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News Feed Latest worldwide news Gadgetwise A Digital Camera From a Kit The build-it-yourself Bigshot camera works, but it may be more of a challenge than its target audience is ready for. Theater Review The Amoralists Bring Cheaters Club to Abrons Arts Center A new play from the Amoralists explores the Southern gothic world of graveyards, the dead, their souls and sex. T Magazine Victoria Beckham, Working Girl Five years after she shocked the fashion world by unveiling an elegant collection of beautifully made dresses, Victoria Beckham has established herself as a powerful force in the industry. Clippers Paul Is Elected President of N.B.A. Players Union Chris Paul, who replaces Derek Fisher, is the first superstar to hold the presidents title since Patrick Ewing in 2001. 36 Hours in the Brandywine Valley, Pa. Just a couple of hours from Manhattan, this area offers everything from Revolutionary War history and art by the Wyeths to rolling hills and manicured estates. World Briefing | Europe France Congolese General Charged in Refugees Disappearance Norbert Dabira, 64, wanted in connection with the 1999 disappearance of 350 refugees, was arrested in France on Thursday and charged with crimes against humanity. Some Scientists Cast Doubt on Finding of Origins of a Virus A report last week that linked a dangerous new coronavirus to Middle Eastern bats has been criticized for its small sample size. Zuccarello Re-Signs With Rangers The power-play and shootout specialist had three goals and five assists in 15 regular-season games last season. World's best fireworks displays From Bastille Day and 4th July to Chinese New Year and Disney Land, your shots of the world's greatest fireworks. Filling up on petrol station offices (Reuters.com) - Seeking a place to work out of the office that is quieter than a bustling coffee shop and provides drinks, printers, Wi-Fi and even petrol? At a Fed Conference, Views Differ Sharply on Stimuluss Effect At the annual meeting in Jackson Hole, Wyo., global policy makers expressed concern over the Federal Reserves stimulus campaign and the possible consequences when it ends. UPDATE 3-Batista quits as LLX chairman as EBX breakup continues (Recasts top, adds EIG takeover background, updates prices) DealBook Growth in Global Disputes Brings Big Paychecks for Law Firms Some legal heavyweights in the United States are benefiting from a growing number of clashes over complex international deals. Judge Denies Defense Lawyers Request in Fort Hood Case Former lawyers for Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, who was convicted of killing 13 people at the Texas military base, had sought to do what he refused to do while representing himself persuade a jury to spare his life. Column Long-term care insurer Genworth hints at higher prices CHICAGO (Reuters) - When Genworth Financial talks, people listen - especially when the subject is the long-term care insurance business. Russia Rocks Inside V-Rox, the first international showcase music festival to take place in Vladivostok, Russia. Ex-HealthSouth CEO Scrushy loses bid to end SEC ban Aug 28 (Reuters) - A federal judge rejected former HealthSouth Corp Chief Executive Richard Scrushy's bid to lift a ban on his serving as an officer or director of a public company, which was part of... Your Money Adviser For College Students, So Many Health Plans to Choose From The Affordable Care Act is offering more health coverage choices to young adults, including college students, than ever before. The Mayors of New York Historically, the template for choosing a new mayor of New York has resembled a pendulum, swinging from one extreme to another. Tuning 'car city' into green city Houston may be a city built on the profits of oil and gas, but it has a green dream. Dog loves trampoline This boxer reminds us it's the simple pleasures that make life awesome. Bewilderment in Wake of Arrest of A.A.U. Coach The drug trafficking charges against Curtis Malone, the president and co-founder of D.C. Assault, have stunned those who worked with him and the A.A.U. program. Slawomir Mrozek, Leading Polish Playwright, Dies at 83 Mr. Mrozeks plays were periodically banned in Poland for ridiculing the postwar Eastern blocs political and social climate. He had plays produced in cities worldwide, including New York. UPDATE 1-Producers seek $250/T Q4 aluminium premium in Japan-sources TOKYO, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Top aluminium producers have offered Japanese buyers a premium of $250 per tonne for October-December primary metal shipments, unchanged from the previous quarter, three sources involved in quarterly pricing talks said on Wednesday. Well Beers Implicated in Emergency Room Visits A study found that five beer brands were consumed most often by people who ended up in the emergency room. Country singer Bryan keeps top spot on Billboard album chart LOS ANGELES, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Country singer Luke Bryan topped the Billboard 200 album chart on Wednesday for the second consecutive week, denying singer-songwriter John Mayer's latest album the No. 1 spot in its first week. Israeli forces open fire on Palestinian camp Israeli security forces opened fire on a group of Palestinians at a refugee camp early Monday, killing at least two of them and wounding others. Teenage surfer survives shark attack off Hawaii's Big Island HONOLULU (Reuters) - A 16-year-old boy surfing along the east coast of Hawaii's Big Island was bitten in the legs by an 8-foot shark in the second such attack in the state in less than a week, but the teen's mother said on Monday he is expected to make a full recovery. ArtsBeat Book Review Podcast Amanda Ripleys The Smartest Kids in the World Annie Murphy Paul discusses The Smartest Kids in the World by Amanda Ripley. 'Morning-after' pill limits blocked An Oklahoma judge Monday blocked a new state law that would make girls under 17 get a prescription before buying emergency contraception, a limit already dropped by federal regulators. Can cruising regain public trust? Richard Quest speaks with Alan Buckelew, CEO of Princess Cruises, who says the industry cannot afford more accidents. Golf's mind doctor on McIlroy When golfers admit to feeling "brain dead" and "unconscious" -- as Rory McIlroy did at Muirfield on Thursday -- perhaps it's time to book an appointment with Dr Bob Rotella. Thousands mark 50 years since King's landmark "I have a dream" speech Aug. 28 - As thousands mark 50 years since King's "I have a dream" speech, President Barack Obama calls economic injustice the "great unfinished business" of the civil rights movement. Mana Rabiee reports. Toronto mayor says has smoked 'a lot of' marijuana TORONTO (Reuters) - Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, who denied allegations earlier this year that he was caught smoking crack cocaine on camera, casually admitted on Wednesday that he has smoked "a lot of"... Syrian gas attack must draw reaction, Merkel and Cameron agree BERLIN (Reuters) - The leaders of Germany and Britain believe that Syria's government should not to go unpunished for an apparent poison gas attack on its own people, Berlin said on Wednesday. Obama address, bells to mark 50 years since King's 'Dream' speech WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Words from the first black U.S. president and bell ringing around the world on Wednesday will mark 50 years to the minute that civil rights leader Martin Luther King ended his... The toughest shot in golf? Living Golf takes a a look at the iconic 17th hole with its island green. Plan to Tame French Pension Shortfall Has Few Admirers Some critics call the proposal insufficient and others worry that it foreshadows bigger cuts to come for a system that the French treasure. Bits Blog Revenge Porn Could Be Criminal Offense in California A few states are proposing to criminalize the practice of revenge porn with measures that pit the rights of victims against the right to free expression. The Learning Network Blog Word of the Day | pusillanimous This word has appeared in three New York Times articles in the past year.

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