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News Feed Latest worldwide news 30 Seconds No. 1 Over All, but Catching Up Anthony Bennett, the No. 1 overall N.B.A. draft selection by the Cleveland Cavaliers, is the first Canadian and the first Nevada-Las Vegas freshman to be the top choice. TV host charged in sex inquiry British authorities have charged a veteran children's television host with more than a dozen counts of child abuse stemming from an ongoing investigation into another TV personality. Bagan Journal Opening a Door to the Burmese Past, and the Present, Too Curators are working in Myanmar to assemble a collection of Buddhist art that will travel to the United States and offer a rare glimpse into the countrys history. Miners lift Britain's FTSE after strong China data * Vodafone up 3.5 pct on Verizon Wireless deal expectations Analysis Obama lobbies personally for Syria vote WASHINGTON (Reuters) - After putting a decision to launch military strikes on Syria into the hands of Congress, President Barack Obama is doing what his critics have long accused him of failing to do reaching out, personally and aggressively, to lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Who is Debbie Rowe? Debbie Rowe has said she doesn't want fame. But as Michael Jackson's ex-wife and the mother of two of his children, she may now be thrust into the center of the latest high-profile trial related to the superstar's death. UK votes against Syria military action The U.S. may have to take action against Syria without the support of one of its staunchest allies, U.S. officials said after British lawmakers voted down a proposal for military action. Breakingviews China's consumers won't ride to the rescue Aug. 29 - Consumption is slowing in China and some big brands are reporting falling sales, pointing to slow progress in the effort to rebalance the economy away from exports, says Breakingviews' John Foley. South Koreans head to Kaesong talks Sept. 2 - A South Korean delegation heads off for the first meeting of a new joint body on the closed Kaesong Industrial Complex. Rough cut (no reporter narration) The New Old Age In Coming Decades, Fewer Caregivers As baby boomers age, the odds of finding a family caregiver or even a professional one are very likely to worsen, according to a new report from the AARPs Public Policy Institute. Soros dumps US Airways, Tiger Consumer likes Facebook NEW YORK (Reuters) - Billionaire investor George Soros dumped 7.85 million shares of US Airways Group Inc in the second quarter, a regulatory filing on Wednesday showed. Dubai to sell Fontainebleau hotel in Miami to Turnberry- sources DUBAI, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Dubai World, the state entity that restructured $25 billion of debt in 2011, is in the final stages of selling its 50 percent stake in Miami Beach's Fontainebleau hotel to... Well At the Chiropractor, Well-Adjusted Pets Chiropractic is gaining popularity among pet owners, as a way to treat animals suffering from arthritis, sprains, joint pain and other ailments. Japan vows quick action, public funds for Fukushima TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan vowed quick, decisive action, including the use of public funds, to tackle the worsening problem of contaminated water pouring from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, as the authorities step in to help the facility's embattled operator. U.S. Open Replay Week 1 Lleyton Hewitt upsets Juan Martin del Potro and Serena Williams breezes through in the first week of the U.S. Open. Girl, 4, crushed by bulldozer The death of a four-year-old girl run over by a bulldozer in rural China has triggered outrage on Chinese social media, rekindling anger over the issue of forced evictions. Economix Blog The Audacity of the Fight for Higher Wages With economic growth reflected in near-record profits but not in compensation, higher wages are a reasonable goal that should be translated into policy, an economist writes. Opinionator | The Great Divide Who Will Prosper in the New World Who will prosper in the new, increasingly automated world? Hong Kong shares headed for best day in 3 weeks, China weak despite encouraging PMI * Kweichow Moutai drops most in nearly five years after weak H1 Kerry, Hagel to testify at U.S. Senate hearing on Syria Tuesday WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel will be witnesses at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on the authorization of the use of military force in Syria, the committee said. New Summer Destination Hamptons Police Stations The Hamptons police files this year stand as an example of the areas struggle to balance its popularity with tourists with the high quality of life of its residents. Pampering cows the Wagyu way Japanese Wagyu beef is considered to be one of the best meats in the world; tender and succulent. Its cuts can sell for more than 250 -- and I haven't had the chance, or the cash, to try it. Stenson Wins Deutsche Bank Championship Sweden's Henrik Stenson won the Deutsche Bank Championship by two shots with a five-under-par round of 66, leaving him with a tournament record-tying total of 22-under 262 at the TPC Boston on Monday. Lottery Numbers Lottery numbers for Aug. 31 for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Sports Briefing | Pro Football Jets Claim 3 Players Off Waivers The Jets added running back Alex Green, offensive tackle Ben Ijalana and linebacker Scott Solomon to the roster. Ericsson to invest 7 bln SEK to build data centres STOCKHOLM, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Global number one mobile network infrastructure firm Ericsson said on Monday it would build three new data centres over the next five years at a cost of around 7 billion Swedish crowns ($1.05 billion). Investors pull less cash from U.S.-based stock funds Lipper NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors in U.S.-based funds pulled $863.1 million out of stock funds in the latest week, down from massive outflows in the prior week even as geopolitical risk shook markets,... Japan to spend 40 billion yen to treat radioactive water at Fukushima Nikkei (Reuters) - The Japan government plans to spend at least 40 billion yen ($402.60 million) to contain the leaking of radioactive water at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, the Nikkei newspaper said, citing government sources. Top 10 stopover stays TOKYO (Reuters) - Spending a night between destinations in a stopover city and need a place to stay? Online boutique hotel experts Mr Mrs Smith (www.mrandmrssmith.com) have come up with 10 hotels for a memorable stopover. Reuters has not endorsed this list. Seamus Heaney, poet of earth and spirit Stephen Burt says the Nobel laureate found fame writing poems of Ireland's Troubles, of burials and ploughs--before finding new greatness as a poet of joy, writing for the world Washington Memo History Aside, Obama Bets on Congress By asking Congress for authorization to retaliate against Syria, President Obama has put himself at the mercy of an institution that has bedeviled his presidency for years. Drug Agents Use Vast Phone Trove, Eclipsing N.S.A.s The scale and longevity of a data storage program run by the government in partnership with ATT was unmatched by other government programs, including the National Security Agencys gathering of phone call logs. UPDATE 2-High radiation spreads at ruined Fukushima plant, Japan vows aid * Fukushima operator cites radiation spike near water tanks Plan to Capture an Asteroid Runs Into Politics In a straight party vote, Republicans in the normally bipartisan House science committee vote down a NASA proposal and call for a Moon base. Facing Fire Over Challenge to Louisianas Oil Industry A panel created after Hurricane Katrina as an apolitical force for flood control filed a lawsuit against nearly 100 oil and gas companies, arguing that they neglected to fix damage to wetlands. All calm for euro periphery as Fed waves engulf emerging markets * Italian, Spanish debt well bid as emerging bonds sold off Shania Twain on new album After launching her Caesars Palace residency last December with a series of sold-out dates, Shania Twain, country music's biggest-selling female artist of all time, is returning to Vegas for another series of dates that kick off October 15th and run through mid-December. Automakers Build Showroom in an App Using a technology called augmented reality, carmakers can embed images and video over a picture on a smartphone or tablet. Movie Night, Hamptons Style Twenty years ago, the Hamptons home theater was a rare indulgence. These days, its a mandatory amenity. 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.

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