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News Feed Latest worldwide news A.A.U. Coach Arrested on Drug Charge Curtis Malone, the founder of the D.C. Assault program and one of the key power brokers in college basketball recruiting, was arrested after a yearlong investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration. ArtsBeat Anatomy of a Scene Video of Getaway The director Courtney Solomon narrates a scene from his car-chase thriller with Ethan Hawke. Exclusive U.S. delays deadline for finalizing Obamacare health plans WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration has delayed a step crucial to the launch of the new healthcare law, the signing of final agreements with insurance plans to be sold on federal health insurance exchanges starting October 1. Fonterra botulism scare was false alarm Aug. 28 - Dairy giant Fonterra's products, which were at the centre of a global food contamination scare earlier this month, did not contain a bacteria that could cause botulism and posed no food safety threat, said New Zealand officials. Fonterra's CEO says they did the right thing in announcing the possible risk. Joanna Partridge reports Stars, taboo sex and death at Venice film fest LONDON (Reuters) - Space, stars and taboo sex will be on display in Venice this week as the world's oldest international film festival fights to keep its head above water in a city slowly slipping into the sea. Biggest Sale of Year in Europe Appears to Be Near Finish Tottenham would move Gareth Bale, its talented Welsh wing, to Real Madrid for a price that would almost certainly top the world-record fee that Madrid paid to acquire Cristiano Ronaldo in 2009. Britain to Press U.N. to Authorize Necessary Measures in Syria Prime Minister David Cameron said Britain would push the United Nations on Wednesday to hold Syrias government responsible for last weeks chemical attack and authorize necessary measures to protect civilians. Exposures Gorgeous Glimpses of Calamity Man-made perils to the universes garden of life are evident from space. Biden says 'no doubt' Syrian government used chemical weapons WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Vice President Joe Biden said on Tuesday the Syrian government was clearly responsible for a chemical weapons attack against civilians last week and that it must be held accountable for the "heinous" action. Encounters Shannon Plumb, A Brooklyn Life On the Big Screen A film about a Brooklyn woman is made by someone who knows the part. Roundup Victorinos Home Runs Help Power Red Sox Past the Orioles Marlon Byrd and John Buck were dealt in a waiver deal that brought the Mets a prospect in the 19-year-old infielder Dilson Herrera. Incyte pancreatic cancer drug improves survival in mid-stage trial (Reuters) - Incyte Corp reported an improved survival rate in patients most likely to benefit from its experimental pancreatic cancer treatment, Jakafi, sending the company's shares up 30 percent to... 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... CANADA STOCKS-TSX ends higher as Syria fears drive energy gains * TSX rises 16.01 points, or 0.13 percent, to 12,607.22 * Six of 10 main index sectors decline * Canadian Natural has biggest positive influence on market * National Bank climbs after results * Bombardier gains after aircraft deal By John Tilak TORONTO, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index climbed on Wednesday after concerns about Western military action against Syria drove oil prices to a six-month high and lifted shares of energy producers, but gains were cappe Britain Orders Ryanair to Slash Stake in Aer Lingus Regulators on Wednesday ordered Ryanair to cut its 29 percent holding to 5 percent, arguing that it threatens competition on routes between Ireland and Britain. Egypt A country divided CNN's Ian Lee reports on both sides of the battle for power in Egypt. New Issue-Bremer LB prices 50 mln euro 2016 bond Borrower Bremer Landesbank Capital Markets PLC The Renovated Queens Museum Gears Up for Its Fall Unveiling A renovated Queens Museum gears up for its reopening in November with expanded galleries and programs. FOREX-Dollar gains broadly as Syria fears spur bid for safety * Dollar recovers against yen amid Syria tensions * Yen falls as BoJ's Iwata says central bank will continue QE * U.S. pending home sales drop, muddle Fed QE taper debate By Julie Haviv NEW YORK, Aug... America Movil plans to keep current KPN strategy - unions BRUSSELS, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Mexican telecoms group America Movil will keep KPN's current strategy if its proposed 7.2 billion euro ($9.6 billion) bid for the telecoms company is successful, the... San Diego sets special election to replace mayor felled by scandal SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - The San Diego City Council on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve a special election for November 19 to replace Mayor Bob Filner, who announced his resignation last week as part of a settlement with the city of a sexual harassment lawsuit. Americans Abroad Johannsson Is Happy He Chose U.S. Aron Johannsson, born in the U.S. to parents from Iceland, is the newest addition to the U.S. mens national soccer team. Watch Thursday's Show! August 29, 2013 Sharp Fall for Orders of Durable Goods The 7.3 percent decrease in durable goods orders was the steepest drop in almost a year. Sports Briefing | Basketball Liberty Lose to Chicago Sylvia Fowles scored 14 points to lead host Chicago to an 82-64 win over the Liberty, clinching the Skys first playoff berth in its eight-year history. Rugby Australian Rugby Adopts Anti-Homophobia Policy The new policy will cover all levels of the game in Australia, including professional leagues, and include public-awareness campaigns by some top players. London Zoo tackles annual weigh in Aug. 22 - Its time for London Zoo's animals to see if they've been eating too much at the annual weigh in. Tara Cleary reports. Why did Miley Cyrus cause such a fuss? Christopher Ferguson says the predictable outrage drummed up by the Miley Cyrus performance mostly misses the mark Treasury marks new U.S. 5-year supply as re-opening of 7-year issue Aug 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury said it designated the $35 billion worth of 5-year government debt it auctioned on Wednesday as a re-opening of a previous seven-year issue because it matched the... A Marker to Measure Drift, by Alexander Maksik Fleeing her troubled homeland, a Liberian woman seeks refuge on an Aegean island. Well Waiting to Hear From the Doctor My wife reminded me that when one of my patients calls, concerned that they have leukemia, that I always reassure them that the test was probably wrong. Then she asked, Why cant you follow your own advice? Andretti Poverty drove me on Don Riddell talks with car racing legend Mario Andretti about his career and his operatic talents. Julie Harris, Celebrated Actress of Range and Intensity, Dies at 87 Ms. Harris had a lengthy rsum as an actress, with dozens of movie and television credits, including the 1955 film adaptation of John Steinbecks novel of brotherly rivalry, East of Eden. Is Bo Xilai trial just for show? The trial of Chinese political pariah Bo Xilai begins this week, but the proceedings may be more about politics than justice. Wales Open Heralds Start of European Ryder Cup Race The year-long quest to win a place in Europe's 2014 Ryder Cup team starts at this week's Wales Open and captain Paul McGinley cannot wait for the qualifying process to begin. Obama Weighs Limited Strikes Against Syrian Forces President Obama is exploring a range of military actions against Syria designed to deter and degrade the ability of President Bashar al-Assads regime to launch chemical weapons, officials said. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. 'I have a dream' 9 little-known facts Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech almost didn't even include its most memorable words. Britain's FTSE drops on Syria concerns, energy stocks buck trend LONDON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Britain's top share index fell on Wednesday in a broad-based sell-off, pressured by uncertainty ahead of possible military action against Syria, but with energy stocks... Oscar Pistorius indicted in killing of girlfriend Oscar Pistorius will go on trial on March 3 for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

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