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News Feed Latest worldwide news City Room The Week in Pictures for Aug. 30 Watch a slide show of photographs from the past week in New York City and the region. Subjects include a boat club on Newtown Creek, the race for mayor and a baby snow leopard at the Bronx Zoo. Motherlode Blog What Makes for a Successful Family Reunion? Readers share tips for a successful gathering of relatives (and a few stories of reunions that were less than successful). 76ers Owner Josh Harris Buys New Jersey Devils The new owners of the New Jersey Devils are keeping long-time executive Lou Lamoriello in charge of hockey operations, bringing in a new business team and committing to make the three-time Stanley Cup champions an organization looked toward as a model of excellence. Australia shares seen falling on metals prices, Syria SYDNEY, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Australian shares are expected to fall in early trade on Friday as investors remain cautious over possible military action against Syria. While metal prices fell in Europe... Why women 'owe' King When the winner of the women's singles at the U.S. Open picks up her check for $2.6 million -- buck for buck the same as the men's champion -- she might well reflect that, if not for Billie Jean King's pioneering efforts, those riches might not exist. You're the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Some People Are Meant to Be Employees Capital goods orders are weak. Gas prices fall. And five billion additional mobile phone users are coming to Facebook. Mom of autistic Canadian boy Letter writer 'cowardly' An Ontario mom is speaking out after a family received an anonymous letter imploring them to move or euthanize their autistic son because of the "nuisance" the teen poses to the community. Syria Who wants what? CNN correspondents and experts explain the different positions of some key nations involved in preparing for -- or warning against -- international military attacks on Syria. Shortcuts Unemployed and Older, and Facing a Jobless Future Those over 50 who lose their jobs are confronting the possibility of never working again. Japan government abandons hands-off approach to Fukushima clean-up TOKYO (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. Real Madrid ends Bale speculation Spanish football club Real Madrid completed the signing of Gareth Bale from English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur Sunday, to end weeks of speculation over one of the off-season's most anticipated transfer deals. Kelly Michigan Not One of ND's 'Historic' Rivals The last scheduled Notre Dame-Michigan is Saturday. It's a big game. It didn't need any more attention. Use of sleeping pills highest among older Americans CDC WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Older U.S. adults, particularly women, are more likely to use prescription sleep medications to try to get the minimum seven hours of sleep experts generally recommend, U.S. data released on Thursday showed. WRAPUP 1-Canadian banks' shares rise as profits top estimates * Three of Canada's top banks top estimates as domestic lending profit drives beats Antiques Digitizing Scrapbooks of the First Bronx Zoo Director The Wildlife Conservation Society is putting online the correspondence and marginalia of William Temple Hornaday, the Bronx Zoos first director. China to set up more private banks to help small firms BEIJING (Reuters) - China's cabinet has unveiled plans to set up more private banks to boost financial support for cash-starved smaller firms, in the latest bid to bolster the slowing economy. TIMELINE-Verizon and Vodafone's long relationship Aug 29 (Reuters) - Vodafone Group PLC confirmed on Thursday it was in talks with Verizon Communications Inc to sell its stake in Verizon Wireless, the number one U.S. mobile carrier, in what could be... Ming Dynasty bowl valued at over $10 million set to hit the auction bloc August 28 - A rare blue and white Ming bowl from the Chenghua period valued in excess of $10 million U.S. dollars looks set to break records at auction next month. Sharon Reich reports. RPT-Fitch upgrades Poland's PKN to 'BBB-', stable outlook Aug 30 (Reuters) - (The following statement was released by the rating agency) Your Money Adviser Checking the Data Collected on Your Work and Pay Concerns like Equifax Workforce Solutions gather income and employment history information. Senior Muslim Brotherhood leader arrested in Egypt Egyptian security forces arrested a senior Muslim Brotherhood leader on suspicion of inciting violence after last month's ouster of then-President Mohamed Morsy, state-run media reported Thursday. Hackers want your smartphone In the world of cyber security there are some well-known designations for anyone that considers him or herself to be a hacker, the term being so broad in scope now. Twitter's top legal executive steps down in surprise move SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Twitter's top lawyer, known as a champion of free speech, unexpectedly stepped down on Friday as the microblogging company moved closer toward a long-expected initial public offering. At 67, Coughlin Proves a Taskmaster Can Be Tender Tom Coughlin, known for his ranting style and strict discipline, has mellowed after the birth of his grandchildren, but some of his rules will never go away. Most Brazil IPOs have lost money since 2005 -Credit Suisse CAMPOS DO JORDO, Brazil, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Many initial public offerings in Brazil have led to investor losses over the past eight years, a senior Credit Suisse Group fund manager said on Friday, with the worst results coming from oil and gas - a sector that for years was seen as the nation's most promising. Around the Country The Days Best in College Football Teams, players and games that stood out in the first week of college football. Making It Last God, She Said, Went Gotcha, but Their Marriage Got Stronger When one of their twins was born with disabilities, Cynthia and Priestley Coker held on tight. There was no separating us, he says. Japan government abandons hands-off approach to Fukushima clean-up TOKYO (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. Who wants what? CNN's experts explain what key nations around the world hope to achieve in Syria. At South Alabama, New to Big Time, Big Aspirations Less than six years after deciding to add the sport, the Jaguars are hoping that joining the Football Bowl Subdivision Alabama will bring bowl berths and championships. Why Syria attacks will be chaos Syria's civil war is not America's problem. Syria is surrounded by Turkey, Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and other Arab nations with large standing armies and advanced military equipment. Their cowardice in acting to stop a war on their doorstep should give us pause for thought. Why will they not act, but we must? 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. DEALTALK-U.S. exit to leave Vodafone with MA war chest LONDON/PARIS, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Vodafone's exit from the United States in a $130 billion deal expected to be sealed on Monday will give it a war chest to make acquisitions even after it rewards its... Zurich launches 'sex drive-ins' In an attempt to reduce open street prostitution and to improve security for sex workers, Switzerland's largest city, Zurich, is opening "sex drive-ins" Monday. NASA's Mars rover spies solar eclipse CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA's Mars rover Curiosity turned its cameras skyward to snap pictures of the planet's moon, Phobos, passing in front of the sun, images released on Thursday show. U.S. royals and their castles American royalty doesn't have beheading power, but its dedication to extravagance would make Henry VII hurl a turkey leg in envy. Six dead in Brazil building collapse At least six people died and 20 were injured when a building collapsed in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Tuesday, the state-run Agencia Brasil news agency reported. This Life Just One Big, Happy Family? For some, a yearly get-together with relatives is a fantasy of togetherness, mutual support and love. For others, its a particular kind of hell. Dot Earth Blog Can Cities Adjust to a Retreating Coastline? Is there a way for leaders to acknowledge the need for a managed retreat from rising seas? From the Stands Scenes from the Grandstand court at the United States Open in Flushing.

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