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News Feed Latest worldwide news Beau Biden, son of Vice President Joe Biden is in the hospital Aug. 20 - Beau Biden, son of Vice President Joe Biden, is in a Houston hospital undergoing medical tests after feeling weak and disoriented. He suffered a stroke in 2010. Linda So reports. Egypt names key constitution panel with few Islamists CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's army-backed government unveiled a constituent assembly on Sunday almost devoid of Islamists, and gave it 60 days to review amendments that would erase Islamic articles brought in by the Muslim Brotherhood and more hardline Islamic parties. Dance Review Indian Dances at the Erasing Borders Festival A two-hour concert on Thursday at the Erasing Borders festival at Battery Park featured five of the classical dance forms of India and one of its many folk forms. David Frost Veteran British broadcaster David Frost, best known for his series of interviews with disgraced U.S. President Richard Nixon, has died. He was 74. Syria vote complicates U.S. fiscal debate; stop-gap more likely * Congress' vote on military strike robs time from fiscal debate 3D foot scanner reveals health risks for high-heel fashion slaves Aug. 15 - It's long been known that women who wear high-heels on a daily basis risk ankle and foot damage but now medical specialists can show high-heel wearers exactly how the shoes are impacting their health. A new 3D scanner at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in north London is set to transform the way doctors diagnose and treat foot and ankle problems. Matthew Stock has more. Verizon, Vodafone to announce $130 billion U.S. deal on Monday NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) - Verizon Communications and Vodafone plan to announce a $130 billion deal on Monday that will give the U.S. telecom giant complete control of Verizon Wireless, subject to final board approval, people familiar with the matter said. F1's GP of America 'is off' Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has revealed that the inaugural Grand Prix of America in New Jersey will not take place as planned next year because the organizers have not raised enough money to fund it. Electric hemp scooter aims high as eco alternative Aug. 30 - According to its Dutch developers, an electric scooter made entirely from natural materials, including around 80 percent hemp, offers a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel power. The Be.e scooter has enough power on a single charge to travel for 80 km at speeds of up to 25 km/h - ideal for fast and flexible city travel. Matthew Stock reports. Intermittent Nature of Green Power Is Challenge for Utilities When a Vermont wind farm was required to cut back generation, the episode prompted a larger debate about the alternative energys place in the nations power supply. QA Fitting More on a DVD How to squeeze more video onto a DVD, and choosing the best smartphone. Breakingviews Ackman's airplay Aug. 27 - Richard Beales and Breakingviews columnists discuss why Bill Ackman's bet on Air Products may be more successful than the hedge fund manager's efforts at J.C. Penney and other retailers. Jets 27, Eagles 20 Jets Backups Make Final Push for Roster Spots By Saturday night, Matt Simms and about 30 of his Jets teammates on the brink will know if they changed minds or merely confirmed opinions with their play against the Eagles. Obama to seek authorization from Congress for military action against Syria Aug. 31 - President Barack Obama told the American people he has decided in favor of military action against Syria but will seek authorization from Congress. Rough cut (no reporter narration). Around the Country The Days Best in College Football Teams, players and games that stood out in the first week of college football. Streetscapes Twins, Except Architecturally Two behemoths went up and were felled at the same time. Today, only one, the Singer Building, is lamented. Washington Memo In Syria Decision, Obama Looks to an Old Opponent 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. Italian Qualifier Ends Wozniackis Climb Back to Top Camila Giorgi, the 136th-ranked player in the world, upset Caroline Wozniacki, the No. 6 seed, ending Wozniackis run at her first Grand Slam title. C. Gordon Fullerton, Early Space Shuttle Pilot, Dies at 76 A pilot who tested 130 different types of aircraft for the Air Force and NASA, and flew two shuttle missions, as the commander on the Challenger and one of two pilots on the Columbia. 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. Schneider TEPCO not in control CNN's Ralitsa Vassileva talkes with nuclear expert Mycle Schneider about the worsening conditions at Fukushima in Japan. U.N. says Obama's bid to Congress on Syria is part of push for consensus Sept. 1 - UN says Obama's decision to seek congressional approval for possible military action against Syria can be seen as part of an effort to forge a global consensus. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Christion Jones Leads No. 1 Bama Past VaTech 35-10 With everyone focused on a three-peat, Nick Saban reminded his Alabama players of someone who did it twice Michael Jordan. Wealth Matters A Guessing Game for Taxpayers on What They Owe With the next estimated tax payment around the corner, here are some tips to avoid overpaying. U.S. foreclosures fall in July from year ago CoreLogic NEW YORK (Reuters) - There were fewer U.S. foreclosures in July than a year ago, while properties in the foreclosure pipeline also fell as the housing market continued to improve, according to data... Hardy, Jones Homer in Big 7th, Orioles Bop Yankees J.J. Hardy and Adam Jones hit three-run homers in the seventh inning as the Baltimore Orioles suddenly broke loose, jolting the New York Yankees 7-3 Sunday to avert a sweep in a matchup of wild-card contenders. Showtime bets 'Ray Donovan' will be summer success for years LOS ANGELES, Aug 30 (Reuters) - From the FBI agent tripping on acid to the action film star marrying a transsexual, the Sunday night Showtime drama "Ray Donovan" has served up its share of bizarre twists. Still Critical, Mandela Ends Stay At Hospital Nelson Mandela was discharged after spending 12 weeks in the hospital, but remained in critical condition, according to a statement. He will continue to receive intensive care at home. Datapoints Income Gap Grows Wider (and Faster) Income inequality has grown for decades in the United States, but by one measure it has accelerated during the Obama administration. The Show at Tatiana Restaurant At the Brighton Beach establishment, weekend patrons can watch a half-hour show that includes dance, acrobatics, and fire spinning. Donovan Signs Contract Extension With Galaxy The high-scoring United States national team star Landon Donovan signed a multiyear contract extension with the Los Angeles Galaxy. Portugal PM no need to change constitution for bailout drive LISBON, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Portugal's constitutional court is complicating Lisbon's already fraught attempts to meet its EU/IMF bailout goals but Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho said on Sunday he... 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. David Frost, Who Interviewed Nixon, Is Dead at 74 A longtime broadcaster, Mr. Frost was best known for incisive interviews with public figures, including talks with former President Richard M. Nixon, which he called the highlight of his career. Nadal on historic win World Sport's Amanda Davies chats with 2013 French Open champion Rafael Nadal. Protestor We are willing to die Cairo -- I write this after several days that have disheartened me and many Egyptian people. Many Egyptians desire freedom and a better life, and we love democracy. Imagine standing in long lines under the sun, waiting to give your vote for a new leader and then you wake up and he is no longer president? Treasury's Lew declines to discuss nominees for Fed chair WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew on Tuesday said he wouldn't offer any insight on President Barack Obama's Federal Reserve chairman selection process, and he said the decision... Japan govt abandons hands-off approach to Fukushima clean-up TOKYO, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Japan's government is moving to take a more direct role in the clean-up of the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, as concerns grow over the ability of embattled operator Tokyo Electric to handle the legacy of the worst atomic disaster in a quarter century. UPDATE 2-Iranian agency drops Rafsanjani remarks critical of Syrian government DUBAI, Sept 1 (Reuters) - An Iranian news agency quoted former president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani as saying Syria's government had attacked its own people with chemical weapons, but later replaced the report with a different version that did not attribute blame for the raid. Matthew Shear, Book Publisher, Dies at 57 Mr. Shear, the publisher of St. Martins Press, helped writers like Janet Evanovich and Augusten Burroughs climb the best-seller lists.

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