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News Feed Latest worldwide news U.S. Wont Sue to Reverse States Legalization of Marijuana The Obama administration said it would monitor operations in 20 states to make sure they do not run afoul of several enforcement priorities. America Movil threatens to scrap KPN takeover bid BRUSSELS/MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - America Movil threatened to abandon its bid for Dutch telecom KPN on Friday, saying it has no plans to raise the 7.2 billion euro ($9.5 billion) offer, after a foundation representing KPN told the Mexican firm to improve its proposal or face a veto. Recipes for Health Parsley Salad With Barley, Dill and Hazelnuts This lemony salad is enriched with a small amount of barley and toasted hazelnuts. 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. Growth seen picking up in Germany's wind power sector BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's wind power sector will expand at a faster rate in the second half of the year, the country's wind energy association predicted on Wednesday, ahead of an expected reduction in government incentives. Where do boats go when they die? Brightly colored fishing boats from Senegal are getting a new lease of life, being reborn as beautiful furniture. Key test of LatAM credit appetite expected next week NEW YORK, Aug 30 (IFR) - At least eight Latin American issuers are set to test appetite for credits out of the region in comings weeks after a two-week drought in the cross border dollar market. A Change in the Devils Owners, but Not in the Boss Joshua Harris and David Blitzer were introduced as the Devils new owners, with Lou Lamoriello, the clubs longtime president and general manager, still in charge of the on-ice operations. Kenya sees lower-than-normal rains hurting farms, power output NAIROBI, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Kenya is expected to receive lower-than-normal and poorly distributed rains in the last quarter of 2013 which could impact agricultural production and power supply from hydro-electric dams, the Meteorological Department said on Friday. Red Bull fined after cameraman hit Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has warned of the dangers of working in a Formula One pit lane after a wheel from one of the team's cars came loose and struck a cameraman. Hazell Making All the Right Chess Moves at Purdue Darrell Hazell's football office is a treasure trove of his coaching journey. INVESTMENT FOCUS-Fed to light September volatility fuse LONDON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - September is here and for markets that usually means one thing volatility. This year is shaping up to be a classic. A Top Bankers Image, Clouded Zurich Insurance said it would look into whether its chief financial officer was under undue pressure before he killed himself, leading to the resignation of Josef Ackermann as chairman. DUI charge for Lamar Odom Lamar Odom was arrested early Friday morning for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, according to the California Highway Patrol. 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. Square Feet New York Hotels Decide Its Time for a Makeover After years of reduced spending, hotel owners in the city are making capital improvements, spurred in part by fears of bad reviews on online sites. Yoga tied to better sleep after cancer NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Practicing yoga may help people who have had cancer sleep better and reduce their use of sleep aids, according to a new study. Russian podium kiss 'no protest' Two Russian athletes issue angry denials Tuesday that their exchange of a kiss on the victory podium at the world championships was a protest against their country's strict new anti gay propaganda law. Tour football's spiritual home CNN's Pedro Pinto tours Brazil's Maracana Stadium after its costly and problematic redesign for the 2014 World Cup. Inside Janet Yellens brain As President Obama considers the Federal Reserve vice chair for the central banks top position, researcher Aaron Menenberg uses what Janet Yellen says to develop a psychological profile. (August 30th, 2013) Al Qaeda claims responsibility for Iraq bombings BAGHDAD (Reuters) - An al Qaeda affiliate claimed responsibility for a series of bombings in Baghdad and other areas of Iraq in retaliation for the execution of Sunni Muslim prisoners, according to an Internet statement on Friday. Luxury group Herms sees strong demand Aug 30 - French luxury group Herms beat forecasts, posting a 14 per cent rise in first-half operating profit, thanks to strong demand for its silk accessories and handbags - some of which sell for up to 30,000 euro. Ciara Sutton reports. Autodesk forecasts disappointing third-quarter, shares fall (Reuters) - Autodesk Inc forecast third-quarter results below analysts' estimates as it anticipates lower demand for its computer-aided design (CAD) software used in construction, manufacturing and... EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil real, Mexico peso slide on Syria, Fed fears SAO PAULO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The currencies of Brazil and Mexico sagged on Friday on fears of a possible military strike in Syria and uncertainty regarding the future of U.S. stimulus measures.... Fandango Acquires a Rival in Movie Tickets The online ticket seller bought the company that runs Hollywood Movie Money, which helps studios promote DVD and Blu-ray releases with free tickets. 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. Massive wildfire prompts new travel restrictions through Yosemite SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Firefighters determined to keep a massive blaze from invading the heart of California's Yosemite National Park took advantage of cooler weather early on Thursday to slow the spread of flames ahead of a holiday weekend marking the end of the peak summer tourist season. Shortcuts Unemployed and Older, and Facing a Jobless Future Those over 50 who lose their jobs are confronting the possibility of never working again. UPDATE 1-Power company Longview seeks bankruptcy, blames Siemens Aug 30 (Reuters) - Longview Power LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Friday and blamed a unit of Germany's Siemens AG for glitches at Longview's $2 billion West Virginia power plant that left it... U.N. Leader Urges Obama to Hold Off on a Strike Ban Ki-moon, the secretary general of the United Nations, cut short a European trip amid fears that a U.S. military action would hurt the Security Councils credibility. Classes canceled to deal with race issues Oberlin College in Ohio suspended classes Monday after a student reported seeing a person resembling a Ku Klux Klan member near the college's Afrikan Heritage House. Manchester United and Chelsea Tie Wayne Rooneys headline-grabbing presence could not inspire Manchester United to victory in David Moyess first home game in charge as Chelsea ground out a 0-0 draw. Serena I apologized to Maria Serena Williams refuses to get drawn into a pre-Wimbledon war of words with Maria Sharapova Sunday -- claiming she has apologized to her Russian rival for comments made about her personal life. Is media in the Middle East trusted? The Arab world's relationship with media is -- like the region itself -- complicated and often contradictory and one that has been changing rapidly since the Arab Spring. Op-Ed Columnist One Great Big War Syrias civil conflict portends a chilling prospect of a wholesale Middle East inferno. UPDATE 1-Chile retailer Cencosud profit dives 78 pct on debt, forex SANTIAGO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Chilean retailer Cencosud's second-quarter net profit unexpectedly plummeted 78 percent due to higher debt levels following purchases as well as exchange rate fluctuations, the company said on Friday. Recipes for Health Bulgur Salad With Greens, Barberries and Yogurt Barberries are a tart dried fruit that add an interesting flavor to this salad. An Appraisal Dean Meminger The Dream Who Was a Delight to Coach His teammate and friend Earl Monroe recalls how valuable Meminger was on the 1973 Knicks championship team. Miley Cyrus twerks, stuns VMAs crowd Lady Gaga has taken the MTV Video Music Awards stage covered in (fake) blood; wearing a dress made of meat and as her male alter-ego, Jo Calderone. Motherlode Blog What Makes for a Successful Family Reunion? Readers share tips for a successful gathering of relatives (and a few stories of reunions that were less than successful).

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