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News Feed Latest worldwide news The Learning Network Blog News Quiz | August 29, 2013 See what you know about the news of the day. A Minute With Ethan Hawke on acting, Selena Gomez and Shakespeare LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After taking time away to focus on family and stage acting, Ethan Hawke is getting back to film and stepping into the driver's seat in his latest role as a racecar driver trapped in a car and racing against time in the action-thriller "Getaway." 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. From Instagram to Instafired Two Virginia day care workers have been fired for posting photos of children in their care on Instagram -- and making fun of them. 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. Nudged to the Produce Aisle by a Look in the Mirror Researchers out to promote healthier eating habits are using gentle cues, like strategically placed mirrors, to steer shoppers toward fruits and vegetables. Is it safe to visit Egypt? Government travel advisories to Egypt have been stepped up and tourists' movements restricted as the crisis in Cairo and other cities continues. 5 Things to Know About Week 1 of College Football Now that the latest bit of Johnny Football drama has been settled, the college football season can start with five days of games to satisfy fans who have been craving competition since Nick Saban was raising a crystal football in south Florida and trying to look as if he was having a good time. Sketch Guy A Sweet Lesson in Price Perceptions It seemed crazy to spend $5 on a pint of ice cream, until a $12 pint came along. Anchoring to a number can change the way we make financial decisions. N.F.L. Roundup Jets Activate Holmes, Who May Make Opener If Santonio Holmes is able to return for the Jets season opener, he will provide a lift to an unproven receiving corp, as well as to the quarterback. InsightSyria crisis tests U.S. defense chief wary of war BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (Reuters) - Since U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel left for Southeast Asia last week, he has been wrestling with a dilemma at the heart of Washington's policy on Syria and Hagel's own guiding philosophy - when and how to go to war. Chinese shoppers set to become world leaders online SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's e-commerce market is expected to leapfrog that of the United States this year to become the world's largest by total customer spending, management consultancy firm Bain Company says. Teen Star Lydia Ko Wins Again in Canada Lydia Ko breezed through another perfect Sunday in the Canadian Women's Open until a reporter pressed the amateur about missing out on another $300,000 payday. Syrian crisis Latest updates Western powers on Thursday were debating using military power against Syria's government to counter a chemical weapons attack in Damascus' suburbs last week. The Obamas introduce a new puppy Aug. 19 - The first family welcomed a new puppy, a Portuguese Water Dog who is just over a year old and named Sunny, to the White House. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Beautiful Congo, beyond conflict Congo has a reputation for violence, but this beautiful country can be the breadbasket of Africa, and an economic powerhouse, says one campaigner. 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. Players Get Green Light to Compete in Sochi Olympics The National Hockey League (NHL) and International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) reached an agreement to free players for the 2014 Sochi Olympics on Friday after nearly four years of intense and sometimes bitter negotiations. Critics Notebook Singing in the Rain in Tribute to Richard Tucker A panel discussion and an outdoor concert were among events celebrating the centennial of the tenor Richard Tucker. I.R.S. to Recognize All Gay Marriages, Regardless of State Legally married same-sex couples will be recognized for federal tax purposes, whether or not the state where they live recognizes the marriage. Australia shares seen falling on metals prices, Syria SYDNEY, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Australian shares are expected to fall in early trade on Friday as investors remain cautious over possible military action against Syria. While metal prices fell in Europe and the United States, a lift on Wall Street may buoy the market. Choice Tables Portland, Me. Locavore in Menu and Dcor A city where the local food movement got a jump start is going further, and applying it to the space itself. Pogue's Posts Use the Airlines App, and Other Tips for Flying Efficiency With a few tech tricks, you can make flying a pleasant experience (almost). Chinese Smartphone Maker Hires Google Executive Xiaomi, which outsells Apple smartphones in China, hired Hugo Barra from Google, where he was vice president for the Android mobile operating system. Small business hiring slips for third straight month NFIB WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Small business employment ticked down in July for a third consecutive month, tempering the more positive signals sent by better-than-expected private job gains last month. The Learning Network Blog News Quiz | August 27, 2013 See what you know about the news of the day. Tigers Star Cabrera Says He'll Be in Lineup Friday Detroit Tigers superstar Miguel Cabrera left Thursday's game against the Oakland Athletics after hurting his abdomen while making an awkward slide trying to stretch a single into a double. 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. Housing recovery loses a step as pending home sales fall WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Contracts to purchase previously owned U.S. homes fell for the second straight month in July, a sign that rising mortgage rates are taking the steam out of America's housing... Movie Review Bored Housewife Searches for a Spark in Afternoon Delight In the comedy Afternoon Delight, a discontented housewife in Los Angeles hires a stripper to be her sons nanny. China environment min suspends some approvals for Sinopec, CNPC BEIJING (Reuters) - China's environment ministry will stop approving some new refining projects and upgrades of existing facilities by the country's top state-owned oil firms after the two failed to meet key pollution targets in 2012, it said on Thursday. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Dot Earth Blog Could Climate Campaigners Focus on Current Events be Counterproductive? As environmentalists stress current events in calling for action on greenhouse gases, some scientists see a different path toward public engagement. The Plant Whisperer In Los Angeles, one woman lives in a miniature botanical garden of her own creation, with fruit trees and a turtle named Ting. Chinese shoppers set to become world leaders online SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's e-commerce market is expected to leapfrog that of the United States this year to become the world's largest by total customer spending, management consultancy firm Bain Company says, and could account for half of all Chinese retail spending within a decade. Giant King Kong storms the stage He is a towering figure in the history of cinema, a colossus who has frightened and thrilled audiences in equal measure. Now King Kong, the famous silverback from the silver screen, is roaring and pounding his way onto the theatrical stage. Currents | Cleaning Nobody Knows the Crumbs Theyve Seen A suite of colorful products for cleaning all of your devices. Florida to call on Labrador retrievers to stem Giant Snail invasion MIAMI, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Florida officials trying to eradicate the Giant African Land Snail, one of the world's most destructive invasive species, plan to deploy a new weapon in the battle - Labrador retrievers. 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. Fox News Confirms the Firing of a Top Executive Who Was Once Close to Ailes The company initially declined to comment on reports that Roger Ailes, the chief executive, had fired Brian Lewis, one of his chief lieutenants.

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