'Stay out of Syria's civil war' News that the United States is considering a military strike on Syria in response to the Bashar al-Assad regime's suspected use of chemical weapons suggests we could soon see an American bombing campaign on the war-torn country. The Energy Rush Foreseeing Trouble in Exporting Natural Gas Gas producers see profits in exports, but Andrew Liveris, chief of Dow Chemical, wants to block what he considers a squandering of a national resource, and a hit to his bottom line. Trading at Noon Game over Vivendi sells Activision stake July 26 - Vivendi agrees to sell the majority of its stake in Activision Blizzard for $8.2B. Starbucks profit up on U.S. sales of "Refresher" energy drinks and Frappuccino iced beverages. Global Soccer Others Are Imitating, but Only Barcelona Is Dominating Barcelona crushed Levante, 7-0, in its league opener, and while Real Betis can play a style similar to the Catalan giant, it still ended up losing to Real Madrid, 2-1. F1 McLaren admits 'big mistakes' Honesty is often a rare virtue at the highest level of sport, especially when it comes to admitting mistakes, so McLaren fans may give Martin Whitmarsh some begrudging respect after the team principal accepted responsibility for a catalog of errors this season. Women's Soccer Sky Blue Looks Beyond N.W.S.L. Playoffs As the inaugural season of the new womens league nears its conclusion, Sky Blue F.C. and the Red Bulls of M.L.S. a considering working together. Zimbabwe's President Mugabe sworn in for another term Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe will be sworn in for another term Thursday following disputed elections. Australia shares up 0.4 pct on firmer metal prices; Boart Longyear plunges SYDNEY, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Australian shares rose 0.4 percent on Monday morning, with financials and miners supporting the market on the back of gains in regional bourses and higher commodities... Amid New Egyptian Protests, U.S. Lawmakers Conflicted on Cutting Aid As supporters of the ousted president, Mohamed Morsi, held more protests Sunday, some American lawmakers pushed for a cutoff in aid while others called for a more measured approach. UPDATE 2-U.S. government mortgage fraud lawsuit against BofA headed to trial NEW YORK, Aug 27 (Reuters) - A U.S. government lawsuit accusing Bank of America Corp of fraud in the sale of billions of dollars of toxic mortgage loans to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is on track to... China Expands Inquiry on Graft to Oil Executives The authorities announced that four executives of the state-owned China National Petroleum Corporation were under investigation. 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. N.F.L. Roundup Pierre-Paul and Rolle Join Practice Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul was taken off the physically unable to perform list Monday, and safety Antrel Rolle joined him at practice.

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