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News Feed Latest worldwide news Egypt's Copts want government protection AUG 27 - Coptic leaders in Egypt's Minya province say the government should protect them from attacks against Christians. Lindsey Parietti reports. 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. Design Your Earrings Remind Me of Grandmas Gran Torino Colorful dried paint that built up, layer upon layer, in automobile factories as part of the spray-painting process is now being turned into jewelry. DealBook Growth in Global Disputes Brings Big Paychecks for Law Firms Some legal heavyweights in the United States are benefiting from a growing number of clashes over complex international deals. T Magazine In the Air | International Velvet The rich textile has long been the calling card of the stylishly privileged. Now, its fashions turn to embrace the stuff of royals. World Briefing | Africa Congo U.N. Warns Rebels After Shells Hit City At least five civilians were wounded by mortar fire in the eastern city of Goma on Thursday during fighting between government forces and rebels, residents said. Bo Xilai Amid the swirl of claims and counter-claims involving sex, lies, and witness videotapes, one of the most intriguing aspects of Bo Xilai's so-called "trial of the century" in China has been the live micro-blogging of proceedings from the courthouse. Design Your Earrings Remind Me of Grandmas Gran Torino Colorful dried paint that built up, layer upon layer, in automobile factories as part of the spray-painting process is now being turned into jewelry. Design Your Earrings Remind Me of Grandmas Gran Torino Colorful dried paint that built up, layer upon layer, in automobile factories as part of the spray-painting process is now being turned into jewelry. The Week Ahead | Dance Jacobs Pillow, Ready for Rest Dance lovers have one last chance to catch a performance at the Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival in Becket, Mass. Blasts in the Night, a Smell, and a Flood of Syrian Victims The attack has brought widespread condemnation on President Bashar al-Assads government, and it is shaping up as an inflection point for a war that has been grinding on for more than two years. The Boss Joel Peresman, Drawn to the Music At the age of 6, Joel Peresman saved 63 cents to buy his first single record. Now he is C.E.O. of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. UPDATE 2-LDK Solar says will miss debt payment; shares down * LDK's cash levels more than halve in 2nd qtr from 1st qtr Dodgers Owner Could Be Interested in Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune Another sports team owner is eyeing the possibility of becoming a newspaper publisher. Memo From France A Proud Nation Ponders How to Halt Its Slow Decline Europe is talking about the French question whether the countrys Socialist government can prevent it from slipping permanently into Europes second tier. Build your own home for $35,000 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. Helton Homers as Rockies Beat Giants 6-1 Todd Helton homered to move within three hits of 2,500, and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 6-1 on Monday night. Australia shares up 0.4 pct on firmer metal prices; Boart Longyear plunges SYDNEY, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Australian shares rose 0.4 percent on Monday morning, with financials and miners supporting the market on the back of gains in regional bourses and higher commodities... One Direction We're just normal guys Aug 26 - The quintet premieres their new 3D movie "This Is Us" in New York. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) Floods inundate parts of Mexico Aug. 27 - Landslides, floods to blame for more than a dozen deaths in parts of Mexico. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Bayern maintain 100% record Pep Guardiola's Bayern Munich continued their perfect start to the Bundesliga season with a 1-0 away win at Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday. Boehner to White House consult Congress before any Syria action WASHINGTON (Reuters) - House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner told the White House on Monday that it must consult with Congress before any response to the Syrian government's apparent use of chemical weapons. Transgender death a hate crime? The death of a transgender woman who was beaten in New York is being investigated as a hate crime, authorities said. Teenage surfer survives shark attack off Hawaii's Big Island HONOLULU (Reuters) - A 16-year-old boy surfing along the east coast of Hawaii's Big Island was bitten in the legs by an 8-foot shark in the second such attack in the state in less than a week, but the teen's mother said on Monday he is expected to make a full recovery. Israel's martial art Krav Maga CNN's Vladimir Duthiers takes a look at the no-holds-barred Israeli martial art of Krav Maga. U.S. 'ready' for military action U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel says the country's forces are ready to strike against Syria if ordered -- and after blaming al-Assad for a suspected chemical attack. UPDATE 2-U.S. asks for March trial in airline merger challenge WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department asked a federal court on Tuesday to set a March 3 trial date to hear arguments over whether it should stop a planned merger between US Airways and American Airlines. You're the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Are You a Manager or a Leader? Tracking Pinterest metrics. A company that pays better than Walmart does but has lower prices. A conference about conference panels. U.S. says chemical weapons use in Syria 'undeniable' Aug. 26 - Victims of an apparent poison gas attack in Damascus speak with a U.N. chemical weapons investigative team, as the U.S. signals it is edging closer to a possible military response. Mana Rabiee reports. GLOBAL MARKETS-Syria worries send oil to 6-month high; stocks slide * U.S. lays groundwork for possible action against Syrian government 13 Colombian soldiers killed by rebels The Colombian military lost 13 members Saturday to an attack by FARC rebels, the country's army said in a statement. Two sergeants and 11 soldiers were killed. The Caucus Sunday Breakfast Menu, Aug. 25 Civil rights leaders including Representative John Lewis and Andrew Young join the Sunday shows as Washington marks the anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington. IceArizona Completes Purchase of Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes spent four years looking over their shoulders as numerous potential owners came forward then fell away. Girl apes baby gorilla A young girl and a baby gorilla become friends at the zoo. 10 smartphone habits to avoid How annoying and rude and antisocial have we all become with our smartphones? We're embarrassing ourselves all over the place. Please stop. UPDATE 2-Pentagon, United Technology agree on F-35 engines WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The Pentagon on Tuesday announced it had reached agreement with United Technologies Corp to build 38 engines for a sixth batch of Lockheed Martin Corp F-35 fighter... Nuclear crisis in Japan Japan is set to issue the gravest warning since last year's Fukushima nuclear plant meltdown. Kyung Lah reports. Liquidated Irish bank seeks U.S. creditor protection DUBLIN, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The liquidation vehicle for Ireland's failed Anglo Irish Bank has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States, it said on Tuesday. Off the Dribble More Options, if Woodson Chooses With little cash to spend in free agency, the Knicks went bargain hunting and found a nice way to cheaply bolster their backcourt in Beno Udrih, a nine-year N.B.A. veteran. Fighting 'leftover women' label On the face of it, women in China seem to have cracked the code for success.

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