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News Feed Latest worldwide news Star of NASA Planet Hunting Falls Idle With Broken Parts NASA says it will look for a new mission for its Kepler spacecraft, which has broken wheels but a perfect telescope. Senate Approves College Student Loan Plan Tying Rates to Markets The plan would tie interest rates for student loans to the financial markets and brings Congress close to resolving a dispute that caused rates to double in July. Home Prices Gained in June, Survey Shows The SP/Case Shiller index of 20 cities rose 0.9 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis, just shy of economists forecast. Separate data showed a rise in consumer confidence in August. Off the Menu Slow-Smoked Texas Barbecue at Morgans, and More Restaurant Openings A pitmaster who worked at the Franklin Barbecue in Austin will serve up brisket, turkey, sausage and more in Prospect Heights. World Briefing | Europe Police Seize Drugs Worth $1.7 Billion A three-nation investigation led to one of the biggest seizures of synthetic drugs in Europe, a haul of products with a street value of $1.7 billion, the Belgian prosecutors office said. Bruce Dunning, CBS Correspondent, Dies at 73 Mr. Dunning, whose 35 years at CBS News were spent primarily in Asia, is best known for his reporting on the last flight out of Da Nang as that city fell to North Vietnam. U.S. intelligence committees say they're not properly consulted on Syria WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. congressional intelligence committee leaders believe the Obama administration has not properly consulted them as the president engages in final deliberations for possible military action in Syria, according to congressional officials. Remote Control To Protect Its Empire, ESPN Stays on Offense Emerging competitors, decreasing cable subscriptions and rising political opposition to bundled channels have created a precarious environment for ESPN, which is fighting back. UPDATE 1-Plains All American bids for the rest of PAA Natural Gas Storage NEW YORK, Aug 27 (Reuters) - U.S. pipeline company Plains All American Pipeline LP said it offered around $740 million in stock to buy the 54 percent of PAA Natural Gas Storage LP that it does not... Giants Offense Still Lacking Consistency as Opener Nears Although Coach Tom Coughlin intends to limit Eli Manning and the rest of the first-team offense to 12 to 15 snaps in Thursdays preseason finale against the Patriots, he is pushing for results. Reuters Breakingviews How to stop banks treating customers like meat Aug. 22 - Dodgy mortgage insurance, dangerous interest rate swaps and now a 1.3 billion hit for helping to sell needless credit card protection. UK banks need genuine reform, argues Breakingviews. HP shuffles top ranks, dashes 2014 growth hopes SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard Co shuffled its top ranks on Wednesday, shifting a star executive to a role identifying acquisition targets after a disappointing performance from the... ArtsBeat Oxford Dictionary Decides to Twerk The word, meaning to dance in a sexually provocative manner involving thrusting hip movements and a low, squatting stance, is getting some acknowledgment from one of the English languages most august reference volumes. Dollar bears could be squeezed as downside risk falls on Syria, Fed NEW YORK, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Hedge funds and other speculative players in the foreign exchange market have grown defensive on the dollar over the past month, but that bearish trend could be a risky... Doping-Australian anti-doping probe lands first big scalp MELBOURNE (Reuters) - A seven-month probe into the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports Down Under has scalped one of the country's most powerful franchises in the Essendon Bombers, but the Australian Rules football club may be only the first domino to fall. China dairy group to seek approval for up to $1 bln HK IPO-IFR HONG KONG, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Chinese dairy company Liaoning Huishan Dairy Group plans to seek approval from the Hong Kong stock exchange on Thursday for an up to $1 billion initial public offering, IFR reported on Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the deal. From movement to music For Pieter-Jan Pieters, revenge has been both sweet and sonorous. When music schools refused to admit him because he could not read music, he went to a design school instead and invented a way to make melodies not only without sheet music, but without traditional instruments either. Switzerland Zurich launches 'sex drive-ins' In an attempt to reduce open street prostitution and to improve security for sex workers, Switzerland's largest city, Zurich, is opening "sex drive-ins" Monday. Emirates plans to more than double U.S. destinations NEW YORK (Reuters) - Emirates Airline plans to more than double its network of U.S. destinations in the next three to five years to a total of 15 U.S. cities, up from seven currently, a company official said. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. CANADA FX DEBT-C$ in modest retreat as oil gain offsets Syria worries By Solarina Ho TORONTO, Aug 28 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar was marginally weaker against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday but outperformed its commodity-linked peers as higher oil prices helped... Shoppers CEO says deal with Loblaw to get Sept. competition review TORONTO, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Loblaw Co Ltd, which last month announced a C$12.4 billion ($11.9 billion) deal to buy Shoppers Drug Mart Corp, will submit its application to the competition bureau after investors vote on the deal next month, Shoppers' chief executive said on Wednesday. LGI Homes files for $125 million IPO as U.S. housing market recovers (Reuters) - Homebuilder LGI Homes Inc filed with U.S. regulators on Wednesday to raise up to $125 million in an initial public offering, at a time when the recovery in the U.S. housing market picks... Syrian gas attack must draw reaction, Merkel and Cameron agree BERLIN (Reuters) - The leaders of Germany and Britain believe that Syria's government should not to go unpunished for an apparent poison gas attack on its own people, Berlin said on Wednesday. Semtech expects lower demand from smartphone makers, shares fall (Reuters) - Chipmaker Semtech Corp said it expects lower demand from its largest smartphone customers and forecast current-quarter results well below market estimates. Britain's FTSE drops on Syria concerns, energy stocks buck trend LONDON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Britain's top share index fell on Wednesday in a broad-based sell-off, pressured by uncertainty ahead of possible military action against Syria, but with energy stocks... Japan raises Fukushima alert Japan's nuclear watchdog on Wednesday said a toxic water leak at the tsunami-damaged Fukushima Daiichi power plant has been classified as a level 3 "serious incident" on an international scale. McCarthy, Goldschmidt Lift DBacks Over Padres 6-1 Brandon McCarthy turned in seven strong innings, and Paul Goldschmidt drove in two runs to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 6-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday night. RLPC-CLO funds' bid to extend investing life divides market LONDON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - European Collateralised Loan Obligation (CLO) funds nearing the end of their investing lives are looking at potentially controversial new ways to stay invested in buyout... Living in Egypt during chaos There's more to do in Cairo than just protest. Just look at lifestyle website CairoScene. Currents | Walls Serendipity and Tradition Meet in Wallpaper Design A new wallpaper design, called Astral, is made by students from Alpha Workshops. Tim Finchem Happy With PGA Tour's 2 Networks The PGA Tour had what Commissioner Tim Finchem described as "robust" conversations with Fox Sports in two of the last three television negotiations until scheduling conflicts with the network kept the discussion from going anywhere. Brazil's foreign minister resigns amid row with Bolivia Antonio Patriota, Brazil's foreign minister, stepped down Monday night amid a diplomatic row with neighboring Bolivia. Incyte pancreatic cancer drug improves survival in mid-stage trial (Reuters) - Incyte Corp reported an improved survival rate in patients most likely to benefit from its experimental pancreatic cancer treatment, Jakafi, sending the company's shares up 30 percent to... Wal-Mart to Offer Health Benefits to Domestic Partners The retailer said it wanted a uniform policy for all 50 states at a time when some states have their own definitions of what constitutes domestic partnerships and civil unions. Former Scoring Champ T-Mac Retires From NBA After 16 Years Seven-time All-Star Tracy McGrady, a shooting guard renowned for his exceptional athleticism, announced on Monday that he was retiring from the National Baseketball Association (NBA) after 16 years in the league. John Riegger Wins Boeing Classic John Riegger won the Boeing Classic on Sunday in his fifth Champions Tour start, holding off John Cook and Fred Couples at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge. Obama on watching 'The Butler' - 'I did tear up' WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama says he teared up watching a movie about an African-American man who served for 34 years at the White House during the tumultuous time of the civil rights movement. You're the Boss Blog Its the Affordable Care Act. But What Is Affordable? The A.C.A. will require employers with more than 50 employees to estimate their employees household incomes. How are they supposed to do that? Girl catches big catfish by hand Girls in Texas go "noodling" for big catfish using their bare hands. WFAA reports.

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