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News Feed Latest worldwide news Swiss banks tout stability and secrecy to lure rich GENEVA (Reuters) - Switzerland's banking industry is relying on its stability and expertise to ensure it has a bright future as a leading center for managing the assets of the rich, despite a... UPDATE 1-BlackBerry eyes spinoff of messaging service -WSJ TORONTO, Aug 27 (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd is considering spinning off its messaging service into a separate unit, the Wall Street Journal said on Tuesday, quoting people familiar with the matter. Summer movie guide Top 20 picks This year's summer movie season is all about asking "What if?" Sports Briefing | Soccer Arsenal Takes First Leg in Champions Playoffs Arsenal answered its early-season critics with a 3-0 victory at Fenerbahce in the first leg of their Champions League playoff. T Magazine Market Report | Blue Gets the Black and Gray Treatment For early fall, designers introduce statement pieces laced with Yves Kleins iconic shade of blue. 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. For a Chef, 41 Years in the Kitchen Takes Its Toll Being a chef, like being an elite athlete, tends to be a young persons game, with crazy hours and injury-inducing physical strain. For midlife chefs, the challenge is finding ways to adjust the pace. NASAs Deputy Administrator Is Leaving Agency Lori B. Garver, a top administrator at the agency who played a large role in drafting the Obama administrations controversial space policies, will leave next month. Manchester United and Chelsea Tie Wayne Rooneys headline-grabbing presence could not inspire Manchester United to victory in David Moyess first home game in charge as Chelsea ground out a 0-0 draw. Parasite study reveals nocturnal secrets of snails Aug. 23 - Research into how snails spread a parasite fatal to dogs has revealed that the gastropods can explore the length of an average British garden in a single night - reaching a top speed of one metre per hour. The revelations came after scientists fitted a sample group of snails with LEDs and filmed them with high-speed cameras. Matthew Stock has more. Small businesses see growth, but eye interest rates NEW YORK (Reuters) - Small business owners plan for growth this year but are closely tracking recent interest rate rises and any impact they might have on their business and customers, according to a... ArtsBeat Ben Affleck to Play Batman in Man of Steel Sequel Ben Affleck moves back into blockbuster territory after focusing on smaller dramas, like the Oscar-winning best picture Argo.. San Diego considers special election to replace scandal-tainted mayor SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - The San Diego City Council on Wednesday will consider holding a special election in November to replace Mayor Bob Filner, who has announced his resignation as part of a settlement with the city over a sexual harassment lawsuit. Russian military ship surprises sunbathers Aug. 22 - Sunbathers are relaxing on a crowded beach on the Baltic Sea when suddenly a large Russian military ship plows onto the shore. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). On Pro Football Quarterback? Jets Have Yet to Decide The notion that the competition between Mark Sanchez and Geno Smith is, as the quarterbacks coach says, too close to call must be somewhat discouraging to the Jets. City Room Aug. 27 Where the Candidates Are Today The candidates daily campaign schedule at a glance. National Briefing | Washington Prosecutors Press Subpoena for Times Reporter in Leak Case The Justice Department on Monday asked a full federal appeals court not to hear arguments from lawyers for a New York Times reporter, who has been subpoenaed to testify in a leak case against a former C.I.A. officer. France says ready to punish those who gassed civilians in Syria PARIS (Reuters) - President Francois Hollande said on Tuesday that France stood ready to punish those behind a chemical attack on civilians in Damascus last week and would increase its military support to the Syrian opposition. China Expands Inquiry on Graft to Oil Executives The authorities announced that four executives of the state-owned China National Petroleum Corporation were under investigation. Almost 5 Months Old, Bronx Native Makes Zoo Debut A snow leopard was born in April to Maya and Leo, who was brought to New York from Pakistan. The Next Level When You Promote Someone and It Doesnt Work Out Can you return someone to their old job? M.L.B. Media Company Buys Rights to Live Concert MLB Advanced Media said it would like to distribute all sorts of live events in the future, some free to users and some on a subscription basis. ArtsBeat Book Review Podcast Amanda Ripleys The Smartest Kids in the World Annie Murphy Paul discusses The Smartest Kids in the World by Amanda Ripley. Disruptions Barbs for Silicon Valley and Some Who Cover It Sam Biddle of Valleywag takes aim at those he finds very rich and very self-absorbed. And some find him gratuitous and simply cruel. What We Eat Tomatoes Ripe for Improvement Plant geneticists say a project to develop tastier mass-produced tomatoes is just one step in pushing Americans toward more healthy eating. German Officers Biases Seen as Enabling Neo-Nazis A parliamentary study found that prejudices played a role in the polices failure to detect a neo-Nazi cell that carried out a string of attacks on immigrants for more than a decade. U.N. Inspectors Delay Second Visit to Sites in Syria As international diplomacy intensified, the inspectors said they had not been been given confirmation of access to the site of a suspected chemical attack. UPDATE 1-Microsoft The insiders who could be CEO SEATTLE, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp has a stable of senior executives who could be contenders to succeed Chief Executive Steve Ballmer, even though outsiders have sparked the most discussion so far. Impact Your World How to help CNN Films' "Girl Rising" tells the stories of girls across the globe and the power of education to change the world. Are you inspired to help the cause of girls' education around the world? You can make an impact in many ways, but by just being aware of the issue, you can spread the word. By acting in your own community, you can make a global difference. 'Bama Players Dismiss Talk of 3-Peat, Expectations Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron offers a primer for what it takes to fit in with the top-ranked Crimson Tide football team. Injury Forces Giants to Shift Offensive Line Again With David Diehl sidelined six weeks after thumb surgery, Justin Pugh, the teams No. 1 draft pick, has been penciled in at right tackle for the season opener in Dallas. iReporter 'Woman's hell' in India An American student at the University of Chicago has written a powerful account of her study abroad trip to India last year, during which she says she experienced relentless sexual harassment, public masturbation and groping by Indian men. Stars, taboo, sex and death at Venice film fest Aug. 27 - The world's oldest film festival is not ready to be pensioned off, offering a heady mix of Hollywood and unconventional cinema as it kicks off with Alfonso Cuaron's "Gravity" on Wednesday. Joel Flynn reports. Wal-Mart to cover U.S. workers' domestic partners in 2014 Aug 27 (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc said on Tuesday it will offer health insurance benefits to domestic partners of its U.S. employees starting next year. Police in Florida arrest "Silver Thief" cat burglar MIAMI, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Police in Florida said they have arrested a notorious cat burglar known as "The Silver Thief" who targeted celebrity mansions and homes in wealthy enclaves across the U.S. South and East Coast, stealing silver antiques and other expensive items. Critic's Notebook MTV Video Music Awards Honor Justin Timberlake The 2013 MTV Video Music Awards were a tribute to the stubborn persistence of pop. France's Hollande urges U.N. action on Central African Republic PARIS (Reuters) - French President Francois Hollande called on the U.N. Security Council and the African Union on Tuesday to stabilize the situation in the Central African Republic, warning it was at risk of going the way of Somalia. ESPN Quits Film Project on Concussions in N.F.L. Citing a lack of editorial control, ESPN ended its collaboration with the public affairs series Frontline on a two-part documentary set to run in October. Children's Books Bully, by Laura Vaccaro Seeger, and More In four picture books, a menagerie of creatures teaches lessons on making friends and getting along. Ohio AG Should have opened up about photo use Two months after a controversial facial recognition technology program was launched in Ohio without public notice, state Attorney General Mike DeWine conceded Monday he should have let Ohioans know that their images from driver's licenses were being used by law enforcement in criminal investigations.

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