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News Feed Latest worldwide news Islamists Step Up Attacks on Christians for Supporting Morsis Ouster Islamists set upon homes and churches, shops and schools as Christians were scapegoated for supporting the military ouster of Mohamed Morsi as president. Well Four Frittatas and a Terrine Crack some eggs to make these delicious and surprisingly-portable frittatas (and a terrine) inspired by the tastes of Provence from Martha Rose Shulman. Theater Review Still Jewish After All These Years Stars Avi Hoffman In Still Jewish After All These Years, at Stage 72, Avi Hoffman offers songs and life lessons from decades in the Yiddish theater. Breakingviews Slim's KPN support looks cheap Aug. 27 - The Mexican tycoon has backed KPN's disposal of E-Plus to Telefonica Deutschland but this in turn makes his offer look miserly, says Breakingviews' Robert Cole. A Calculated Push Into Entertainment Lifts Duck Dynasty Familys Fortunes Willie Robertson and his family made a conscious dive into the entertainment world, lifting a regional business based on duck hunting into an international phenomenon. For U.S., Syria is a problem from hell What is widely recognized as the most authoritative study of the United States' responses to mass killings around the world -- from the massacres of Armenians by the Turks a century ago, to the Holocaust, to the more recent Serbian atrocities against Bosnian Muslims and the ethnic cleansing of the Tutsis in Rwanda -- concluded that they all shared unfortunate commonalities Iran names new envoy to IAEA, extending makeover of nuclear team DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran has named a disarmament expert as its envoy to the U.N. nuclear watchdog, extending a reshuffle of top officials dealing with its disputed atomic program since new President Hassan Rouhani took office vowing to improve Iran's foreign relations. Seven up for Barca in Martino's bow Barcelona rout Levante 7-0 in their La Liga season opener and first competitive match under new manager Gerardo Martino. After safety test failure, nuke base sacks security chief A nuclear missile base in Montana that failed a safety test this month has let its security chief go. On Baseball A Season of Wonder, and Now a Future in Doubt The Mets Matt Harvey has had a way of keeping fans on the edge of their seats, wondering if he would throw a no-hitter. Now, they are left wondering if he will be back. Nadal, Williams sisters cruise at U.S. Open NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal made an ominous return to the U.S. Open on Monday while the sister act of Serena and Venus Williams shared the spotlight as the last grand slam of the year got underway. Festival Style Thrift and High Fashion at Afropunk Thrift-store treasures mixed with high-end designer labels dominated the style scene at the ninth annual Afropunk Fest at Commodore Barry Park in Brooklyn. DealBook Spanish Authorities Arrest Former JPMorgan Employee The Spanish police say Javier Martin-Artajo surrendered on Tuesday morning, and his case will now be handled by Spains national court. You're the Boss Blog Sharing the Profits Requires Some Tough Calls How often should we pay bonuses? How big should the bonus pool be? Do all employees get to participate? Yosemite wildfire grows, fueling dangerous winds (Reuters) - A colossal wildfire raging on the edge of Yosemite National Park has produced dangerous weather patterns by fueling thunderous pyrocumulus clouds that can alter the wind direction rapidly, potentially trapping firefighters, forest officials said on Sunday. 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. Top Presidential Candidates Barred From Election in Madagascar An electoral court has removed the president, the wife of his longtime rival and a former president from its list of candidates, officials said. Fleetwood Earns First European Title After Playoff Drama Britain's Tommy Fleetwood survived a dramatic three-way playoff in the Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles to clinch his first European Tour title on Sunday. Boston mayor reaches deal for Caesars casino at horse racetrack BOSTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Boston Mayor Thomas Menino reached a proposed deal with developers on Tuesday to build a $1 billion Caesars casino in the city's East Boston section that he said would generate at least $32 million in annual revenue for the city and create thousands of jobs. 99 must-reads on income inequality John Sutter asked readers to submit ideas for a list of "99 must-reads on income inequality." They weren't shy The Shed in London Transcends the National Theaters Shadow The Shed, a temporary small theater under the aegis of the National Theater in London, has helped bring vitality to its venerable bigger sibling. Dining Review | Connecticut A Review of Mediterraneo, in Norwalk A sister of Mediterraneo in Greenwich and the latest addition to the Z Hospitality Group has a short menu but makes a big impression. Scene Stealers Richard Simmons, Internet Star? The Sweatin to the Oldies star works out with social media. World Briefing | Middle East Iran Court Rejects U.S. Pastors Appeal A Tehran appeals court has upheld an eight-year prison sentence for an Iranian-American pastor jailed for his role in establishing underground churches in Iran. Wealth Matters Despite Drop in Commodity Prices, Farmland Values Rise After the financial crisis, real estate was generally shunned. But global demand and other factors caused farmland prices to surge. Rookie Marquez makes MotoGP history Marc Marquez continues his stunning debut season in motorcycling's elite class when he becomes the first MotoGP rookie to win five races with victory in Sunday's Czech Grand Prix. 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. On With the Show After an unpredictable Wimbledon, what kind of drama is in store for the United States Open, the final Grand Slam event of the year? 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. How to avoid a major choke You are only a short putt away from a major championship and golfing immortality, but then dark visions appear and you start wondering, "What if I miss?" Even top golfers need help training their minds -- and they turn to Dr. Bob Rotella. Recipes for Health In These Salads, Grains Sometimes Play a Supporting Role Five vegetable and grain salads that make for perfect dishes on hot summer days. Senate Approves College Student Loan Plan Tying Rates to Markets The plan would tie interest rates for student loans to the financial markets and brings Congress close to resolving a dispute that caused rates to double in July. Israeli troops kill three Palestinians but peace talks resume Aug. 26 - Israeli troops killed three Palestinians in the West Bank during an early morning raid that casts a shadow on peace talks which had finally resumed after three years of stalemate. Mana Rabiee reports. San Francisco Girds for Possible Threat to Water From Wildfire City officials on Monday planned how to divert water from other sources in case the Hetch Hetchy, the main reservoir, were to become unfit for consumption. Prime Lot, Empty for Years (Yes, This Is Manhattan) The dormancy of a 6.4-acre parcel in Midtown Manhattan overlooking the East River is an enigmatic and confusing tale of ambition, infighting, personality conflicts and bad timing. Film on Salinger Claims More Books Are Coming A documentary and book on the reclusive author say that he instructed his estate to publish at least five more books beginning as soon as 2015. Frugal Traveler Motorcycles, Memorials and the Middle of Nowhere Reaching South Dakota in time for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the Frugal Traveler samples a bit of biker culture, hits tourist highlights and discovers what remote really means. Mothballed telescope gets new life as asteroid hunter CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA will reactivate a mothballed infrared space telescope for a three-year mission to search for potentially dangerous asteroids on a collision course with Earth, officials said on Wednesday. Hollande France will stand with U.S. Jim Bittermann reports that French President Francois Hollande is vowing to support action against the al-Assad regime. Recipes for Health Brown Rice and Farro Salad With Roasted Pepper, Basil, Arugula and Feta Roasted pepper and a vinaigrette dressing infuse a chewy, savory mix of rice and farro.

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