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News Feed Latest worldwide news Where Sand Is Gold, the Reserves Are Running Dry Storms, tides and a rising sea level are swallowing up chunks of beach along Floridas coastline, but there is almost no sand left offshore to replenish the beaches. Richard Attenborough celebrates 90 Aug 29 - The famed filmmaker marks his milestone birthday on August 29th. Alicia Powell reports. 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. QA Adjusting the OS X Security Settings Help for computer users who want to download programs on to their Mac without the overzealous security questions. UPDATE 1-German prosecutors investigate Rhoen takeover attempt * Criminal probe marks further escalation of dispute over Rhoen (Adds market regulator's comment, background on separate court case) Murray wins Wimbledon CNN's Pedro Pinto talks to Andy Murray who made history by becoming the first British man to win Wimbledon since 1936. Fighting 'leftover women' label On the face of it, women in China seem to have cracked the code for success. An Appraisal Capturing Rhythms of Nature in Poems Regardless of a poems subject, there are continuities in Seamus Heaneys work, including an awareness of mortality and the precariousness of life. Giants Take Wait-and-See Approach After Browns Injury The Giants have decided to wait on the test results of the fracture in Andre Browns left leg to determine their course of action. King of Pop's birthday Mom looks back Michael Jackson's life began on August 29, 1958, as the seventh child in a family crowded into a tiny home in Gary, Indiana. Cardiff All Smiles After Beating Manchester City Fraizer Campbell scored twice, and Cardiff won for the first time in more than 50 years in the top tier of English soccer, jolting visiting Manchester City, 3-2. Again Away From Delaware, but Finally at Home Elena Delle Donne once needed to find herself, and she did. Now she has the Chicago Sky in line for their first W.N.B.A. playoff berth in their eight-year history. UPDATE 4-Countdown begins to U.S. airline merger trial in November * Trial date of Nov. 25 boosts stock of US Airways, American Airlines Music Review Bargemusic Labor Day Festival Features Four Premieres Social links and unusual combinations of instruments make the annual Labor Day Festival at Bargemusic an engaging event. Ten-year-old boy wins Alaska's contest for giant cabbages PALMER, Alaska, Aug 31 (Reuters) - A 10-year-old boy has won Alaska's annual giant cabbage contest, submitting a 92.3-pound (41.9 kg) specimen named "Bob" to officials at the state fair. A.A.U. Coach Arrested on Drug Charge Curtis Malone, the founder of the D.C. Assault program and one of the key power brokers in college basketball recruiting, was arrested after a yearlong investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration. UPDATE 1-Canada says emerging-market volatility on G20 agenda OTTAWA, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Next week's Group of 20 summit will discuss the volatility in emerging markets that erupted after the U.S. Federal Reserve started to talk about scaling back its massive... Off-balance, cliff-edge hotel It's awkward, possibly ingenious; designers hope to create a building that will make Lima an international sensation. Obama Set for Limited Strike on Syria as British Vote No President Obama is ready to pursue a limited military strike even with a rejection of such action by Britain and mounting questions from Congress, officials said. Singer Michael Bubl welcomes baby with wife Luisana Lopilato LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Argentinian actress wife of Canadian Grammy-winning singer Michael Bubl gave birth to a boy on Tuesday, the singer said on Twitter. Obama delays strike against Syria to seek Congress approval WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama stepped back from the brink on Saturday and delayed an imminent military strike against Syria to seek approval from the U.S. Congress in a gamble that will test his ability to project American strength abroad and deploy his own power at home. Your Money One Dip Into a 401(k) Often Leads to Another Borrowing from retirement savings can make sense, but many people become repeat customers, taking multiple loans. NEWSMAKER Liberia will reform land ownership law, education Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says the audit of her country's government has not dampened growth momentum, and feels further reforms will be implemented in land laws and in education Dot Earth Blog Hurricane Marco Rubio A Winning Climate Campaign? An edgy climate campaign names hurricanes for politicians rejecting action on global warming. City Room New York Today Summers End What you need to know for Friday and the long weekend the seasons news notables, a mayoral poll and a subway disruption caused by kittens. Is 'kissing disease' harming tennis? Nicknamed the "kissing disease," mononucleosis or glandular fever is a viral illness that can linger for weeks, months or even years. CNN investigates its prevalence within the sport of tennis. UPDATE 1-Apache sells Egyptian oil stake to Sinopec for $3.1 bln, forms global JV BANGALORE/HONG KONG, Aug 30 (Reuters) - U.S. oil and gas producer Apache Corp is selling a 33 percent stake in its Egypt oil and gas business for $3.1 billion to state-owned Chinese oil giant Sinopec Group, reducing its exposure in the country amid the recent political unrest. World Briefing | Middle East Yemen Suspected Drone Strike Targets Insurgents A suspected American drone strike on Friday killed three men believed to be members of Al Qaeda, Yemeni security and military officials said. Letter From Europe Saying No to Our Right to Know In the rush to condemn wholesale government snooping and defend citizens' right to privacy, there's a growing sense that Private Manning's leaks were acceptable. But diplomats disagree. Cardiff All Smiles After Beating Manchester City Fraizer Campbell scored twice, and Cardiff won for the first time in more than 50 years in the top tier of English soccer, jolting visiting Manchester City, 3-2. Personal Health Tested Recipes for Kitchen Safety Modern kitchen appliances and gadgets offer many opportunities for injury. Wealth Matters What to Do When a Friend Pitches an Investment Idea The decision to decline or invest requires an analysis of the offer and the person making it, and an assessment of the pain of losing a friend if the investment turns sour. For That Museum-Worthy Wedding Classic wedding gifts that stand the test of time. Hygiene, sanitation tied to small effects on growth NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children from poor regions with clean water, hygiene and sanitation programs tend to be slightly taller than those who grow up in similar areas without such programs, according to a new review. San Diego mayor accused of sexual harassment leaves office quietly SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Bob Filner's term as San Diego mayor came to a quiet end on Friday as the veteran politician who resigned in the face of a sexual harassment lawsuit stayed out of the public eye on his last day in office. 7 Baggage Handlers at Kennedy Airport Accused of Pocketing Valuables The workers for El Al Airlines were seen on video rifling through the bags that they were hired to load and unload onto the airlines 747 aircraft, officials said. Union Torn by Strife to Elect President Roger Mason Jr., a 32-year-old guard, is seeking to become the president of the N.B.A. players union, which is locked in a legal battle with its former executive director. The Pour The Coravin Makes Great Wines More Accessible by the Glass For those ordering by the glass, a new device may revolutionize the sorts of wines that restaurants can make available. Gadgetwise A TV Speaker System Heard but Not Seen The Cynema Soundfield, from Niles, is a sound bar for TVs that is mounted flush to the wall, with a grille that can be painted to disappear into the dcor. 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...

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