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On Pro Football Smith vs. Sanchez Quarterback Duel Just Got Worse
The Jets escaped the Giants but their quarterback situation became murkier as Geno Smith struggled and Mark Sanchez hurt his shoulder.


Breakingviews Vodafone needs good Verizon deal
Aug. 29 - Vodafone confirms talks with Verizon - a $130 bln deal could be just days away. The UK telco boss must now secure a good deal, says Breakingviews' Chris Hughes.


Third friend of accused Boston bomber indicted for misleading probe
BOSTON (Reuters) - A third college friend of accused Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was indicted on charges he lied to federal investigators, the U.S. Attorney General for Massachusetts said in a statement on Thursday.


Surprising African tourist hotspot?
Congo has a reputation for violence, but this beautiful country can be the breadbasket of Africa, and an economic powerhouse, says one campaigner.


Are these Syrian chemical weapons?
Online videos provide clues about the alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria, as CNN's Atika Shubert reports.


Jets 24, Giants 21 (ot) Few Answers in Game With No Real Winner
The Jets and the Giants did little to silence questions about their offenses, showing little spark and committing many mistakes as they slogged toward the regular season.


Whats on Thursday
Television highlights.


Saudi, Kuwait shelve Dorra gas field project
KHOBAR, Saudi Arabia, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have shelved their project to develop the Dorra offshore gas field after disagreeing over how to share the gas back on land, a senior Kuwaiti energy source said.


Judge Rules Against JPMorgan in Suit Over Billionaires Losses
The ruling found the bank liable for breach of contract in mishandling an account held by the Russian-American billionaire Leonard Blavatnik.


Obama Willing to Pursue Solo Syria Strikes, Aides Say
President Obama is ready to move ahead with a limited military strike even with a rejection of such action by Britains Parliament, officials said.


Bits Blog A Tale of Two Online Business Models
Two online publications are taking different approaches to long-form journalism. One gives it away as long blog posts, the other charges a nominal $3 per month.


At War Blog Building a Bridge From Combat to Civilian Life
The military knows how to turn on hypervigilance. A transition center at Ramstein Air Base in Germany teaches service members how to turn it off.


Scores die in bus crash
At least 37 people were killed following a bus crash west of Nairobi, Kenya, police said Thursday.


GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil off highs, shares up on likely delay in Syria action
* World equities end sell off, European shares gain 0.6 pct


Critics Notebook Luminous Julie Harris, Close Up and Afar
Ben Brantley remembers ways Julie Harris affected his life professionally and personally.


Social Qs Photo Op
Etiquette questions regarding a photo opportunist, a mother who wants her child home for the holiday, when to say Im sorry and those Labor Day blues.


Sports Briefing | Soccer Arsenal Takes First Leg in Champions Playoffs
Arsenal answered its early-season critics with a 3-0 victory at Fenerbahce in the first leg of their Champions League playoff.


Bo Ex-police chief 'a liar'
Calling his former deputy a "liar with extremely bad character," fallen high-flying politician Bo Xilai on Sunday rebutted the testimony of the prosecution's star witness as his increasingly dramatic trial stretched into a fourth day.


Aerodynamics of F1
Christina MacFarlane explores the role aerodynamics play in boosting a Formula One car's performance.


Fonterra products didn't have botulism bacteria after all, New Zealand tests show
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Dairy giant Fonterra's products at the center of a global contamination scare this month did not contain a bacteria that could cause botulism, and posed no food safety threat, New Zealand officials said on Wednesday.


Tool Kit A Digital Back-to-School Checklist
The choices for stocking up for the school year whether it be grade school or college can be overwhelming, and expensive. Here are some tips.


Babcock to Coach Canada's Men's Ice Hockey Team in Sochi
Mike Babcock will return as head coach of the defending champion Canadian men's ice hockey team at next year's Sochi Olympics, Hockey Canada said on Monday.


'Breaking Bad' vet joins 'Community'
He commanded fear and respect as a hitman/fixer on "Breaking Bad," and now he will command fear and respect as... a community college professor. Jonathan Banks will appear in 11 episodes of "Community"'s fifth season, EW has learned.


You're the Boss Blog Employer Mandate, Delayed by Paperwork (and Efforts to Reduce It)
The challenge of writing regulations that put the Affordable Care Acts requirements for employers into practice, and then getting computer systems to carry them out, proved too much, too soon.


He does the dirty work for charities
CNN Hero Judson Kinnucan collects donated goods in Chicago and distributes them to charities in need.


Tribes of Saturday Night Summers Last Call Saturday Night in Montauk
With Labor Day fast approaching, young revelers in the Hamptons pursue a final chance at Montauk love.


Real's Bale bid 'lacks respect'
Gareth Bale's imminent transfer to Real Madrid for a reported world-record fee has been criticized by Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino.


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....


UPDATE 3-Renault's Tavares steps down after hinting at U.S. move
PARIS, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Renault SA's second-in-command, Carlos Tavares, quit on Thursday, two weeks after he dismayed colleagues by hinting he might join one of the U.S. carmakers.


Sports Briefing | Soccer Manchester United Is Held to Scoreless 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.


Bits U.S. Government Issues Warning About Security on Android Phones
The American government has issued a warning about the potential security threat for Googles Android, which is the mostly widely used mobile operating system in the world.


Syria's cultural heritage being looted, destroyed UNESCO
PARIS (Reuters) - As the world argues over how to prevent more civilian deaths in Syria, UNESCO warned on Thursday that a rich cultural heritage was being devastated by the conflict now in its third...


Theme parks lose to video games
With competition from video games and the Internet, theme parks are seeing reduced visits from teens.


Surveillance Revelations Shake U.S.-German Ties
The issue is prompting not just a debate about privacy and data protection, but also demands from German officials that the Berlin-Washington security partnership be put on a new footing.


Future city
It is a bright cold day in April, and the walls are gently throbbing. You open your eyes in time to see the Wall Smart paint of your brand new apartment slowly brightening from black to white as nano-particles rearrange themselves to absorb a different part of the spectrum.


5 foods you should never eat
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta reveals the five foods that Men's Health contributing editor David Jack says you should never eat.


Editor's Choice
Our best photos from the last 24 hours.


The New Old Age In Coming Decades, Fewer Caregivers
As baby boomers age, the odds of finding a family caregiver or even a professional one are very likely to worsen, according to a new report from the AARPs Public Policy Institute.


White House says looking at limited response to Syria crisis
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is looking at a response to Syrian use of chemical weapons that is "very discrete and limited" and not open-ended, the White House said on Thursday, as President Barack Obama consulted German Chancellor Angela Merkel by phone.


Verizon close to $130 billion deal for Vodafone stake Bloomberg
(Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc is in advanced talks to buy Vodafone Group Plc's 45 percent stake in their U.S. joint venture for about $130 billion, Bloomberg reported late on Wednesday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.


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