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News Feed Latest worldwide news Syrian towns attacked by tanks, fighters jets Sept. 3 - As fighting rages in Syria, a spokesman for the Syrian Opposition citing sympathetic sources inside President Bashar al Assad's military says three convoys carrying chemical weapons are on the move in the country. Deborah Gembara reports. Forward Calendar - U.S. corporate bond new issues Sept 4 (Reuters) - The following are lists of upcoming high-grade and high-yield corporate bond offerings in the United States. The information was gathered from Thomson Reuters U.S. new issues team,... National Briefing | Midwest Michigan State Ready to Expand Medicaid In a bipartisan 75-to-32 vote, the State House gave final approval to a measure that would make almost a half-million more low-income adults eligible for Medicaid. Japan in touch with U.S., others on Fukushima water crisis TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan is in touch with experts in the United States and elsewhere on ways to control the spread of irradiated water at the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, trade and economics minister Toshimitsu Motegi told Reuters. Recipes for Health Cucumber Raita This side dish is spicy and cooling at the same time. Recipes for Health Salmon and Cucumber Tartare With Wasabi Sauce A delicious fish dish that can be either an appetizer or a light supper. Tool Kit Planting Your Flag on a Patch of the Web New options will make buying an Internet domain easier, but the process can still be fraught with problems. 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. Analysis U.S. Congress fight over Syria pits establishment versus upstarts WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress, which votes largely along party lines on most issues, is displaying a different kind of split in the debate over Syria Experienced lawmakers who support President Barack Obama's plans for military action are lining up against more skeptical and rebellious newcomers mostly from the ideological edges of both parties. A Scandal-Scalded Murdoch as a Song-and-Dance Man Rupert Murdochs many missteps get stage treatments in Australia and Britain. And Now, a Spider-Man Tell-All A new memoir, to be published in November, details backstage maneuvering and insults in the development of this $75 million musical. Greenland's grand canyon British and American scientists watching Greenland's massive ice sheet have found what appears to be a 460-mile "megacanyon" far beneath the frozen surface of the world's largest island. Global shares gain, gold falls as Syria strike looks limited NEW YORK (Reuters) - Global equity markets rose, lifted by a surge on Wall Street, and gold prices eased on Wednesday as investors took in stride a potential limited American military strike against Syria and data from around the globe suggested an improving world economy. Today's Economist Taxing Homeowners as if They Were Landlords The tax code would be fairer if homeowners were taxed as landlords on their own property, which would equalize the tax treatment of all investments, including in ones own home, an economist writes. 20-Year-Old Spieth Picked for Presidents Cup Jordan Spieth started the season without status on any tour. He ends it by going to the Presidents Cup. Out There Stars, Gold, Dung Beetles and Us Its hard to imagine a more humbling connection between the microscopic and the massive than that of a bug who navigates its carefully wrought investment by the light of the Milky Way. Fired Paraguayan bus drivers have themselves nailed to crosses ASUNCION (Reuters) - Eight Paraguayan bus drivers have had themselves nailed to crosses to protest being fired by a transportation company after it rejected their plea for higher pay, a lawmaker said on Friday. Firefighters holding line against massive California wildfire (Reuters) - Firefighters battling a colossal California wildfire that has eaten away at the Yosemite National Park backcountry managed overnight to largely stem the spread of the flames, authorities said on Sunday. Ask Well Is It Better to Bike or Run? The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds answers readers questions on fitness. No Bounce for Europe in Rebound by Germany The crisis has weakened ties in the euro zone as German companies, with the government cheering them on, look to China and the United States. US STOCKS-Wall Street up as automakers, tech shares gain NEW YORK, Sept 4 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose for a second day on Wednesday as a possible military action in Syria was seen as limited and strong auto sales lifted investor confidence in the U.S.... Qatar shows new green credentials with first low-energy villa Sept. 4 - Sensitive to criticism over its high carbon dioxide emissions, Qatar has opened its first ultra-low energy villa to show a new commitment to environmental sustainability. The oil-rich emirate hopes the development in capital Doha will pave the way for more sustainable properties to be built in the desert nation. Jim Drury reports. Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Fidelity star fund manager Sanjeev Shah steps down LONDON (Reuters) - One of Britain's best known investors, Sanjeev Shah, is leaving his fund management role at Fidelity Worldwide Investment to bolster its team of talent-spotters on the lookout for... NHL Sells Phoenix Coyotes, Team to Stay in Arizona The National Hockey League sold the Phoenix Coyotes on Monday to a group of investors headed by Canadian businessmen George Gosbee and Anthony LeBlanc, successfully ending a four-year search for a new owner who would keep the team in Arizona. Coaches share their wisdom The world's best golf coaches share their wisdom with CNN's Living Golf. Faith Rein and Udonis Haslem Taking Their Very Sweet Time Faith Rein and Udonis Haslem, a player for the Miami Heat, were married after many years together. New York Citys Unionized Workers Are Mostly Minorities, a Study Shows The decline of white male union membership to 23 percent has many causes, including the near-wipeout of manufacturing in the city, labor experts say. U.S. banks turn to subprime auto loans as delinquencies fall (Reuters) - U.S. banks are making more of their car loans to subprime borrowers as delinquencies fall and as automobile manufacturers' finance subsidiaries draw the more-reliable customers, according... Fed's Williams says he's open-minded on cutting bond buys this month PORTLAND, Oregon (Reuters) - San Francisco Federal Reserve President John Williams said Wednesday he still has not made up his mind as to whether he believes the U.S. central bank should begin paring... Michelle Stuarts Work at the Parrish Art Museum Michelle Stuart brings art into the landscape, and vice versa, as seen in a survey of her work at the Parrish Art Museum. Syria vote complicates U.S. fiscal debate; stop-gap more likely WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A vote in Congress over whether to launch U.S. attacks against Syria is expected to wreak collateral damage - leaving too little time on Capitol Hill to deal with... Ride on the new Formula One track CNN's Rob Marciano experiences the thrills of the new $400 million Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Jimenez No Fan of 13-Year-Old on European Tour The European Tour's oldest champion has criticized the appearance of the tour's youngest competitor in the European Masters. Recipes for Health Cucumber, Melon and Watermelon Salad This dish provides a sweet and savory mix of crunchy, thirst-quenching fruits and vegetables. Bits Blog Samsung Unveils Galaxy Gear Smartwatch The timing of the release could also give Samsung a leg up over Apple, which has yet to unveil a similar device but has long been rumored to be working on one. Report U.S. spied on Mexico, Brazil The U.S. National Security Agency directly targeted the communications of the presidents of Brazil and Mexico, according to a Brazilian news report. Square Feet Someday Worth Billions, but Now, They Need a Desk As tech start-ups push demand for office space in San Francisco, RocketSpace is responding with long tables, Internet access and rules against getting too big. UK ad watchdog raps Tesco on horsemeat campaign LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's advertising watchdog ruled Tesco, the nation's biggest grocer, misled consumers with a press campaign on its response to the horsemeat scandal by implying issues with meat standards existed across the whole food industry. 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.

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