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News Feed Latest worldwide news F.B.I. Sharpens Scrutiny of Syrians in U.S. In an unusual step, federal officials also warned agencies and companies of possible cyberattacks if the American military takes action against Syria. An Appraisal A Lifer Stung by 47 Losses Known for failure as an N.B.A. coach, Roy Rubin meant far more to the players he mentored at Long Island University, whose program he revived. Priceline profits on the rise CNN's Maggie Lake talks with Priceline.com CEO Jeff Boyd about soaring profits for the discount travel group. America Movil threatens to abandon KPN takeover bid BRUSSELS (Reuters) - America Movil threatened to abandon its 7.2 billion euro ($9.5 billion) bid for Dutch telecommunications group KPN on Friday after a company foundation told the Mexican firm to make a better offer or it would veto the bid. F1's GP of America 'is off' Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has revealed that the inaugural Grand Prix of America in New Jersey will not take place as planned next year because the organizers have not raised enough money to fund it. Global Health Bacteria Study Offers Clues to Typhoid Mary Mystery A new study sheds more light on how Salmonella typhi, the bacteria that cause typhoid fever, hide in the body. Art Review Hyman Blooms Rabbi Paintings at White Box The White Box gallery in Lower Manhattan displays a series of late-in-life paintings by Hyman Bloom, a popular midcentury artist, that feature Jewish leaders with Torahs. Oscar Pistorius indicted in killing of girlfriend Oscar Pistorius will go on trial on March 3 for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Manchester United and Chelsea Tie Wayne Rooneys headline-grabbing presence could not inspire Manchester United to victory in David Moyess first home game in charge as Chelsea ground out a 0-0 draw. The simple pleasures of Eid For the world's Muslims, the festival of Eid al-Fitr is a perfect conclusion to Ramadan -- the month-long period of fasting and contemplation practiced by observers of Islam around the globe. One of the most festive periods in the religion's calendar, Eid is often commemorated with large feasts, family-time, and through charitable acts and donations. World Briefing | Europe France Government Proposes Changes in Pension System President Franois Hollande announced the outlines of a pension reform bill, aimed at preserving an underfunded system but which is likely to be seen by some as insufficient. Hundreds of Fosamax lawsuits versus Merck ordered readied for trial NEW YORK (Reuters) - A federal judge overseeing consolidated litigation against Merck Co over jaw injuries allegedly caused by the osteoporosis drug Fosamax has ordered hundreds of cases be dispersed to courts across the country for trial. In Transit Blog A Travel Book With a Global, and Personal, Touch Readers of the new book For You the Traveller are offered the opportunity to connect with citizens of five continents. '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 A Good Appetite Getting a Doubter to Dip Into Eggplant Velvety, smoky dip with a tangy bite has seduced many an eggplant-hating guest. Front Burner Soba Noodles at Cagen, a Honey Pot for Rosh Hashana and More Florence Fabricants recommendations for the week of Aug. 27. Energy stocks lead FTSE lower as oil price falls * Telecoms remain buoyant after Vodafone, Verizon talks (Updates prices) How and why trial veered off script Disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai has confounded expectations by delivering a cool, considered denial of charges leveled against him during a keenly-anticipated corruption trial that has captivated China. Rocco Mediate Leads Champions Tour Event Rocco Mediate played the back nine in 7-under 29 for the second straight day to increase his lead to two strokes in the Champions Tour's inaugural Shaw Charity Classic. State of the Art The Lumia 1020, a Great Camera Grafted to an Oddball Phone Big, but not unwieldy, Nokias Lumia 1020 cellphone takes excellent photos, and is essentially a decent camera grafted onto a phone. But youll have to make peace with its apps and its Windows operating system. Girls flee bombs, start over in U.S. Blair Brettschneider didn't experience war or genocide as a young girl in suburban Michigan. She has never received a death threat, and she has never seen a family member murdered. But the 49 teenagers she helps every week have. New grand canyon British and American scientists watching Greenland's massive ice sheet have found what appears to be a 460-mile "megacanyon" far beneath the frozen surface of the world's largest island. Delta, Virgin Atlantic receive tentative antitrust immunity for alliance NEW YORK (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc and Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd are on track to receive immunity from U.S. antitrust laws to operate a planned trans-Atlantic joint venture. Artist Hockney's assistant died after drinking acid inquest LONDON (Reuters) - An assistant to British artist David Hockney died after drinking drain cleaner at the painter's home following a drug and alcohol binge, a coroner ruled on Friday. What We Eat Building a Better Mass-Market Tomato Plant geneticists say a project to develop tastier mass-produced tomatoes is just one step in pushing Americans toward more healthy eating. The contrarian judge and the Merrill brokers Frankel NEW YORK (Reuters) - In a historic decision in June 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that female employees of Wal-Mart could not sue the company for gender discrimination as a nationwide class. For News From Syrian Battleground, a Reliance on Social Media The dangers of news organizations reporting in Syria have kept most journalists outside the countrys borders and heightened the need for third-party video. Singer's surprise kiss One Direction singers Harry Styles and Zayn Malik distract CNN's Zain Verjee with a kiss during her live broadcast. Circus of peers brings smiles to Afghan children Aug. 20 - A travelling circus started by a Danish man aims to bring smiles as well as juggling skills to children in conflict-ridden Afghanistan. Tara Cleary reports. Firms line up to bid for Munder in potential $400 mln deal-sources * Blackstone, Advent eye first step toward multi-boutique- sources You're the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Employee Monitoring Home sales fall. Mortgage applications fall. How to make employees work harder. Israel's martial art Krav Maga CNN's Vladimir Duthiers takes a look at the no-holds-barred Israeli martial art of Krav Maga. California weighs making 'revenge porn' illegal In the aftermath of a failed relationship, jilted lovers have been known to lash out by posting sexually explicit photos or videos of their exes online. Summer movies 2013 What happened? The summer movie season is over, and the results are mixed. Some tentpoles flopped, others did well. Who knows what the future holds? Flash company Pure Storage raises $150 million, on track for IPO SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Pure Storage, a flash storage company, said it had raised $150 million, putting the company on track for a possible initial public offering and driving the spread of... After a Recession in Portugal, the Tiny Green Fruits of Success Recent data suggest that the country is indeed hitting its export stride, but the balance sheets of the nations banks could weigh on the fragile economic comeback. Former Madoff employees want more details on affair allegations NEW YORK (Reuters) - Five former employees of Bernard Madoff responded on Thursday to government assertions that all but one of them and Madoff were involved "in romantic and/or sexual relationships"... Singer Michael Bubl welcomes baby with wife Luisana Lopilato LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Argentinian actress wife of Canadian Grammy-winning singer Michael Bubl gave birth to a boy on Tuesday, the singer said on Twitter. Use of sleeping pills highest among older Americans CDC WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Older U.S. adults, particularly women, are more likely to use prescription sleep medications to try to get the minimum seven hours of sleep experts generally recommend, U.S. data released on Thursday showed. FIFA Chief Expects to Reschedule 2022 Cup Sepp Blatter said that his executive committee would almost surely approve shifting the tournament out of June and July, when summer heat sears Qatar.

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