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News Feed Latest worldwide news CIT's clampdown only affects future shipments source (Reuters) - The tightened credit terms now being offered by CIT Group Inc to small vendors supplying J.C. Penney Co Inc only affects future shipments, a source familiar with the situation said on... Syrian rebels celebrate after shooting down military jet Sept. 2 - Amateur video purports to show Syrian rebels celebrating after shooting down an Air Force jet in the eastern city of Deir al-Zor. Rough cut (no reporter narration) Why Syria attacks will be chaos Syria's civil war is not America's problem. Syria is surrounded by Turkey, Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and other Arab nations with large standing armies and advanced military equipment. Their cowardice in acting to stop a war on their doorstep should give us pause for thought. Why will they not act, but we must? ArtsBeat Video Reviews of Passion, One Direction and Abigail Harm Times film critics on Passion, One Direction and Abigail Harm. Italian poultry worker tests positive for avian flu ROME (Reuters) - A man who works with poultry in Italy has tested positive for avian influenza following outbreaks among birds on farms in the northern Emilia Romagna region, the Italian Health Ministry said on Monday. Michaelanne Besch, Andrew Robinton The bride works in the New York engineering office of Google; the groom will become a senior consultant in New York with Deloitte Consulting. The Harry Potter star causes fan fever in Venice Daniel Radcliffe talks about how his fans haven't left him and how he continues to cope with fame. Rough cut - no narration UPDATE 1-Laurentian Bank profit falls as costs, provisions rise * Shares down 0.9 percent (Adds details on profit fall, share price move, analyst's comment) How Rose shines under pressure CNN's Alex Thomas speaks with U.S. Open Champion Justin Rose, the first Englishman to claim the title since 1970. Doctor gives free weekend surgeries In Cameroon, there is only one doctor for every 5,000 people, according to the World Health Organization. Seeing his father and so many of his countrymen suffer, Georges Bwelle was determined to do something about it. Florida to call on Labrador retrievers to stem Giant Snail invasion MIAMI (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. German and British Teams Grouped Together in Champions League The four German teams in the UEFA Champions League all were matched against English Premier League opponents in the draw for the competitions group stage in Monaco. Top five craziest horse festivals As the dust settles on Italy's iconic medieval Palio di Siena horse race, CNN takes a look at five weird and wonderful equine festivals from across the world. Off the Charts Five Years After Chaos, Shares of Many Big Banks Are Still Struggling Some banks have performed better than others, often based on how well, or badly, each had been run before the crisis. Chinese tourists targeted in France Petty crime targeting tourists in France, especially Chinese, has alarmed officials, as Jim Bittermann reports. Italy's Mediaset shares suspended, hit by government woes MILAN (Reuters) - Shares in Italian broadcaster Mediaset, owned by center-right leader Silvio Berlusconi, were suspended for excessive losses on Monday with analysts citing worries over a possible... Japan reiterates may consider discharging radiated Fukushima water into ocean TOKYO (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. 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. Djokovic says against Syria strike plans NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tennis players rarely talk about international conflicts, preferring to play it safe by limiting their comments to serves and volleys. Testicle-biting fish? It was a joke It is safe to go back into the water again -- at least in Scandinavia. NEWSMAKER Larry Summers on challenges to the economy Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers and Reuters' Chrystia Freeland discuss global economic growth, the future of higher education and whether you should get a law degree. Russian MPs want to fly to Washington to sway Syria vote NOVO-OGARYOVO, Russia (Reuters) - Russian lawmakers want to travel to Washington to urge the U.S. Congress not to back President Barack Obama's plan for military strikes on Syria, the speaker of the upper house of parliament told President Vladimir Putin on Monday. DoubleLine's Gundlach says Treasury yields to rise further CNBC NEW YORK (Reuters) - Jeffrey Gundlach, chief executive and chief investment officer of DoubleLine Capital, said Thursday that the yield on the 10-year Treasury could hit 3.10 percent by the end of... The Heart, She Holler Is Back on Adult Swim The Heart, She Holler, the twisted soap opera parody, is entering its second season in Cartoon Networks Adult Swim lineup. Mickelson Still in Hunt Despite 'Losing It' on Back Nine Phil Mickelson conceded he "lost it" during the back nine at the Deutsche Bank Championship on Saturday but was delighted that he managed to use his famous recovery skills to stay in the hunt. COLUMN-Your kids should consider petroleum engineering Kemp LONDON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Encouraged by some of the highest starting salaries available in any industry, record numbers of students are enrolling in petroleum engineering courses at U.S. universities. 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. Russian MPs want to fly to Washington to sway Syria vote NOVO-OGARYOVO, Russia (Reuters) - Russian lawmakers want to travel to Washington to urge the U.S. Congress not to back President Barack Obama's plan for military strikes on Syria, the speaker of the upper house of parliament told President Vladimir Putin on Monday. Well Shorter Workweek May Not Increase Well-Being Think shorter working hours will make you happier? Maybe not, a new study suggests. Romanians protest for second day against gold mine BUCHAREST, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Protesters gathered in Romania's capital Bucharest late on Monday for a second day of protests against the government's support for a plan to open Europe's biggest... T Magazine Travel Diary | Michael Voltaggios Gutsy Food Adventure in Copenhagen The Los Angeles-based chef traveled to Denmark with his brother and fellow chef Bryan Voltaggio for a symposium curated this year by David Chang. Sports Briefing | Pro Football Patriots Cut Tight Ends The New England Patriots released the veteran tight ends Jake Ballard and Daniel Fells in the first batch of final cuts and must reduce their roster by 12 more. ArtsBeat Book Review Podcast Life With J. Paul Getty Judith Newman discusses Alone Together, a memoir by Teddy Getty Gaston, the fifth and last wife of the billionaire J. Paul Getty. Jets Sign Quarterback Quinn The arrival of Brady Quinn, who started eight games last season for Kansas City, is the latest sign that Geno Smith will start in the Jets season opener on Sunday. Bruce C. Murray, Who Helped Earth Learn of Mars, Dies at 81 As director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory from 1976 to 1982, Dr. Murray faced shrinking budgets as the space agency focused on the emerging shuttle program. Tiffany's strong China sales offset tepid Americas business (Reuters) - Tiffany Co's strong sales in China and higher prices made up for some disappointing business in its home market in the latest quarter, leading the U.S. jeweler on Tuesday to raise its... Political Endurance Test for Russian Billionaire Mikhail D. Prokhorov, the owner of the Brooklyn Nets basketball team, leads a Russian political party whose candidates have faced arrest and disqualification. 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. Straight Sets With Isner Reaching New Heights, Karlovic Responds John Isners height was officially changed this summer from 6-foot-9 to 6-10 to tie Ivo Karlovic for title of tallest man in tennis. Karlovic took to Twitter on Sunday to assert that he had grown, too. Ten-year-old boy wins Alaska's contest for giant cabbages PALMER, Alaska (Reuters) - A 10-year-old boy has won Alaska's annual giant cabbage contest, submitting a 92.3-pound (41.9 kg) specimen named "Bob" to officials at the state fair.

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