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News Feed Latest worldwide news Bits Blog A Tale of Two Online Business Models Two online publications are taking different approaches to long-form journalism. One gives it away as long blog posts, the other charges a nominal $3 per month. The scary summer of 1983 and a 747 shootdown It seems unbelievable that military fighter jets would shoot down a Boeing 747 airliner killing 269 innocent people. Was it intentional? Was it a conspiracy? What really happened during that scary Cold War summer of 1983? Buckeyes Roll Early, Hang On to Beat Bulls, 40-20 Urban Meyer is a perfectionist. Investing in a Future for Asias Young Women Wedu aims to help women in Southeast Asia gain access to higher education through microfinancing, mentoring and counseling. FINRA tackles private securities as investors seek yield (Reuters) - Schemes involving shady offerings of privately-issued securities are a perpetual problem on Wall Street, even during the sleepy end of summer. On the Runway Blog Maria Pinto Makes Another Run Maria Pinto, the Chicago designer made famous by her longtime client Michelle Obama, is starting a new business this week. The House That Calvin Built About $75 million and almost half a decade later, Calvin Kleins Southampton house may finally be in move-in condition. The Color Master, by Aimee Bender A story collection encompasses the mythic and the everyday. Mark Walsh exits Morgan Stanley LONDON, Aug 30 (IFR) - Mark Walsh has left his role as co-head of European leveraged finance and acquisition finance at Morgan Stanley, according to sources with knowledge of the matter. City Room Aug. 31 Where the Candidates Are Today The candidates daily campaign schedule at a glance. An Appraisal A Lifer Stung by 47 Losses Known for failure as an N.B.A. coach, Roy Rubin meant far more to the players he mentored at Long Island University, whose program he revived. Line up for the red planet More than 100,000 people are eager to make themselves at home on another planet. They've applied for a one-way trip to Mars, hoping to be chosen to spend the rest of their lives on uncharted territory, according to an organization planning the manned missions. Kerry Casts Obamas Syria Decision as Courageous Secretary of State John Kerry defended President Obamas plan to delay military action and cited evidence that the neurotoxin sarin was used in an attack last month. Hungarian train shines light on self-contained solar power Aug. 28 - A nature reserve in central Hungary has become a testing ground for self-contained, solar-powered train travel. Engineers say the narrow gauge train is the first of its kind, and could become a template for larger train transport systems. Matthew Stock reports. Exclusive USS Nimitz carrier group rerouted for possible help with Syria WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz and other ships in its strike group are heading west toward the Red Sea to help support a limited U.S. strike on Syria, if needed, defense officials said on Sunday. TABLE-Speculators raise USD bets in latest week -CFTC NEW YORK, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Currency speculators increased their bets in favor of the U.S. dollar in the latest week, according to data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission released on... Meet the Rules of the Internet Hello! Welcome to the Internet. It's a big place, so let me show you around. Texas Senator Cruz tells Republicans No surrender on Obamacare ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - Texas Senator Ted Cruz, who is leading a conservative push to eliminate funding for President Barack Obama's new healthcare law, took his fight on Saturday to a forum of Republican activists where he challenged lawmakers in his party not to "surrender" on Obamacare. Spain's brain drain problem Economic woes and research budget cuts push many of Spain's best scientists to look for work abroad. Al Goodman reports. 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... In Transit Blog At Grand Canyon, a New Mule Trip on the East Rim Trail For the first time, mules will take riders along the rim of the south canyon at Grand Canyon National Park. Expert Promoter didn't pressure Jackson's doc The doctor convicted in Michael Jackson's death did not appeared to be pressured by AEG Live, an expert hired by the concert promoter testified Friday. Schools tackle concussions The NFL has initiated strict sideline concussion rules, but changes are happening on lower levels as well. Syrians see Obama as 'weak' ITV's Bill Neely tells CNN's Jonathan Mann how he believes Obama's decision on Syria portrays weakness abroad. New Moon Probe Raises Questions About What to Do Next in Space While scientists are excited about what the experiment may yield, they are also concerned about the absence of future moon voyages on NASAs schedule. Suicide bombing kills 6 near Afghanistan bank Six people died Saturday in a suicide bomb attack in front of a bank in southern Afghanistan, the Kandahar provincial governor's office said. Stephens and Williams to Face Off as Their Nascent Rivalry Heats Up Serena Williams and Sloane Stephens, the two top American women, once friends, have become rivals as they head to a showdown at the United States Open. Petit Fans 10, Giants Beat Corbin, Arizona 8-2 Yusmeiro Petit struck out a career-high 10, Hector Sanchez drove in three runs and the San Francisco Giants beat Arizona 8-2 on Sunday to take two of three from the Diamondbacks. Perversion pervades Venice film fest with modern Greek tragedy VENICE (Reuters) - A modern Greek tragedy of incest, prostitution and violence continued on Sunday the theme of sexual and moral perversion which has emerged at this year's Venice Film Festival. Saudis back international intervention against Assad CAIRO (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia told fellow Arab League states on Sunday that opposing international intervention against the Syrian government would only encourage Damascus to use weapons of mass destruction. Theater Listings for Aug. 30-Sept. 5 A guide to theater productions in New York, with a special note of shows in previews or about to open. Midwest, Plains states swelter A heatwave in parts of the Plains states and Midwest kept temperatures Monday as high as 20 degrees above normal, and it's likely to last until the end of the week. F.B.I. Sharpens Scrutiny of Syrians in U.S. In an unusual step, federal officials also warned agencies and companies of possible cyberattacks if the American military takes action against Syria. 'Dufnering' back in style CNN's Rachel Nichols talks to Jason Dufner after his first major title at the 2013 PGA Championship. Hewitt Wins Again, Moves to 4th Round at US Open Former champion Lleyton Hewitt made the fourth round of the U.S. Open for the first time since 2006 with a 6-3, 7-6 (5), 3-6, 6-1 victory over Evgeny Donskoy on Sunday. Buzz Aldrin on space tourism Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin is one of the privileged few to have walked on the moon, but he hopes space tourism will be much more of an equal-opportunity experience. UPDATE 4-Countdown begins to U.S. airline merger trial in November * Trial date of Nov. 25 boosts stock of US Airways, American Airlines Mandela Leaves Hospital for His Home Nelson Mandela was discharged after spending 12 weeks in the hospital, but remained in critical condition, according to a statement. He will continue to receive intensive care at home. Detroit pension trustee loses seat, city job -report DETROIT, Aug 30 (Reuters) - A trustee for one of Detroit's two pension funds lost his city job and position on the retirement board months after he was criticized for attending a conference in... Seven up for Barca in Martino's bow Barcelona rout Levante 7-0 in their La Liga season opener and first competitive match under new manager Gerardo Martino.

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