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News Feed Latest worldwide news Sketch Guy The Beauty of Limits It may seem counterintuitive, but constraints give us something to use as a framework, a way to help us judge what to do next. Why Syria strike could backfire A U.S. strike on Syria could potentially encourage, rather than halt, the use of chemical weapons, writes Kapil Komireddi. Stock futures up, Treasuries futures slip as Syria fears ebb NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday and Treasuries futures slipped as worries about an imminent Western military strike against Syria ebbed. Giant panda in Madrid zoo gives birth to male cub MADRID (Reuters) - A giant panda in Madrid zoo has given birth to a healthy male and the one-day old, pink-skinned cub is already proving a handful, screaming his way through his first medical... What's the beef? English gravy wrestlers get dirty August 28 - The World Gravy Wrestling Championships get underway in England, with bouts contested in 1,200 litres of traditional Lancashire gravy. Sharon Reich reports. Huge Summer for Hollywood, but With Few Blockbusters Ticket revenue in North America totaled $4.71 billion, up 10.2 percent from last summer, but a competition glut hurt films that could have been hits in a thinner field. Gap raises profit forecast, dividend (Reuters) - Gap Inc on Thursday reported a higher second-quarter profit, helped by the sales gains at its namesake and Old Navy chains and online, leading the clothing retailer to raise its full year... Woman makes full F1 test debut Susie Wolff says she will keep fighting to win a place on the Formula One grid -- but she won't rely on her sexuality to get there. Exclusive | 104 Willow Street Built When Sheep Grazed in Brooklyn Heights An 1826 farmhouse with a comprehensive restoration that helped to create an ageless elegance. Obama authorization for Syria too broad for some lawmakers WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers began work on Monday on their version of an authorization of the use of military force in Syria, worrying that President Barack Obama's draft could open the door to possible use of ground troops or eventual attacks on other countries. Google phone now even cheaper Google's Nexus 4 made a splash last fall simply because it was well-built and inexpensive, and yet it didn't require a two-year contract with a wireless carrier. Now, it's even cheaper. Bruised by Romney criticism, Bain Capital thanks investors (Reuters) - Bain Capital LLC, the private equity firm co-founded by defeated presidential candidate Mitt Romney, thanked its investors on Thursday for their support and patience over the last year as it confronted "political hyperbole and distortion." 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. Energy stocks lead FTSE lower as oil price falls LONDON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - British stocks dropped on Friday in a broad-based sell-off, led by energy shares as the price of oil fell after Britain's parliament rejected the idea of taking part in any... Russian military ship surprises sunbathers Aug. 22 - Sunbathers are relaxing on a crowded beach on the Baltic Sea when suddenly a large Russian military ship plows onto the shore. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Indian Manufacturing Shrinks for First Time in Four Years A purchasing managers index paints a grim picture, with the number of foreign and domestic orders falling sharply in July. Children's host Rolf Harris charged in British sex inquiry British authorities have charged a veteran children's television host with more than a dozen counts of child abuse stemming from an ongoing investigation into another TV personality. China to land first probe on moon this year BEIJING (Reuters) - China will land its first probe on the moon at the end of this year, state media reported on Wednesday, the next step in an ambitious space program which includes eventually building a space station. 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. Henrik Stenson Finally Cashes In at TPC Boston A great summer of golf finally paid off for Henrik Stenson. UPDATE 2-High radiation spreads at ruined Fukushima plant, Japan vows aid * Fukushima operator cites radiation spike near water tanks Gadgetwise Forget the Punching Bag, Try the Robots A new toy called Battroborgs simulates boxing in the vein of Rock Em Sock Em Robots. Public private partners come to potoroo rescue Aug. 25 - Australia's threatened long-nosed potoroo may be making a comeback in southeast Queensland thanks to a collaboration between government and private land-owners. The shy marsupial has been the victim of habitat destruction through land clearing but efforts by farmers are producing signs of recovery. Tara Cleary reports. Lottery Numbers Lottery numbers for Aug. 31 for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Pogue's Posts How Ballmer Missed the Tidal Shifts in Tech From the point of view of a tech critic, Steven A. Ballmers 13-year reign as head of Microsoft is baffling. CNNFC stars sign on for UNICEF Over the past few weeks some of the biggest names in world football have been guests on CNNFC. Your Money An $18 Million Lesson in Handling Credit Report Errors Despite a whopping judgment against Equifax, little is going to change for those who find mistakes in their credit reports, industry observers say. DealBook Madoff Trustee Adds Details to Suit Against Financier Irving Picard, who represents victims of Bernard Madoffs scheme, says in a filing that J. Ezra Merkin willfully blinded himself to signs of fraud. Irish poet Heaney's last words a text message in Latin, son says at funeral Sept. 2 - Irish Nobel laureate and poet Seamus Heaney's last words to his wife, delivered via text message in Latin, were "don't be afraid", his son tells mourners. Rough cut (no reporter narration) Giant panda in Madrid zoo gives birth to male cub MADRID (Reuters) - A giant panda in Madrid zoo has given birth to a healthy male and the one-day old, pink-skinned cub is already proving a handful, screaming his way through his first medical checkup. Verizon, Vodafone Say Agree to $130 Billion Verizon Wireless Deal Verizon Communications Inc said on Monday it has agreed to buy out Vodafone Group Plc's 45 percent stake in Verizon Wireless for $130 billion, capping its decade-long effort to win full control of the most profitable mobile service provider in the United States. Escaping New Orleans' mean streets Nearly 30 years ago, Lisa Fitzpatrick was the target of a gang initiation. Panama Weapons violate arms embargo Cuban weapons found in July aboard a North Korean ship trying to cross the Panama Canal violated United Nations weapons sanctions, Panamanian officials said, citing an unpublished U.N. report on the incident. TABLE-Foreign brokers set to sell Japanese stocks TOKYO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Following are orders for Japanese stocks placed through six foreign securities houses before the start of trade on Tuesday. Japanese Stocks SELL 8.5 million shares BUY 8.0... Gregory Bourdy Wins Wales Open by 2 Shots Gregory Bourdy birdied his last three holes Sunday to end a four-year winless drought with a two-shot victory at the Wales Open. 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. Verizon not planning to enter Canadian market - CEO TORONTO, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc is not planning to enter the Canadian wireless market, its chief executive said in an interview on Monday that is likely to support shares of the country's largest mobile phone providers. FOREX-Dollar at one-month high vs yen as risk aversion subsides * Dollar at 1-month high vs yen as worries about Syria ease Pee-powered cell phone points to 'smart toilet' technology Aug. 13 - Does the call of nature hold the answer to a new form of renewable energy? Scientists in the UK are confident that it does. With backing from both the British government and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the researchers have developed a method for charging mobile phones with human urine. Matthew Stock reports. U.S. Plan Eases Rules for Mortgage Lenders A reworked proposal would require lenders to maintain a stake in the loans they bundle and sell as securities.

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