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News Feed Latest worldwide news Cardinals Top Pirates 7-2, Tie for NL Central Lead Joe Kelly began the season in the St. Louis Cardinals' bullpen with an electric fastball and an identity crisis. Syrian rebels plan raids to exploit Western strikes commander BEIRUT (Reuters) - Opposition fighters across Syria are preparing to launch attacks that exploit anticipated U.S.-led military strikes, but there are no plans to coordinate with Western forces, a Syrian rebel commander said on Saturday. Chipotle vs. Taco Bell Einhorns short put to the taste test - Felix TV David Einhorn, the investor known for betting against stocks like Green Mountain Coffee, now is targeting Chipotle Mexican Grill, saying it will face significant competition from "a resurgent Taco Bell." We put his theory to the taste test with Reuters blogger Felix Salmon, Reuters Social Media Editor Anthony De Rosa and Food and Wine Restaurant Editor Kate Krader. (October 3, 2012) 'Golden Bear' on tennis love Pat Cash meets golfing great Jack Nicklaus who explains why the golf swing is very similar to the basics of tennis. World Briefing | Africa Congo Government Retakes Critical Territory Government troops occupied strategic hills overlooking the eastern city of Goma on Friday after rebel fighters withdrew. Syria vote complicates U.S. fiscal debate; stop-gap more likely * Congress' vote on military strike robs time from fiscal debate The 30-Minute Interview Cary Tamarkin An entrepreneur blends his passions for architecture and development to make a successful business. N.F.L. Roundup Redskins Complete a 4-0 Preseason Andy Dalton led Cincinnati (3-1) to a score in his one drive against the Colts (2-2), who rested most of their starters, including Andrew Luck. Navigational Cells Located in Human Brains Grid cells, which provide a sort of dead reckoning navigation, had until now only been recorded in some animals. China's migrant workers head home Savoring a meal of vegetables and rice grown in nearby paddy fields washed down with some home-brewed rice wine served, it's clear Long Taiyang is delighted to be back. LDK Solar says will miss debt payment; shares down (Reuters) - China-based LDK Solar Co Ltd's cash levels dwindled to their lowest in nearly four years and the debt-laden company said it would be unable to meet a debt payment due on Wednesday. Movie Night, Hamptons Style Twenty years ago, the Hamptons home theater was a rare indulgence. These days, its a mandatory amenity. Economix Blog Winning the Lottery, but Keeping Your Job Two-thirds of Americans say they would continue working even if they won $10 million in the lottery, a Gallup survey finds. Dot Earth Blog From Lynas to Pollan, Agreement that Golden Rice Trials Should Proceed Two recent reports by journalists strip away distortions and myths surrounding the controversy over genetically engineered Golden Rice. Donovan Signs Contract Extension With Galaxy The high-scoring United States national team star Landon Donovan signed a multiyear contract extension with the Los Angeles Galaxy. Private bank clients urged to avoid U.S. securities GENEVA (Reuters) - Some Swiss bankers are advising clients to steer clear of U.S. securities ahead of a new law that would tax people with over $50,000 invested in stocks or bonds of U.S. companies... 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. DealBook JPMorgan Hiring Put Chinas Elite on an Easy Track A hiring program intended to weed out nepotism in the banks China operations instead has led to a federal bribery investigation in the United States, interviews and a government document show. Fallen Officials Defense He Was Obeying Orders Bo Xilai said at his trial that he had been ordered to cover up his police chiefs flight to an American Consulate, according to a court observers record. Ill Kvitova falls to American Riske NEW YORK (Reuters) - Petra Kvitova required blood tests for another mystery virus before being eliminated from the U.S. Open on Saturday by an American who travels the world with her childhood security blanket. Sports Briefing | Pro Football Jets Trim Roster, Cutting Kicker and Veteran Tackle The Jets made their first cuts on Friday, shedding kicker Dan Carpenter and the veteran tackle Antonio Garay, who confirmed his release in an e-mail. Your Money An $18 Million Lesson in Handling Credit Report Errors Despite a whopping judgment against Equifax, little is going to change for those who find mistakes in their credit reports, industry observers say. The Week Ahead | Pop Putting Poetry Above Politics The songwriter Mohsen Namjoo stirs things up in Iran. Michigan governor seeks to dodge deposition in Detroit bankruptcy case DETROIT, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and other state officials are seeking to avoid being questioned by Detroit worker and retiree unions in the city's bankruptcy case, according... Explosions seen at tunnels area between Gaza and Egypt Aug. 31 - Smoke clouds cover the sky in Rafah in the Gaza Strip, where local residents say explosions hit tunnels connecting Gaza and Egypt. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Pogue's Posts Use the Airlines App, and Other Tips for Flying Efficiency With a few tech tricks, you can make flying a pleasant experience (almost). Semtech expects lower demand from smartphone makers, shares fall (Reuters) - Chipmaker Semtech Corp said it expects lower demand from its largest smartphone customers and forecast current-quarter results well below market estimates. Music Review Callaways Revive Their Sibling Revelry at 54 Below Liz and Ann Hampton Callaway return with their sister show, Sibling Revelry, at 54 Below. Ditch the stats China retailers don't buy signs of recovery * Data doesn't reflect true picture, says footwear retailer Belle On the Runway Blog Maria Pinto Makes Another Run Maria Pinto, the Chicago designer made famous by her longtime client Michelle Obama, is starting a new business this week. Well Oral Infections Causing More Hospitalizations Surprising numbers of patients are being hospitalized with serious, sometimes fatal tooth abscesses, a new study finds. Yellen a better Fed chief for workers labor leader WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Labor unions would prefer to see Federal Reserve Vice Chairwoman Janet Yellen as the head of the U.S. central bank over former White House economic adviser Lawrence Summers, a... U.S. consumer confidence rises in August NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. consumer confidence rose in August as consumers' outlook for the future improved, according to a private sector report released on Tuesday. 76ers Owner Josh Harris Buys New Jersey Devils The new owners of the New Jersey Devils are keeping long-time executive Lou Lamoriello in charge of hockey operations, bringing in a new business team and committing to make the three-time Stanley Cup champions an organization looked toward as a model of excellence. Divisions over Syria on display as protesters gather in front of White House Aug. 31 - Hundreds of protesters gather outside the White House over Syria, but opposing views stoke tension within the crowd. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. U.S. envoy to try to free U.S. citizen in North Korea A U.S. special envoy is expected to fly to North Korea on Friday to try to secure the release of Kenneth Bae, an American citizen imprisoned there for carrying out "serious crimes" against Kim Jong Un's regime. Gay Marriages Get Recognition From the I.R.S. All same-sex couples who are legally married will be recognized as such for federal tax purposes, even if the state where they live does not recognize their union. Bwin.party warns overhaul to cut full-year revenue LONDON (Reuters) - Online gambling company bwin.party warned that full-year revenue would fall by up to 17 percent as it shrinks the business to focus on fewer markets where it can make higher returns. Suarez Navarro first player through to quarter-finals NEW YORK (Reuters) - Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro became the first player to reach the quarter-finals at the U.S. Open when she upset Germany's Angelique Kerber on Sunday. Taste of Persia NYC Inside the takeout counter tucked into a corner of a pizzeria in the Flatiron district.

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