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News Feed Latest worldwide news Fair Game New Jobs! If Only It Were True The United States Department of Agriculture often trumpets the numbers of jobs that are expected to result from loans. Whether these jobs are actually created is another question. Youth at the Head of the Classroom Charter schools are developing what amounts to a youth cult in which teaching for two to five years is seen as acceptable, and even desirable. South Africa's NUM says 'not trigger-happy' for gold strike JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - The head of South Africa's main mining union said on Tuesday its members were "not trigger-happy" about launching a threatened gold industry strike, hinting a compromise could still be found with producers before a Friday deadline. Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on August 27 Zurich, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The following are some of the main factors expected to affect Swiss stocks on Tuesday State of the Art The Lumia 1020, a Great Camera Grafted to an Oddball Phone Big, but not unwieldy, Nokias Lumia 1020 cellphone takes excellent photos, and is essentially a decent camera grafted onto a phone. But youll have to make peace with its apps and its Windows operating system. Going, Going, Still Going? Voyager 1 at Solar Systems Edge Scientists waiting for the spacecraft to enter the wider reaches of the Milky Way are perplexed Only one of two telltale signs of its departure has been detected. N.Y. appeals court revives claims against Charles Schwab NEW YORK, Aug 27 (Reuters) - A New York state appeals court has revived a lawsuit brought by the state attorney general's office against Charles Schwab Co Inc over claims that the brokerage firm... Mandelas Condition Remains Critical but Stable The South African government said that former President Nelson Mandelas health remained critical but stable, requiring medical interventions. T Magazine Feeling For | Postcards With a Graphic Pop Pattern Box, a set of 100 postcards by contemporary pattern designers, contains a wealth of imagery and makes a great, affordable gift. Lawmakers hover as more homeowners rent rooms to visitors LONDON (Reuters) - For British student Carly Connor a trip to London for a city break would be impossible if she had to pay for a hotel so instead she rents a room in a Londoner's home. Economix Blog The Great Shift Americans Not Working The decline in the jobless rate since the recession is almost entirely because of the continuing contraction of the labor force, a trend that began more than a decade ago and that economists do not entirely understand. Remote Control At Louisville, Athletic Boom Is Rooted in ESPN Partnership Louisvilles willingness to play football games on Tuesday nights, at ESPNs urging, began a turnaround that led to huge rewards for the university and the network. Emerging markets in turmoil Worries about the future of the U.S. Federal Reserve program are among the prime concerns for emerging markets. Theater Review David Auburn Stages Anna Christie in the Berkshires In his revival of Anna Christie at the Berkshire Theater Group, the director David Auburn finesses Eugene ONeills creaky plot with a calm, persuasive production. UPDATE 1-Pritzker family to buy TMS International for $687 mln Aug 26 (Reuters) - The billionaire Pritzker family will buy scrap mill servicing company TMS International Corp for about $687 million in cash. N.F.L. Pressure Said to Lead ESPN to Quit Film Project ESPN had been working with PBS on a film about head injuries in the National Football League, whose games are shown on the sports network and represent a cherished source of revenue. U.S. lawmakers call on Obama to consult them on Syria WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers urged President Barack Obama on Monday to consult them as he decides how to respond to last week's apparent poison gas attack in the Damascus suburbs, with some complaining that they have not been fully informed. Bats After Tough Weekend, Yankees Facing Blue Jays Again The Yankees are 12-1 this season against the Toronto Blue Jays, their opponents in a three-game series that begins on Monday night. World Chefs Collucci shows fun, ease of doughnut-making NEW YORK (Reuters) - After tasting his aunt's doughnuts when he was young at family Sunday dinners, Stephen Collucci was hooked. India Ink 2 More Are Arrested in the Rape of a Photojournalist in India Two men were arrested in connection with the gang rape of 22-year-old photojournalist on Saturday by the Mumbai police. Giant panda gives birth in Washington, but who's the daddy? WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A giant panda gave birth to a cub at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington on Friday - though it's not immediately clear who the father might be. Measles-like virus may be cause of dolphin deaths on U.S. coast WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A measles-like virus that suppresses the immune system could be the reason an extraordinary number of bottlenose dolphins have died after becoming stranded along the U.S. East Coast, a panel of dolphin experts said on Tuesday. Best part of being One Direction The best part of being One Direction, Perez Hilton backs Miley Cyrus, and Jane Lynch's joking tips! The Learning Network Blog Reader Idea | Thinking Like a Historian About Current World Events This research project asks students to not only examine a current event in detail, but also develops critical thinking skills by analyzing contemporary events using the lens of a historian. F1 infographic Deals on Wheels Christian Sylt is the co-author of Formula Money, an annual report examining all aspects of Formula One's finances with detailed data on teams, drivers, sponsors and races. Here, he answers key questions about F1's financial model. Check In Hotel Review Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview in Wichita, Kan. This property offers comfortable and spiffed-up lodgings in a storied building in the heart of the city. Whats On Saturday Television highlights. U.N. inspectors reach Syria gas victims, despite coming under fire (WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT) Aug. 26 - The U.N. team has begun interviewing victims and doctors of the alleged chemical weapons attack outside Damascus last week. Nathan Frandino reports. US STOCKS-Wall St posts worst day since June on Syria concerns * Tiffany's falls after results, Goodyear up on labor contract Prayer Plaza in Jerusalem for Both Sexes Ignites Uproar Israeli officials unveiled a plaza where men and women can pray together. But the move was denounced as discriminatory by the main group that has protested the rules at the holy site. How to Charge $546 for Six Liters of Saltwater The tale of the IV bag shows how secrecy helps keep health care prices high at every step from manufacturer to patient, there are confidential deals that obscure prices and profits. Maurice and Paul Marciano, of Guess Jeans, Plan a Museum Having transformed workaday bluejeans into high fashion, Maurice and Paul Marciano are now seeking to remake their own legacies as patrons and aggressive collectors of contemporary art with a new museum in Los Angeles. Office Towers Owners May Profit From Plan to Allow Sale of Landmarks Air Rights A Bloomberg administration plan to help pay for the preservation of aging structures also could be a boon to property developers. Wildfire chars Idaho The stubborn Beaver Creek wildfire has 1,200 firefighters toiling tirelessly in Idaho to keep it from spreading. In Transit Blog On Tiny Fogo Island, a Hotel Puts a Focus on Design The Fogo Island Inn, off the coast of Newfoundland, is a high-design hotel with floor-to-ceiling views of the Atlantic. New York Times website was likely hacked, company says (Reuters) - The website of The New York Times experienced another outage on Tuesday afternoon, likely caused by hackers, the company said. QA Locating a Missing Amazon Order A buyer can check the status of any order placed through the Amazon site, even if it was with a third-party seller. UPDATE 2-LDK Solar says will miss debt payment; shares down * LDK's cash levels more than halve in 2nd qtr from 1st qtr CNN on the ground in Damascus CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports from Damascus, Syria, where there are fresh allegations of a chemical weapons attack. Treasury Prods Lawmakers on Raising Debt Ceiling The Treasury Department said that the government would lose the ability to pay all its bills in mid-October if Congress failed to act.

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