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News Feed Latest worldwide news Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones separete Aug 28 - The Hollywood couple puts a hold on their 13-year marriage. Alicia Powell reports. Fonterra botulism scare was false alarm Aug. 28 - Dairy giant Fonterra's products, which were at the centre of a global food contamination scare earlier this month, did not contain a bacteria that could cause botulism and posed no food safety threat, said New Zealand officials. Fonterra's CEO says they did the right thing in announcing the possible risk. Joanna Partridge reports Teen builds $2,000 submarine The submarine's body may be constructed from drainage pipes and the hatch from a recycled skylight, but according to its 18-year-old inventor, this single-person U-boat can plunge to a depth of 30 feet and has already completed three successful dives. Election system needs an overhaul, but it's not that easy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Voters in Florida were still waiting to cast their ballots more than six hours after polls closed on Election Day, registered voters in Ohio were told they were not on voter rolls and new voter ID laws in Pennsylvania led to confusion at voting places. 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. Dixie Evans, Who Brought Monroe to Burlesque Houses, Dies at 86 In an act that played at burlesque houses across the country, Ms. Evans mimicked the speech, shimmy and look of Marilyn Monroe. Stocks lifted by oil, but unease remains Aug. 28 - Summary Wall Street regains lost ground as Syria related concerns boost energy shares; Planned home buys fall for second month; Nintendo plays tough on pricing in bid to revive sales. Conway G. Gittens reports. Israel will respond with force to any attack from Syria Aug. 27 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will respond forcefully to any attempts to attack it. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. The Boss Still Minding the Mill Bob Moore, founder and chief executive of Bobx2019;s Red Mill Natural Foods in Milwaukie, Ore. Single-sex golf clubs? Men-only golf club Muirfield is the home to 2013 British Open this week. CNN visited an exclusive female London establishment to find out what's dividing the sexes. Public private partners come to potoroo rescue Aug. 25 - Australia's threatened long-nosed potoroo may be making a comeback in southeast Queensland thanks to a collaboration between government and private land-owners. The shy marsupial has been the victim of habitat destruction through land clearing but efforts by farmers are producing signs of recovery. Tara Cleary reports. Phys Ed Why A.C.L. Injuries Sideline So Many Athletes Tears to the anterior cruciate ligament sideline more athletes for longer periods of time than almost any other acute injury. Researchers are trying to understand why the injury is so slow to heal. Gun Bill in Missouri Would Test Limits in Nullifying U.S. Law Missouris Republican-controlled legislature is expected to enact a statute next month nullifying all federal gun laws in the state and making it a crime for federal agents to enforce them there. As Serena Williams Caps Big Day for Sisters, Her Opponent Needs a Hug Having lost her first eight games to top-seeded Serena Williams, Francesca Schiavone hugged a ball boy for some support, but still ended up losing, 6-0, 6-1. Across China, Skyscrapers Brush the Heavens China is home to 60 of the worlds 100 tallest buildings now under construction, but the scale and speed of the projects have caused concern. 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. Activision sets launch date for $2.5 billion credit NEW YORK (Reuters) - Video game publisher Activision Blizzard is expected to launch September 4 its new $2.5 billion credit backing the company's plan to spin itself off from Vivendi and buy back shares, loan investors told Thomson Reuters LPC. 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. Options regulatory entity asked to look at unusual Leap call trades Aug 28 (Reuters) - Options market maker Timber Hill said it has asked the Options Regulatory Surveillance Authority to look into unusual bullish option trades in wireless carrier Leap Wireless... Try the poor man's space travel Part of the imagined charms of space flight is not just the view from the window. It is also the thrill of breaking the shackles of gravity and free-floating. Now taking a break from Newton's laws is easier (and cheaper) than ever. Highest-paid U.S. CEOs are often fired or fined -study NEW YORK, Aug 28 (Reuters) - About 40 percent of the highest-paid CEOs in the United States over the past 20 years eventually ended up being fired, paying fraud-related fines or settlements, or... Tseng Bouncing back to No. 1? After becoming the youngest golfer to win five major championships, Yani Tseng has slipped down the rankings. Can she come back? 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. Rivals see UBS holding on to clients after trading loss GENEVA (Reuters) - Rich clients of Swiss bank UBS have not yet moved their millions to other banks after its $2.3 billion trading scandal last month, rival private bankers said. How did we get to military action? The Pentagon says it's "ready to go" if it gets orders to carry out a military strike in response to Syria's suspected use of chemical weapons against its own people. Here's a quick-read cheat sheet about the Syrian civil war -- and how we got here. CORRECTED- UPDATE 2-New York Times, Twitter hacked by Syrian group (Removes incorrect reference to microsoft.com and yahoo.com as MelbourneIT customers in 19th paragraph) Nudged to the Produce Aisle by a Look in the Mirror Researchers out to promote healthier eating habits are using gentle cues, like strategically placed mirrors, to steer shoppers toward fruits and vegetables. On Location | Foussais-Payr, France The Barefoot Chateau A Loire Valley fixer-upper becomes a summer place where a family treads the Savonnerie shoeless. John Riegger Wins Boeing Classic John Riegger won the Boeing Classic on Sunday in his fifth Champions Tour start, holding off John Cook and Fred Couples at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge. Today's Economist Wage Stagnation and Market Outcomes With a persistent lag in income growth for most Americans, the government should not only provide relief through tax policy and a safety net, but also do more to promote full employment, an economist writes. On Location | Sagaponack, N.Y. Finding Refuge in the Barns A Long Island summer house offers a rustic retreat from the high pressure of Hollywood. Bosnian capital risks water, traffic chaos over unpaid power bills SARAJEVO, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Bosnia's main electricity utility threatened on Wednesday to cut off power to the capital's waterworks, sewage system and transport network over unpaid bills totalling millions of Bosnian markas. Fonterra botulism scare was false alarm Aug. 28 - Dairy giant Fonterra's products, which were at the centre of a global food contamination scare earlier this month, did not contain a bacteria that could cause botulism and posed no food safety threat, said New Zealand officials. Fonterra's CEO says they did the right thing in announcing the possible risk. Joanna Partridge reports UK's Cameron forced to delay strike against Syria LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron was forced on Wednesday to push back his plans for an imminent military strike against Syria in a humiliating climb-down for Britain's leader after coming under fierce domestic and international pressure. Saudi king helps obese man King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia ordered an obese man transferred to Riyadh to receive help for his health. Front Row A Look at September Fashion Magazines The latest September issues of the major fashion magazines draw a dissent from a columnist. Gadgetwise Headphones Combine Good Sound and Sleek Design Aimed at the higher end of the consumer market, KEFs M500 on-ear headphones provide style, comfort and sound. Sharp ends talks with Samsung over copier JV-Kyodo Aug 28 (Reuters) - Sharp Corp, Japan's largest display maker, has called off talks with Samsung Electronics Co Ltd to jointly set up a copier sales company, the Kyodo said. Beautiful Congo, wondrous wildlife Congo has a reputation for violence, but this beautiful country can be the breadbasket of Africa, and an economic powerhouse, says one campaigner. 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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