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News Feed Latest worldwide news Hong Kong's paper crafters work overtime to feed hungry ghosts HONG KONG (Reuters) - At a workshop in an old Hong Kong neighborhood, paper craftsman Ha Chung-kin uses delicate sheets of paper and sticks of bamboo to fashion a huge, expensive boat that will soon be consigned to the flames. Michigan House approves expanding Medicaid under Obamacare (Reuters) - The Republican-led Michigan House gave final approval on Tuesday to a bill that would expand the Medicaid health program for the poor under Democratic President Barack Obama's healthcare reform law. Religions asking if test-tube burgers allow them to keep the faith PARIS (Reuters) - When the world's first test-tube beef burger was cooked and eaten this week, food critics all asked about its taste. For many Jews, Muslims and Hindus, the first question was whether their faith allowed them to try it. This Life Just One Big, Happy Family? For some, a yearly get-together with relatives is a fantasy of togetherness, mutual support and love. For others, its a particular kind of hell. Brett Hundley Leads No. 21 UCLA Past Nevada, 58-20 Even after his remarkable freshman season, Brett Hundley had a few first-game jitters when he returned to the Rose Bowl. Motherlode Blog For Girls in India, the Pressure to Conform Comes From Family If you can say no to persistent Indian grandparents, you can say no to anyone. Sports Briefing | Pro Football Patriots Cut Tight Ends The New England Patriots released the veteran tight ends Jake Ballard and Daniel Fells in the first batch of final cuts and must reduce their roster by 12 more. Westwood turns on Twitter trolls After a nightmare final round at the PGA Championship, former world No. 1 golfer Lee Westwood received a torrent of abuse on Twitter -- and he could not resist hitting back at the "haters." King of Pop's birthday Mom looks back Michael Jackson's life began on August 29, 1958, as the seventh child in a family crowded into a tiny home in Gary, Indiana. Federer Tumbles to Earliest Exit in 10 Years Roger Federer, seeded seventh, lost to 19th-seeded Tommy Robredo of Spain, 7-6 (3), 6-3, 6-4, in a fourth-round stunner at Louis Armstrong Stadium. Noted Job Titles Retailored to Fit Calling yourself the chief troublemaker may be witty, but may also hinder your job search. Side Street United Behind a Sons American Dream, No Matter the Consequences As Marco Saavedra, who was brought to the United States as a toddler, seeks to change immigration law, his parents, despite their own unauthorized status, are supporting him. Meet F1's 'Mr. Consistency' He may hate the attention off the track, but it's hard to avoid the media glare when you've been driving as well as Kimi Raikkonen this season. Tiger's highs and lows Tiger Woods has completed a remarkable return to the top of the golfing world after dropping out of the top 50 following a sex scandal and then injuries which hindered his playing comeback. Upsets Show FCS Label Can Be Deceiving Labels can be deceiving. Breakingviews Nokias smart to take money run Sept. 3 - An era is over as Nokia sells its phone business to Microsoft for $7.2bln. The new owner is far stronger, but may struggle to win in smartphones, says Breakingviews. Entergy Announces Closing of Vermont Nuclear Plant The company just won a long legal fight to keep the Vermont Yankee reactor open, but now says it will decommission the plant late next year. Detroit defends contested swaps deal as key to city's survival DETROIT, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Detroit had no choice but to strike a deal with holders of interest-rate swaps contracts as the city scrambled to guarantee access to cash in the days before its bankruptcy filing, according to depositions by the city's emergency manager and a key financial adviser. Column Long-term care insurer Genworth hints at higher prices CHICAGO (Reuters) - When Genworth Financial talks, people listen - especially when the subject is the long-term care insurance business. Hong Kong's paper crafters work overtime to feed hungry ghosts HONG KONG (Reuters) - At a workshop in an old Hong Kong neighborhood, paper craftsman Ha Chung-kin uses delicate sheets of paper and sticks of bamboo to fashion a huge, expensive boat that will soon be consigned to the flames. World Briefing | Middle East Official Denies Inquiry Into Egyptian Activists Reports in the state news media over the weekend drew attention as evidence that the Egyptian government was broadening its crackdown on dissent. Markets Jump as Syria Action Is Delayed Stocks on Wall Street rose Tuesday after President Obama opted to seek Congressional authorization for military action against Syria. Bridgewater Leads Louisville Rout of Ohio Teddy Bridgewater threw five touchdown passes, and the former Auburn star Michael Dyer had a 46-yard touchdown run as No. 9 Louisville defeated visiting Ohio, 49-7. Attacks Delayed, Syrians Juggle Anticipation With Attempts at Normalcy The delay in an expected missile strikes left Syria struggling to return to normalcy, with the military and rebels still bracing and everyone uncertain whether an attack would happen at all. Russia Issues Travel Warning to Its Citizens About United States and Extradition The Foreign Ministry warned citizens wanted by the United States not to visit nations that have an extradition treaty with it, citing recent arrests. Hantuchova breaks long drought at U.S. Open NEW YORK (Reuters) - Slovakia's Daniela Hantuchova advanced to the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open for the first time in more than a decade when she won her rain-interrupted match with American wildcard Alison Riske on Monday. My Story Reporter Returns to Texas Capitol, Where Fathers Voice Still Rings Babe Schwartz, my politician father, didnt get why I chose journalism, but now we both know that life can take us full circle, if on different paths. Fidelity star fund manager Sanjeev Shah steps down LONDON (Reuters) - One of Britain's best known investors, Sanjeev Shah, is leaving his fund management role at Fidelity Worldwide Investment to bolster its team of talent-spotters on the lookout for... The best way to burn body fat? "If you looked at a jockey without clothes on, there aren't many who have an ounce of fat underneath the skin," says coach Richard Perham. Life, Interrupted A Test of Faith It had never occurred to me that, with all of the progress that has been made in cancer research, none of the standard treatments would work for me. Thats when I learned about something called a clinical trial. City Room Sept. 2 Where the Candidates Are Today The candidates daily campaign schedule at a glance. Off the Shelf In Treasurys War, Missiles for a Financial Battlefield A new book by Juan C. Zarate describes the Treasury Departments new methods for fighting the nations foes. Gender income gaps persist among doctors study NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Female doctors earn an average of $56,000 less each year than male doctors, according to a new study, which found that gap hasn't budged since the late 1980s. In Tiny Times Movies, Material Girls Have a Nation Tsking A Chinese book and film franchise by Guo Jingming has become a lightning rod for this nations evolving view of its growing youth culture. UPDATE 1-India gets discounts on existing potash deals -officials MUMBAI, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Potash suppliers have agreed to cut prices for Indian buyers on existing contracts to help them cope with the impact of a weaker rupee, although the size of the discount still needs to be agreed, Indian industry officials told Reuters. Tour football's spiritual home CNN's Pedro Pinto tours Brazil's Maracana Stadium after its costly and problematic redesign for the 2014 World Cup. Around the Country The Days Best in College Football Teams, players and games that stood out in the first week of college football. Whats on Saturday Television highlights. Tom Hardy unveils new role at Venice The Batman star talks about his new role in low budget, real time drama "Locke" which touched him as a father. Rough cut - no narration. Attacks Delayed, Syrians Juggle Anticipation With Attempts at Normalcy The delay in an expected missile strikes left Syria struggling to return to normalcy, with the military and rebels still bracing and everyone uncertain whether an attack would happen at all.

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