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News Feed Latest worldwide news Samuel L. Jackson's golf addiction He took on "the Dark Side," overcame a plane-load of rogue reptiles and struck down his enemies with "great vengeance and furious anger." However, Hollywood star Samuel L. Jackson is more at home on the genteel fairways of a golf course. DealBook Blackstone Is Expected to Sell Hilton in I.P.O. Hilton Worldwide, the hotel giant that the Blackstone Group bought in 2007 for $26 billion, has begun preparations for an initial public offering, people briefed on the matter said Wednesday. Sony unveils new smartphone in bid for top three ranking BERLIN (Reuters) - Sony Corp. unveiled a new smartphone on Wednesday in its push to become the world's third-biggest maker of smartphones after Samsung and Apple. The big debate on Syria strikes CNN contributors and analysts offer their views on whether it makes sense for U.S. intervention in Syria. Syria What UK lawmakers said British Prime Minister David Cameron opened an emergency debate on Syria Thursday, calling it an issue of how to respond to one of most "abhorrent uses of chemical weapons in a century." Obama Credibility on the line in Syria response Sept. 4 - U.S. President Obama says the credibility of the U.S. and international community is on the line as he presses the case for military action in Syria. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Phys Ed Why A.C.L. Injuries Sideline So Many Athletes Tears to the anterior cruciate ligament sideline more athletes for longer periods of time than almost any other acute injury. Researchers are trying to understand why the injury is so slow to heal. Adrenaline-filled tour of Spa track The Circuit takes a minute long tour of the track ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix. South Korean Lawmakers Back Arrest of Colleague in Treason Case The arrest of Lee Seok-ki, an opposition lawmaker, rekindles concerns that South Koreas intelligence agency, which is filing the charges, is meddling in domestic politics. The worst "best" financial advice There's a lot of outdated money advice out there. Reuters Personal Finance Editor Lauren Young points out the popular advice you're likely to hear but should ignore. Is New York Fashion Week Near the End of the Runway? For the thousands of writers, retailers, photographers, videographers, bloggers and indeterminate somebodies who Really Must Be There. ArQule to cut liver cancer drug dose on safety concerns (Reuters) - Drugmaker ArQule Inc said it would lower the dose of its experimental liver cancer drug for a second time, after a late-stage trial showed that patients on the therapy were becoming more susceptible to infection. UPDATE 2-Europe's bankers defend scale, stop short of deals * Societe Generale, Unicredit say scale important in banking Indias New Central Bank Leader May Have a Short Honeymoon Glowing coverage of Raghuram Rajan, the incoming governor of the Reserve Bank of India, could be quickly eclipsed by escalating economic troubles. French and German presidents hand in hand at WW2 ghost town Sept. 4 - French and German presidents embark on an emotional joint visit at Oradour-sur-Glane, a small French village wiped out in a Nazi attack during World War Two. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Just married and homeless Patricia Mawa, Host Managing Editor at Silvertrust Media, describes her incredible journey from rags to riches. Well A Guide for Swimmers Breaking Boundaries A new book by Lynne Cox, an open water swimmer, offers lifesaving advice for the exploding ranks of triathletes and other swimmers who are escaping the confines of pools. U.S. banks turn to subprime auto loans as delinquencies fall (Reuters) - U.S. banks are making more of their car loans to subprime borrowers as delinquencies fall and as automobile manufacturers' finance subsidiaries draw the more-reliable customers, according... World Bank targets air pollution in climate battle OSLO (Reuters) - The World Bank said on Tuesday it was planning "aggressive action" to help developing nations cut emissions of soot and other air pollutants blamed for causing climate change, in a shift also meant to protect human health and aid crop growth. Phys Ed Why A.C.L. Injuries Sideline So Many Athletes Tears to the anterior cruciate ligament sideline more athletes for longer periods of time than almost any other acute injury. Researchers are trying to understand why the injury is so slow to heal. NASCAR's pit crew pioneer Christmas Abbott, 5'3 and 115 pounds, is the first woman to join a NASCAR pit crew team. Your Money Adviser Deciding When to Enter a Palliative Care Unit Patients with fatal conditions who arent ready for hospice care may opt for a plan that focuses on treating symptoms and offering emotional support. With Playoff Beard, DeLaet Enjoying Finest Form Canada's Graham DeLaet is following the ice hockey tradition of not shaving during the playoffs and the superstition appears to be working after he shot the week's best round so far at the Deutsche Bank Championship on Sunday. Books of The Times In The Girl, Samantha Geimer Revisits the Polanski Case In The Girl, Samantha Geimer, the woman at the center of the Roman Polanski case, tells her story. Bertelsmann Joins Venture for New Music by Established Acts The German media giant will buy most of the publishing assets of Primary Wave, and they will form a joint venture to release and market new recordings. Seven up for Barca in Martino's bow Barcelona rout Levante 7-0 in their La Liga season opener and first competitive match under new manager Gerardo Martino. Furyk Left Off US Team for First Time Since '96 Jim Furyk kept waiting for the phone to ring to learn about the Presidents Cup. News came from the buzz of a text message, a peculiar way to find out he would not be part of an American team for the first time since Tiger Woods was still trying to get his PGA Tour card. The TV Watch Parrying at the Top, and Lunging Below Most of the heat and animation in the final debate among the candidates in the Democratic mayoral primary came from the two rivals competing for rock bottom. The Caucus Obama Turns to Former Advisers The White House is deploying President Obamas political brain trust from the 2008 campaign to help make the case for military action in Syria. Painting bought for $46 is a Constable worth $390,000 A postcard-sized painting bought as part of a job lot at an auction for $46 (30) and left hidden away in a drawer for a decade has been identified as work by John Constable worth more than $390,000 (250,000). UK's fraud prosecutor charges Japan's Olympus, Gyrus LONDON, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Britain's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) said on Wednesday it was bringing criminal charges against Japan's Olympus and a UK subsidiary for misleading or deceiving an auditor. 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. Refugee mom detained indefinitely Is it legal for Australia to detain refugees indefinitely without charge or trial? Ranjini, a refugee takes her case to High Court. Pogue's Posts How Ballmer Missed the Tidal Shifts in Tech From the point of view of a tech critic, Steven A. Ballmers 13-year reign as head of Microsoft is baffling. The Learning Network Blog Test Yourself | History, Sept. 3, 2013 Answer this question about President Obamas request for Congressional authorization of U.S. military intervention in Syria. The 30-Minute Interview Susan Hewitt Ms. Hewitt is a partner and the founder of the Cheshire Group, which owns and operates rent-regulated and market-rate apartments in the New York area. Motherlode Blog Back to School Resolution I Wont Overschedule My Family This Fall This school year, I will consider a free afternoon a booked afternoon, and I will not rush to fill it. Rainy Day Yields an All-Italian Quarterfinal Matching Two Veterans No. 10 Roberta Vinci beat Camila Giorgi, 6-2, 6-2, to advance to the quarterfinals, where she will face her fellow Italian Flavia Pennetta. The Texas Tribune With Youth Tanning Law, Texas Aims to Lower Melanoma Risk On Sunday, Texas will join a number of states that bar minors from tanning indoors, which experts say greatly increases the risk of melanoma in those under 18. Commodities outperform stocks, bonds, dollar in August LONDON (Reuters) - Commodities outperformed equities, bonds and the dollar in August with a surge in metals and oil prices, following lackluster performance against other asset classes over the past...

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