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News Feed Latest worldwide news Police say female suspect gouged out boy's eyes A 6-year-old boy was recovering in hospital in China's Shanxi province on Wednesday after his eyes were gouged out in an attack that has left him permanently blind, according to state media reports. The Oceans Vein of Iron in South Atlantic The discovery of a rich plume of iron and other nutrients in the South Atlantic Ocean may mean recalculating estimates of the vital element in the worlds waters. Anna Thacker, Nathan Gehan The bride works in the marketing department of a telecommunications company; the groom is the company manager for Motown The Musical on Broadway. TIMELINE-Verizon and Vodafone's long relationship Aug 29 (Reuters) - Vodafone Group PLC confirmed on Thursday it was in talks with Verizon Communications Inc to sell its stake in Verizon Wireless, the number one U.S. mobile carrier, in what could be... Obama Strikes would be limited CNN's Brooke Baldwin hosts a conversation on the crisis in Syria and the potential for U.S. intervention in the Iraqis mourn after 86 killed Aug. 29 - A spate of car bombings and other attacks kill dozens in Baghdad on one of the deadliest days the country has seen this year. Lindsey Parietti reports. Around the Nation Players, Teams and Story Lines to Watch Examining some of the to players and intriguing story lines this season. The Comedy Lineup Expands on Netflix Aziz Ansaris comedy special Buried Alive will make its debut on Netflix, becoming the biggest stand-up special distributed by that subscription service, which promises even more comedy. Hello Kitty planes head to U.S. The United States and possibly Europe are set to get a taste of the world's cutest flying experience, courtesy EVA Air's Hello Kitty jets. 'Enormous obstacles' for U.N. Gwyn Winfield says it will be extremely hard to develop conclusive evidence about the source and nature of the apparent chemical attack near Damascus Shopping With Olga Naiman Vases That Make a Statement Whether or not you put flowers in them. Are these Syrian chemical weapons? Online videos provide clues about the alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria, as CNN's Atika Shubert reports. UPDATE 1-Splunk raises revenue forecast as it adds more customers Aug 29 (Reuters) - Data analytics software maker Splunk Inc reported better-than-expected quarterly results and raised its revenue forecast for the year ending January as it adds new customers and expects more enterprise deals in the second half. N.F.L. Agrees to Settle Concussion Suit for $765 Million The settlement, between the N.F.L. and more than 4,500 players suing over head trauma, provides for medical exams and concussion-related compensation. Personal Health Keeping Food-Borne Illnesses at Bay People, not products, are the main cause of food-borne illnesses, and they can be avoided by following certain basic principles of food safety. 3D foot scanner reveals health risks for high-heel fashion slaves Aug. 15 - It's long been known that women who wear high-heels on a daily basis risk ankle and foot damage but now medical specialists can show high-heel wearers exactly how the shoes are impacting their health. A new 3D scanner at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in north London is set to transform the way doctors diagnose and treat foot and ankle problems. Matthew Stock has more. Prince William talks baby, fatherhood In his first official interview after the birth of his son, Prince William told CNN's Max Foster that young George is already quite a character. "He's a little bit of a rascal," William said. Oscar Pistorius indicted in killing of girlfriend Oscar Pistorius will go on trial on March 3 for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. China leaping forward on carbon footprint - World Bank June 19 - China has set very aggressive goals to cut its carbon footprint as well as short-lived climate pollutants, says World Bank President Jim Yong Kim. Salesforce revenue rises 31 percent in second quarter SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Salesforce.com Inc reported second-quarter revenue rose 31 percent to $957 million, as demand among corporate customers for cloud-based sales and marketing software remained strong. Marika Sawyer and Matthew Whitman The bride is a staff writer for Saturday Night Live; the groom is a vice president at Citigroup. Well Waiting to Hear From the Doctor My wife reminded me that when one of my patients calls, concerned that they have leukemia, that I always reassure them that the test was probably wrong. Then she asked, Why cant you follow your own advice? N.F.L. Roundup Jets Activate Holmes, Who May Make Opener If Santonio Holmes is able to return for the Jets season opener, he will provide a lift to an unproven receiving corp, as well as to the quarterback. UPDATE 1-Finnish government plans to trim generous welfare model HELSINKI, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Finland's government announced a long-term plan to start cutting down its welfare system, one of the most generous in the world, aiming to preserve its triple-A credit rating in the face of a slower economy and ageing population. Straight Sets In Choice of Hands, Nadal Is Not Alone Jurgen Melzer and Angelique Kerber are also among the top tennis players who are naturally right-handed but swing a racket with their left hands. Football minds it language Leading English Premier League club Liverpool issues a list of banned words to its employees in its efforts to rid football of discriminatory behavior. Cost-Cutting Begins to Bear Fruit at Carrefour The French retailer Carrefour posted a significant improvement in profit in the first half of the year, hailing it as a sign that its turnaround plan is beginning to bear fruit. Ride on the new Formula One track CNN's Rob Marciano experiences the thrills of the new $400 million Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Japan official wants Fukushima operator Tepco to be liquidated TOKYO (Reuters) - The operator of Japan's wrecked Fukushima nuclear station, Tokyo Electric Power Co, should be liquidated, as its failure to learn from its mistakes fuels insecurity, says the governor of a prefecture hosting another of the utility's atomic plants. Blackstone to pay $85 mln to settle lawsuit over IPO NEW YORK, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Blackstone Group LP has agreed to pay $85 million to settle an investor class action lawsuit accusing the private equity giant of not disclosing bad investments before... Raikkonen 'wants Lotus stay' Kimi Raikkonen wants to stay with Lotus, the Formula One team's boss said amid claims the former world champion is targeting a return to Ferrari. Americans Abroad Johannsson Is Happy He Chose U.S. Aron Johannsson, born in the U.S. to parents from Iceland, is the newest addition to the U.S. mens national soccer team. I.R.S. to Recognize All Gay Marriages, Regardless of State Legally married same-sex couples will be recognized for federal tax purposes, whether or not the state where they live recognizes the marriage. John J. Gilligan, 1970s Governor of Ohio, Dies at 92 A liberal Democrat whose creation of the state income tax proved to be the undoing of his political career. Hamels Leads Phillies Past Mets 6-2 With Arm, Bat Cole Hamels pitched seven strong innings and handed himself some much-needed run support, sending the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-2 victory over the New York Mets on Wednesday night. Sketch Guy A Sweet Lesson in Price Perceptions It seemed crazy to spend $5 on a pint of ice cream, until a $12 pint came along. Anchoring to a number can change the way we make financial decisions. Nigerian boy flies to Lagos from home town hiding in airplane wheel cavity LAGOS (Reuters) - A Nigerian teenager hid in the wheel compartment of an airplane and survived a half hour flight to the commercial hub of Lagos from his home town of from Benin, Arik Air said on Sunday. Banklike Company Offering Cash-Back Rewards to Close PerkStreet Financial, which offered rebates on purchases, said it was out of money and would shut next month but discontinue the rebates immediately. Puigs Popularity Reflects Growing Hispanic Interest Monica Puig has tapped into a fast-growing Hispanic demographic that has not been widely represented in tennis and has thus lagged in its participation. Carnival puts cruise fleet under microscope after ship fire MIAMI BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Carnival Corp has launched a comprehensive review of its entire fleet after a fire crippled one of its ships last month, and will share its findings across the industry, Carnival Cruise Lines' chief executive told a conference on Tuesday.

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