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News Feed Latest worldwide news Kazakh club warned by UEFA over sheep slaughter BERNE (Reuters) - Kazakhstan champions Shakhtar Karagandy have been warned that they could face disciplinary action if they slaughter any more sheep before European games, UEFA said on Wednesday. Former NBA star Scottie Pippen won't face charges over Malibu fracas LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former Chicago Bulls basketball star Scottie Pippen will not be prosecuted over an altercation with a man at a Malibu restaurant in June, prosecutors said on Tuesday, citing insufficient evidence. Economic surprise lifts Wall Street Aug 29 - Summary Stocks held gains sparked by a robust revision to second-quarter growth figures and a drop in jobless claims; Verizon, Vodafone chatting up wireless deal; Ford brings jobs back to Detroit. Conway G. Gittens reports. Sports Briefing | Pro Basketball Nets to Train at Duke The Brooklyn Nets will hold their preseason camp at Duke from Oct. 1-5. Nets General Manager Billy King played at Duke where he was captain of a team that reached the 1988 Final Four. DealBook Re/Max Files for I.P.O. as Housing Market Continues Upswing Re/Max Holdings, one of the countrys biggest real estate brokerages, filed to go public on Monday, preparing to follow its rival Realogy Holdings onto the public markets. Well Supplements Fail to Relieve Joint Pain in Study A randomized clinical trial found that vitamin D and calcium supplements are no better than a placebo for relieving joint problems. The Hunt Escape From Times Square It was the moment to buy a place. And to enjoy a quieter, less crowded neighborhood. Front Row A Look at September Fashion Magazines The latest September issues of the major fashion magazines draw a dissent from a columnist. Salmonella in Spices Prompts Changes in Farming The United States Food and Drug Administrations finding that imported spices are a surprisingly potent source of salmonella poisoning has prompted India to change how they are grown and harvested. Dean Meminger, Who Helped Knicks to a Title, Dies at 65 The speedy point guard and tenacious defender had long battled drug problems. Campaign Spotlight Never Mind Citi Bike, Heres Campus Bike The University of Dayton is offering free bikes to 100 incoming freshmen in exchange for pledges to forgo bringing cars to campus for the first two years they are enrolled. U.N. Investigators Press North Koreans to Allow a Visit Experts assigned to examine accusations of human rights abuses in North Korea urged the government on Tuesday to allow them access to prison camps and other sites where violations have been reported. In the Garden The Fire-Escape Nursery A gardener in a Queens apartment wards off the landlord and the squirrels. Square Feet Sony Wants Pizzeria Out of Building in Midtown The dispute over Pizza da Solo follows the sale of the Sony Building, whose new owners have plans for a hotel-condominium tower. How to read pope's gay remarks Kevin Clarke says that Pope Francis speaking about homosexuality so frankly was remarkable in and of itself. Phys Ed How Exercise Can Help Us Sleep Better If you habitually experience insomnia, exercise can help you sleep better, a new study found. But it can take up to four months before you see results, and you may sleep worse on days you exercise. Officer Is Indicted on Charges of Lying About Photographers Arrest The officer, Michael Ackermann, claimed that Robert Stolariks camera flash interfered with a girls arrest last year, but evidence later emerged that no flash had been used. Norway's Espen Kofstad Leads Wales Open Espen Kofstad of Norway closed his round with three straight birdies and an eagle, shooting a 7-under 64 Thursday that gave him a two-stroke lead after the first day of the Wales Open. White House lists two dozen leaders to meet with Obama on deficit WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two dozen business, labor and civic leaders, including the chief executives of major U.S. corporations such as Ford, IBM and Wal-Mart, will meet President Barack Obama to discuss how to control the federal deficit, said the White House on Monday. Rape Trial Casts Spotlight on Offspring of Chinas Elite In a case that raises questions about the accountability of those linked to Communist Party leaders, the son of celebrity singers is one of five young men accused of raping and beating a woman. Syrians Wait Amid Fear, Anticipation and Long Lines for Groceries Many Syrians are bracing for the worst, some with a deep sense of fatalism, and the expectation of imminent strikes has halted normal life. ThromboGenics earnings jump after new eye treatment launch BRUSSELS, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Belgian biomedical group ThromboGenics reported a 37 percent rise in revenue on Thursday on the back of sales of its main drug Jetrea, an eye treatment that was launched in both the United States and Europe this year. Syrian president will defend against aggression, state TV Aug. 229 - President Bashar al-Assad is quoted on state TV saying the country will defend itself in the face of any aggression, as Iran warns against foreign intervention in Syria. Lily Grimes reports. Rookie Marquez makes MotoGP history Marc Marquez continues his stunning debut season in motorcycling's elite class when he becomes the first MotoGP rookie to win five races with victory in Sunday's Czech Grand Prix. TABLE-Foreign brokers set to buy Japanese stocks TOKYO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Following are orders for Japanese stocks placed through six foreign securities houses before the start of trade on Friday. Japanese Stocks BUY 10.9 million shares SELL 8.3 million shares ------------------------------------------------------ BUY 2.6 million shares Huge whales meet surfers Australian surfers are treated to an amazing display by visiting whales at Bondi Beach. 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. Is this the city of the future? 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. Well Supplements Fail to Relieve Joint Pain in Study A randomized clinical trial found that vitamin D and calcium supplements are no better than a placebo for relieving joint problems. China general's son in gang rape storm A gang rape allegedly involving the teenage son of a famous Chinese "singing general" has caused outrage in China, unleashing a tide of public anger over the behavior of so-called "princelings," the children of elite families. Ready for Kickoff With Jadeveon Clowneys dominance on defense and Johnny Manziels improvisation on offense, college football has no shortage of big names or story lines this season. Whats on Monday Television highlights. Update Tour Iran? Operators Hope So Irans new president is promoting international tourism as part of his plan to fix the countrys economy, but United States officials continue to warn against travel there. Another Form of Playoffs Starts in Golf While the top 100 players in the FedEx Cup gather outside Boston this week to resume their pursuit of riches, 129 players are in Indiana for another form of PGA Tour playoffs. Only those guys are pursuing jobs. Japan nuclear regulator issues warning over Fukushima leak Japan's nuclear regulator on Wednesday said a toxic water leak at the tsunami-damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has been classified as a level 3 "serious incident" on an international scale. UPDATE 2-Military escalation in Syria will worsen civilians' plight-ICRC GENEVA, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Any escalation of the Syrian crisis following an apparent chemical weapons attack will aggravate civilian suffering, the International Committee of the Red Cross said on Thursday. American Eagle issues weak forecast on price pressure (Reuters) - American Eagle Outfitters Inc , the teen apparel retailer, forecast weak sales and profits for the back-to-school quarter on Wednesday, and said the promotional environment that forced it... Elizabeth Jensen, Henry Huttinger No Distance Too Great The bride is a wealth management specialist at JPMorgan Chase; the groom is a law student at U.C.L.A. House Bid to Undo Dialysis Cuts Shows Lobbyists Muscle Many members of Congress who voted to eliminate over $500 million a year in federal government waste now want to reverse that move, demonstrating lobbyists muscle. Leader of Terrorist Group Is Arrested, India Says The suspect, Yasin Bhatkal, is a founder of Indian Mujahedeen, a group tied to explosions in New Delhi, Mumbai and other major cities.

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