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News Feed Latest worldwide news Judi Dench as Irish woman searching for son grips Venice VENICE (Reuters) - Judi Dench brought pathos and laughter to Venice on Saturday with her performance in the title role of "Philomena", the true story of an Irish woman who searches for the son who was taken from her and sold by nuns. Powerhouse behind the arts The year is 1969 and Britain is at the peak of its counter-culture revolution -- a time of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll. The Beatles are at the height of their fame, while a relatively unknown musician, David Bowie is making waves with his track "Space Oddity." The world's longest horse race Welcome to the world's longest horse race, combining wild horses, raging winds and energy-sapping heat in the land of Genghis Khan. New puppy bounces into the White House Aug. 20 - U.S. President Barack Obama and his family welcome a new puppy named Sunny to the White House. Tara Cleary reports. Corner Office The Limitedx2019;s Chief Re-Recruit Your Team Every Day Linda Heasley of The Limited says she should always be able to show her workers why they should work for her and her company. World's most liveable city is... Melbourne made it three years in a row as the world's most livable city, according to the 2013 Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) Global Livability Survey. Arts, Briefly Another Judge for American Idol Harry Connick Jr. will join Keith Urban and Jennifer Lopez on the judging panel for the shows 13th season, in January, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Obama and aides confront skeptical Congress on Syria strike WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and his top aides launched a full-scale political offensive on Sunday to persuade a skeptical Congress to approve a military strike against Syria, but faced an uphill struggle to win over many lawmakers and a war-weary American public. New Issue- BAT prices 650 mln stg 2026 bond Lead Manager(s) BNP paribas, JPMorgan, Lloyds Bank The Media Equation Campaign Journalism in the Age of Twitter A far younger campaign reporter now feeds a never-ending news cycle named Twitter. Robust factory data sparks European stock rally * FTSEurofirst 300 up 1.8 pct, Euro STOXX 50 up 1.9 pct * Robust Chinese, euro zone data fans recovery hopes * Major investment banks upbeat on European stocks * Buy Italy, Germany; sell Switzerland, Nomura says By Blaise Robinson PARIS, Sept 2 (Reuters) - European shares surged on Monday in a broad-based rally after Chinese and European factory data showed the global economic recovery is on track. A batch of upbeat notes from top investment banks, including a UBS upgrad Dining Review | Long Island A Review of Parkside Caf, in Seaford The Parkside Caf has bounced back from hurricane flooding, offering diners a lovely canal view and a new chef. Modest start for Switzerland's first drive-in 'sex boxes' ZURICH (Reuters) - Greeted by a press pack rather than prostitutes, the first customer to roll up to Switzerland's sex drive-in on opening night took one lap of the facility before making a hasty exit. Television Review In Surviving Evil, Victims Relive Terrifying Encounters In Surviving Evil, a series on Investigation Discovery, victims and witnesses describe harrowing criminal attacks. The multi-billion-dollar fight for national sovereignty - Felix TV Elliott vs. Argentina is one of those court cases so important and complex that only a Power Ranger, Transformers, Legos and wooden trains can possibly do it justice. (November 30, 2012) NEWSMAKER Liberia will reform land ownership law, education Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says the audit of her country's government has not dampened growth momentum, and feels further reforms will be implemented in land laws and in education UPDATE 2-Regulators ease derivatives rule to avoid harming economy * Lawyers say new rule will lock up big chunks of collateral Williamss Skill Speaks Volumes in Easy Victory Over Stephens The infighting between the top American female players Serena Williams and Sloane Stephens over the last few months served as a backdrop to Williamss dominant 6-4, 6-1 victory. Personal Health Keeping Food-Borne Illnesses at Bay People, not products, are the main cause of food-borne illnesses, and they can be avoided by following certain basic principles of food safety. Athletics Pull Into Tie With Texas Atop AL West Coco Crisp hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the fifth that was confirmed by a video review, and the Oakland Athletics pulled into a first-place tie with Texas atop the AL West by beating the Rangers 4-2 on Monday. UPDATE 3-Microsoft offers ValueAct president seat on board SEATTLE, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp on Friday offered a seat on its board to the president of ValueAct Capital Management, the activist fund manager that pressed for the ouster of Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer and wanted a say on the software giant's strategy after taking a $2 billion stake earlier this year. T Magazine Travel Diary | Michael Voltaggios Gutsy Food Adventure in Copenhagen The Los Angeles-based chef traveled to Denmark with his brother and fellow chef Bryan Voltaggio for a symposium curated this year by David Chang. Tseng Bouncing back to No. 1? After becoming the youngest golfer to win five major championships, Yani Tseng has slipped down the rankings. Can she come back? Exclusive USS Nimitz carrier group rerouted for possible help with Syria WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz and other ships in its strike group are heading west toward the Red Sea to help support a limited U.S. strike on Syria, if needed, defense officials said on Sunday. The Heart, She Holler Is Back on Adult Swim The Heart, She Holler, the twisted soap opera parody, is entering its second season in Cartoon Networks Adult Swim lineup. Euro Zone Orders Rise but Hiring Continues to Lag New orders for manufactured goods rose at the fastest pace in two years in August, and conditions improved across the currency bloc, except for France. 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? Occupy Bakery An immigrant fights to change working conditions at a Manhattan bakery cafe. Recipes for Health Cucumber and Radish Salad With Yogurt and Cumin Five dishes featuring cucumbers a perfect food for hot end-of-summer days inspired by cuisines around the globe. Marc Andreessen Why I hate going public - Felix TV The Netscape co-founder and high-profile venture capitalist tells Reuters' Felix Salmon that he hates selling companies -- nearly as much as he hates taking them public. What will his investors say? 4 Die in Car Crash in Westchester A rental car veered off Sprain Brook Parkway in Greenburgh on Sunday, slammed into a bridge abutment and burst into flames. Bayern draw Man City European Champions League holders Bayern Munich are paired with English side Manchester City in the group stages of the continent's most prestigious club competition while Barcelona and AC Milan are drawn together. "We thought we were going to die"- displaced woman in DRC Sept. 1 - Residents of eastern DR Congo, displaced by fighting between M23 rebels and the Congolese army, attend Sunday mass and recount their ordeal. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Square Feet Sony Wants Pizzeria Out of Building in Midtown The dispute over Pizza da Solo follows the sale of the Sony Building, whose new owners have plans for a hotel-condominium tower. You're the Boss Blog How Do You Decide When to Add New Employees? In the recessions aftermath, many small-business owners are wary of hiring too fast. Complaints against UK banks rise by 15 percent Ombudsman LONDON (Reuters) - The number of complaints against British banks grew by 15 percent in the first half of 2013 driven by complaints over the mis-selling of loan insurance, the Financial Ombudsman Service said on Wednesday. Weak spending, inflation data point to soft U.S. economy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer spending barely rose and inflation was tame in July, offering a cautionary note on the economy as the Federal Reserve weighs cutting back its massive bond-buying... Saudi Arabia to back U.S. strikes if supported by Syrian people Sept. 1 - As the Arab League convenes to discuss increasing tensions in Syria, members are speaking out about possible U.S. strikes. Nathan Frandino reports. T Magazine Editors Letter There are, as always, many trends to choose from this fall. We pick what we think is the best, but only you can decide what, if any of it, speaks to you. Bartoli in shock quit announcement Marion Bartoli has retired from tennis with immediate effect, just six weeks after winning her first grand slam title at Wimbledon.

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