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News Feed Latest worldwide news The Boss Joel Peresman, Drawn to the Music At the age of 6, Joel Peresman saved 63 cents to buy his first single record. Now he is C.E.O. of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. Woods Overcomes Back Spasm in Near Miss at The Barclays He collapsed to his knees in pain and bent over to place both fists on the ground after a back spasm at the 13th, but Tiger Woods still managed to nearly force a playoff at The Barclays on Sunday. Edinburgh Strategy Check Reviews, Take Chances, Hope for the Best The Edinburgh Festival Fringe more than 2,800 performances of theater, music, comedy, dance and more spread among 275 venues is impossible to consume fully. Where King Stood, Obama Reframes a Dream for a New Era President Obama stepped into the space where the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once spoke and summoned his iconic dream of a colorblind society in a celebration of a half-century of progress. Square Feet New York Hotels Decide Its Time for a Makeover After years of reduced spending, hotel owners in the city are making capital improvements, spurred in part by fears of bad reviews on online sites. Microsoft The insiders who could be CEO SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp has a stable of senior executives who could be contenders to succeed Chief Executive Steve Ballmer, even though outsiders have sparked the most discussion so far. San Bernardino, California, eligible for bankruptcy judge RIVERSIDE, California (Reuters) - San Bernardino, California, is eligible for bankruptcy protection, a federal judge said on Wednesday, in a "tentative ruling" ahead of full court arguments later in the day. Euro Tour denies U.S. takeover The chief executive of golf's European Tour has dismissed reports the organization could be bought out by its American counterpart the PGA Tour. Las Vegas Casino Settles in Money-Laundering Inquiry The case cast unwelcome scrutiny on Sheldon G. Adelson, proprietor of the Las Vegas Sands Corporation and a major donor to Republican candidates. Hackers want your smartphone In the world of cyber security there are some well-known designations for anyone that considers him or herself to be a hacker, the term being so broad in scope now. Janowicz's underhand serve brings out U.S. Open boo-birds NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wimbledon semi-finalist Jerzy Janowicz was showered with boos for serving underhand during his quick opening round exit from the U.S. Open on Tuesday. Hungarian train shines light on self-contained solar power Aug. 28 - A nature reserve in central Hungary has become a testing ground for self-contained, solar-powered train travel. Engineers say the narrow gauge train is the first of its kind, and could become a template for larger train transport systems. Matthew Stock reports. Medicaid Expansion Battle in Michigan Ends in Passage Gov. Rick Snyder narrowly won the fight over making Medicaid available to more low-income people in a state where some Republicans did not want to seem to be backing the new health care law. Almost 5 Months Old, Bronx Native Makes Zoo Debut A snow leopard was born in April to Maya and Leo, who was brought to New York from Pakistan. Pogues Posts Blog How Ballmer Missed the Tidal Shifts in Tech From the point of view of a tech critic, Steven A. Ballmers 13-year reign as head of Microsoft is baffling. East by Far East Vladivostok Rocks V-Rox, a festival in Russia last weekend, drew indie music fans from all over the world. City Room New York Today Commute of the Future What you need to know for Wednesday transit apps to help your commute, umbrella weather continues and the results of the mayoral candidate stickball contest. N.F.L. Roundup Bills Kolb Shows Signs of Concussion in a Defeat Buffalo quarterback Kevin Kolb was treated for concussionlike symptoms after being kneed in the back of the helmet in the Bills preseason game against Washington. Dance Review Downtown Dance Festival Dots Lower Manhattan The Downtown Dance Festival opened on Sunday with several pieces performed in Battery Park City. Why we love the transfer window The sun is shining, barbecues are out, beaches are packed and the commute to work is slightly less crowded than normal. It can mean only one thing football's summer transfer window is upon us. 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. Build your home from scratch Imagine if it were possible to build your own home, in this day and age, for less than $35,000. Or to cut up some timber and piece your new home together like a giant jigsaw puzzle. Obama Weighs Limited Strikes Against Syrian Forces President Obama is exploring a range of military actions against Syria designed to deter and degrade the ability of President Bashar al-Assads regime to launch chemical weapons, officials said. Israel's Partner Comms profit drops more than expected TEL AVIV, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Partner Communications , Israel's second-largest mobile phone operator, posted an 83 percent drop in second-quarter net profit as the company faces increased competition and an erosion in prices. Injury Forces Giants to Shift Offensive Line Again With David Diehl sidelined six weeks after thumb surgery, Justin Pugh, the teams No. 1 draft pick, has been penciled in at right tackle for the season opener in Dallas. Westwood turns on Twitter trolls After a nightmare final round at the PGA Championship, former world No. 1 golfer Lee Westwood received a torrent of abuse on Twitter -- and he could not resist hitting back at the "haters." Italian astronaut recounts near-drowning during spacewalk CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - As his helmet filled with water, blurring his vision and cutting off radio communications, Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano says his thoughts quickly turned to the possibility of drowning during a recent spacewalk outside the International Space Station. U.S. to reimburse Connecticut police for school massacre costs BOSTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday said it would provide $2.5 million to Connecticut state and local police departments to cover costs related to the December massacre of 20 elementary school students and six teachers in Newtown. Australia shares seen subdued on Syria, gold may support SYDNEY, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Australian shares are expected to trade cautiously on Thursday as the West moves closer to taking military action against Syria, but a rebound on Wall Street and a rise in... World Briefing | Asia China Astronauts Return Safely Three Chinese astronauts returned safely to earth on Wednesday after a 15-day mission that included docking exercises, state television reported. Remote Control To Protect Its Empire, ESPN Stays on Offense Emerging competitors, decreasing cable subscriptions and rising political opposition to bundled channels have created a precarious environment for ESPN, which is fighting back. Economic Scene Lessons in Maryland for Costs at Hospitals Marylands price-regulated hospitals fit a core objective of federal health care reform changing hospitals and related facilities into something resembling an Accountable Care Organization. Knox won't return to Italy for new trial American Amanda Knox will not return to Italy for a retrial in the 2007 death of her British roommate, a spokesman for the Knox family said. Hovercraft shocks beachgoers Sunbathers and sandcastle builders are surprised when a military hovercraft lands at a holiday resort in Russia. NZ Amateur Ko No Closer to Going Pro After Canada Triumph Lydia Ko's successful defence of her Canadian Open title on Sunday will make her "think" more about turning professional, but the trophy and $300,000 in foregone prize money would not hasten her decision, New Zealand's 16-year-old golf sensation said. Turbo talk with Alain Prost The Art of Movement explores the evolution of F1 design with four-time F1 World Champion Alain Prost. N.F.L. Roundup Jets Goodson Will Not Contest His Four-Game Suspension After a rocky off-season that included an arrest on drug and weapons charges, Goodson said he was disappointed in himself but ready to focus on a return to the Jets backfield. 'Little Giant' aims for glory Pedro Pinto meets reigning U.S. Open doubles champion Sara Errani, who advanced to the semifinals in singles last year. Lira, rupee at forefront as Syria tension pounds emerging assets LONDON (Reuters) - Emerging stocks, bonds and currencies took another hammering on Wednesday as mounting expectations of Western action against Syria pushed up oil prices and drove investors to seek shelter in dollar assets. Wed be better off without American Airlines - Felix TV Loose seats. Disrupted flights. Damning headlines. Its been a terrible week for American Airlines. Reuters blogger Felix Salmon explains why flying American and other big carriers has become such a drag. (October 4, 2012)

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