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News Feed Latest worldwide news Facing Fire Over Challenge to Louisianas Oil Industry A panel created after Hurricane Katrina as an apolitical force for flood control filed a lawsuit against nearly 100 oil and gas companies, arguing that they neglected to fix damage to wetlands. Time Warner, CBS reach deal to end blackout (Reuters) - CBS Corp said it has reached an agreement with Time Warner Cable Inc to end a month-long blackout of its stations in New York, Los Angeles and Dallas. Hello Kitty planes head to the U.S. Just when you thought the multibillion-dollar marketing phenomenon that is Hello Kitty might have colonized every corner of the merchandizing universe in Asia and possibly reached its natural limits, we learn that planes branded with the cartoon cat are to fly to the West. Beatings, evictions reveal ugly side of China's local debt pile WUXI, China, Sept 3 (Reuters) - When Xu Haifeng's home was razed three years ago, she went to China's capital Beijing to complain about the city and county governments that ordered the demolition. Medicaid Expansion Battle in Michigan Ends in Passage Gov. Rick Snyder narrowly won the fight over making Medicaid available to more low-income people in a state where some Republicans did not want to seem to be backing the new health care law. A Data Broker Offers a Peek Behind the Curtain The Acxiom Corporation plans to open a Web site that will allow individual consumers to see some of the information that the company has collected about them. Prison inmate rebuilds career Former Bayern Munich player Breno is being allowed to leave prison on day release and has been given the chance to rejoin the club as part of the coaching staff at their youth academy. In sweatshops, the 'Brazilian dream' goes awry SAO PAULO (Reuters) - When Margot Alarconciles woke up one morning last year and found her son sick with what appeared to be a cold, there was little she could do but wrap him in an extra blanket,... Syrians say US military strike too little, too late Sept. 2 - Syrians crossing the border into Turkey say U.S. efforts for a limited military strike come 'too little too late' Firefighters gain an edge on wildfire in Yosemite National Park Sept 2 (Reuters) - Firefighters in California gained ground on Monday against a massive wildfire burning part of Yosemite National Park, although complete containment may be weeks away, officials said. Volunteers seek missing Ore. boy Kyron Horman has been missing since June 4, 2010, but his mother is not giving up. After searching for her son for two days this weekend, Desiree Young called the search "successful." Books of The Times In The Girl, Samantha Geimer Revisits the Polanski Case In The Girl, Samantha Geimer, the woman at the center of the Roman Polanski case, tells her story. N.F.L. Scouting Report Difference Makers? Could Be A look around the league shows that each team has a player whose individual success could affect how things go in 2013. Fast and Flawed Inspections of Factories Abroad While some audits are performed in depth, retailers often choose check the box inspections that fail to uncover substandard conditions and outright fraud. For a Classic Motown Song About Money, Credit Is What He Wants The songwriter Barrett Strong has had his name struck from copyright documents for Money (Thats What I Want), Motowns first national hit. Expert networks thriving in Asia, away from U.S. scrutiny SINGAPORE/HONG KONG (Reuters) - Expert networks - a matchmaking service linking investors such as hedge funds with company insiders - are under scrutiny from regulators in the United States, but are expanding across Asia, where the market for corporate intelligence is less transparent. Yankees 9, White Sox 1 With Eight-Run Fourth, Yankees Roll Past White Sox After a 1 hour 53 minute rain delay in the second inning, the Yankees broke open the game in the fourth for a runaway win over last-place Chicago. Japan reiterates may consider discharging radiated Fukushima water into ocean TOKYO, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Japan's nuclear regulator reiterated on Monday that it may have to consider discharging into the ocean water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant that contains radiation below regulatory thresholds. Future America's Cup sailors seek national bragging rights in Youth Cup SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Ten catamarans from eight countries battled in scrappy fleet races on San Francisco Bay on Sunday in the Red Bull Youth America's Cup, with American and New Zealand sailors dominating the first day of the regatta. Basics Mystery of the Missing Women in Science Female students are catching up or surpassing male counterparts in math and science, yet the fields like engineering and computer science remain male dominated. An open letter to texting-mad teenagers Put your phone down for a second, teen texters -- there are some things you've got to hear. No U.S. Men in Final 16 Is a First at Open Tim Smyczek, ranked 109th, was the last American man to fall at this years United States Open. For the first time in the tournaments history, no American man advanced to the Round of 16. Gene study uncovers origins of many common cancers LONDON (Reuters) - Researchers in Britain have set out the first comprehensive map of mutational processes behind the development of tumors - work that should in future lead to better ways to treat and prevent a wide range of cancers. Russia Issues Travel Warning to Its Citizens About United States and Extradition The Foreign Ministry warned citizens wanted by the United States not to visit nations that have an extradition treaty with it, citing recent arrests. A Yang Fudong Restrospective at the Berkeley Art Museum An exhibition of Yang Fudongs works from the past two decades seems to parallel the disjointed state of his country, China. Georgia Loses WR Mitchell to Knee Injury Georgia receiver Malcolm Mitchell will miss the remainder of the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in Saturday's loss at Clemson. Giant canyon found entombed under Greenland ice OSLO (Reuters) - A vast and previously unmapped gorge 800 meters (half a mile) deep has been found under ice in Greenland, comparable in size to parts of the Grand Canyon in the United States, scientists said. ThyssenKrupp denies report it may scrap Steel Americas sale FRANKFURT, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Germany's ThyssenKrupp has denied a media report that it planned to scrap the sale of its Steel Americas business, the loss-making unit it has tried for more than a year to offload. UPDATE 2-Detroit seeks $350 million ground-breaking loan DETROIT, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Detroit, which made the largest Chapter 9 municipal bankruptcy filing in U.S. history, on Thursday filed a request for proposals for $350 million in unprecedented... USS Nimitz carrier moves into Red Sea WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The USS Nimitz aircraft carrier and four other ships in its strike group moved into the Red Sea early on Monday, U.S. defense officials said, describing the move as "prudent planning" in case the ships are needed for military action against Syria. The New Old Age Blog In California, Intense Debate Over Home Care California lawmakers are considering a measure requiring that home care agencies obtain licenses and that aides be certified. Text of President Obamas Remarks on Syria President Obama said on Saturday that he would seek Congressional approval for a strike on Syria. Op-Ed Contributor Jailed for Journalism Liberia doesnt deserve its reputation for press freedom. Hawks Coach Budenholzer Arrested on DUI Charge Atlanta Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer has apologized for his arrest on a driving under the influence of alcohol charge. U.N. struggling to avert carbon trade war with aviation deal BRUSSELS/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Talks at the U.N.'s aviation body must bridge a deep divide between developed and emerging nations over airline emissions to avert the threat of a carbon trade war with the European Union. India cbank says not considering converting idle gold into bullion MUMBAI, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The Reserve Bank of India said on Saturday it was not considering converting India's idle gold into bullion according to a statement. Italian Qualifier Ends Wozniackis Climb Back to Top Camila Giorgi, the 136th-ranked player in the world, upset Caroline Wozniacki, the No. 6 seed, ending Wozniackis run at her first Grand Slam title. Disruptions Fraying at Tethers of Our Phones A YouTube video about pervasive smartphone use may have landed at a moment when people start questioning if something has gone too far and start doing something about it. F1 infographic Deals on Wheels Christian Sylt is the co-author of Formula Money, an annual report examining all aspects of Formula One's finances with detailed data on teams, drivers, sponsors and races. Here, he answers key questions about F1's financial model. White House open to changes on Syria authorization official WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House is prepared to rework language in a draft resolution authorizing military force in Syria to address concerns from lawmakers, an administration official said on Monday.

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