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News Feed Latest worldwide news India rupee closes in on 69 per dollar in biggest day fall for 18 years MUMBAI (Reuters) - The Indian rupee slumped to a record low near 69 to the dollar on Wednesday on growing worries that foreign investors will continue to sell out of a country facing stiff economic challenges and volatile global markets. Fandango Acquires a Rival in Movie Tickets The online ticket seller bought the company that runs Hollywood Movie Money, which helps studios promote DVD and Blu-ray releases with free tickets. Late in Game, Candidates Still Hope to Connect As the race for New York City mayor nears the final innings, the candidates were asked on Tuesday to prove they could handle any kind of curveball, even a literal one. Red Burns, Godmother of Silicon Alley, Dies at 88 Ms. Burns helped to lead the movement for public access to cable television and started a New York University program to foster Internet wizards. Facial recognition brings new look to shopping Aug. 19 - Scrambling for credit cards or mobile phones at the checkout counter could become a thing of the past as a Finnish company readies to launch the world's first face recognition payment system. Tara Cleary reports. N.F.L. Roundup Pierre-Paul and Rolle Join Practice Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul was taken off the physically unable to perform list Monday, and safety Antrel Rolle joined him at practice. On the Market in New York City A Hells Kitchen condo, a Murray Hill co-op and a condo in Williamsburg. Becoming Steve Jobs Matthew McConaughey lost 40 pounds for December's "Dallas Buyers Club," and Matt Damon worked out for four hours a day to get ripped for "Elysium." To Our Readers Our Web site was unavailable to some users for a time on Tuesday. We regret if this has caused you any inconvenience. Classes canceled to deal with race issues Oberlin College in Ohio suspended classes Monday after a student reported seeing a person resembling a Ku Klux Klan member near the college's Afrikan Heritage House. Animation celebrates Pink Floyd's 'The Dark Side Of The Moon' Aug. 27 - The animators behind Wallace and Gromit create a short film to accompany a radio play celebrating the 40th anniversary of Pink Floyd's album, The Dark Side Of The Moon, aired on British national radio. Joel Flynn reports. Guess Inc's quarterly results beat Wall Street, shares rise (Reuters) - Guess Inc reported second-quarter results above expectations due to an improvement in North American retail sales, sending shares of the company up 15 percent in after market trading. Real Estate on Grand Cayman Island The market in Grand Cayman, the largest of the three-island archipelago known as the Cayman Islands, remains tilted much in favor of buyers. 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. Pogue's Posts Problems With Your Gadgets? You Need a Consumer Advocate Whom should you ask if you have tech problems or complaints? Markets Sag in Asia, Reflecting Concern About the U.S. Fed and Syria The price of oil rose as the prospect of military action in Syria fanned concerns over the flow of supplies from the Middle East, complicating a longer-term sell-off in emerging markets. Stars, taboo sex and death at Venice film fest LONDON (Reuters) - Space, stars and taboo sex will be on display in Venice this week as the world's oldest international film festival fights to keep its head above water in a city slowly slipping into the sea. Women have the last laugh at Edinburgh Fringe LONDON (Reuters) - Stand-up comic Bridget Christie was about to put her career on pause as she realized that at 41 and with two young kids she earned less than her babysitter. But on Saturday she won the most prestigious prize in British comedy. New Census Numbers Show Recessions Effect on Families The analysis found a decline in homeownership, more mothers entering the work force and an increasing dependence on food stamps, among other things. Economic View Public Policies, Made to Fit People A new White House initiative is intended to involve social and behavioral scientists in policy making. CNNFC stars sign on for UNICEF Over the past few weeks some of the biggest names in world football have been guests on CNNFC. Test Finding of Botulism Wrong, New Zealand Says After a global contamination scare this month, new tests showed that dairy products made by the New Zealand company Fonterra posed no food safety threat. Teenager Wins Again in Canada The amateur Lydia Ko, 16, successfully defended her title at the Canadian Womens Open in Edmonton, Alberta, closing with a six-under-par 64 for a 265 total. Preview For Red Bulls, First Place for the Taking A win at Chivas USA on Sunday would give New York sole possession of the top spot in the Eastern Conference of M.L.S. Panasonic to stop selling consumer smartphones in Japan - Nikkei Aug 29 (Reuters) - Panasonic Corp is finalizing plans to pull out of the consumer smartphone business in Japan and has approached potential buyers for its cellular base station business, the Nikkei reported. Well Four Frittatas and a Terrine Crack some eggs to make these delicious and surprisingly-portable frittatas (and a terrine) inspired by the tastes of Provence from Martha Rose Shulman. Market Ready Using a Garden to Great Advantage Advice on adding plants or flowers to increase a homes overall appeal. Movies and TV Shows Examine Issues in Foster Care Movies like Short Term 12 and TV series like The Fosters and Major Crimes examine issues of foster care. Times Site Is Disrupted in Attack by Hackers The site was unavailable to readers Tuesday afternoon, the result of a malicious external attack. 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. In Advent of the Smartwatch, a Name Thats Been There Before The digital watch market, long dominated by Casios G-Shock line, is undergoing a transformation with a wave of innovative, multifunction gadgets. App Smart Streaming for a Good Beat Thats Just to Your Taste Online music services let users create their own radio stations that play the kind of songs they like, and will suggest similar music. Rio landlords cash in on World Cup Travelers planning to attend the 2014 World Cup in Brazil better get cracking on their accommodation bookings. You're the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Some People Are Meant to Be Employees Capital goods orders are weak. Gas prices fall. And five billion additional mobile phone users are coming to Facebook. Brasil, afectado por apagn elctrico en nordeste del pas SAO PAULO, 28 ago (Reuters) - Varias ciudades en el nordeste de Brasil fueron afectadas el mircoles por un apagn de energa elctrica que comenz a las 15.00 hora local (1800 GMT), inform el regulador nacional de electricidad. Remote Control At Louisville, Athletic Boom Is Rooted in ESPN Partnership Louisvilles willingness to play football games on Tuesday nights, at ESPNs urging, began a turnaround that led to huge rewards for the university and the network. As Renters Move In, Some Homeowners Fret Some owners who have invested in their communities for years are worried about incoming tenants, who may have little incentive to do the same. Reuters Today Look for oil to reach $125 Aug. 28 - An allied attack on Syria is likely to push oil prices sharply higher, says IDEAglobal MD Mike Gallagher, because retaliation to disrupt supplies is likely. Straight Sets Gulbis, With a Favorable Draw, Cannot Capitalize The 30th seeded Ernests Gulbis in a quarter of the draw lacking many of the favorites to win the mens United States Open title, fell to the unseeded Andreas Haider-Maurer, 3-6, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4. T Magazine The Moment | Demure With a Twist This fall, feminine clothes take on small accents of masculinity, from the fullness of a skirt with brogues to a cluster of jewels on an oversize lapel.

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