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News Feed Latest worldwide news 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. Impact Your World How to help CNN Films' "Girl Rising" tells the stories of girls across the globe and the power of education to change the world. Are you inspired to help the cause of girls' education around the world? You can make an impact in many ways, but by just being aware of the issue, you can spread the word. By acting in your own community, you can make a global difference. Fruit fly brain map a boon to neuroscience Aug. 29 - Scientists at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Virginia have successfully mapped the circuitry in a small region of a fruit fly brain. The researchers, who work at HMMI's Janelia Farms Research Campus, say it is a small but important step toward understanding how the much larger human brain processes information. Rob Muir has more. Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Market Ready Using a Garden to Great Advantage Advice on adding plants or flowers to increase a homes overall appeal. Kimberly Carnahan and James Warner The bride works for the State Department; the groom is an analyst in the Energy Department. Hidden beauty of Garfuna Belize Moonlight drum gatherings, traditional cassava bread demonstrations, parties on Settlement Day. Garifuna culture adds life to a Belize vacation. Use of sleeping pills highest among older Americans CDC WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Older U.S. adults, particularly women, are more likely to use prescription sleep medications to try to get the minimum seven hours of sleep experts generally recommend, U.S. data released on Thursday showed. Private bank clients urged to avoid U.S. securities GENEVA (Reuters) - Some Swiss bankers are advising clients to steer clear of U.S. securities ahead of a new law that would tax people with over $50,000 invested in stocks or bonds of U.S. companies... Rupee Drops, and Outlook Grows Darker for India Data released on Friday by the Indian government showed that the economy slowed in the quarter ended in June to the weakest rate since the worst of the global downturn. Fitch Perusahaan Dengan FX Mismatch Terpengaruh Depresiasi (The following statement was released by the rating agency) JAKARTA/SYDNEY, August 30 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings mengatakan depresiasi Rupiah yang terjadi baru-baru ini akan memberikan pengaruh yang berbeda-beda terhadap perusahan industrial di Indonesia yang diperingkat oleh Fitch, dimana perusahaan dengan mismatch dalam mata uang asing yang signifikan akan terpengaruh paling besar. Meski demikian, Fitch berpendapat hal ini tidak akan langsung berpengaruh terhadap peringkat. Depresiasi Rupiah s U.S. royals and their castles American royalty doesn't have beheading power, but its dedication to extravagance would make Henry VII hurl a turkey leg in envy. Hit political blogger Nate Silver on future of predictive modeling NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nate Silver is an oxymoron come to life the famous statistician. League Unveils 2013-14 Schedule With New Alignment Six outdoor games and a new conference and division alignment highlight the 2013-14 regular season schedule released by the National Hockey League (NHL) on Friday. France's Hollande reaffirms will to sanction Syria PARIS (Reuters) - French President Francois Hollande reaffirmed to U.S. President Barack Obama in a telephone call on Saturday his will to sanction Syria for a chemical attack this month, a source close to Hollande told Reuters. INVESTMENT FOCUS-Fed to light September volatility fuse LONDON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - September is here and for markets that usually means one thing volatility. This year is shaping up to be a classic. Romanians on trial offer to give up stolen masterpiece paintings BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Romanians on trial accused of stealing paintings worth tens of millions, including works by Picasso and Monet, have denied burning the artworks and are willing to give them back if a deal can be struck, their lawyers said on Tuesday. Matter Human Microbiome May Be Seeded Before Birth Scientists are studying whether mothers pass microbes to their fetuses during gestation, research that could help fight some pregnancy complications. Pat Cash's Wimbledon tour Open Court's Pat Cash takes viewers for a behind the scenes tour of Wimbledon. Front Row A Look at September Fashion Magazines The latest September issues of the major fashion magazines draw a dissent from a columnist. BlackBerry plans security feature for Android, iPhone TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry will offer technology to separate and make secure both work and personal data on mobile devices powered by Google Inc's Android platform and by Apple Inc's iOS operating system, the company said on Thursday. Slow pace of justice wears down Occupy Wall Street defendants NEW YORK (Reuters) - Occupy Wall Street protesters who once vowed to "occupy" the courts by challenging their arrests on minor violations have since been defeated by the slow pace of justice, with many forgoing trial. Ask Well Eating Before Exercise The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to reader questions about fitness. The Hunt Escape From Times Square It was the moment to buy a place. And to enjoy a quieter, less crowded neighborhood. Reuters Breakingviews Cameron humiliation his own doing Aug. 30 - Prime minister David Cameron may cling onto power, but his authority at home and influence abroad have been greatly diminished. And it's all his own fault, says Hugo Dixon. Dance Review Jin Won at La MaMas Drive East Festival A South Korean dancer performs a classic Indian form at the South Asian festival at La MaMa. Bombings, shootings leave 23 dead in Iraq At least 23 people were killed and dozens wounded in a series of attacks targeting Sunni areas across northern Iraq on Thursday, police officials told CNN. Apple rolls out iPhone trade-in program in U.S. stores SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc has launched a trade-in program in its U.S. retail stores for older models of its iPhone as it gears up for the launch of a new version of the smartphone, it said on Friday. Cumulus Media Will Buy a Radio Syndicator The deal would let Cumulus beef up its syndication business with programs from the National Football League, the Olympics and Nascar, as well as news and entertainment. 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. Analysis Girding for battle as electronic derivatives trading revived NEW YORK (Reuters) - The $300 trillion privately traded U.S. derivatives markets could be on the verge of the biggest change in their 30-year history if investors embrace new electronic trading... ThyssenKrupp talks with hedge funds on share issue DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) - German steelmaker ThyssenKrupp , which has said it risks breaching loan covenants, is in talks with hedge funds to persuade them to buy into an issue of new shares,... Farewell to Gus, Whose Issues Made Him a Star The polar bear Gus, long the celebrated face of the Central Park Zoo, had to be euthanized at age 27 after zoo veterinarians found an inoperable tumor. Credit union regulator sues Morgan Stanley over mortgage losses Aug 30 (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley is being sued by a U.S. credit union regulator to recover losses on more than $566 million of residential mortgage-backed securities sold to two corporate credit unions that later failed. Global Health Bacteria Study Offers Clues to Typhoid Mary Mystery A new study sheds more light on how Salmonella typhi, the bacteria that cause typhoid fever, hide in the body. WRAPUP 1-Canadian banks' shares rise as profits top estimates * Three of Canada's top banks top estimates as domestic lending profit drives beats Well At the Chiropractor, Well-Adjusted Pets Chiropractic is gaining popularity among pet owners, as a way to treat animals suffering from arthritis, sprains, joint pain and other ailments. Moody's cuts Michigan's Cass City School District GO debt to A2 Aug 30 (Reuters) - Moody's Investors Service on Friday cut the general obligation unlimited tax rating on Michigan's Cass City School District to A2 from A1, affecting about $5.4 million in debt. Special Report Travel Asia High Hopes for China Cruises If Chinese take to cruising in the same way as North Americans and Europeans, they could provide as many as 40 million cruise guests a year, according to a 2010 market analysis by Royal Caribbean.

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