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News Feed Latest worldwide news Israel will respond with force to any attack from Syria Aug. 27 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will respond forcefully to any attempts to attack it. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Obama, buoyed by election win, faces new battles WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama had little time to savor victory on Wednesday after voters gave him a second term in the White House where he faces urgent economic challenges, a looming fiscal showdown and a still-divided Congress able to block his every move. 10 secrets of 'The Butler' "Lee Daniels' The Butler" follows the life of Cecil Gaines, an African-American butler who serves in the White House under eight presidencies. Inspired by real-life butler Eugene Allen, Gaines (played by Forest Whitaker) witnesses the rise of the civil rights movement, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, Vietnam and the election of the Barack Obama, all while simultaneously balancing the highs and lows of his family life. Meet F1's 'Mr. Consistency' He may hate the attention off the track, but it's hard to avoid the media glare when you've been driving as well as Kimi Raikkonen this season. Facebook rolls out shared photo albums Next time you host a soiree, you can collect photos of the event from your guests in one album on Facebook. Critics Notebook Oh, Yes, Saturday TV Is Ladies Night Saturday night is increasingly known for TV movies with women in prominent roles, like the coming Escape From Polygamy and After All These Years. Turning 'car city' into green city Houston may be a city built on the profits of oil and gas, but it has a green dream. As Serena Williams Caps Big Day for Sisters, Her Opponent Needs a Hug Having lost her first eight games to top-seeded Serena Williams, Francesca Schiavone hugged a ball boy for some support, but still ended up losing, 6-0, 6-1. Wozniacki survives tough battle with Chinese qualifier NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki reeled off five consecutive games to dig herself out of a hole on Tuesday and safely reach the second round of the U.S. Open. Hackers want your smartphone In the world of cyber security there are some well-known designations for anyone that considers him or herself to be a hacker, the term being so broad in scope now. Diana murder claim doubted Royal analysts say the new claim that British troops were in on a plot to murder Princess Diana adds to a string of conspiracy theories in her death, but is unlikely to lead to a new investigation. N.F.L. Pressure Said to Lead ESPN to Quit Film Project ESPN had been working with PBS on a film about head injuries in the National Football League, whose games are shown on the sports network and represent a cherished source of revenue. U.S. lawmaker says 'compelling' evidence of Syrian chemical attack WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The chairman of the U.S. House intelligence committee said on Tuesday that the evidence is "convincing, if not compelling" that the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was behind the chemical weapons attack near Damascus this month. Remote Control To Protect Its Empire, ESPN Stays on Offense Emerging competitors, decreasing cable subscriptions and rising political opposition to bundled channels have created a precarious environment for ESPN, which is fighting back. California wildfire burns deeper into Yosemite National Park SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - One of the largest California wildfires on record roared deeper east into Yosemite National Park on Tuesday, frightening away many late-summer visitors, while the sprawling blaze also crept closer to thousands of homes west of the park. Obama meets new five-member panel reviewing surveillance programs WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama met on Tuesday with a new five-member panel he appointed to review the privacy issues involved with U.S. government surveillance programs after a public outcry about privacy in the wake of leaks by a former spy agency contractor. German minister sees solar installations nearly halving in 2013 BERLIN (Reuters) - German Environment Minister Peter Altmaier expects German solar panel installations to nearly halve this year, showing that efforts to curb subsidies and get solar expansion under control have yielded results. UPDATE 1-Eye drug maker Akorn to buy rival Hi-Tech Pharmacal for $640 mln * Akorn expects deal to add to adj earnings/share immediately upon closing India Ink Outside Mumbai, Reports of Rape Buried in Pages of Newspapers The occurrence of a rape in Mumbai made it to the front pages of Indian newspapers, but reports of sexual assault elsewhere in the country found scant attention last week. Fed should focus on mortgage buys, sell Treasuries study JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve should concentrate its unconventional monetary stimulus on mortgage asset purchases, according to a new study released on Friday, ditching... Tatiana Restaurant Offers a Russian-Inspired Floor Show Tatiana Restaurant in Brighton Beach supplements its menu with a floor show, featuring acrobatics, fire and dance. U.S. must respond to chemical attack in Syria, White House press secretary says. Aug. 27 - President Barack Obama weighs his options, including a military response, after a chemical weapons attack in Syria. Linda So reports. The Scan Science Events Quirky Prizes and Inspired Artworks September events and exhibitions at the intersection of science and culture. Some Microsoft insiders could be CEO candidates SEATTLE, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp has a stable of senior executives who could be contenders to succeed Chief Executive Steve Ballmer, even though outsiders have sparked the most discussion so far. Lebanese leaders urge restraint after car bombings kill 45 After twin car bombings killed at least 45 people in northern Lebanon, parliament members warned that terrorism risks dragging the country toward a repeat of its civil war. Facial recognition brings new look to shopping Aug. 19 - Scrambling for credit cards or mobile phones at the checkout counter could become a thing of the past as a Finnish company readies to launch the world's first face recognition payment system. Tara Cleary reports. DealBook Amgen Said to Be Near Deal to Buy Onyx for $10.5 Billion The biotech giant Amgen is near a deal to buy Onyx Pharmaceuticals, a maker of cancer-fighting drugs, for about $125 a share, people briefed on the matter said on Saturday. Recipes for Health Parsley Salad With Barley, Dill and Hazelnuts This lemony salad is enriched with a small amount of barley and toasted hazelnuts. Square Feet In Denver, Beat Starts to Pick Up in a Once-Thriving Hub for Jazz Developers are beginning to move into Denvers Five Points neighborhood, where the jazz age still echoes in the majestic buildings and landmarks. UPDATE 1-China accuses Briton, American of illegally buying private data BEIJING, Aug 27 (Reuters) - China has accused two risk consultants, a British man and his American wife, of illegally buying and selling private information, state media reported on Tuesday, amid a nationwide probe into the drugs industry. Special Report Venice Film Festival For Venice Film Festival, More Seats, Fewer Movies Founded and run by the Biennale, the world's oldest film festival opens this year on Aug. 28 and runs through Sept. 7. Jeter Returns to Yankees' Lineup Derek Jeter was dealing with plenty of emotions as he prepared for his latest return to the New York Yankees' lineup. MTV Music Awards Red Carpet At the MTV Video Music Awards in Brooklyn, guests like Taylor Swift in a plunging neckline Herve Leger dress and Miley Cyrus in a cropped Dolce Gabbana outift, showed some skin. Dance Review Wendy Whelan Embraces Modern Dance at Jacobs Pillow Wendy Whelan of New York City Ballet stars in a program she devised of four modern-dance works at the Jacobs Pillow festival in Massachusetts. India reacts to attack When Michaela Cross, a U.S. student at the University of Chicago, posted a CNN iReport about the sexual harassment she says she experienced during a study abroad trip in India, the response was overwhelming. Keren Veisblatt, Michael Toledano The bride is the social media manager for a Jewish organization; the groom is an investment portfolio manager. Accounts of Syrian Prisons Describe a Volatile Mix of Chaos and Control Reports from former prisoners reveal partial breakdowns of order inside the countrys prisons and detention centers, laced with episodes of unpredictable cruelty. Police investigate after queen's swan found barbecued The remains of a swan have been found barbecued near Queen Elizabeth II's castle in Windsor, police said. Jessica Rambo and Ibert Schultz The bride is the director of programs and partnerships at the Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction in Manhattan; the groom is an associate in the Manhattan office of the law firm Hughes, Hubbard Reed. Brazil's OGX to review EP plans, gives up new block buys SAO PAULO, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Brazil's OGX Petrleo e Gas Participaes SA on Tuesday abandoned plans for the purchase of a number of oil exploration licenses, as the embattled oil producer...

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