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News Feed Latest worldwide news Limits put on how long U.S. Naval midshipman in rape case must testify (Reuters) - The military officer presiding at a hearing on accusations by a U.S. Naval Academy midshipman that she was raped by three academy football players agreed on Sunday to limit the amount of testimony she must give, after her lawyers complained she was exhausted. 'Second skin' revolutionizes shoes CNN's Nick Glass meets Paolo Manuzzi who explains how Vibram has revolutionized the shoe industry. Behind the Scenes of Ultraman Ginga The special effects genre known as tokusatsu helped take the Japanese film industry global, but now it is being replaced by computer graphics. News Corp.s Tight Grip on Australias Papers Shapes Its Politics The company owns roughly 60 percent of the newspaper market share and recent outlandish front pages depicting political leaders have some saying it holds too much political sway. Theater Review Odetss Awake and Sing! Family Is Alive in TriBeCa The National Asian American Theater production of Clifford Odetss Awake and Sing! easily makes its point that human realities trump ethnicity. Obama authorization for Syria too broad for some lawmakers WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers began work on Monday on their version of an authorization of the use of military force in Syria, worrying that President Barack Obama's draft could open the door to possible use of ground troops or eventual attacks on other countries. Comparing Kerry and Obama on Syria As President Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry made the case for United States military action against the Syrian government on Friday, each carried his arguments with a different tone. Markets Lower as Worries Over Syria Ease Wall Street indexes were slumping on Friday as the likelihood of an immediate Western military strike on Syria appeared to lessen. Radiation Near Japanese Plants Tanks Suggests New Leaks The crisis over tons of contaminated water at the plant, crippled two years ago by an earthquake and tsunami, has worsened. Time Warner and CBS reach deal to end blackout Sept 2 (Reuters) - CBS Corp said it has reached an agreement with Time Warner Cable Inc to end a month-long blackout of its stations in New York, Los Angeles and Dallas. India oil minister slammed for plan to shut gas stations at night NEW DELHI, Sept 2 (Reuters) - India's opposition on Monday poured scorn on an oil ministry proposal to close petrol pumps at night, the latest in a series of ideas evoking the country's austere past as the government grapples with a jarring fall in the value of the rupee. Views Iran CNN's Reza Sayah reports there appears to be a debate in Tehran over how to respond to an American attack against Syria. Herms Reports 14% Rise in First-Half Profit Strong demand, particularly in Asia, drove the increase, which exceeded analysts expectations. Movie Review Bored Housewife Searches for a Spark in Afternoon Delight In the comedy Afternoon Delight, a discontented housewife in Los Angeles hires a stripper to be her sons nanny. Colombia's Cabinet resigns to allow Santos to make shuffle BOGOTA, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Sixteen members of Colombia's Cabinet presented their resignations to President Juan Manuel Santos on Monday to pave the way for changes he may want to make after a protest... Gene study uncovers origins of many common cancers LONDON (Reuters) - Researchers in Britain have set out the first comprehensive map of mutational processes behind the development of tumors - work that should in future lead to better ways to treat and prevent a wide range of cancers. Rainy Day at U.S. Open Yields All-Italian Quarterfinal No. 10 Roberta Vinci beat Camila Giorgi, 6-2, 6-2, to advance to the quarterfinals, where she will face her fellow Italian Flavia Pennetta. Who's to blame for student debt crisis Ben Cohen and Edward Erikson say while students suffer, Sallie Mae profits off of them. South Koreans head to Kaesong talks Sept. 2 - A South Korean delegation heads off for the first meeting of a new joint body on the closed Kaesong Industrial Complex. Rough cut (no reporter narration) Views Iran CNN's Reza Sayah reports there appears to be a debate in Tehran over how to respond to an American attack against Syria. Saudi Arabia Promises to Aid Egypts Regime As Europeans and the United States considered cutting cash aid to Egypt, Saudi Arabia said that it and its allies would make up any reduction and vowed continued support. At 67, Coughlin Proves a Taskmaster Can Be Tender Tom Coughlin, known for his ranting style and strict discipline, has mellowed after the birth of his grandchildren, but some of his rules will never go away. The 30-Minute Interview Joseph A. Tahl Mr. Tahl is a founder and the president of Tahl Propp Equities, a privately held real estate investment, development and management company based in Manhattan. Interviewer Al-Assad is 'worried' Georges Malbrunot of Le Figaro speaks with CNN about what he learned from his interview with Bashar al-Assad. Sports Briefing | Pro Basketball Nets to Train at Duke The Brooklyn Nets will hold their preseason camp at Duke from Oct. 1-5. Nets General Manager Billy King played at Duke where he was captain of a team that reached the 1988 Final Four. Huge Summer for Hollywood, but With Few Blockbusters Ticket revenue in North America totaled $4.71 billion, up 10.2 percent from last summer, but a competition glut hurt films that could have been hits in a thinner field. Really? The Claim Yawning Is Contagious Between Dogs and Their Owners Researchers have confirmed what many pet owners have long suspected Dogs, too, are contagious yawners. U.S. Senator Cruz will "renounce any Canadian citizenship" Aug. 20 - After his recent trips to Iowa sparked speculation he may run for president, Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz releases his birth certificate showing he was born in Canada to an American mother and a Cuban born father. Sarah Irwin reports. David Frost dies at 74 Veteran British broadcaster David Frost, best known to American audiences for his series of interviews with disgraced President Richard Nixon, has died. He was 74. Nicole Guida, Lara Rios Ms. Guida is the associate director for creative services at the Partnership at Drugfree.org; Ms. Rios is the deputy general counsel for a company that owns and develops electric power plants. Saudi Arabia approves ban on domestic violence Human rights campaigners have welcomed a landmark decision in Saudi Arabia designed to combat domestic violence. Ford recalls 370,000 Lincoln, Mercury, and Ford sedans (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co is recalling about 370,000 model year 2005 to 2011 Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis and Lincoln Town Car sedans in the United States and Canada to fix a steering shaft issue, the company said in a statement. Just married and homeless Patricia Mawa, Host Managing Editor at Silvertrust Media, describes her incredible journey from rags to riches. GE CEO says equal access in China is crucial Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says true free trade between the the world's top two economies of U.S. and China is crucial. Marta seeks fair deal for women "We are women and we have to be proud of that," Brazil star Marta tells CNN's "An Uneven Playing Field" documentary. "What really matters is the support you get in football regardless of the uniform you wear." 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. Married gay couples win U.S. marriage tax benefits nationwide WASHINGTON (Reuters) - All legally wed gay couples, no matter which state they live in, are entitled to the same U.S. federal tax benefits as married heterosexual couples, the Obama administration... N.F.L. Scouting Report Difference Makers? Could Be A look around the league shows that each team has a player whose individual success could affect how things go in 2013. Verizon not planning to enter Canadian market CEO TORONTO (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc is not planning to enter the Canadian wireless market, its chief executive said in an interview on Monday that is likely to support shares of the country's largest mobile phone providers. Stars on global treadmill Business is booming for English Premier League clubs touring Asia, but is it the best way for their players to prepare for the new season?

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