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News Feed Latest worldwide news The Lede Lawmakers Respond on Twitter to Obamas Statement on a Syria Vote Some lawmakers took to Twitter to respond to President Obamas announcement that he would ask Congress for authorization before launching a strike against Syria. VMAs Complete winners list There was no sleep in Brooklyn -- well, at least not at the Brooklyn Barclays Center -- as the MTV Video Music Awards handed out the prizes for 2013. Herms Reports 14% Rise in First-Half Profit Strong demand, particularly in Asia, drove the increase, which exceeded analysts expectations. 8 new MERS coronavirus cases bring global total to 102 Eight new cases of the MERS coronavirus in Saudi Arabia have brought the global total to 102, including 49 deaths. Settlement Is Given a Mixed Reception Some family members of players involved in the concussion lawsuit were mostly positive about the outcome while the response from a few current and retired players was mixed. Googling Yourself Takes on a Whole New Meaning The latest in high-tech eyewear. 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. Markets Close Lower as Investors Wait for Decision About Syria Afternoon trading was volatile, as Secretary of State John Kerry made the case for a limited military response in Syria. Gay Marriages Get Recognition From the I.R.S. All same-sex couples who are legally married will be recognized as such for federal tax purposes, even if the state where they live does not recognize their union. An American Cyberoperations Offensive The documents, obtained by The Washington Post from Edward J. Snowden, indicate that America conducted 231 cyberoperations in 2011. World's most liveable city is... Melbourne made it three years in a row as the world's most livable city, according to the 2013 Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) Global Livability Survey. Top Florida health insurer touts Obamacare pain relief MIAMI (Reuters) - Florida's leading health insurer is reaching out to hundreds of thousands of state residents, touting temporary relief from what it describes as an imminent spike in premium rates due to President Barack Obama's signature healthcare reform law. Critics Notebook The Unexpected Files Comes to Science Channel The Unexplained Files, a new television series on the Science Channel, looks at some puzzles of existence. World Briefing | Africa Somalia Semiautonomous State to Ally Itself With Government The semiautonomous Somali state of Jubaland agreed to ally itself with the national government, in a deal welcomed by Somalias internationally backed authorities. DealBook China Brokerage Firm Fined $85 Million Over Fat-Finger Trades The Chinese securities regulator said the firms actions caused a 6 percent spike in the Shanghai share index. Japan formally raises Fukushima water leak to INES Level 3 incident TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's nuclear regulator said on Wednesday it has officially raised the severity rating of the latest radioactive water leak at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant to Level 3 on an international scale for radiological releases. Personal Health Keeping Food-Borne Illnesses at Bay People, not products, are the main cause of food-borne illnesses, and they can be avoided by following certain basic principles of food safety. Outlook for PC shipments worsens IDC SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The outlook for the struggling personal computer industry is worse than was previously believed, according to market research firm IDC, which on Thursday cut its 2013 forecast for global PC shipments for at least the second time. Sports Briefing | Soccer Arsenal Is Back in the Champions League Arsenal will play in the Champions League for a 16th consecutive season, and 10-man Schalke scraped into the group stage as well on Tuesday. The Netherlands A nation under water The Netherlands is suffering a housing crash that has left many property owners in a negative equity spiral. But how did such a prudent nation end up so broke? Nina dos Santos investigates. 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. NJ texting ruling not what you think Marc Randazza says, no, you you're not liable if a driver you were texting gets in an accident--at least if you didn't know he was driving. But misinformation about ruling is good news for lawyers. Giant panda in Madrid zoo gives birth to male cub MADRID (Reuters) - A giant panda in Madrid zoo has given birth to a healthy male and the one-day old, pink-skinned cub is already proving a handful, screaming his way through his first medical checkup. U.S. envoy to travel to N. Korea to help Kenneth Bae A U.S. special envoy is expected to fly to North Korea on Friday to try to secure the release of Kenneth Bae, an American citizen imprisoned there for carrying out "serious crimes" against Kim Jong Un's regime. Rambus asked about shredded records in Nvidia case * Appeals judge says Rambus doesn't know what was shredded San Diego mayor accused of sexual harassment leaves office quietly SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Bob Filner's term as San Diego mayor came to a quiet end on Friday as the veteran politician who resigned in the face of a sexual harassment lawsuit stayed out of the public eye on his last day in office. Relief, but Disappointment, for Plaintiffs in N.F.L. Case One day after the announcement of a $765 million settlement in a concussion lawsuit, some former players and their families expressed mixed feelings. Housing recovery loses a step as pending home sales fall WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Contracts to purchase previously owned U.S. homes fell for the second straight month in July, a sign that rising mortgage rates are taking the steam out of America's housing... Massive wildfire prompts new travel restrictions through Yosemite SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Firefighters determined to keep a massive blaze from invading the heart of California's Yosemite National Park took advantage of cooler weather early on Thursday to slow the spread of flames ahead of a holiday weekend marking the end of the peak summer tourist season. Growth seen picking up in Germany's wind power sector BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's wind power sector will expand at a faster rate in the second half of the year, the country's wind energy association predicted on Wednesday, ahead of an expected reduction in government incentives. The Machine, by Matt Charman, Is Coming to New York The Machine, a new play by Matt Charman, looks at the chess match between Garry Kasparov and the computer Deep Blue. Entergy Announces Closing of Vermont Nuclear Plant The company just won a long legal fight to keep the Vermont Yankee reactor open, but now says it will decommission the plant late next year. Exclusive | 104 Willow Street Built When Sheep Grazed in Brooklyn Heights An 1826 farmhouse with a comprehensive restoration that helped to create an ageless elegance. Obama will hold off on Syria strike until Congress has its say WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Saturday backed away from an imminent military strike against Syria to seek the approval of the U.S. Congress, in a decision that likely delays U.S. action for at least 10 days. Who is the greatest F1 driver? Who is the greatest F1 driver of all time? Past and present drivers give their verdict on the contenders to CNN. State of the Art A Better Way to Bring Your Desktop to Your iPad The new Parallels Access app eases the compatibility obstacles between the tablet and a Mac or PC computer. A Rebuilt Revis Is Looking Ahead, Not Back Darrelle Revis, traded by the Jets in April, knows that the Buccaneers are taking a chance that he can recover fully from a torn knee ligament. But Im betting on myself. Wouldnt you? Revis said. Chris Paul Elected President of NBA Players Union Chris Paul has already seemingly done the impossible by turning the long-languishing Los Angeles Clippers into a force in the Western Conference. Now he's taken on another big task rebuilding the reeling NBA players' association. Roundup Pirates Get Morneau in Second Big Move Making its first playoff run in 21 years, Pittsburgh obtained the four-time All-Star first baseman from Minnesota. Fitch Windstream's Formation of Holding Company Does Not Affect Rating (The following statement was released by the rating agency) CHICAGO, August 30 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings believes Windstream Corporation's (Windstream) formation of a holding company is neutral to its credit profile. Windstream's Issuer Default Rating (IDR) is 'BB+' and the Rating Outlook is Negative. Effective at 4 p.m. EDT Aug. 30, 2013, Windstream Corporation will become a subsidiary of Windstream Holdings, Inc., through a conversion of Windstream's common shares into the equivalent number

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