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News Feed Latest worldwide news Prince William 'I did first nappy' He may be the future king of Britain, but for now Prince George of Cambridge is just a little "rascal" according to his proud father Prince William. Tour stars on God golf Living Golf explores the role of faith on the PGA Tour and speaks with 2012 U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson. Economix Blog Japans Women to the Rescue Prime Minister Shinzo Abes effort to expand opportunities for women is not simply an exercise in political correctness but an economic necessity driven by demographics, an economist writes. Sorrell Strong leadership is crucial Martin Sorrell on the Eurozone crisis and how he operates WPP, the world's leading marketing and communications group. Crafting Couscous No Grain, No Gain Making the dish at home is labor intensive, but the payoff is worth it on Rosh Hashana. For a Chef, 41 Years in the Kitchen Takes Its Toll Being a chef, like being an elite athlete, tends to be a young persons game, with crazy hours and injury-inducing physical strain. For midlife chefs, the challenge is finding ways to adjust the pace. Moody's cuts Michigan's Grosse Pointe Public School GOs to Aa2 Aug 27 (Reuters) - Moody's Investors Service on Tuesday cut the general obligation bond rating of Michigan's Grosse Pointe Public Schools to Aa2 from Aa1, affecting about $47.8 million of debt. SEC reviews Nasdaq as rivals blame each other for outage NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Regulators are questioning how robust Nasdaq OMX Group's systems are after last week's massive trading outage, while shrugging off a spat with NYSE Euronext as a distraction, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. Al-Assad's Instagram tells a different story August in Syria kicked off with an ammo depot blast killing 40 people, followed by news that U.N. inspectors were probing claims that regime forces had used chemical weapons. Critics Notebook Dominic Walsh and Others at the Joyce Theater Ballet v6.0, featuring six small companies from around the nation, has programs with the Dominic Walsh and Company C troupes. Breakingviews Ackman's airplay Aug. 27 - Richard Beales and Breakingviews columnists discuss why Bill Ackman's bet on Air Products may be more successful than the hedge fund manager's efforts at J.C. Penney and other retailers. Floods inundate parts of Mexico Aug. 27 - Landslides, floods to blame for more than a dozen deaths in parts of Mexico. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). President Obama kicks soccer ball during school visit Aug. 23 - On the second day of his bus tour, President Obama visits with students at a New York high school to talk about college affordability. He kicks a soccer ball around. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) News From the Advertising Industry Account assignments, executive appointments and miscellaneous news from advertising agencies. India Ink Image of the Day August 27 A 200-year-old gold watch was on display in an exhibition in Kolkata, West Bengal. Egypt Widens Crackdown and Meaning of Islamist Political abuses and politicized prosecutions are hardly new in Egypt, but since the military takeover last month, some rights activists say the authorities are acting with a sense of impunity. Brokerages cut down on novice hires, turn to experience NEW YORK (Reuters) - As brokerages search for ways to grow in a tight economy, many firms are cutting back on new adviser training programs and instead investing in experience. Dance Review Francesca Harpers Art Prototype 2013 Mocks Beauty Shows Francesca Harpers dance-theater production Art Prototype 2013 uses beauty pageants as its point of departure. Latvians race milk carton boats August 27 - The Milk Carton Boat Race features dozens of extravagant and colorful boats made of milk containers competing in the waters of the Lielupe River in central Latvia. Elly Park reports. Exclusive T. Rowe bans some American Air employees from fund trading NEW YORK (Reuters) - T. Rowe Price Group Inc has permanently banned about 1,300 American Airlines employees from trading among its funds in their 401(k) retirement plans, a rare move to curb... Why your phone is next target Pumping phones with data makes them an attractive target for hackers, writes Parmy Olson. DealBook Column Five Years After TARP, Misgivings on Bonuses Henry M. Paulson Jr. on bonuses paid during the 2008 financial crisis There was such a total lack of awareness from the firms that paid big bonuses during this extraordinary time. A Calculated Push Into Entertainment Lifts Duck Dynasty Familys Fortunes Willie Robertson and his family made a conscious dive into the entertainment world, lifting a regional business based on duck hunting into an international phenomenon. High Demand as World Cup Ticket Sales Begin It was a frenzied start to FIFAs attempt to fill the stands for next years World Cup in Brazil as fans applied for more than 1 million tickets in just seven hours. Scientists create glow-in-the-dark rabbits August 14 - A team of researchers from Hawaii and Turkey successfully inject fluorescent jellyfish proteins in rabbit embryos that make them glow green in the dark. Elly Park reports. The Learning Network Blog Student Crossword | Geography of the Middle East Learn more about the geography of the Middle East by playing our crossword, either online or in print. U.S. judge approves Facebook privacy settlement over ads SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Monday granted final approval to Facebook's $20 million settlement of a lawsuit over targeted advertising despite objections that the deal did not go far enough to protect children's privacy. Iran names new envoy to IAEA, extending makeover of nuclear team DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran has named a disarmament expert as its envoy to the U.N. nuclear watchdog, extending a reshuffle of top officials dealing with its disputed atomic program since new President Hassan Rouhani took office vowing to improve Iran's foreign relations. Obama meets new five-member panel reviewing surveillance programs WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama met on Tuesday with a new five-member panel he appointed to review the privacy issues involved with U.S. government surveillance programs after a public outcry about privacy in the wake of leaks by a former spy agency contractor. Floods inundate parts of Mexico Aug. 27 - Landslides, floods to blame for more than a dozen deaths in parts of Mexico. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). 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. City Kitchen Carpaccio at Its Beefy Best Restaurant menus offer carpaccios of octopus, zucchini or heirloom tomato, but to some, the only true one is made with raw meat. Straight Sets What to Watch at the U.S. Open on Tuesday At just 22 and seeded No. 14 at the United States Open, Jerzy Janowicz may be the most exciting and excitable newcomer to mens tennis. Hell be in action on Tuesday. 'Breaking Bad' vet joins 'Community' He commanded fear and respect as a hitman/fixer on "Breaking Bad," and now he will command fear and respect as... a community college professor. Jonathan Banks will appear in 11 episodes of "Community"'s fifth season, EW has learned. The Passive House Sealed for Freshness Passive houses are tentatively taking root in the United States. But their environmental benefits may cost too much to make a movement. What's for Dinner? A Cool Nioise Salad for Summers End With a basil and anchovy-lemon vinaigrette, this salad is intense and light at the same time. With Victory, Venus Williams Brings Old Order Back The earliest first-round matches at the United States Open were lopsided affairs, including Venus Williamss win over No. 12 Kirsten Flipkens. New father, new hope Prince William has given his first official interview to CNN since the birth of his first child. The future king of Britain spoke about baby George, his wife Catherine, and what it's like to be a new father. With Proposed Rail Expansion, Northwest Confronts Its Clean Image Plans by the energy industry to move more coal and oil through the Pacific Northwest by rail are pulling at all the threads of the regions green self-portrait. Palestinian architects look to the past for eco-friendly homes Aug. 19 - Palestinian architects have come up with an inexpensive and eco-friendly building solution in the West Bank, where rising real estate prices are locking many potential buyers out of the market. The architects are reaching back into history, encouraging Palestinians to build their own homes using sacks filled with clay. Matthew Stock reports.

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