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News Feed Latest worldwide news Bayern Munich drawn with Manchester City European Champions League holders Bayern Munich are paired with English side Manchester City in the group stages of the continent's most prestigious club competition while Barcelona and AC Milan are drawn together. Support Slipping, U.S. Defends Plan for Syria Attack Facing faltering support in foreign capitals and Congress, the Obama administration made an aggressive push to justify military intervention in Syria on the grounds that American credibility was at stake. Pogue's Posts Problems With Your Gadgets? You Need a Consumer Advocate Whom should you ask if you have tech problems or complaints? 48 hours in Rochester, New York ROCHESTER, New York (Reuters) - Synonymous with film photography, lilacs and classical music, Rochester offers an unusual array of attractions for a mid-sized U.S. city that brought industrial prowess to a scenic river gorge on Lake Ontario's southern shore. On the Runway Blog From McQueen to Venus Brave Women Before getting knocked out of the U.S. Open this week, Venus Williams made quite a statement with her purple braids. Seeing her made me think of Alexander McQueen. Well Shorter Workweek May Not Increase Well-Being Think shorter working hours will make you happier? Maybe not, a new study suggests. 'Al-Assad poisoning debate' There may still be doubts whether the Syrian regime has used chemical weapons against its own civilian population; but there is however conclusive evidence that it has effectively used the toxic stuff to poison the minds of western policy makers and paralyze the debate over intervention. Back Pain Eases but Woods Can't Keep Pace With Mickelson Tiger Woods appeared untroubled by recent back pains but was disappointed with a three-under par round 68 on a low scoring day at the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston on Friday. Kerry, Hagel to call Democratic, Republican senators about Syria WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Secretary of State John Kerry, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, and other senior U.S. national security officials will hold conference calls about Syria on Saturday afternoon with the Senate Democratic Caucus as well as the Senate Republican Conference, a White House official said. Perfect timing Murray's triumph Andy Murray tells CNN he was unable to sleep after his historic victory over Novak Djokovic to become Britain's first men's singles champion at Wimbledon since 1936. Staying at Michigan, With Renewed Focus Taylor Lewan, already one of the best linemen in college, chose to stay at Michigan for a distraction-free fifth year. Consumer Spending and Income Rose a Faint 0.1% in July As consumer spending drives two-thirds of the economy, the report tempered the optimism kindled by Thursdays 2.5 percent revision to second-quarter growth. This Life Just One Big, Happy Family? For some, a yearly get-together with relatives is a fantasy of togetherness, mutual support and love. For others, its a particular kind of hell. Samuel L. Jackson's golf addiction He took on "the Dark Side," overcame a plane-load of rogue reptiles and struck down his enemies with "great vengeance and furious anger." However, Hollywood star Samuel L. Jackson is more at home on the genteel fairways of a golf course. Tim Tebow Biggest Name Among NFL Cuts After a restless night, hundreds of NFL players nervously checked their cellphones Saturday morning, cringing every time it buzzed. Ona, by Ursula von Rydingsvard, Arrives in Brooklyn A nearly 12,000-pound sculpture called Ona, by Ursula von Rydingsvard, now stands greeting the public at Barclays Center. World of Grief and Doubt After an Adoptees Death The death of Max Shatto, a Russian boy adopted by a Texas family, bolstered an international furor over the adoption of Russian children. And it devastated the couple accused of abusing him. GE to spin off credit card unit Aug. 30 - General Electric reportedly plans to separate its credit card business through an IPO early next year as the conglomerate focuses on its industrial businesses. Fred Katayama reports. 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. Colombian officials uncover cocaine shipment hidden in fake limes Aug. 30 - Colombian authorities halt Europe-bound shipment of cocaine hidden inside false fruit. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Front Burner Soba Noodles at Cagen, a Honey Pot for Rosh Hashana and More Florence Fabricants recommendations for the week of Aug. 27. Social Qs Photo Op Etiquette questions regarding a photo opportunist, a mother who wants her child home for the holiday, when to say Im sorry and those Labor Day blues. One Fans Life Lessons, From Heroes and Humans A 10-year-old conflated one set of Super Bowl champion Giants with an idealized moral philosophy; his adult self realized later champions human reality. Girl, 4, crushed by bulldozer in China The death of a four-year-old girl run over by a bulldozer in rural China has triggered outrage on Chinese social media, rekindling anger over the issue of forced evictions. Analysis Carlos Slim's Dutch woes test appetite for European expansion MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Billionaire Mexican businessman Carlos Slim is facing an unfamiliar challenge as he seeks to steer his flagship phone company America Movil into Europe - dissent. EMERGING MARKETS-Chilean stocks surge on positive domestic data * Chilean stocks jump on positive economic data * Brazil Bovespa near flat, Mexico IPC up 0.84 pct MEXICO CITY, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Chilean stocks jumped on Friday on positive domestic economic data, despite concerns about a possible U.S.-led strike on Syria and a potential tapering of the Federal Reserve Bank's bond-buying program, which affected other Latin American bourses. Brazilian stocks seesawed on Friday as blue chips fell on uncertainty about whether the United States will Economix Blog Winning the Lottery, but Keeping Your Job Two-thirds of Americans say they would continue working even if they won $10 million in the lottery, a Gallup survey finds. Explosions seen at tunnels area between Gaza and Egypt Aug. 31 - Smoke clouds cover the sky in Rafah in the Gaza Strip, where local residents say explosions hit tunnels connecting Gaza and Egypt. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). TV host charged in sex inquiry British authorities have charged a veteran children's television host with more than a dozen counts of child abuse stemming from an ongoing investigation into another TV personality. Australia shares fall, caution ahead of election, Syria woes; Qantas soars SYDNEY, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Australian shares fell 0.4 percent on Thursday morning, as investors remained cautious ahead of a looming election next week and on underlying concerns of an upheaval in... Noise no problem as Murray reaches third round NEW YORK (Reuters) - Andy Murray entered the U.S. Open determined to enjoy every moment but there were times in his second-round triumph over Leonardo Mayer on Friday when all the old frustrations, aggravations and self-admonishment returned. Colombian officials uncover cocaine shipment hidden in fake limes Aug. 30 - Colombian authorities halt Europe-bound shipment of cocaine hidden inside false fruit. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Crime Scene The Luck of an Unlicensed Barber Runs Out A police inspection of a barbershop in Ridgewood, Queens, turns up a suspect in a vicious assault in a Mexican restaurant. Olympic Wheel of Fortune In a high-stakes financial battle, squash, wrestling, baseball and softball are vying for entry into the 2020 Games and the endorsements, government funds and vast prestige that come with it. India and rape Women in their own words When Michaela Cross, a U.S. student at the University of Chicago, posted a CNN iReport about the sexual harassment she says she experienced during a study abroad trip in India, the response was overwhelming. Sports Briefing | Pro Football Jets Trim Roster, Cutting Kicker and Veteran Tackle The Jets made their first cuts on Friday, shedding kicker Dan Carpenter and the veteran tackle Antonio Garay, who confirmed his release in an e-mail. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Adventurer tries Cuba-U.S. swim again If Diana Nyad never realizes her dream of swimming the Florida straits, it won't be for lack of trying. The 64-year-old says she will begin her fifth and last bid to swim from Cuba to the United States early Saturday. Most Brazil IPOs have lost money since 2005 -Credit Suisse CAMPOS DO JORDO, Brazil, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Many initial public offerings in Brazil have led to investor losses over the past eight years, a senior Credit Suisse Group fund manager said on Friday, with the worst results coming from oil and gas - a sector that for years was seen as the nation's most promising. American Defeats Kvitova, No. 7 Seed A 23-year-old from Pittsburgh upset seventh-seeded Petra Kvitova and reached the fourth round of a major tournament for the first time in her young career.

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