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News Feed Latest worldwide news Judge plans to appoint monitor for controversial Arizona sheriff PHOENIX (Reuters) - A federal judge plans to appoint a monitor to watch over the operations of hardline Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio, whose office had been found by the judge to have racially profiled Latino drivers during the lawman's crackdown on illegal immigration. Obama Will Seek Syria Vote in Congress President Obama paused his march to battle by asking lawmakers, who are not due to return to town for more than a week, to give him authorization before he launches a limited military strike against Syria. QA Are There Reasons for Different Sneezing Patterns? Sneezing patterns have not been extensively studied, but researchers have investigated a couple of reasons that people might sneeze differently. How can Iraq attract investors? John Defterios speaks with Sansar Capital's Sanjay Motwani about how the lack of security impacts Iraq's economy. Where Sand Is Gold, the Reserves Are Running Dry Storms, tides and a rising sea level are swallowing up chunks of beach along Floridas coastline, but there is almost no sand left offshore to replenish the beaches. Billie Jean King's equality fight Mark McKay reports on Billie Jean King's campaign for equality in tennis. North Dakota State Stuns Kansas State 24-21 The day began with a dedication ceremony for a massive renovation to Bill Snyder Family Stadium, and it ended with North Dakota State playing spoiler for Kansas State's longtime head coach. Japan formally raises Fukushima water leak to INES Level 3 incident TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's nuclear regulator said on Wednesday it has officially raised the severity rating of the latest radioactive water leak at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant to Level 3 on an international scale for radiological releases. Hyperloop vs. world's fastest trains Just how fast would the Hyperloop transportation system envisioned by entrepreneur Elon Musk have to be? Try more than twice as fast as the fastest commercial train in the world. 460-mile megacanyon discovered British and American scientists watching Greenland's massive ice sheet have found what appears to be a 460-mile "megacanyon" far beneath the frozen surface of the world's largest island. New Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner It's been a year of mishaps, but Boeing finally has some good news. The Chicago-based aircraft manufacturer announced over the weekend it had completed its first 787-9 Dreamliner. Verizon nears $130 bln wireless deal, to finance about $65 bln-sources Aug 31 (Reuters) - Verizon Communications is near a $130 billion deal to buy out the 45 percent stake in Verizon Wireless it does not already own from Vodafone Group Plc and plans to raise about $65... Williams Sisters Move On at US Open After a late night playing singles at the U.S. Open, Serena Williams returned Saturday afternoon and teamed with sister Venus for a 6-4, 6-4 doubles victory over Americans Raquel Kops-Jones and Abigail Spears. Motherlode Blog A New Airline Class for the Child-Intolerant Yet another airline aims to accommodate people who cant tolerate even the possibility of being seated near the chaos of youth. A Good Appetite Getting a Doubter to Dip Into Eggplant Velvety, smoky dip with a tangy bite has seduced many an eggplant-hating guest. Clowney, 6th-Ranked Gamecocks Win 27-10 South Carolina All-American Jadeveon Clowney looked less than dominant against North Carolina, not that it mattered to him or the sixth-ranked Gamecocks. NASCAR's 'Bad Brad' NASCAR champion Brad Keselowski talks to CNN's Carol Costello about winning and honoring the tradition of the sport. Michigan governor seeks to dodge deposition in Detroit bankruptcy case DETROIT (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 to a motion filed on Friday. Garcia Grabs the Lead in Boston Sergio Garcia opened with five birdies in seven holes, closed with an eagle, and wound up as the guy everyone was chasing Saturday at the Deutsche Bank Championship. The Lede Gay and Lesbian Mass Wedding Held in New Mexico The mass wedding was held in Albuquerques Civic Plaza after a ruling that the county clerk could issue same-sex marriage licenses. Showalter and Selig Said to Discuss Rodriguez Buck Showalters comments about how the Yankees could enjoy a windfall from Alex Rodriguezs pending suspension struck a nerve with Major League Baseball. This Life Just One Big, Happy Family? For some, a yearly get-together with relatives is a fantasy of togetherness, mutual support and love. For others, its a particular kind of hell. Square Feet A Return to Downtown Birmingham Tax incentives are helping restore the center of an Alabama city still associated with civil rights battles and industrial decay. Tribes of Saturday Night Summers Last Call Saturday Night in Montauk With Labor Day fast approaching, young revelers in the Hamptons pursue a final chance at Montauk love. Justice Department talks with Microsoft and Google stall WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice's talks with Microsoft Corp and Google Inc have hit a wall as the government pushes back at the tech companies' demand for the ability to disclose the now-secret data requests they receive. In Facebook's first pay vote, tough love from an old friend (Reuters) - Some of Mark Zuckerberg's mutual fund backers delivered a tough message on compensation for the leaders of Facebook Inc. UPDATE 1-Lukoil net profit doubles on higher sales, acquisition * Lukoil acquired Samara-Nafta in April (Adds detail, share price) U.S. Soldiers Find Surprise on Returning to Afghan Valley Peace American soldiers who returned to the Pech Valley two years after leaving it were surprised to find the Afghan Army comfortably in control. Drought spreads in U.S. Midwest, Iowa suffering Drought Monitor (Reuters) - Abnormally dry conditions and pockets of moderate drought have spread over parts of the U.S. Midwest in the past week, including in the key crop state of Iowa, according to a report issued on Thursday. Sports Briefing | College Sports Mulkey Suspended for Criticizing Referees Kim Mulkey, Baylors womens basketball coach, was suspended for her teams next N.C.A.A. tournament game for criticizing the officiating after a loss to Louisville last spring. Critics Notebook MTVs Teen Mom 3 Tells Distressingly Familiar Stories Teen Mom 3 walks a fine line between cautionary-tale documentary and tabloidization of an emotionally, logistically and financially challenging situation. Taste of Persia NYC Inside the takeout counter tucked into a corner of a pizzeria in the Flatiron district. Walker Evans' Depression-era photos revisited in New York exhibit NEW YORK (Reuters) - From a photograph of an Alabama cotton picker's wife to scenes of urban poverty, the photographs of Walker Evans, on display in a new exhibit at New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), shaped Americans' view of the Great Depression. Bits Blog Twitters General Counsel Leaves as Company Prepares to Go Public Alex MacGillivray, who championed free speech as Twitters top lawyer, will remain in an advisory role as the company prepares for an anticipated public offering sometime next year. Currents | Walls Serendipity and Tradition Meet in Wallpaper Design A new wallpaper design, called Astral, is made by students from Alpha Workshops. No. 10 Florida Beats Toledo 24-6 to Open Season Mack Brown had a career day, Jeff Driskel was efficient and No. 10 Florida opened the season with a 24-6 victory over Toledo on Saturday. Sports Briefing | Hockey Devils Re-Sign Henrique The Devils re-signed center Adam Henrique to a multiyear contract. Henrique, 23, will be counted on heavily on a team light on offense. UPDATE 10-Oil slides on U.S. response to Syria, but up for week * British Parliament votes against Syria attack (Adds CFTC commitment of traders data) Bizarre species 'Chewbacca bat' The 'Chewbacca bat' and a frog that doesn't hop are among the weird and wonderful species found by researchers in Mozambique. The Calling singer I was abducted The Calling's lead singer, Alex Band, told police he was abducted, beaten and robbed Sunday, just hours before his group announced a comeback effort.

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