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Polish political hero Lech Walesa honored in new film
Aug. 21 - Polish director, Andrzej Wajda talks about his new film which is based on anti-Communist icon Lech Walesa. Tara Cleary reports.


Melbourne world's most livable city, Damascus least survey
LONDON (Reuters) - Melbourne, Australia was named the world's most livable city for the third year in a row, according to a survey of 140 cities released this month by the Economist Intelligence Unit...


Report Says Fed Broke Its Own Secrecy Rules
The Federal Reserves inspector general recommended changes in procedure after investigating the premature release of the minutes to a policy meeting.


Rocco Mediate Leads Champions Tour Event
Rocco Mediate eagled two of the final four holes to take the first-round lead in the Champions Tour's inaugural Shaw Charity Classic.


Analysis India finds price of expats' patriotism elusive as growth fades
MUMBAI/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The patriotism of wealthy overseas Indians has helped the country avert economic crises in the past and it is little surprise that embattled policymakers are turning to...


Motherlode Blog What Makes for a Successful Family Reunion?
Readers share tips for a successful gathering of relatives (and a few stories of reunions that were less than successful).


India feels impact of weak rupee
CNN's Mallika Kapur reports how India's weakening rupee is having an impact on its economy.


Column Why Wouldn't Johnny Football Play?
Of course Johnny Football is going to play Saturday against Rice.


Editor's choice
Our best photos from the last 24 hours.


T Magazine The Making Of | A Restaurant in Harlem Where Everything Old Is New Again
The recently opened eatery Vinatera is a case study in sustainable interior design thats simply chic, rather than conspicuously eco-conscious.


FTSE 100 runs out of energy as oil price falls on Syria
LONDON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - British stocks opened little changed on Friday although heavyweight energy shares were under pressure as the price of oil fell after the government's defeat in parliament...


Obama says U.S. will not accept attack on innocent civilians
Aug. 30 - President Barack Obama says the alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria represents a challenge to the world to stand up for international norms. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


Law Banning Gay Cure Is Upheld in California
A federal court panel ruled that the ban on conversion therapy did not violate free speech rights.


Op-Ed Contributor The Face Scan Arrives
Biometric surveillance is rapidly improving. We need to regulate it.


FOREX-Dollar hits 4-week high as Syria buoys safe-haven appeal
* Syria conflict continues to haunt market * U.N. investigators finish gathering samples in Syria * U.S. makes case for limited military action * Weak U.S. consumer spending muddles Fed outlook By...


Breakingviews G4S cash call shows need for speed
Aug. 28 - UK security contractor G4S is placing around 350 mln of new shares to swerve a credit downgrade. A smart and speedy move, says Breakingviews.


Measles-Related Virus Suspected in Dolphin Deaths
A virus could be the reason a large number of bottlenose dolphins have died after becoming stranded on the East Coast, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Tuesday.


Wealth Matters A Guessing Game for Taxpayers on What They Owe
With the next estimated tax payment around the corner, here are some tips to avoid overpaying.


Talks to Avert a Fiscal Crisis in the Fall End With No Result
The meeting between senior White House aides and eight senators ended with no date set for new discussions and blunt talk of failure.


Julie Harris, Celebrated Actress of Range and Intensity, Dies at 87
Ms. Harris had a lengthy rsum as an actress, with dozens of movie and television credits, including the 1955 film adaptation of John Steinbecks novel of brotherly rivalry, East of Eden.


City Room Big Ticket | Terrace Swimming for $14.7 Million
A sprawling seven-bedroom duplex includes a private outdoor swimming pool on a large terrace built on a setback.


Unheralded Bond Takes 1-Shot Lead at Wales Open
Unheralded Welshman Liam Bond is making the most of a late call-up to his national event, shooting a 3-under 68 Friday to take a one-shot lead after the second round of the Wales Open.


Superman flies in southern California
July 3 - A start-up company in California creates life-sized remote controlled superheroes that soar through the air. Elly Park reports.


Mariners End 6-Game Skid With 3-2 Win Over Houston
Franklin Gutierrez hit a two-run homer after Nick Franklin gave Seattle an early lead with a solo shot and the Mariners held on for a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Thursday night to end a six-game skid.


Britain to Wait on Weapons Report Ahead of Syria Strikes
Before it would endorse military strikes in Syria, Britain signaled it would await the findings of a United Nations investigation into a suspected chemical attack near Damascus and hold a parliamentary vote.


At 11th Hour, North Korea Cancels Visit By U.S. Envoy
The envoy, Robert King, had been intending to seek the release of Kenneth Bae, an American missionary imprisoned in North Korea.


Latest SpaceX Rocket Test Successfully Goes Sideways
The latest test flight of Space Exploration Technologies Corporations Grasshopper vehicle demonstrated more pronounced steering maneuvers.


SP affirms Venezuela's ratings
Aug 30 (Reuters) -(Caryn Trokie, New York Ratings Unit)


Apple rolls out iPhone trade-in program in U.S. stores
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Apple Inc has launched a trade-in program in its U.S. retail stores for older models of its iPhone as it gears up for the launch of a new version of the smartphone, it said on Friday.


McIlroy Harbors Hopes of a Late FedExCup Push
Rory McIlroy heads into Friday's opening round of the Deutsche Bank Championship believing he can still turn a disappointing year into a memorable season by winning overall FedExCup playoff honors.


Pogue's Post Glasses That Solve Colorblindness, for a Big Price Tag
Seeing all the colors of a rainbow, at a cost of $600? For some, itll be worth the price.


Tottenham Continue Spree With Eriksen Capture
Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a deal to sign Ajax Amsterdam's Denmark international Christian Eriksen, the Premier League club said on Friday.


'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.


China sets course for lunar landing this year
China set a bold new course in its ambitious space program Wednesday, when it announced plans to land its first probe on the moon by the end of the year.


Countdown begins to U.S. airline merger trial in November
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - American Airlines and US Airways voiced a fresh sense of optimism on Friday after a U.S. judge granted their request for a speedy trial to determine whether the two carriers...


Can Tiger win 15th?
Shane O'Donoghue previews the PGA Championship and discusses Tiger Wood's elusive 15th major.


Rooftop mountain may have to go
A bizarre mountain retreat built on top of a 26-floor Beijing residential building faces demolition after complaints by residents.


Your Money Adviser Checking the Data Collected on Your Work and Pay
Concerns like Equifax Workforce Solutions gather income and employment history information.


Two of Plutos Moons Get Names From Greek Mythologys Underworld
After an online contest, an astronomical union selected the names Styx, a river souls had to cross to get to Hades, and Kerberos, the many-headed guard dog.


15-love Top tennis romances
The life of a tennis professional is tough, but the rewards are plentiful -- and not just in a financial sense.


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