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News Feed Latest worldwide news For James Harris, a Dream Fulfilled Inspired by the I Have a Dream speech delivered by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., James Harris became the first black player to be a regular, full-time starter at quarterback in the N.F.L. ArtsBeat Soho Rep Announces New Season The downtown theaters new season includes the New York premiere of David Adjmis Marie Antoinette and Branden Jacobs-Jenkinss Octoroon. Elizabeth Jensen, Henry Huttinger No Distance Too Great The bride is a wealth management specialist at JPMorgan Chase; the groom is a law student at U.C.L.A. Build your home from scratch Imagine if it were possible to build your own home, in this day and age, for less than $35,000. Or to cut up some timber and piece your new home together like a giant jigsaw puzzle. Living In Dumbo, Brooklyn How Noir Looks When Its Polished A creative energy lends vibrancy to a neighborhood that now has enough of its own amenities to rival neighboring Brooklyn Heights. Front Row A Look at September Fashion Magazines The latest September issues of the major fashion magazines draw a dissent from a columnist. Sports Briefing | Soccer Cardiff Stuns Manchester City Fraizer Campbell scored twice, and Cardiff won for the first time in more than 50 years in the top tier of English soccer, jolting visiting Manchester City, 3-2. Ask Well Is It Better to Bike or Run? The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds answers readers questions on fitness. Australia shares reverse losses, bouyed by regional markets SYDNEY, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Australian shares reversed early losses to finish up just 0.1 percent Thursday, helped by a recovery in the miners and regional markets treading higher, but underlying... U.S. Sets Roster for Two September World Cup Qualifiers Coach Jurgen Klinsmann on Thursday announced his 23-man roster for coming matches at Costa Rica and against Mexico. Books of The Times The Tender Soldier Examines the U.S. Counterinsurgency Strategy The Tender Soldier, by the journalist Vanessa M. Gezari, examines the militarys Human Terrain teams, which operate as quasi-social scientists in Iraq and Afghanistan. Economic View Public Policies, Made to Fit People A new White House initiative is intended to involve social and behavioral scientists in policy making. Romania to start Nuclearelectrica IPO in Sept BUCHAREST, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Romania will begin the initial public offering of a 10 percent stake in state-owned nuclear power producer Nuclearelectrica on Sept. 9, a government official was quoted... Samuel L. Jackson's golf addiction He took on "the Dark Side," overcame a plane-load of rogue reptiles and struck down his enemies with "great vengeance and furious anger." However, Hollywood star Samuel L. Jackson is more at home on the genteel fairways of a golf course. Sandwich maker Potbelly files for IPO of up to $75 mln Aug 29 (Reuters) - Sandwich maker Potbelly Corp, backed by private equity firm Oak Investment Partners, filed with U.S. regulators to raise up to $75 million in an initial public offering of common... Verizon in talks to buy out Vodafone stake sources LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Verizon Communications is close to buying the remaining stake in Verizon Wireless from Vodafone Group PLC it does not own for potentially $130 billion, according to people... UPDATE 1-U.S. municipal bond funds report 14th week of outflows -Lipper WASHINGTON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - U.S. municipal bond funds reported net outflows $1.74 billion in the week ended Aug. 28, lower than the $2.14 billion of outflows in the previous week, according to data released by Lipper on Thursday. Surprising African tourist hotspot? Congo has a reputation for violence, but this beautiful country can be the breadbasket of Africa, and an economic powerhouse, says one campaigner. No. 7 Texas AM Mum About Manziel's Status Johnny Football was the elephant in the room Tuesday at Texas AM. Front Burner Soba Noodles at Cagen, a Honey Pot for Rosh Hashana and More Florence Fabricants recommendations for the week of Aug. 27. NFL, former players in $765 million deal to settle concussion suit BOSTON (Reuters) - The National Football League has agreed to pay $765 million to settle a lawsuit brought by thousands of former players, many suffering from dementia and health problems, who accused the league of hiding the dangers of brain injury while profiting from the sport's violence. Girls flee bombs, start over in U.S. Blair Brettschneider didn't experience war or genocide as a young girl in suburban Michigan. She has never received a death threat, and she has never seen a family member murdered. But the 49 teenagers she helps every week have. Americans Abroad Johannsson Is Happy He Chose U.S. Aron Johannsson, born in the U.S. to parents from Iceland, is the newest addition to the U.S. mens national soccer team. UPDATE 2-Tessenderlo profit warning sends shares to 20-year low * Expects core profit in 2013 to be 20 pct below last year Chinese chocolate gag named Edinburgh Fringe's funniest joke LONDON (Reuters) - Heard the one about the Chinese chocolate bar? Comedy fans at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival did and named it the best joke of the global arts extravaganza. Your Money Adviser Assessing the Costs of Caring for an Aging Relative Studies of Americans who take on in-home care are documenting health and financial repercussions. At War Blog Building a Bridge From Combat to Civilian Life The military knows how to turn on hypervigilance. A transition center at Ramstein Air Base in Germany teaches service members how to turn it off. The Oceans Vein of Iron in South Atlantic The discovery of a rich plume of iron and other nutrients in the South Atlantic Ocean may mean recalculating estimates of the vital element in the worlds waters. Recipes for Health In These Salads, Grains Sometimes Play a Supporting Role Five vegetable and grain salads that make for perfect dishes on hot summer days. Elite coaching with Graf, Agassi CNN's Patrick Snell looks at how the famous couple is helping groom the next generation of tennis stars. 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... Stars, taboo sex and death at Venice film fest LONDON (Reuters) - Space, stars and taboo sex will be on display in Venice this week as the world's oldest international film festival fights to keep its head above water in a city slowly slipping into the sea. Introducing the olinguito, the newest mammal discovery WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The long-tailed, orange-furred, big-eyed olinguito - said to resemble a cross between a house cat and a teddy bear - is the newest mammal and the first carnivore discovered in the Americas in 35 years, the Smithsonian Institution announced on Thursday. And Now, a Spider-Man Tell-All A new memoir, to be published in November, details backstage maneuvering and insults in the development of this $75 million musical. Arizona girl, 6, dies in car crash with 8-year-old driver PHOENIX (Reuters) - A six-year-old Phoenix girl received fatal injuries when her eight-year-old brother crashed the family car into a metal pole during a late-night drive in their pajamas, police said on Thursday. Danone-owned milk formula maker considers legal action vs. Fonterra WELLINGTON (Reuters) - A Danone SA unit said on Thursday it was considering legal action against New Zealand's Fonterra after the maker of Karicare milk formula had to recall products due to incorrect tests that led to global food safety scare. The Pour The Coravin Makes Great Wines More Accessible by the Glass For those ordering by the glass, a new device may revolutionize the sorts of wines that restaurants can make available. The Lede Gay and Lesbian Mass Wedding Held in New Mexico The mass wedding was held in Albuquerques Civic Plaza after a ruling that the county clerk could issue same-sex marriage licenses. Madonna top-earning celebrity, trumping Spielberg, Winfrey Forbes Pop diva Madonna 55, is the world's top-earning celebrity, according to a Forbes list released on Monday, raking in an estimated $125 million in the past year, mainly from her $305 million-grossing MDNA tour, but helped by sales of clothing, fragrance and various investments. Reuters Today Top Stories and Analysis Aug. 29 - A look at the early action in the European markets and the day's hot stocks, as well as a final wrap-up of Asia trading.

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