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News Feed Latest worldwide news Priceline profits on the rise CNN's Maggie Lake talks with Priceline.com CEO Jeff Boyd about soaring profits for the discount travel group. Tigers' Cabrera in Lineup Against Indians Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera will be in the lineup against the Cleveland Indians on Friday night. From Barn to Beachhouse Built in the 1970s by Tod Williams, this recently renovated vacation home in Sagaponack, Long Island, maintains rustic touches. China plans moon landing this year China set a bold new course in its ambitious space program Wednesday, when it announced plans to land its first probe on the moon by the end of the year. ArtsBeat Its a Madhouse Winner Declared in Chimpanzee Art Contest Brent, a 37-year-old chimpanzee from a sanctuary in Louisiana, won the online vote for a work in which he applied paints with his tongue. Bits Blog Facebook to Update Privacy Policy, but Adjusting Settings Is No Easier Facebook unveiled new privacy policies it plans to put in place next week, but has done nothing to simplify its maze of privacy controls. Property Values What You Get for ... $625,000 A colonial with a surprising interior near Minneapolis, a stucco colonial in Pennsylvania and mountain views in Arizona T Magazine Food Matters | Where Cold-Pressed Juice and Raw Food Are Art Forms Amanda Chantal Bacon, who is about to open a second location of her cult Los Angeles shop Moon Juice, brings a chefs touch to her cold-pressed concoctions. Honest shoppers rewarded Four honest college football players are getting more than they bargained for after a shopping trip in Wayne, New Jersey. Russian police seize painting of Putin in women's underwear ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - Police seized a painting of Russia's president and prime minister in women's underwear from a gallery in St Petersburg, saying the satirical display had broken unspecified laws. The simple pleasures of Eid For the world's Muslims, the festival of Eid al-Fitr is a perfect conclusion to Ramadan -- the month-long period of fasting and contemplation practiced by observers of Islam around the globe. One of the most festive periods in the religion's calendar, Eid is often commemorated with large feasts, family-time, and through charitable acts and donations. 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." U.S. officials say 'no doubt' on Syrian chemical weapons congressman WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Obama administration officials told lawmakers on Thursday that they have "no doubt" chemical weapons were used in Syria and that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government had used them, U.S. Representative Eliot Engel, who participated in the call, told Reuters. Rival Speaks of Bookers Sexuality, Leading to Charge of Homophobia Cory A. Bookers opponent for the United States Senate, Steve Lonegan, questioned the mayors professed fondness for manicures and pedicures. Serial killer movie escapes ban Few African films have created as much buzz recently as "Of Good Report," a dark tale of a high school teacher who becomes obsessed with a 16-year-old female pupil. BRIEF-L'Oreal shares rise 6.2 pct after results PARIS, Aug 30 (Reuters) - L'Oreal SA * Shares rise 6.2 percent after results Facial recognition brings new look to shopping Aug. 19 - Scrambling for credit cards or mobile phones at the checkout counter could become a thing of the past as a Finnish company readies to launch the world's first face recognition payment system. Tara Cleary reports. Economix Blog The Central Challenge in U.S. Health Policy Without wealthier households sharing more costs of health care, many Americans will continue to find health care unaffordable, an economist writes. The New Old Age A Renewed Push for End-of-Life Discussions Representative Earl Blumenauer, Democrat of Oregon, still believes that doctors should be paid to discuss patient preferences at the end of life. Prison inmate rebuilds career Former Bayern Munich player Breno is being allowed to leave prison on day release and has been given the chance to rejoin the club as part of the coaching staff at their youth academy. City Room Big Ticket | Terrace Swimming for $14.7 Million A sprawling seven-bedroom duplex includes a private outdoor swimming pool on a large terrace built on a setback. Most in U.S. still oppose Syria strike as Obama seeks action WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Most Americans still do not want to intervene in Syria's civil war, although support for such action has increased since the suspected chemical gas attack near Damascus last week, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. Reuters Breakingviews Cameron humiliation his own doing Aug. 30 - Prime minister David Cameron may cling onto power, but his authority at home and influence abroad have been greatly diminished. And it's all his own fault, says Hugo Dixon. Latest SpaceX Rocket Test Successfully Goes Sideways The latest test flight of Space Exploration Technologies Corporations Grasshopper vehicle demonstrated more pronounced steering maneuvers. NEWSMAKER Liberian President on road to peace prosperity Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, discusses her administrations development goals and challenges at a Thomson Reuters Newsmaker event in Washington, D.C. Retro Report A Preview of Retro Reports Season Two Retro Report returns Monday with a look at the fires that ravaged Yellowstone in 1988. Plus, readers are invited to suggest which big stories of the past to revisit. Music Review Taka Kigawa, Playing Carter and Zorn at Le Poisson Rouge The pianist Taka Kigawa, playing at Le Poisson Rouge, manifested wonder and joy in his performance of demanding works. Dance Review Jin Won at La MaMas Drive East Festival A South Korean dancer performs a classic Indian form at the South Asian festival at La MaMa. Dance Listings for Aug. 30-Sept. 5 A selected guide to dance performances in the New York area. Congo's army occupies rebel positions in breakthrough Aug. 30 - Forces from the Democratic Republic of Congo, backed by the United Nations, take up positions previously occupied by the M23 rebels. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Obama and Kerry Press Case for U.S. Action in Syria President Obama said he was weighing a limited attack and Secretary of State John Kerry said there was clear evidence that Syria had used poison gas against its citizens. Singles Become Doubles Nicknamed WAGs, the wives and girlfriends of famous athletes are their No. 1 fans. Just check out the players box at the U.S. Open. 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. Well Dress Up Your Salad With Grains When a grain is not the main ingredient in a salad you appreciate it for its texture and for the nutty flavor it contributes to the dish. France Supports U.S. Call for Action Against Syria Washington gained backing from President Franois Hollande for a military strike on Syria, even after the British Parliament withheld its support. Sports Briefing | Pro Basketball Nets to Train at Duke The Brooklyn Nets will hold their preseason camp at Duke from Oct. 1-5. Nets General Manager Billy King played at Duke where he was captain of a team that reached the 1988 Final Four. Money manager Vilar's conviction upheld, new sentence ordered NEW YORK, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The 2008 fraud conviction of money manager and arts patron Alberto Vilar was upheld by a federal appeals court on Friday, but the court ordered that he be... Back pain eases but Woods can't keep pace with Mickelson NORTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) - Tiger Woods appeared untroubled by recent back pains but was disappointed with a three-under par round 68 on a low scoring day at the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston on Friday. Common Sense Cuckoos Calling Reveals Long Odds for New Authors The book, written under a pseudonym by the best-selling author J. K. Rowling, became a success only after her identity was revealed. Who wants what from crisis? CNN's experts explain what key nations around the world hope to achieve in Syria.

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