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News Feed Latest worldwide news Becoming Steve Jobs Matthew McConaughey lost 40 pounds for December's "Dallas Buyers Club," and Matt Damon worked out for four hours a day to get ripped for "Elysium." UPDATE 1-PG shares briefly sink 5 percent in brisk trade NEW YORK, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Shares of Procter Gamble fell nearly 5 percent in active trading during a brief period at midday on'm Friday. Golf 'Lefty' magic at Deutsche Bank Phil Mickelson is making a habit of setting pulses racing with inspired birdie filled charges this year and Friday was no exception on the TPC Boston. Filling up on petrol station offices (Reuters.com) - Seeking a place to work out of the office that is quieter than a bustling coffee shop and provides drinks, printers, Wi-Fi and even petrol? In shadow of Iraq, U.S. has 'high confidence' Syria carried out chemical attack WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. intelligence agencies publicly disclosed on Friday some of the information that led to a "high-confidence" assessment that the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad carried out a chemical weapons attack on neighborhoods outside Damascus. Bits With New App, Foursquare Strives to Be Magic in Your Pocket Foursquare will begin public testing a new mobile app that automatically tracks a users location and makes recommendations without requiring the user to check in first. ThyssenKrupp talks with hedge funds on share issue DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) - German steelmaker ThyssenKrupp , which has said it risks breaching loan covenants, is in talks with hedge funds to persuade them to buy into an issue of new shares,... 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. U.N. Investigators Press North Koreans to Allow a Visit Experts assigned to examine accusations of human rights abuses in North Korea urged the government on Tuesday to allow them access to prison camps and other sites where violations have been reported. Pogue's Posts Use the Airlines App, and Other Tips for Flying Efficiency With a few tech tricks, you can make flying a pleasant experience (almost). Column Five things you should know about Social Security (The writer is a Reuters columnist. The opinions expressed are his own.) Straight Sets In Book and Magazine Profile, Views Into Djokovics World Novak Djokovic released his first book last week and was the subject of a lengthy profile in The New Yorker. 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. Editors Choice Recently reviewed books of particular interest. Apple rolls out iPhone trade-in program in U.S. stores SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Apple Inc has launched a trade-in program in its U.S. retail stores for older models of its iPhone as it gears up for the launch of a new version of the smartphone, it said on Friday. Verizon CDS widens on Wireless stake buyout talk NEW YORK, Aug 29 (IFR) - The cost of insuring Verizon Communication's debt against default rose on Thursday after Vodafone Group said it was in talks with the company to sell its 45% stake in their... China Expands Inquiry on Graft to Oil Industry The authorities announced that four executives of the state-owned China National Petroleum Corporation were under investigation. The Learning Network Blog Reader Idea | Using Proposed Soda Ban to Introduce Viewpoints on Progressivism Learn about the Progressive Era alongside the recent proposed (and defeated) ban on large sugary drinks in New York City by reading a variety of documents on both issues. What I Love Lee Child and the Macho of Minimalism The author of the Jack Reacher books lives in a Manhattan apartment thats stripped down for action. An Appraisal Capturing Rhythms of Nature in Poems Regardless of a poems subject there are continuities in Seamus Heaneys work, including an awareness of mortality and the precariousness of life. GMO corn failing to protect fields from pest damage report (Reuters) - Researchers in the key corn-growing state of Illinois are finding significant damage from rootworms in farm fields planted in a rotation with a genetically modified corn that is supposed to protect the crop from the pests, according to a new report. Finmeccanica up on report Doosan closer to unit stake bid MILAN/SEOUL (Reuters) - Shares in Italian defense group Finmeccanica rose 7 percent on Thursday on a report that South Korea's Doosan Heavy Industries Construction was planning to raise money to... 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. World Briefing | Europe France Government Proposes Changes in Pension System President Franois Hollande announced the outlines of a pension reform bill, aimed at preserving an underfunded system but which is likely to be seen by some as insufficient. US STOCKS-Wall St falls, heading for worst month since May 2012 * Traders adjust positions for weekend with Syria outcome clouded 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. East by Far East Vladivostok Rocks More than 40 acts played free shows over four days last week at V-Rox in Vladivostok, Russia, in the first rock festival of its kind in the country. NASA adds more space launch platforms for sale to private firms CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - While NASA considers competing bids to take over a shuttle launch pad at Kennedy Space Center, it added three mobile launch platforms to its list of excess equipment available to private industry, officials said on Tuesday. A Kinder, Gentler Coughlin Still Makes the Giants Stand Up Straight Tom Coughlin, known for his ranting style and strict discipline, has mellowed after the birth of his grandchildren, but some of his rules will never go away. Hundreds of Fosamax lawsuits versus Merck ordered readied for trial NEW YORK (Reuters) - A federal judge overseeing consolidated litigation against Merck Co over jaw injuries allegedly caused by the osteoporosis drug Fosamax has ordered hundreds of cases be dispersed to courts across the country for trial. Large earthquake hits remote Alaska waters, no tsunami seen ANCHORAGE (Reuters) - A large 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck early on Friday in waters 57 miles off the remote Alaska island of Adak, a former U.S. Navy station that is now a commercial fishing and maritime-service center, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. History as a Guide in Syria Analysts looking for historical parallels to the current situation in Syria say that past military engagements seen as successful have tended to have limited and clear objectives. Golf Capsules Phil Mickelson keeps saying how much he loves playing with Tiger Woods. He shot an 8-under 63 at the Deutsche Bank Championship to prove it. China to set up more private banks to help small firms BEIJING (Reuters) - China's cabinet has unveiled plans to set up more private banks to boost financial support for cash-starved smaller firms, in the latest bid to bolster the slowing economy. Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on Aug 30 ZURICH, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Swiss stocks were expected to open unchanged on Friday, in line with European markets seen steady after the previous session's rally, although energy shares could feel the pinch of a retreat in oil prices as a military strike on Syria appeared less likely. Gary Player Why I love horses The nine-time Major Champion tells CNN's Errol Barnett about his passions beyond golf. Al Qaeda claims responsibility for Iraq bombings BAGHDAD (Reuters) - An al Qaeda affiliate claimed responsibility for a series of bombings in Baghdad and other areas of Iraq in retaliation for the execution of Sunni Muslim prisoners, according to an Internet statement on Friday. Credit union regulator sues Morgan Stanley over mortgage losses Aug 30 (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley is being sued by a U.S. credit union regulator to recover losses on more than $566 million of residential mortgage-backed securities sold to two corporate credit... This is Z10, the first BlackBerry 10 handset Research In Motion is no more! BlackBerry is the new company name and the Z10 is the first BlackBerry 10 handset. Here's a quick overview of the new phone. Rupee Drops, And Outlook Grows Darker For India Data released on Friday by the Indian government showed that the economy slowed in the quarter ended in June to the weakest rate since the worst of the global downturn.

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