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News Feed Latest worldwide news N.H.L. Stars Are Invited to Camps for Olympics Patrick Kane, Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin are among the N.H.L. players whom the United States, Canada and Russia have asked to participate in orientation camps. Stewart on U.S. Grand Prix Racing legend Jackie Stewart gives his thoughts on the United States Grand Prix and how the title race may end. Mouse body clock study offers clues to possible jet lag cure LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have found a genetic mechanism in mice that hampers their body clock's ability to adjust to changes in patterns of light and dark, and say their results could someday lead to the development of drugs to combat jet lag. Alan Jackson's daughter arrested Country superstar Alan Jackson is famous alright, but that didn't help his 20-year-old daughter, Alexandra, when she was arrested on Wednesday. Minnesota Orchestra Calls in Big Gun in Dispute George J. Mitchell, the former senator and Mideast envoy, is trying to mediate the Minnesota Orchestras bitter labor dispute. Theater Review Still Jewish After All These Years Stars Avi Hoffman In Still Jewish After All These Years, at Stage 72, Avi Hoffman offers songs and life lessons from decades in the Yiddish theater. Dot Earth Blog Hurricane Marco Rubio A Winning Climate Campaign? An edgy climate campaign names hurricanes for politicians rejecting action on global warming. Minnesota Orchestra Calls in Big Gun in Dispute George J. Mitchell, the former senator and Mideast envoy, is trying to mediate the Minnesota Orchestras bitter labor dispute. Well Oral Infections Causing More Hospitalizations Surprising numbers of patients are being hospitalized with serious, sometimes fatal tooth abscesses, a new study finds. Early start-ups attract supersized funding rounds SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Cash-strapped start-ups need look no further than Looker Data Sciences for evidence the investment boom is alive and well. Can Tiger win 15th? Shane O'Donoghue previews the PGA Championship and discusses Tiger Wood's elusive 15th major. World Briefing | Africa Somalia Semiautonomous State to Ally Itself With Government The semiautonomous Somali state of Jubaland agreed to ally itself with the national government, in a deal welcomed by Somalias internationally backed authorities. 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. Economic View A Carbon Tax That America Could Live With A carbon fee would be a less invasive way than regulation to change peoples behavior and reduce carbon emissions. And it could be designed in a politically palatable way, an economist says. Currents | Open Knock Twice for Offbeat Design In San Francisco, an architectural firm opens an unconventional shop. U.S. cinema chain AMC Entertainment files for $400 mln IPO Aug 30 (Reuters) - U.S. cinema chain AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc filed with regulators for an initial public offering up to $400 million, roughly a year after being acquired by China's Wanda Group. Silver Lining in Chinas Smog as It Puts Focus on Emissions A plan would swiftly limit the carbon dioxide China produces from fossil fuels, which constitute over a quarter of the worlds total such emissions. Top shareholder in Italy's Carige bank says open to new investors MILAN, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The top shareholder in Italian mid-sized lender Banca Carige, which needs to shore up its capital by 800 million euros ($1.1 billion) by the end of this year, said it was... Fed should strengthen controls for handling of minutes watchdog (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve should beef up its controls over the handling of minutes for its policy-setting meetings after the top-secret documents were inadvertently released a day early to a... Chemical Attack Evidence Lasts Years, Experts Say Weapons experts say the Syrian government would have a hard time hiding physical evidence if it did indeed use chemical weapons against civilians in a large-scale attack last week. Trailside Trains vs. Kitties? The Candidates Answer New York magazine asked several mayoral hopefuls whether it was wise to shut down subway service to rescue stray kittens, and their responses were revealing. Movie Review Satyagraha, a Bollywood Tale About Fighting Corruption In Satyagraha, a movement arises over corruption and efforts to combat it in an Indian town. Oscar-winning Japanese director Miyazaki to retire, studio head says VENICE, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Hayao Miyazaki, the Japanese director known for animated films like the Oscar-winning "Spirited Away", plans to retire from film-making after a five-decade career, his production company said on Sunday at the Venice Film Festival. For News From Syrian Battleground, a Reliance on Social Media The dangers of news organizations reporting in Syria have kept most journalists outside the countrys borders and heightened the need for third-party video. Pope Appoints Diplomat as Vatican Secretary of State Archbishop Pietro Parolin, a longtime Vatican diplomat, will be the churchs new secretary of state, replacing Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone. Serena beats Stephens as Murray cruises at U.S. Open NEW YORK (Reuters) - Serena Williams avenged her loss to Sloane Stephens earlier this year by thrashing her fellow American in straight sets on Sunday to reach the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open. NEWSMAKER Liberian stability will bring foreign investment Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says political stability and targeted double-digit growth will increase foreign interest, and is confident companies like Chevron and Exxon will invest there. 'Breaking Bad' vet joins 'Community' He commanded fear and respect as a hitman/fixer on "Breaking Bad," and now he will command fear and respect as... a community college professor. Jonathan Banks will appear in 11 episodes of "Community"'s fifth season, EW has learned. Texas Senator Cruz tells Republicans No surrender on Obamacare * Gathering of conservatives also draws Rubio, Jindal, Perry Superficial Visits and Trickery Undermine Foreign Factory Inspections While some audits are performed in depth, retailers often choose check the box inspections that fail to uncover substandard conditions and outright fraud. Investors brace for Dell's high profile jumbo LBO financing NEW YORK, Aug 30 (IFR) - US computer giant Dell Inc is tipped to launch its jumbo leveraged buyout financing next month, as it looks to get in ahead of raft of other high yield issuers and before US... 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. The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 movies at North American (U.S. and Canadian) box offices for the three days starting Aug. 30, led by "One Direction This is Us," at No. 1, according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) One Direction This is Us...........$ 17.0 million 2 (1) Lee Daniels' The Butler.............$ 14.7 million 3 (2) We're the Millers...................$ 12.6 million 4 (5) Planes..............................$ 7.8 million 5 (*) I David Frost, Who Interviewed Nixon, Is Dead at 74 A longtime broadcaster, Mr. Frost was best known for incisive interviews with public figures, including talks with former President Richard M. Nixon, which he called the highlight of his career. Mickelson's warm-up win Phil Mickelson won the Scottish Open to end a 20-year drought in Europe. With the British Open starting this week, it was perfect timing. Sixth U.S. ship now in eastern Mediterranean 'as precaution' WASHINGTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - A sixth U.S. warship is now operating in the eastern Mediterranean, near five U.S. destroyers armed with cruise missiles that could soon be directed against Syria as part of a "limited, precise" strike, defense officials said late on Friday. Washington Memo In Syria Decision, Obama Looks to an Old Opponent Congress By asking Congress for authorization to retaliate against Syria, President Obama has put himself at the mercy of an institution that has bedeviled his presidency for years. Korean island where time stops Empty beaches, no cars, fresh seafood, gorgeous sunset -- on pretty Bijindo, that's called a hectic day. MIDEAST MONEY-Islamic finance down, not out in post-Mursi Egypt CAIRO/DUBAI, Sept 1 (Reuters) - With the fall of the Muslim Brotherhood, Islamic finance has lost strong political support in the most populous Arab nation. But economic pressures mean the industry remains likely to grow and the country will eventually start issuing Islamic bonds. 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.

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