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News Feed Latest worldwide news Economix Blog The Central Challenge in U.S. Health Policy Without wealthier households sharing more costs of health care, many Americans will continue to find health care unaffordable, an economist writes. Serena 'pumped up' for U.S. Open bid Serena Williams has lost only four matches this year -- and the world No. 1 is hoping her most recent setback can help her become the oldest winner of a U.S. Open women's singles title. Donald Marguliess Model Apartment Makes It at Last Donald Marguliess play Model Apartment is reintroduced, after a very dispiriting turn of events that went on for decades. Dashboard Today in Small Business Walmart Vs. Amazon Retail sales improve, but book-store owners are taking donations. Some companies will profit from global warming. Why Facebook is losing teens. U.S. casts action in Syria as moral imperative but sets no timetable WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration made a forceful case on Friday for limited U.S. military action against Syria, releasing evidence the Syrian government had used chemical weapons against civilians several times during the past year and saying the "indiscriminate, inconceivable horror" of a deadly attack last week could not go unpunished. Shortcuts Sometimes Second-Best Makes a Better Role Model Recent research suggests we may be choosing the wrong people to emulate, and that could be hurting us professionally. 50 years after MLK's freedom call Civil rights activist Maya Wiley talks about America 50 years after Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington. Crafting Couscous No Grain, No Gain Making the dish at home is labor intensive, but the payoff is worth it on Rosh Hashana. Raising Their Games, Li and Stephens Advance at U.S. Open Li Na, Sloane Stephens and Novak Djokovic were among Fridays winners at the U.S. Open. Delta, Virgin Atlantic receive tentative antitrust immunity for alliance NEW YORK (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc and Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd are on track to receive immunity from U.S. antitrust laws to operate a planned trans-Atlantic joint venture. Music Review Taka Kigawa, Playing Carter and Zorn at Le Poisson Rouge The pianist Taka Kigawa, playing at Le Poisson Rouge, manifested wonder and joy in his performance of demanding works. Elizabeth Wilkins and Graham Lake The bride is a law clerk to Chief Judge Merrick B. Garland and the groom is a law clerk to Judge Harry T. Edwards, both of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Dining Review | Long Island A Review of Parkside Caf, in Seaford The Parkside Caf has bounced back from hurricane flooding, offering diners a lovely canal view and a new chef. Well Supplements Fail to Relieve Joint Pain in Study A randomized clinical trial found that vitamin D and calcium supplements are no better than a placebo for relieving joint problems. Turbo talk with Alain Prost The Art of Movement explores the evolution of F1 design with four-time F1 World Champion Alain Prost. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Column Why Wouldn't Johnny Football Play? Of course Johnny Football is going to play Saturday against Rice. Forecast Darkens for Indian Economy Data released Friday by the Indian government showed the economy slowed in the quarter ended in June to the weakest rate since the worst of the global downturn. Dropped off at Grandma's ... for good It's often the grandparents who step up when a parent dies or is unable to take care of a child for other reasons, such as incarceration, abuse or mental illness. But the sudden shift in responsibility can be incredibly stressful. Sathima Bea Benjamin, Jazz Singer and Activist, Dies at 76 Ms. Benjamin found fame after she left South Africa. She lived in exile in Manhattan for many years and raised money to fight apartheid. Once-brash Rice quietly builds Obama's bridge to Congress on Syria WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Susan Rice is facing her first key test as President Barack Obama's national security adviser as she helps lead a White House effort to convince a skeptical Congress that the United States must respond to Syria's apparent use of chemical weapons. DealBook Swiss Agree on Penalties for Banks That Aided Tax Cheats Switzerland and the United States reached a watershed deal to punish Swiss banks that helped wealthy Americans stash money in hidden offshore accounts, ending years of bank secrecy and tax evasion. COMMODITIES-Oil, gold slide but post big monthly gains * Brent crude up 6 pct for Aug, gold rises more than 5 pct * Platinum, natgas and cocoa among other outperformers * CRB index rises 3 pct on month, up most in 6 months By Barani Krishnan NEW YORK, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Oil and gold prices fell again on Friday after Britain refused to back a U.S.-led military strike on Syria, but both markets ended August sharply higher after rallying with other commodities in recent weeks. Platinum, natural gas and cocoa had some of the biggest ArtsBeat Danny Burstein and Victoria Clark Join Broadways Snow Geese The additions of Mr. Burstein and Ms. Clark to the play, starring Mary-Louise Parker, set the stage for a theater-world trade-off that involves both a fictional couple and a real-life one. Last installment of Nixon's once-secret White House tapes released Aug. 21- Final installment of tapes from the Nixon White House offers listeners a "view" from the Oval Office. John Russell reports. Banklike Company Offering Cash-Back Rewards to Close PerkStreet Financial, which offered rebates on purchases, said it was out of money and would shut next month but discontinue the rebates immediately. Bayern Sink Chelsea in Dramatic Super Cup Shootout Bayern Munich gained some revenge for the 2012 Champions League final defeat by Chelsea when they beat the Premier League club 5-4 on penalties after a thrilling UEFA Super Cup ended 2-2 at the end of extra-time on Friday. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Davis Shines After Painful Chinese Take-Away Brian Davis grabbed a share of the lead at the Deutsche Bank Championship on Friday and revealed he had been battling a painful foot injury gained after a slip-up with a Chinese take-away. Zuccarello Re-Signs With Rangers The power-play and shootout specialist had three goals and five assists in 15 regular-season games last season. President Obama kicks soccer ball during school visit Aug. 23 - On the second day of his bus tour, President Obama visits with students at a New York high school to talk about college affordability. He kicks a soccer ball around. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) Obama Weighs Limited Strikes Against Syrian Forces President Obama is exploring a range of military actions against Syria designed to deter and degrade the ability of President Bashar al-Assads regime to launch chemical weapons, officials said. On Football Rules Trickle Down; Money in Settlement Wont The N.F.L. effectively sets the policies for youth football players, an invisible constituency that will see no compensation from Thursdays settlement over head injuries. To Our Readers Our Web site was unavailable to some users for a time on Tuesday. We regret if this has caused you any inconvenience. Air strike fears As Syrians prepare for possible strikes by the U.S. and its allies, Lebanon fears an influx of more refugees. Michigan court clears way to certify Detroit mayoral primary DETROIT (Reuters) - The Michigan Court of Appeals on Friday cleared the way for the state's election board to declare a winner of Detroit's disputed August mayoral primary next week, in a ruling that would pave the way to a victory for a former hospital executive who waged a write-in campaign. Corgan Future of rock music Smashing Pumpkins singer Billy Corgan on why rock music needs God and how suffering isn't good for business. The best way to burn body fat? "If you looked at a jockey without clothes on, there aren't many who have an ounce of fat underneath the skin," says coach Richard Perham. Golden Calls Will China embrace a champagne iPhone? BEIJING (Reuters) - If Apple hopes to woo more Chinese by adding a glitzy coating - some call it champagne, some gold - to its next iPhone, it may be in for a surprise. Who is the greatest F1 driver ever? Who is the greatest F1 driver of all time? Past and present drivers give their verdict on the contenders to CNN.

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