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News Feed Latest worldwide news 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. UPDATE 1-Iliad profits soar on French mobile growth * Winning price war as rivals cut costs to compete (Adds detail, background) CANADA FX DEBT-C$ posts 3rd straight weekly loss TORONTO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar ended steady against its U.S. counterpart on Friday, hurt as the United States made it clear it planned to punish Syria over a chemical weapons attack... Riders flock to Milwaukee for Harley-Davidson's 110th anniversary MILWAUKEE, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts have roared into Milwaukee to celebrate the 110th anniversary of Harley-Davidson Co, but few traveled as far as Chai Chua. The scary summer of 1983 and a 747 shootdown It seems unbelievable that military fighter jets would shoot down a Boeing 747 airliner killing 269 innocent people. Was it intentional? Was it a conspiracy? What really happened during that scary Cold War summer of 1983? New Ad Organization to Promote Cross-Cultural Marketing In contrast to multicultural marketing aimed at specific groups, cross-cultural ads focus on similarities to speak to diverse consumer groups. Thomas H Lee wins dismissal from LBO collusion lawsuit * Shareholders allege conspiracy not to "jump" others' deals ArtsBeat Seamus Heaneys Journey Into the Wideness of Language In addition to his own poetry, Mr. Heaney, who died on Friday, was acclaimed for his translations, including his version of Beowulf. Beautiful Congo, wondrous wildlife Congo has a reputation for violence, but this beautiful country can be the breadbasket of Africa, and an economic powerhouse, says one campaigner. Maasai lease ancestral land to elephants Aug. 7 - Maasai communities in Kenya's Amboseli region have joined the fight to save endangered elephants by leasing their ancestral lands to conservationists. The agreement is designed to protect migratory routes used by the the elephants for thousands of years, giving them breathing room in an era of unprecedented human encroachment. Matthew Stock reports. 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. The most dangerous hobby? Unpaid and overworked - why global motorsport relies on its marshals to keep its wheels turning. "Most Wanted" app brings gamers into hunt for suspects July 5 - Police in Warsaw have come up with an innovative way to enlist the public in their hunt for wanted criminal suspects, by incorporating a rogue's gallery of faces as part of a smartphone app which tests players' memory for faces. Jim Drury reports. Chinese Chicken Processors Are Cleared to Ship to U.S. The approval by the Agriculture Department is likely to add to the debate over the safety of food imports. What I Love Lee Child and the Macho of Minimalism The author of the Jack Reacher books lives in a Manhattan apartment thats stripped down for action. Hundreds of Fosamax lawsuits versus Merck ordered readied for trial NEW YORK (Reuters) - A federal judge overseeing consolidated litigation against Merck Co over jaw injuries allegedly caused by the osteoporosis drug Fosamax has ordered hundreds of cases be dispersed to courts across the country for trial. T Magazine Profile in Style | The Wilder Side of Jason Wu The designer has staked his reputation on designing polite, ladylike clothes for Hollywood good girls and the first lady. But hes finally ready to stop playing safe. Extra Bases A Reason to Believe in Clutch Hitting Entering the weekend, St. Louis as a team was hitting .327 with runners in scoring position, 73 points above the major league average. Breakingviews Microsofts future Aug. 23 - Richard Beales and Robert Cyran discuss why CEO Steve Ballmers announcement he will retire sometime in the next year had investors cheering. Pope names diplomat as chief aide, changing tone at Vatican VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis attempted to set a new tone for a Vatican beset by scandals on Saturday by naming a veteran diplomat as secretary of state, a role often called the "deputy pope". Dragon Con nerd pilgrimage pangs Atlanta's Dragon Con has built a reputation as an annual destination for acceptance and appreciation of all things nerdy. Over 25 years the convention has grown from a crowd of 1,400 to an expected 55,000 people this year. Here's a history of its birth and growing pangs. Wall Street falls, ends worst month since May 2012 NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell in a thinly traded session on Friday as the SP 500 index recorded its steepest decline since May 2012 and investors avoided making large bets before a long weekend with the situation about Syria still uncertain. Syracuse-Penn State Game Is Drawing Mostly Shrugs Sluggish ticket sales for the Syracuse-Penn State game show the difficulty in capturing New Yorkers interest in college football. Ford recalls 370,000 Lincoln, Mercury, and Ford sedans Aug 31 (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... Indian teen gets three years for gang rape Aug. 31 - A 17-year-old Indian boy is sentenced to three years in jail for his role in a brutal gang rape and murder that shocked the country. Andrew Raven reports. Advertising A View of Whats Missing From the Classroom A campaign about school absenteeism is the latest collaboration on education by the Ad Council and the United States Army. Soviet attack that shocked the world In 1983, the USSR shocked the world by shooting down a South Korea-bound jet. Signs of a Shift Among Egyptian Protesters to Antigovernment, From Pro-Morsi At protests on Friday, there was less talk of restoring the ousted president and more denunciation of tactics used against Muslim Brotherhood supporters. Public private partners come to potoroo rescue Aug. 25 - Australia's threatened long-nosed potoroo may be making a comeback in southeast Queensland thanks to a collaboration between government and private land-owners. The shy marsupial has been the victim of habitat destruction through land clearing but efforts by farmers are producing signs of recovery. Tara Cleary reports. Monaco's F1 transformation The most famous race in Formula One -- the Monaco Grand Prix -- brings a change of pace to Monaco's Mediterranean idyll. FINRA tackles private securities as investors seek yield (Reuters) - Schemes involving shady offerings of privately-issued securities are a perpetual problem on Wall Street, even during the sleepy end of summer. Robots taking over kitchens? Students from The School of Form in Poland have designed a robotic chef that could give a glimpse into the future. Crime Louise Pennys How the Light Gets In, and More How the Light Gets In, Louise Pennys latest mystery featuring the honorable detective Armand Gamache, takes place in a secluded Canadian hamlet. Whats on Saturday Television highlights. White House Memo President Pulls Lawmakers Into Box He Made After two years of resisting deeper involvement in Syria, President Obama finally decided to act only to then decide to seek Congressional approval. Consumer Spending and Income Rose a Faint 0.1% in July As consumer spending drives two-thirds of the economy, the report tempered the optimism kindled by Thursdays 2.5 percent revision to second-quarter growth. Off the Shelf In Treasurys War, Missiles for a Financial Battlefield A new book by Juan C. Zarate describes the Treasury Departments new methods for fighting the nations foes. New trial for Pakistani doctor linked to CIA's bin Laden search A Pakistani judicial commissioner has overturned the conviction of a doctor who is accused of helping the United States find Osama bin Laden, and has ordered a new trial, the official's office said Thursday. Players Get Green Light to Compete in Sochi Olympics The National Hockey League (NHL) and International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) reached an agreement to free players for the 2014 Sochi Olympics on Friday after nearly four years of intense and sometimes bitter negotiations. United States Women Fall to Italy in Volleyball The United States lost to Italy, 19-25, 25-22, 23-25, 25-18, 16-14, at the World Grand Prix in Sapporo, Japan.

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