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News Feed Latest worldwide news U.N. Syria poison probe to finish, Friday (WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT) Aug. 29 - U.N. weapons inspectors will finish their evidence-gathering at the site of a suspected poison gas attack near Damascus on Friday, U.N. chief Ban says. Lily Grimes reports. Career Couch Avoiding Collisions of Church and the Workplace When it comes to religious expression at work, employers must balance the interests of the business with their employeesx2019; beliefs, workplace experts say. Analysis India finds price of expats' patriotism elusive as growth fades MUMBAI/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The patriotism of wealthy overseas Indians has helped the country avert economic crises in the past and it is little surprise that embattled policymakers are turning to... CANADA FX DEBT-C$ slips on positive U.S. economic data; oil supports * C$ at C$1.0505 vs US$, or 95.19 U.S. cents * U.S. Q2 GDP grows at 2.5 pct annual rate; job claims fall in previous week * Canada current account widens to C$14.6 billion in Q2 * Bond prices fall... 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? World Briefing | Middle East Israel Effort to Move Ethiopians Wraps Up With Final Large Airlift Israeli authorities have completed the final large airlift of Ethiopian immigrants, ending decades of efforts to bring the remnants of an ancient community to the Jewish state. Well Indoor Tanning Remains Popular, Despite Risks Despite warnings about skin cancer, a study indicated that 30 percent of white female high school students had used a tanning bed in the previous year. U.S. Facing Test on Data to Back Action on Syria The Obama administration says the information it will make public will show proof of a large-scale chemical attack by Syrian forces. State of the Art A Better Way to Bring Your Desktop to Your iPad The new Parallels Access app eases the compatibility obstacles between the tablet and a Mac or PC computer. Opinionator Can Republicans Paint the White House Red? What has to happen for the party to retake the presidency, not to mention the Senate. T Magazine The Diary of Mrs. Tependris | Complicated Coats and Cabinets of Curiosities at Paris Couture, Part Two Mrs. Tependris, the high-society doyenne (and fictional alter ego of the artist and T contributing editor Konstantin Kakanias) shares her thoughts on the Paris couture shows. Iran Slows Its Gathering of Uranium, Report Says International nuclear inspectors said that Iran was slowing its accumulation of uranium that could be quickly turned into fuel for an atom bomb. The Comedy Lineup Expands on Netflix Aziz Ansaris comedy special Buried Alive will make its debut on Netflix, becoming the biggest stand-up special distributed by that subscription service, which promises even more comedy. Federer Easily Beats Berlocq US Open 2nd Round Roger Federer had no trouble in the second round of a Grand Slam tournament this time. Bits U.S. Government Issues Warning About Security on Android Phones The American government has issued a warning about the potential security threat for Googles Android, which is the mostly widely used mobile operating system in the world. Raikkonen 'wants Lotus stay' Kimi Raikkonen wants to stay with Lotus, the Formula One team's boss said amid claims the former world champion is targeting a return to Ferrari. National Briefing | West California Browns Prison Plan Rejected Gov. Jerry Browns Democratic allies in the State Senate on Wednesday rejected his plan for dealing with a federal court order to reduce the states prison population. Al Qaeda leader vows prison break An al Qaeda leader said in a statement that al Qaeda members in prison would be freed soon. Barbara Starr reports. Growth seen picking up in Germany's wind power sector BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's wind power sector will expand at a faster rate in the second half of the year, the country's wind energy association predicted on Wednesday, ahead of an expected reduction in government incentives. Straight Sets A Wild Card Begins His Education Collin Altamirano, the boys 18s national champion, got a rough initiation into the world of pro tennis at the United States Open on Tuesday U.S. appeals court upholds California ban on gay-conversion therapy SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California's ban on a controversial therapy aimed at reversing homosexuality in children was upheld by a federal appeals court on Thursday that dismissed arguments by... N.F.L. Roundup Jets Goodson Will Not Contest His Four-Game Suspension After a rocky off-season that included an arrest on drug and weapons charges, Goodson said he was disappointed in himself but ready to focus on a return to the Jets backfield. Dance Listings for Aug. 16-22 A selected guide to dance performances in the New York area. New trial for Pakistani doctor linked to CIA's bin Laden search A Pakistani judicial commissioner has overturned the conviction of a doctor who is accused of helping the United States find Osama bin Laden, and has ordered a new trial, the official's office said Thursday. Liberty Crushed by Minnesota Lindsay Whalen scored 18 points to help the Minnesota Lynx beat the host Liberty, 73-47. Julie Harris, Celebrated Actress of Range and Intensity, Dies at 87 Ms. Harris had a lengthy rsum as an actress, with dozens of movie and television credits, including the 1955 film adaptation of John Steinbecks novel of brotherly rivalry, East of Eden. 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. Ex-President of Germany, Onetime Merkel Ally, to Be Tried Christian Wulff, a onetime ally of Chancellor Angela Merkel, faces charges of accepting favors while he was governor of Lower Saxony. Richard Eyre to Direct Figaro at the Metropolitan Opera Mr. Eyre will direct a new production of Mozarts Nozze di Figaro that will open the Mets 2014-15 season, scrapping plans to use a recent Glyndebourne production by Michael Grandage. Coping with Egypt chaos There's more to do in Cairo than just protest. Just look at lifestyle website CairoScene. Hands-On Math Lessons (No Homework Required) Four children sum up the highs and lows of the National Museum of Mathematics in Manhattan. Front Burner Soba Noodles at Cagen, a Honey Pot for Rosh Hashana and More Florence Fabricants recommendations for the week of Aug. 27. 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. 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. California weighs making 'revenge porn' illegal In the aftermath of a failed relationship, jilted lovers have been known to lash out by posting sexually explicit photos or videos of their exes online. Dozens die in Kenya bus crash At least 41 people were killed following a bus crash west of Nairobi, the Kenya Red Cross said on its official Twitter account Thursday. Venus vows to come back after defeat to China's Li NEW YORK (Reuters) - Walking out the door, Venus Williams vowed to be back. Eliza Baker, Addison Holladay The bride is a vice president of Credit Suisse; the groom is a development project manager at Ironstate Development, a real estate developer. What We Eat Building a Better Mass-Market Tomato Plant geneticists say a project to develop tastier mass-produced tomatoes is just one step in pushing Americans toward more healthy eating. Saudi king helps obese man King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia ordered an obese man transferred to Riyadh to receive help for his health.

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