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News Feed Latest worldwide news Showalter and Selig Said to Discuss Rodriguez Buck Showalters comments about how the Yankees could enjoy a windfall from Alex Rodriguezs pending suspension struck a nerve with Major League Baseball. Leslie Land, a Food Writer Who Liked What Grew Nearby, Dies at 66 Ms. Land, with the British horticulturist Roger Phillips, wrote The 3,000 Mile Garden, which became a PBS series. Career Couch Avoiding Collisions of Church and the Workplace When it comes to religious expression at work, employers must balance the interests of the business with their employeesx2019; beliefs, workplace experts say. T Magazine Travel Diary | Irene Neuwirths Eight Great Days in Greece The jewelry designer shares her impressions of the island of Patmos, where she savored the the beaches, the colors and the fried cheese. 5 reasons to intervene in Syria Frida Ghitis says inaction in Syria is riskier and costlier than smart, limited intervention. Every passing day makes Syria more America's -- and the world's -- problem. Ming Dynasty bowl valued at over $10 million set to hit the auction bloc August 28 - A rare blue and white Ming bowl from the Chenghua period valued in excess of $10 million U.S. dollars looks set to break records at auction next month. Sharon Reich reports. Drone Strike Is Said to Kill 4 Militants in Pakistan The strike, believed to have been carried out by the United States, took aim at a hub of militancy along the Afghan-Pakistani border. In Trial Account, Chinese Ex-Official Strays From Script The closing statement by Bo Xilai, in which he denied trying to grab power, provided a glimpse of the politics in China that many believe were behind his ouster in 2012. Elite coaching with Graf, Agassi CNN's Patrick Snell looks at how the famous couple is helping groom the next generation of tennis stars. The Learning Network Blog Word of the Day | conducive This word has appeared in 133 New York Times articles in the past year. Parasite study reveals nocturnal secrets of snails Aug. 23 - Research into how snails spread a parasite fatal to dogs has revealed that the gastropods can explore the length of an average British garden in a single night - reaching a top speed of one metre per hour. The revelations came after scientists fitted a sample group of snails with LEDs and filmed them with high-speed cameras. Matthew Stock has more. 16 Medal of Freedom Honorees Are Named President Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey will be among the 16 recipients of the nations highest civilian honor. Breakingviews How do you say bailout in Portuguese? Aug. 26 - Rob Cox and Christopher Swann discuss how Brazils $60 bln currency-intervention looks designed to paper over corporate and policy blunders. Drone Strike Is Said to Kill 4 Militants in Pakistan The strike, believed to have been carried out by the United States, took aim at a hub of militancy along the Afghan-Pakistani border. Chevrolets Cheap Minicar, the Spark, Is a Surprisingly Strong Seller The four-door Spark, made in South Korea and sold in the United States since last year, starts at $12,170 and gets about 35 miles to the gallon. Exposures Gorgeous Glimpses of Calamity Man-made perils to the universes garden of life are evident from space. Square Feet Worker Bees on a Rooftop, Ignoring Urban Pleasures At One Bryant Park in Manhattan, the Durst Organization is cultivating bees as part of an environmental program for the 51-story building. In Trial Account, Chinese Ex-Official Strays From Script The closing statement by Bo Xilai, in which he denied trying to grab power, provided a glimpse of the politics in China that many believe were behind his ouster in 2012. 'Walking Dead' creator on show's success "The Walking Dead" creator Robert Kirkman explains why the show resonates. See the full interview Friday at 11 p.m. ET. PRESS DIGEST-Wall Street Journal - Aug 30 Aug 30 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Justice Department talks with Microsoft and Google stall WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice's talks with Microsoft Corp and Google Inc have hit a wall as the government pushes back at the tech companies' demand for the ability to disclose the now-secret data requests they receive. Pope appoints new secretary of state Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Pietro Parolin to succeed Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone as the Holy See's secretary of state, the Vatican said Saturday. 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. The Boss Still Minding the Mill Bob Moore, founder and chief executive of Bobx2019;s Red Mill Natural Foods in Milwaukie, Ore. In Turnaround, Its France Backing Arms While Britain Sits on Syria Sidelines In contrast to the 2003 Iraq war, France is asserting its power and Britain is stepping back, raising questions about whether and how much the European strategic landscape has changed since then. TBR Inside the List Keith Richardsx2019;s autobiography, x201C;Life,x201D; hits the hardcover nonfiction list at No. 1, unsurprisingly. Eureka Mutually Insured Destruction Why the reinsurance industry wants to change the way we think about climate change. Tigers 3B Cabrera Out of Lineup Third baseman Miguel Cabrera is out of the starting lineup for Detroit's game against the Cleveland Indians on Saturday night. Recipes for Health Salmon and Cucumber Tartare With Wasabi Sauce A delicious fish dish that can be either an appetizer or a light supper. T Magazine The Look | Rita Oras Rock Star After-Party Style The singers outfit change after the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards landed her in a more practical, and much sexier, look. The Week A Molten Planet and Meteorite Jewelry Recent developments in health and science news. This week A bog mummys remains are dated to 2000 B.C., and a United Nations warning on global warming. RPT-INSIGHT-Batista's Brazilian empire was sunk by more than hubris RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Fifteen months ago, OGX Petrleo chief executive Paulo Mendona was confident that the company he led was on track to become a major independent oil producer, an anchor for Eike Batista's vast Brazilian resource empire. ArtsBeat New York Fringe Festival Report Waiting for Waiting for Godot Dave Hansons play is about two understudies waiting for their chance to go onstage in Samuel Becketts Waiting for Godot. Tropical Storm Juliette kills one near Mexican tourist hub MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Juliette blew through the Pacific Mexican tourist resort of Cabo San Lucas early on Thursday, killing one man, knocking down trees and causing electricity blackouts, local emergency services said. At 11th Hour, North Korea Cancels Visit By U.S. Envoy The envoy, Robert King, had been intending to seek the release of Kenneth Bae, an American missionary imprisoned in North Korea. REFILE-Merkel urges more market rules, co-opts challenger's pet issue BERLIN, Aug 31 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she would push the G20 to make more progress on regulating financial markets and crack down on tax evasion, co-opting signature policy issues of her main challenger in September's elections. Australia shares rebound as banks rise; investors eye election, Syria SYDNEY, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Australian shares rebounded from early losses to finish up 0.8 percent on Friday, as investors picked up recently beaten-down stocks such as financials. 'Printing' cookies Robots that cook, fridges that can talk, and 3D-printed food the kitchen of the future will be made of chrome and glass and bristling with high technology. T Magazine The Diary of Mrs. Tependris | Complicated Coats and Cabinets of Curiosities at Paris Couture, Part Two Mrs. Tependris, the high-society doyenne (and fictional alter ego of the artist and T contributing editor Konstantin Kakanias) shares her thoughts on the Paris couture shows. Japanese astronaut to command space station in March CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - The first Japanese astronaut to live aboard the International Space Station is preparing for a return flight, this time to serve as commander, officials said on Wednesday.

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