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News Feed Latest worldwide news Biggest U.S. rocket blasts off with spy satellite LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - An unmanned Delta 4-Heavy rocket, the largest in the U.S. fleet, blasted off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on Wednesday to put a classified spy satellite into orbit for the National Reconnaissance Office, officials said Wednesday. Concussion Case Nears Key Phase for N.F.L. In a closely watched case, a judge is expected to decide soon whether to dismiss a lawsuit brought by retired players alleging that the N.F.L. intentionally misled them about the dangers of head injuries. Murray Drops a Set but Still Wins at U.S. Open Andy Murray dropped a set for the first time at this year's U.S. Open on Friday but recovered quickly to ease his way into the third round. After British Vote, Unusual Isolation for U.S. on Syria A vote in Parliament left President Obama without a key ally after misjudging the politics of military action in the Middle East. Books Pregnant, and Disputing the Doctor After having a child, Emily Oster wrote Expecting Better, a book that challenges the conventional wisdom on pregnancy. Michigan court clears way to certify Detroit mayoral primary DETROIT (Reuters) - The Michigan Court of Appeals on Friday cleared the way for the state's election board to declare a winner of Detroit's disputed August mayoral primary next week, in a ruling that would pave the way to a victory for a former hospital executive who waged a write-in campaign. Well A Guide for Swimmers Breaking Boundaries A new book by Lynne Cox, an open water swimmer, offers lifesaving advice for the exploding ranks of triathletes and other swimmers who are escaping the confines of pools. India hurt by weakening rupee CNN's Mallika Kapur reports how India's weakening rupee is having an impact on its economy. Model Casting Countdown to Fashion Week Model Casting About for Character Designers of Tome label assemble a cast of models for a runway show. News Analysis With Britain Haunted by Iraq, a Harsh Lesson for Cameron Prime Minister David Cameron will be weakened at home and abroad after Parliament refused to support his effort for military intervention in Syria. Op-Ed Columnist One Great Big War Syrias civil conflict portends a chilling prospect of a wholesale Middle East inferno. Military Analysis Aim of U.S. Attack Restore a Red Line That Became Blurred The military strategy that the Obama administration is considering is not linked to its larger diplomatic strategy of persuading President Bashar al-Assad of Syria to yield power. Winton escalates computer-driven hedge fund arms race LONDON (Reuters) - Winton Capital, one of the world's biggest hedge fund firms, has developed a new model of its flagship fund, hoping its greater allocation to equities and risk will produce better... Whats On Tuesday Television highlights. 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. Keeping Score Closers Stumbles Are Outnumbered Only by His Saves If saves are taken out of the equation, the statistics of the Baltimore Orioles closer, Jim Johnson, become something less than spectacular. The contrarian judge and the Merrill brokers Frankel NEW YORK (Reuters) - In a historic decision in June 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that female employees of Wal-Mart could not sue the company for gender discrimination as a nationwide class. Dollar briefly extends losses vs yen after Kerry comments NEW YORK, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The dollar briefly extended losses versus the safe-haven Japanese yen on Friday after comments made by United States Secretary of State John Kerry about Syria. Lohan avoids Venice, Cage premieres there Aug 30 - The day's top showbiz news and headlines including Lindsay Lohan avoids the Venice Film Festival, Nicolas Cage premieres his film "Joe," and Fergie and Josh Duhamel welcome a baby boy. Bob Mezan reports. DealBook Shutdown at Nasdaq Is Traced to Software The Nasdaq OMX Group attributed last weeks three-hour trading halt to a surge of data that overwhelmed its server. T Magazine Site to Be Seen | A New Vintage Online Boutique Caters to the Downtown Set Total Pleasure, a new secondhand e-commerce destination that went live last month, caters to a very niche market with vintage finds like velvet bustiers and pants covered in flames or Mountain Dew logos. Women's Soccer Sky Blue Looks Beyond N.W.S.L. Playoffs As the inaugural season of the new womens league nears its conclusion, Sky Blue F.C. and the Red Bulls of M.L.S. a considering working together. Swiss engineers bring acoustic solution to noise pollution Aug. 29 - Swiss-based acoustic engineers are developing a sound tracking system they say will help regulators control traffic flow and reduce road noise. The World Health Organization says road noise is a major contributor to poor health in Europe but by monitoring traffic flow, the engineers think they can help. Tara Cleary reports. 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. Biggest Sale of Year in Europe Appears to Be Near Finish Tottenham would move Gareth Bale, its talented Welsh wing, to Real Madrid for a price that would almost certainly top the world-record fee that Madrid paid to acquire Cristiano Ronaldo in 2009. Deficit Talks Resuming, but Few Sound Hopeful Deficit negotiations are stalled as Republicans demand deeper Medicare cuts and President Obama insists on raising taxes on the wealthy. 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. Serial killer movie escapes ban Few African films have created as much buzz recently as "Of Good Report," a dark tale of a high school teacher who becomes obsessed with a 16-year-old female pupil. Ivorian cocoa exporters, CCC fail to agree on cost structure ABIDJAN, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Ivory Coast cocoa exporters rejected a price structure proposed by the Coffee and Cocoa Council (CCC) regulator for the 2013/14 season, saying it underestimated the cost... NY500820125(30) News to find breaking news, current events, the latest headlines, news photos, analysis & opinion on top stories, world, business, politics DealBook Growth in Global Disputes Brings Big Paychecks for Law Firms Some legal heavyweights in the United States are benefiting from a growing number of clashes over complex international deals. Concussion Case Nears Key Phase for N.F.L. In a closely watched case, a judge is expected to decide soon whether to dismiss a lawsuit brought by retired players alleging that the N.F.L. intentionally misled them about the dangers of head injuries. Andretti Poverty drove me on Don Riddell talks with car racing legend Mario Andretti about his career and his operatic talents. Murrays Victory Is Easy, but It Doesnt Come Quickly Because of rain delays, Andy Murray took the court three full hours after he was expected to, but he had minimal difficulty putting away Michael Llodra. Blackstone and Fidelity offer hedge fund taste to retail crowd BOSTON (Reuters) - Blackstone Group LP , one of the world's biggest hedge fund investors, said on Monday Fidelity Investments is a strategic partner in giving retail investors a taste of the normally... Analysis Syria, debt ceiling worry has markets questioning Fed taper NEW YORK (Reuters) - Until a few days ago, it looked like a sure bet that the U.S. Federal Reserve would announce the beginning of the end of its massive bond buying program in September. Now,... Jets 27, Eagles 20 Jets Backups Make Final Push for Roster Spots By Saturday night, Matt Simms and about 30 of his Jets teammates on the brink will know if they changed minds or merely confirmed opinions with their play against the Eagles. Rural banking in India Small loans in rural India offer women a chance to break out of poverty. CNN's Mallika Kapur reports. Am I alive? Injured girl's panic A doctor tells of a Syrian girl's panicked cries and his fears of further suffering with strikes. Nintendo cuts Wii U price, plans lower-priced device for holidays SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Nintendo Co Ltd plans to offer a new handheld gaming device and a $50 discount on its most expensive Wii U console in North America and Europe, to compete with rivals Microsoft Corp and Sony Corp as they prepare to release new hardware.

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