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News Feed Latest worldwide news Analysis Syria, debt ceiling worry has markets questioning Fed taper NEW YORK (Reuters) - Until a few days ago, it looked like a sure bet that the U.S. Federal Reserve would announce the beginning of the end of its massive bond buying program in September. Now,... National Briefing | Washington Prosecutors Press Subpoena for Times Reporter in Leak Case The Justice Department on Monday asked a full federal appeals court not to hear arguments from lawyers for a New York Times reporter, who has been subpoenaed to testify in a leak case against a former C.I.A. officer. Advertising E-Cigarette Makers Ads Echo Tobaccos Heyday Antismoking advocates criticize e-cigarette manufacturers for using the same marketing methods as big tobacco did in the 1950s and 60s. BlackRock launches first retail alternative funds NEW YORK (Reuters) - BlackRock Inc is launching its first alternative mutual funds for retail investors. U.S. says North Korea calls off trip aimed at securing American's release WASHINGTON (Reuters) - North Korea withdrew its invitation to a U.S. envoy who was headed to Pyongyang to request the release of imprisoned, ailing American missionary Kenneth Bae, the U.S. State Department said on Friday. Salmonella in Spices Prompts Changes in Farming The United States Food and Drug Administrations finding that imported spices are a surprisingly potent source of salmonella poisoning has prompted India to change how they are grown and harvested. Ted Nugent's wife could face felony charge for airport gun bust AUSTIN, Texas, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The wife of rock guitarist Ted Nugent could face a felony weapons charge in North Texas after airport police caught her going through a security line at a Dallas-area airport with a loaded pistol, according to a police report released on Friday. Slawomir Mrozek, Leading Polish Playwright, Dies at 83 Mr. Mrozeks plays were periodically banned in Poland for ridiculing the postwar Eastern blocs political and social climate. He had plays produced in cities worldwide, including New York. Breakingviews Minimum wage woes Aug. 29 - With fast-food workers set to strike, a new study shows how welfare usually pays more than low-wage jobs. Jeffrey Goldfarb and Richard Beales discuss the conundrum for policymakers. Dozens die in Kenya bus crash At least 41 people were killed following a bus crash west of Nairobi, the Kenya Red Cross said on its official Twitter account Thursday. Off the Menu Slow-Smoked Texas Barbecue at Morgans, and More Restaurant Openings A pitmaster who worked at the Franklin Barbecue in Austin will serve up brisket, turkey, sausage and more in Prospect Heights. T Magazine Listen Up | The Garage-Rock Songstress Frankie Rose Gets in Touch With Her Inner Goth The indie rock siren previews her third album with a cover of a song by the British goth-punk band the Damned, which makes its premiere here. No. 6 South Carolina Uses Big Plays to Beat UNC Big plays on offense for No. 6 South Carolina? That's not what was supposed to happen with a defense led by All-American Jadeveon Clowney. Beroe Finish With Eight Men After Internal Brawl Beroe Stara finished with eight men after two players were sent off for fighting with each other during halftime before beating Neftohimik Burgas 2-0 on Friday to move up to fifth in the Bulgarian league. Investing billions in the USA It may be far from home but a South African company is powering its way into the U.S. energy landscape, hoping that its grand plan to introduce a once-shunned technology in the United States will pay off. Styles Q+A Ivanka Trump, Never Far From the Family Name A line of career clothing from Ivanka Trump will hit stores this month. T Magazine Market Report | Styles Thatll Put You at the Head of the Class With the arrival of the new school year comes a raft of clothing and accessories that put a playful twist on academic fashions. Common Sense Cuckoos Calling Reveals Long Odds for New Authors The book, written under a pseudonym by the best-selling author J. K. Rowling, became a success only after her identity was revealed. Major Surge Is Unlikely For Prices Of U.S. Gas Ample inventories and North American production are expected to hold down prices, despite tensions in the Middle East and North Africa. Deadly Blasts Stoke Fears of Sectarian Strife in Iraq Rush-hour bombings killed at least 65 people in Baghdad, with scenes of panic reminiscent of earlier sectarian violence that nearly tore Iraq apart. Japan formally raises Fukushima water leak to INES Level 3 incident TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's nuclear regulator said on Wednesday it has officially raised the severity rating of the latest radioactive water leak at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant to Level 3 on an international scale for radiological releases. Dance Review Wendy Whelan Embraces Modern Dance at Jacobs Pillow Wendy Whelan of New York City Ballet stars in a program she devised of four modern-dance works at the Jacobs Pillow festival in Massachusetts. Aerodynamics of F1 Christina MacFarlane explores the role aerodynamics play in boosting a Formula One car's performance. Op-Ed Contributor Gothams Towering Ambitions Those who oppose the East Midtown rezoning plan may love New York, but they dont understand that they are compromising the citys future. Phatlum Leads by One at the Safeway Classic Thailands Pornanong Phatlum shot an 8-under 64 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead over Lexi Thompson after the first round of the Safeway Classic. Exposures Gorgeous Glimpses of Calamity Man-made perils to the universes garden of life are evident from space. Major Surge Is Unlikely For Prices Of U.S. Gas Ample inventories and North American production are expected to hold down prices, despite tensions in the Middle East and North Africa. QA Adjusting the OS X Security Settings Help for computer users who want to download programs on to their Mac without the overzealous security questions. Critics Notebook Singing in the Rain in Tribute to Richard Tucker A panel discussion and an outdoor concert were among events celebrating the centennial of the tenor Richard Tucker. Lisicki unable to repeat Wimbledon heroics Sabine Lisicki's hopes of repeating her success at Wimbledon are abruptly ended by Russia's Ekaterina Makarova in the third round of the U.S. Open. Fitch Perusahaan Dengan FX Mismatch Terpengaruh Depresiasi (The following statement was released by the rating agency) JAKARTA/SYDNEY, August 30 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings mengatakan depresiasi Rupiah yang terjadi baru-baru ini akan memberikan pengaruh yang berbeda-beda terhadap perusahan industrial di Indonesia yang diperingkat oleh Fitch, dimana perusahaan dengan mismatch dalam mata uang asing yang signifikan akan terpengaruh paling besar. Meski demikian, Fitch berpendapat hal ini tidak akan langsung berpengaruh terhadap peringkat. Depresiasi Rupiah s Archaeologists use drones in Peru to map and protect sites LIMA (Reuters) - In Peru, home to the spectacular Inca city of Machu Picchu and thousands of ancient ruins, archaeologists are turning to drones to speed up sluggish survey work and protect sites from squatters, builders and miners. Can an expanded army of seniors stem Medicare fraud? NEW YORK (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. Google goes inside the A380 Not content with climbing Mount Fuji or scaling the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the Google Street View team has once again stretched the limits of their brief, this time with a full tour inside an Emirates Airbus A380. For James Harris, a Dream Fulfilled Inspired by the I Have a Dream speech delivered by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., James Harris became the first black player to be a regular, full-time starter at quarterback in the N.F.L. Britain's Cameron I don't need to apologize to Obama over Syria defeat LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron said on Friday he regretted the failure of the British parliament to support military action in Syria but that he hoped President Barack Obama would understand the need to listen to the wishes of the people. Obama says Syria chemical weapons attack threatens Israel, Jordan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Friday the chemical weapons attack in Syria threatened U.S. allies Israel and Jordan and said his preference would have been for the international community to move forward on a response. Concussion Case Nears Key Phase for N.F.L. In a closely watched case, a judge is expected to decide soon whether to dismiss a lawsuit brought by retired players alleging that the N.F.L. intentionally misled them about the dangers of head injuries. New Ad Organization to Promote Cross-Cultural Marketing In contrast to multicultural marketing aimed at specific groups, cross-cultural ads focus on similarities to speak to diverse consumer groups. Remote Control To Protect Its Empire, ESPN Stays on Offense Emerging competitors, decreasing cable subscriptions and rising political opposition to bundled channels have created a precarious environment for ESPN, which is fighting back.

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