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News Feed Latest worldwide news LightInTheBox shares tank as weak wedding dress sales weigh on forecast (Reuters) - Shares of LightInTheBox Holding Co Ltd fell 39 percent on Tuesday, after the Chinese online retailer forecast current-quarter revenue below analysts' estimates as sales of its wedding and... America Movil plans to keep current KPN strategy - unions BRUSSELS, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Mexican telecoms group America Movil will keep KPN's current strategy if its proposed 7.2 billion euro ($9.6 billion) bid for the telecoms company is successful, the... ArtsBeat Danny Burstein and Victoria Clark Join Broadways Snow Geese The additions of Mr. Burstein and Ms. Clark to the play, starring Mary-Louise Parker, set the stage for a theater-world trade-off that involves both a fictional couple and a real-life one. Four dead in helicopter crash off Scotland A helicopter crash in the North Sea off Scotland's Shetland islands killed four people, officials said Saturday. U.S. options on Syria include multi-day strikes official WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration is considering military options that include multi-day strikes on Syrian government targets in response to last week's chemical weapons attack, a senior U.S. official said on Wednesday. King fights for tennis equality It's almost been 40 years since tennis legend Billie Jean King's historic Battle of the Sexes match. Mark McKay reports. YOUR MONEY-Can an expanded army of seniors stem Medicare fraud? NEW YORK, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Enrolled in Medicare and want to join the ground war against fraud? All you need now is a pen and a pair of reading glasses. Pee-powered cell phone points to 'smart toilet' technology Aug. 13 - Does the call of nature hold the answer to a new form of renewable energy? Scientists in the UK are confident that it does. With backing from both the British government and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the researchers have developed a method for charging mobile phones with human urine. Matthew Stock reports. Before Byrds T-Shirt Night, the Mets Trade Him and Buck The Mets on Tuesday traded Marlon Byrd and John Buck to Pittsburgh for a minor-league infielder and a player to be named. The Flexitarian Bring Your Lunch to Work Somehow one of our oldest and sanest traditions has become a laughingstock its not hip to pack a work lunch. Lets try to fix that. European Union Sets Emergency Session on Suspending Aid to Egypt The Europeans have struggled to negotiate a political solution in the continuing military crackdown. ArtsBeat Aziz Ansari Signs to Write a Book on Modern Romance The actor and comedian signed with Penguin Press for a book scheduled for release in 2015. 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. Benchmark's Bill Gurley on writing "Above the Crowd" Gurley explains the through process of his writing and what he hopes to achieve with it. Stern Advice-Money milestones for every decade WASHINGTON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Life spans are long, and not everyone lives on a "house and kids by 30, first million by 50" kind of schedule. Nevertheless, there are financial milestones that it helps to hit at every stage. Bartoli talks first grand slam win Marion Bartoli, the new Wimbledon women's singles champion talks to CNN's Amanda Davies. Tropical storm Juliette heads toward Mexican Pacific tourist hub MEXICO CITY, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Tropical storm Juliette formed in the Pacific about 130 miles (209 km) south of the Mexican beach resort Cabo San Lucas, where it is now heading, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Wednesday. Russian military ship surprises sunbathers Aug. 22 - Sunbathers are relaxing on a crowded beach on the Baltic Sea when suddenly a large Russian military ship plows onto the shore. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Chinese coal price war to dampen coal imports SHANGHAI, Aug 28 (Reuters) - China's major coal producers have been slashing domestic prices since July to gain market share, in a move likely to slow import growth for the rest of the year as overseas shipments become less attractive in the top buyer and producer of the fuel. Amen Corner God's Golfers Forget hitting the greens -- it's the fairway to heaven which is on the minds of some of the world's top golfers. The latest on the 'Arrested Development' movie Mitch Hurwitz has good news for "Arrested Development" fans. N.F.L. Roundup Bills Kolb Shows Signs of Concussion in a Defeat Buffalo quarterback Kevin Kolb was treated for concussionlike symptoms after being kneed in the back of the helmet in the Bills preseason game against Washington. How transparent was Bo trial? Amid the swirl of claims and counter-claims involving sex, lies, and witness videotapes, one of the most intriguing aspects of Bo Xilai's so-called "trial of the century" in China has been the live micro-blogging of proceedings from the courthouse. Key Questions on the Conflict in Syria A brief summary of the conflict in Syria and why the United States appears headed to a fresh military entanglement in the Middle East. Critics Notebook Luminous Julie Harris, Close Up and Afar Ben Brantley remembers ways Julie Harris affected his life professionally and personally. In Facebook's first pay vote, tough love from an old friend Aug 28 (Reuters) - Some of Mark Zuckerberg's mutual fund backers delivered a tough message on compensation for the leaders of Facebook Inc. Tiffany Raises Profit Outlook on Strength of Sales in China Tiffany is the latest Western brand to report good sales in China. Prada and Coach also recently posted big gains there. Fed policy under fire at Jackson Hole conference Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke used the 2012 meeting in Jackson Hole as a platform to make his case for a third round of bond buys. This year, with the Fed chief absent, the tone was starkly... Israeli forces open fire on Palestinian camp Israeli security forces opened fire on a group of Palestinians at a refugee camp early Monday, killing at least two of them and wounding others. Breakingviews Asia needs to check in to hot-money rehab Aug. 22 - Asian policymakers need to wean themselves off hot-money flows and look to boost their trade surpluses - but some will be more successful than others, says Breakingviews Andy Mukherjee. 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... Arab League ministers to blame Syria's Assad for chemical attack CAIRO (Reuters) - Arab League ministers will pass a resolution blaming Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for last week's chemical weapons attack in Damascus when they meet in Cairo next week, League officials said on Wednesday. Wall Street Gains in Early Trading Stocks on Wall Street edged higher on Wednesday as selling pressure abated after the worst day for equities since June as the United States and its allies appeared ready to strike Syria. Emerging market slump highlights Fed's global reach JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (Reuters) - The recent selloff in emerging markets is a classic case of being careful what you wish for. New Device At Nintendo Is Cheaper, For Youths The Nintendo 2DS will cost $130, about $40 less than its 3DS sibling, as part of a strategy to prevent households from relying on tablets for video games. DealBook U.S. and Switzerland Are Close to Deal on Penalizing Banks in Tax Case A final settlement would likely require banks to pay a fine to the United States equivalent to 20 percent to 50 percent of the value of their undeclared American accounts, a person briefed on the matter said. Israeli troops disciplined after partying with Palestinians JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel has disciplined a group of soldiers for partying with Palestinians while armed and in uniform at a nightclub in the West Bank city of Hebron, a military spokesman said on Wednesday. Personal Health Tested Recipes for Kitchen Safety Modern kitchen appliances and gadgets offer many opportunities for injury. 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. T Magazine Sign of the Times | The New Speed of Fashion The industry is broken in more ways than one runway shows dont match retail expectations; designers cant keep up with demand; and customers cant buy a coat in winter. So whos to blame?

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