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News Feed Latest worldwide news Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones separete Aug 28 - The Hollywood couple puts a hold on their 13-year marriage. Alicia Powell reports. Where King Stood, Obama Reframes a Dream for a New Era President Obama stepped into the space where the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once spoke and summoned his iconic dream of a colorblind society in a celebration of a half-century of progress. Living In Dumbo, Brooklyn How Noir Looks When Its Polished A creative energy lends vibrancy to a neighborhood that now has enough of its own amenities to rival neighboring Brooklyn Heights. Korea United Soccer hero's ambitious goal "My number one hope is for North and South Korea to become united," says soccer star Ryang Yong-Gi. "It will contribute to the development of the country in many ways ... it will open up new possibilities beyond soccer and sports." You're the Boss Blog What Do You Do When What You Have Been Doing No Longer Works? Suddenly, Clint Smith and his colleagues knew that their Web marketing firm, Emma, had to re-think everything. You're the Boss Blog Lessons From the Emergency Room Is it possible to build a company from scratch and also maintain a good work-life balance? Football Barca battle to victory What a difference a Messi makes. Last weekend "King Leo" inspired Barcelona to a seven-goal victory on the opening day of the Spanish soccer season, but in his absence Sunday the reigning champions battled to beat Malaga 1-0. Red Burns, Godmother of Silicon Alley, Dies at 88 Ms. Burns helped to lead the movement for public access to cable television and started a New York University program to foster Internet wizards. Li Eager for Chance at Revenge Against Robson China's Li Na has waited a year for another crack at Britain's Laura Robson and moved one step closer to getting her chance for revenge by dismissing Sweden's Sofia Arvidsson at the U.S. Open on Wednesday. From The Magazine Looking to Genes for the Secret to Happiness People whose happiness was based on a sense of higher purpose and service to others had gene markers indicating possible better long-term health. African alchemy to power U.S.? South African firm Sasol is building a $14 billion pant in Louisiana to turn natural gas into liquid fuels -- hailed as one of the biggest investments from a non-U.S. company in American history. UPDATE 1-Li's Hong Kong ParknShop drops KKR and TPG from auction-sources * With win, CRE may control 50 pct of HK supermarket sector Pilgrim's Pride to invest $25 mln in new feed mill, upgrades CHICAGO, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Pilgrim's Pride Corp, the second largest chicken producer in the world, will invest $25 million to build a new feed mill and renovate its poultry processing plant, both in Alabama, the company said on Wednesday. Colombia extradites top drug gang leader to U.S. BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia extradited Diego Perez Henao, one of the country's most wanted gang leaders, to the United States on Wednesday to face charges for alleged cocaine trafficking and involvement in hundreds of murders, Colombia's prison authority said. Costa Rica plans to close all zoos Costa Rica wants to shut down public zoos and release the animals, but critics say the plan is wild. Rafael Romo reports. Liquidated Irish bank seeks U.S. creditor protection DUBLIN, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The liquidation vehicle for Ireland's failed Anglo Irish Bank has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States, it said on Tuesday. In Transit Blog A Scottish Resort Has a Beef List At the Gleneagles resort in Scotland, diners can choose among cattle breeds for their steaks. UK competition watchdog says private patients pay too much LONDON (Reuters) - Private healthcare patients in Britain are paying too much because of a lack of competition, the country's market regulator said in a ruling that could lead it to force some operators to sell hospitals. UPDATE 1-Li's Hong Kong ParknShop drops KKR and TPG from auction-sources * With win, CRE may control 50 pct of HK supermarket sector Contracts to Purchase Homes Dropped Slightly in July The National Association of Realtors said its index for pending home sales declined 1.3 percent in July, but stayed near its high for the last six and a half years. T Magazine About Last Night | Carmelo Anthonys Friends and Family Celebrate His Latest Award The New York Knicks basketball player received the 10th Hennessy Privilge Award for his philanthropy on Wednesday evening. Obama makes case for punishing Syria over gas attack WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama vowed on Wednesday that the Syrian government would face "international consequences" for last week's deadly chemical attack, but made clear any military response would be limited to avoid dragging the United States into another war in the Middle East. US STOCKS-Wall St rebounds as energy stocks rise over Syria * Chevron, Exxon boost Dow as oil prices rise on supply concerns Japan formally raises Fukushima water leak to INES Level 3 incident TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's nuclear regulator said on Wednesday it has officially raised the severity rating of the latest radioactive water leak at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant to Level 3 on an international scale for radiological releases. 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. Chicago school budget approved, taps reserves to plug $1 bln gap CHICAGO, Aug 28 (Reuters) - The Chicago Board of Education on Wednesday unanimously approved a $6.6 billion fiscal 2014 budget for the Chicago Public Schools, tapping budget reserves to cover 70... As tallying goes on, top Florida Democrat cheers Obama's win MIAMI (Reuters) - The chairman of Florida's Democratic Party congratulated President Barack Obama on Thursday on winning the battleground state on Tuesday, while blasting the state's Republican governor for his handling of the election. U.N. force 82 child soldiers saved Scores of child soldiers, some of them as young as eight years old, have been rescued from an armed group in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the U.N. mission in the African nation said. Advertising A Small Upstart to Oversee Ad Agencies The Water Cooler Group is being formed to serve as the parent of four agencies that specialize in tasks like media planning and buying, social media, creative and content development and interactive television. DealBook Private Equity Said to Be Out of Running for Hong Kong Chain Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and TPG Capital are among the investors that are no longer in the bidding for ParknShop, which is considering selling itself in a deal that could command as much as $4 billion. Prison inmate rebuilds career Former Bayern Munich player Breno is being allowed to leave prison on day release and has been given the chance to rejoin the club as part of the coaching staff at their youth academy. FIFA Chief Expects to Reschedule 2022 Cup Sepp Blatter said that his executive committee would almost surely approve shifting the tournament out of June and July, when summer heat sears Qatar. Scientists grow "mini human brains" from stem cells LONDON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Scientists have grown the first mini human brains in a laboratory and say their success could lead to new levels of understanding about the way brains develop and what goes wrong in disorders like schizophrenia and autism. World Briefing | Europe France Government Proposes Changes in Pension System President Franois Hollande announced the outlines of a pension reform bill, aimed at preserving an underfunded system but which is likely to be seen by some as insufficient. Your Money Win a Lottery Jackpot? Not Much Chance of That The odds of winning the top prize in Powerball or other big lottery is on a par with finding that needle in a haystack. A tall haystack. As Game Changes, Science Can Lengthen a Pitchers Career An ace was once expected to pitch through pain, but todays injured pitchers are taken out more frequently. Preventive measures, and surgery, may be extending their careers. U.S. intelligence committees say they're not properly consulted on Syria WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. congressional intelligence committee leaders believe the Obama administration has not properly consulted them as the president engages in final deliberations for possible military action in Syria, according to congressional officials. Bahrain activist's message Inside a half-empty lecture hall at the American University of Beirut, Maryam Alkhawaja explains her cause. Chemical Attack Evidence Lasts Years, Experts Say Weapons experts say the Syrian government would have a hard time hiding physical evidence if it did indeed use chemical weapons against civilians in a large-scale attack last week. Human-powered helicopter flies into aviation history July 11 - A team from Toronto has won the long-coveted Sikorsky prize by using human power alone to fly an aircraft. The team, called AreroVelo Inc., achieved the feat on June 13, securing a $250,000 prize that has been on offer for 33 years, but never before awarded. Rob Muir reports.

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