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News Feed Latest worldwide news Kerry Seeks to Reassure Syrian Opposition Leader The secretary of state told Ahmed al-Jarba that the president was still determined to hold the Syrian government accountable for a chemical weapons attack. Morgan Spurlock Follows One Direction on Tour Morgan Spurlock, known for skewering corporations with documentaries like Super Size Me, branches out with a look at the Pepsi-sponsored, TV-manufactured group One Direction. Top Florida health insurer touts Obamacare pain relief MIAMI, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Florida's leading health insurer is reaching out to hundreds of thousands of state residents, touting temporary relief from what it describes as an imminent spike in premium rates due to President Barack Obama's signature healthcare reform law. U.S. exit to leave Vodafone with MA war chest LONDON/PARIS (Reuters) - Vodafone's exit from the United States in a $130 billion deal expected to be sealed on Monday will give it a war chest to make acquisitions even after it rewards its shareholders. Dining Review | New Jersey A Review of Blue Water Seafood, in Red Bank Blue Water Seafood, opened in 2011, makes a point of presentation and often very large portions. Camel trek makes Australian actress Wasikowska yearn for home VENICE (Reuters) - Trekking in Australia's desert with four camels for a movie based on a real-life voyage of discovery has prompted actress Mia Wasikowska to look for a flat in her native country and to put down roots there again for the first time since she was 17. 15-love Top tennis romances The life of a tennis professional is tough, but the rewards are plentiful -- and not just in a financial sense. Noted Job Titles Retailored to Fit Calling yourself the chief troublemaker may be witty, but may also hinder your job search. Analysis No Matter How Many Stars It Loses, the Premier League Always Wins Gareth Bale, transferring to Real Madrid from Tottenham, is the latest top player to go somewhere other than England. But the Premier League has shown it is bigger than any stars. Mom Paris 'has no life' since dad's death The mother of Michael Jackson's two oldest children broke down in tears when she was asked to describe the impact of the singer's death on his daughter Paris. UPDATE 4-Countdown begins to U.S. airline merger trial in November * Trial date of Nov. 25 boosts stock of US Airways, American Airlines 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... N. Korea cancels invitation over captive North Korea has rescinded an invitation for a U.S. envoy to visit North Korea and try to secure the release of a detained American. Amita Parashar, Sarah Kelly The couple met at Wellesley College, from which they graduated. Capital Ideas A Rarity A Democrat to Lead the Fed The Fed and Supreme Court cultivate images of technocratic remove, but the ideology of their leaders still matters enormously. And Republicans have led both for more than 25 years. Golf Another 63 at Deutsche Bank For the second straight day at the Deutsche Bank Championship, a player who won a major this season hit a 63. Exhibition Review Genome Unlocking Lifes Code, at the Smithsonian An exhibition at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History gives a sense of the Human Genome Project and provides glimpses of its promises and limitations. David Frost, veteran broadcaster, dies at 74 Veteran British broadcaster David Frost, best known to American audiences for his series of interviews with disgraced President Richard Nixon, has died. He was 74. Australian GP Albert Park flyover Get a bird's-eye view of Melbourne's Albert Park F1 race track. Tourists Wary of Turmoil in the Middle East Are a Boon to Southern Europe For Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece, economists are hoping that this years record influx of sun-seeking tourists and their money will continue past summers end. Dance Listings for Aug. 23-29 A selected guide to dance performances in the New York area. This Life Just One Big, Happy Family? For some, a yearly get-together with relatives is a fantasy of togetherness, mutual support and love. For others, its a particular kind of hell. Parasite study reveals nocturnal secrets of snails Aug. 23 - Research into how snails spread a parasite fatal to dogs has revealed that the gastropods can explore the length of an average British garden in a single night - reaching a top speed of one metre per hour. The revelations came after scientists fitted a sample group of snails with LEDs and filmed them with high-speed cameras. Matthew Stock has more. Number of Jobless People Declines Slightly in Europe The employment figures, along with declining inflation and improved confidence in the economy, was taken as evidence that the worst of the downturn was probably over. UPDATE 1-Computacenter swings to loss on impairment charge, provisions * Adjusted profit before tax rose 1.9 percent to 26.2 million stg Today's Economist The Charitable Deduction, Continued Not all charitable giving is efficient or aimed where it is needed, and Congress should think about that as it contemplates tax reform, an economist writes. Editors Choice Recently reviewed books of particular interest. Boyd's 5 TDs Lead No. 8 Clemson to 38-35 Win As far as Tajh Boyd is concerned, Clemson's victory against Georgia wasn't a statement as much as a step toward much greater goals. A Musical Homecoming Will Sheff, front man for the rock band Okkervil River, shows reporter Larry Rohter around his small New Hampshire hometown, which inspired the bands forthcoming album, The Silver Gymnasium. News Corporations Tight Grip and Great Influence in Australia The company owns roughly 60 percent of the newspaper market share and recent outlandish front pages depicting political leaders have some saying it holds too much political sway. 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. Design Innovation for a Better Future A Danish award celebrates "Design to Improve Life," or ethically and environmentally responsible design. Canvassing Central Park and Finding New Tenants In the first such survey in a decade, scientists fanned out this week across the park in a bioblitz, an attempt to gauge the variety of plant and animal life there. Kathleen Hanna Returns With the Julie Ruin After six years of battling illness, the singer Kathleen Hanna is returning in a big way, notably with her band the Julie Ruin. Currents | QA A New Home Dcor Magazine, but Why? Starting a magazine may seem folly these days, but Pamela Pierce has faith that her Milieu will succeed. Behind scenes with Solheim stars Living Golf goes behind the scenes at the biggest tournament in women's golf. Australia shares seen dipping ahead of data; caution on election, Syria SYDNEY, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Australian shares are set to open lower on Monday, as investors adopt a cautious approach as they await a slew of domestic data ahead of an election, while uncertainty over... Square Feet A Return to Downtown Birmingham Tax incentives are helping restore the center of an Alabama city still associated with civil rights battles and industrial decay. ArtsBeat MTV Awards Show Prompts Familiar Complaint The Parents Television Councils complaint was more notable this year because Billy Ray Cyrus sits on the groups advisory board. Well Oral Infections Causing More Hospitalizations Surprising numbers of patients are being hospitalized with serious, sometimes fatal tooth abscesses, a new study finds.

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