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News Feed Latest worldwide news Teva to drop depression treatment after trial fails Aug 30 (Reuters) - Generic drugmaker Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd said it will stop development of a depression treatment after a late-stage trial failed to show the drug was more effective than placebo. UK manufacturers' investment plans strongest in 6 years - poll LONDON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - British manufacturers are planning the fastest increase in capital investment in the year ahead since before the financial crisis, a survey showed, suggesting the economy could be heading for a more balanced recovery. 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. Thousands rally in Romania against gold mine BUCHAREST, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Thousands of Romanians across the country rallied late on Sunday to protest against the leftist government's support for a plan to open Europe's biggest open-cast gold... Analysis Military action in Syria faces uncertain fate in Congress WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Congress has resolved almost nothing of consequence since 2010, failing to complete what were once basic responsibilities for roads, schools, farms and the U.S. mail. Part of the A.C.L. Family, With the Scars to Show for It The N.F.L. stars Robert Griffin III and Darrelle Revis are the latest players to come back quickly from a knee injury that once ended careers. The attack that shocked the world It seems unbelievable that military fighter jets would shoot down a Boeing 747 airliner killing 269 innocent people. Was it intentional? Was it a conspiracy? What really happened during that scary Cold War summer of 1983? 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. Mothballed telescope gets new life as asteroid hunter CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA will reactivate a mothballed infrared space telescope for a three-year mission to search for potentially dangerous asteroids on a collision course with Earth, officials said on Wednesday. 13 Colombian soldiers killed by rebels The Colombian military lost 13 members Saturday to an attack by FARC rebels, the country's army said in a statement. Two sergeants and 11 soldiers were killed. Chinese Chicken Processors Are Cleared to Ship to U.S. The approval by the Agriculture Department is likely to add to the debate over the safety of food imports. Italian astronaut recounts near-drowning during spacewalk CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - As his helmet filled with water, blurring his vision and cutting off radio communications, Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano says his thoughts quickly turned to the possibility of drowning during a recent spacewalk outside the International Space Station. U.S. appeals court revives lawsuit vs United Airlines over wheelchair SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday revived a lawsuit against United Continental Holdings Inc's United Airlines that was brought by a woman who claimed she was not promptly provided a wheelchair in an airport when she asked for one. European Roundup-Bale Joins Madrid, Messi Hits Hat-Trick Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale joined Real Madrid for a record 100 million euros while Lionel Messi showed the talent he will be up against in La Liga when the Argentine hit a hat-trick in Barcelona's 3-2 win over Valencia. China plans moon landing 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. Yosemite wildfire still raging, keeps tourists away SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Fire crews battling to outflank a monster wildfire inside Yosemite National Park made headway on Friday in confining flames to wilderness areas but were powerless to salvage the region's sputtering tourist economy at the end of its peak summer tourist season. Tseng Opens Three-Shot Lead in Oregon Yani Tseng moved into position to end a long victory drought, shooting a nine-under 63 to take a three-stroke lead into the final round of the Safeway Classic in Portland, Ore. David Frost, veteran broadcaster, dies at 74 Veteran British broadcaster David Frost, best known to American audiences for his series of interviews with disgraced President Richard Nixon, has died. He was 74. UPDATE 1-Money manager Vilar's conviction upheld, new sentence ordered NEW YORK, Aug 30 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court upheld the 2008 fraud conviction of money manager and arts patron Alberto Vilar, but ordered that he be resentenced, in a decision that may set back... For News From Syrian Battleground, a Reliance on Social Media The dangers of news organizations reporting in Syria have kept most journalists outside the countrys borders and heightened the need for third-party video. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Ashley Farmer and Adewole Adamson The bride is a postdoctoral fellow; the groom is a second-year resident in dermatology. Clashes Kill at Least 15 at Iraq Camp for Iranian Dissidents The circumstances of the violence were contested by the Iraqi government and representatives of the group of dissidents. Well Supplements Fail to Relieve Joint Pain in Study A randomized clinical trial found that vitamin D and calcium supplements are no better than a placebo for relieving joint problems. White House believes Congress will support Syria military strike officials WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House believes Congress will vote in favor of a U.S. military strike against Syria because of the threat that chemical weapons pose to the security of Israel and other allies in the region, senior administration officials told reporters on Saturday. Cumulus Media Will Buy a Radio Syndicator The deal would let Cumulus beef up its syndication business with programs from the National Football League, the Olympics and Nascar, as well as news and entertainment. News Corporations Tight Grip and Great Influence in Australia The company owns roughly 60 percent of the newspaper market share and recent outlandish front pages depicting political leaders have some saying it holds too much political sway. 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. Sketch Guy A Sweet Lesson in Price Perceptions It seemed crazy to spend $5 on a pint of ice cream, until a $12 pint came along. Anchoring to a number can change the way we make financial decisions. U.S. endurance swimmer making progress on Cuba-to-Florida swim MIAMI (Reuters) - U.S. long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad forged ahead in the Florida Straits on Sunday on the second day of her latest bid to become the first person to swim from Cuba to the United States without a shark cage. China's migrant workers head home Savoring a meal of vegetables and rice grown in nearby paddy fields washed down with some home-brewed rice wine served, it's clear Long Taiyang is delighted to be back. Sister says Liz Cheney's opposition to gay marriage 'dead wrong' (Reuters) - Mary Cheney, the younger daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney who married her long-time partner Heather Poe last year, chastised her older sister, a Republican who is running for the Senate, for her opposition to same-sex marriage in a posting on Facebook. 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. 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. 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. Korea United Soccer star's goal "My number one hope is for North and South Korea to become united," says soccer star Ryang Yong-Gi. "It will contribute to the development of the country in many ways ... it will open up new possibilities beyond soccer and sports." Things I wish I'd known at 15 International day of the girl 'To my 15-year-old self' A Good Appetite Getting a Doubter to Dip Into Eggplant Velvety, smoky dip with a tangy bite has seduced many an eggplant-hating guest. Tax charges for Bayern chief He's been a principal figure in German football for decades, winning the 1974 World Cup as a player before becoming Bayern Munich's club president, but Uli Hoeness' world could come crashing down after being charged with tax evasion on Tuesday. 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.

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