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News Feed Latest worldwide news House Bid to Undo Dialysis Cuts Shows Lobbyists Muscle Many members of Congress who voted to eliminate over $500 million a year in federal government waste now want to reverse that move, demonstrating lobbyists muscle. Dozens in NYC, Washington protest possible U.S. action in Syria Aug. 29 - As President Barrack Obama weighs the option of U.S. intervention in Syria, protesters gathered in NYC and the nation's capital to protest military intervention. Rough cut. (No reporter narration) Scientists create glow-in-the-dark rabbits August 14 - A team of researchers from Hawaii and Turkey successfully inject fluorescent jellyfish proteins in rabbit embryos that make them glow green in the dark. Elly Park reports. Top shareholder in Italy's Carige bank says open to new investors MILAN, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The top shareholder in Italian mid-sized lender Banca Carige, which needs to shore up its capital by 800 million euros ($1.1 billion) by the end of this year, said it was... Fandango Acquires a Rival in Movie Tickets The online ticket seller bought the company that runs Hollywood Movie Money, which helps studios promote DVD and Blu-ray releases with free tickets. Hidden beauty of Garfuna Belize Moonlight drum gatherings, traditional cassava bread demonstrations, parties on Settlement Day. Garifuna culture adds life to a Belize vacation. World Briefing | Middle East Israel Effort to Move Ethiopians Wraps Up With Final Large Airlift Israeli authorities have completed the final large airlift of Ethiopian immigrants, ending decades of efforts to bring the remnants of an ancient community to the Jewish state. UPDATE 3-Russia escalates dispute with Belarus after CEO's arrest * CEO's arrest after collapse of potash cartel angers Moscow 13 Colombian soldiers killed by rebels The Colombian military lost 13 members Saturday to an attack by FARC rebels, the country's army said in a statement. Two sergeants and 11 soldiers were killed. Take a good look, fans Bob Greene says baseball on the radio is still a treasure, even as it gets more commercial Wealth Matters Fertility Treatments Produce Heirs Their Parents Never Knew In vitro fertilization can result in children born well after the death of one or even both parents, complicating inheritance laws. Fitch Perusahaan Dengan FX Mismatch Terpengaruh Depresiasi (The following statement was released by the rating agency) JAKARTA/SYDNEY, August 30 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings mengatakan depresiasi Rupiah yang terjadi baru-baru ini akan memberikan pengaruh yang berbeda-beda terhadap perusahan industrial di Indonesia yang diperingkat oleh Fitch, dimana perusahaan dengan mismatch dalam mata uang asing yang signifikan akan terpengaruh paling besar. Meski demikian, Fitch berpendapat hal ini tidak akan langsung berpengaruh terhadap peringkat. Depresiasi Rupiah s Mark Walsh exits Morgan Stanley LONDON, Aug 30 (IFR) - Mark Walsh has left his role as co-head of European leveraged finance and acquisition finance at Morgan Stanley, according to sources with knowledge of the matter. After British Vote, Unusual Isolation for U.S. on Syria A vote in Parliament left President Obama without a key ally after misjudging the politics of military action in the Middle East. Detroit seeks $350 million ground-breaking loan DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit, which made the largest Chapter 9 municipal bankruptcy filing in U.S. history, on Thursday filed a request for proposals for $350 million in unprecedented financing, the... Fort Hood killer Hasan arrives at death row in Kansas (Reuters) - Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan, who was sentenced to death for the massacre of 13 soldiers at a Texas Army base, on Friday began his residency on death row at the military's maximum-security facility in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, a prison spokeswoman said. Betony Inside the Midtown restaurant that bears a family resemblance to Eleven Madison Park. N.H.L. Schedule Shows Realignment and Olympics Break The N.H.L. announced four new division names, the 2013-14 schedule and an agreement to allow players to participate in the 2014 Olympics in Sochi. Movie Review In Tiny Times 2, Gal Pals Take on the Career World Tiny Times 2, a sequel to a Korean film about four high school best friends, vaults them into a cutthroat, consumerist career world in Shanghai. Letter From Europe Saying No to Our Right to Know In the rush to condemn wholesale government snooping and defend citizens' right to privacy, there's a growing sense that Private Manning's leaks were acceptable. But diplomats disagree. China sets course for lunar landing 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. After a Recession in Portugal, the Tiny Green Fruits of Success Recent data suggest that the country is indeed hitting its export stride, but the balance sheets of the nations banks could weigh on the fragile economic comeback. 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. Seattle rains water balloons Aug. 19 - Hundreds of thousands of water balloons fly through the air as Seattle residents attempt to break the world record for the largest water balloon fight. Tara Cleary reports. Opinion Why I hate museums They're beacons of the cultured world, flogged to travelers like their vacations depend on them -- but their connection to humanity has gone AWOL. Bruised by Romney criticism, Bain Capital thanks investors (Reuters) - Bain Capital LLC, the private equity firm co-founded by defeated presidential candidate Mitt Romney, thanked its investors on Thursday for their support and patience over the last year as it confronted "political hyperbole and distortion." North Korea executes leader's ex Aug. 29 The ex-girlfriend of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was among several performers put to death on pornography allegations, a South Korean newspaper reports. Lindsey Parietti reports. Wines of The Times Germanys Rieslings on the Tip of the Tongue The countrys dry rieslings capture a sense of place with more crystalline precision and delicacy than most others. Frank Pulli, First Umpire to Use Replay, Dies at 78 Mr. Pulli spent nearly 30 years as an umpire for Major League Baseball, and he became the first to use instant replay to verify a call in 1999. Moody's revises Long Beach, N.Y. outlook to stable Aug 30 (Reuters) - Moody's Investors Service on Friday revised the outlook on the city of Long Beach, New York's outstanding general obligation bonds to stable. Computacenter takes charge on three German contracts, reports loss Aug 30 (Reuters) - Computacenter Plc reported a statutory loss in the first half, mainly due to a charge related to three underperforming contracts in Germany. 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. Telluride Film Festival to offer peek at early Oscar favorites LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Telluride Film Festival, one of the United States' top movie events and early Oscar showcase, will feature films from directors Jason Reitman, Joel and Ethan Coen, and Alexander Payne, the festival said on Wednesday. Anna Thacker, Nathan Gehan The bride works in the marketing department of a telecommunications company; the groom is the company manager for Motown The Musical on Broadway. ArtsBeat Book Review Podcast Life With J. Paul Getty Judith Newman discusses Alone Together, a memoir by Teddy Getty Gaston, the fifth and last wife of the billionaire J. Paul Getty. Cacao fever! Why people pay $6 for a chocolate bar - Felix TV People craving the best ingredients and flavors are changing the economics of chocolate, making it possible for chocolate makers such as Madecasse and Cacao Prieto to produce expensive chocolates, support farmers in the developing world and turn the simple candy bar into an artisanal experience. (November 27, 2012) Johnny Halftime Manziel to Sit 1st Half of Opener Johnny Football has done it again. T Magazine Site to Be Seen | A New Vintage Online Boutique Caters to the Downtown Set Total Pleasure, a new secondhand e-commerce destination that went live last month, caters to a very niche market with vintage finds like velvet bustiers and pants covered in flames or Mountain Dew logos. Some Scientists Cast Doubt on Finding of Origins of a Virus A report last week that linked a dangerous new coronavirus to Middle Eastern bats has been criticized for its small sample size. Severe turbulence injures dozens over Hong Kong Aug. 30 - Dozens of passengers injured after two separate planes flying to Hong Kong from Thailand are hit by severe turbulence. Gavino Garay reports.

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