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News Feed Latest worldwide news The Politics of Black Masculinity The Op-Ed columnist Charles M. Blow on the difficulty of explaining the Zimmerman verdict to his sons. The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 movies at North American (U.S. and Canadian) box offices for the three days starting Aug. 30, led by "One Direction This is Us," at No. 1, according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) One Direction This is Us...........$ 17.0 million 2 (1) Lee Daniels' The Butler.............$ 14.7 million 3 (2) We're the Millers...................$ 12.6 million 4 (5) Planes..............................$ 7.8 million 5 (*) I In the Running Advocates Post Gave de Blasio Platform for Political Ambitions A review of Bill deBlasios years as public advocate shows that the office often served to elevate his political ambitions and profile in anticipation of a run for mayor. Real Madrid Completes Long-Awaited Deal for Tottenhams Bale The long-awaited transfer of the star midfielder Gareth Bale was believed to be worth about $131 million, which would set a record. Mandela back home Sept. 1 - Still in critical condition, former South African President Nelson Mandela returns home from hospital where he was treated for a recurring lung infection. Lindsey Parietti reports. Federer and Serena cruise in New York They are two titans of Flushing Meadows and on Thursday both Roger Federer and Serena Williams breeze into the third round of the U.S. Open. Ditch the stats China retailers don't buy signs of recovery * Data doesn't reflect true picture, says footwear retailer Belle 15-love Top tennis romances The life of a tennis professional is tough, but the rewards are plentiful -- and not just in a financial sense. Jordanians protest against military intervention in Syria Sept. 1 - Protesters demonstrate in front of the U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan, in opposition to any military intervention in Syria. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Explaining the N.F.L. Settlement Questions, and answers, about the proposed $765 million settlement between the N.F.L. and the more than 4,500 retired players who sued the league. Bits Blog Troubles Ahead for Internet Advertising Much of the commercial Web relies on advertising, but increasing use of ad-blocking software is just one of the problems that advertisers face. Today's Economist Indias Economic Crisis Because any serious crisis causes a rush to safe havens, Indias economic difficulties will be made worse if fiscal policy disputes in the United States are not resolved, an economist writes. 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. Dance Listings for Aug. 30-Sept. 5 A selected guide to dance performances in the New York area. UPDATE 1-German prosecutors investigate Rhoen takeover attempt * Criminal probe marks further escalation of dispute over Rhoen (Adds market regulator's comment, background on separate court case) Theodore Miller, Philip Piga A wedding in Washington. 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. Leland Mitchell, Who Defied Racism on the Basketball Court, Dies at 72 A decision by Mitchell and his teammates to play in a N.C.A.A. tournament despite opposition was widely seen as the beginning of the end of segregation in college sports. Firefighters holding line against massive California wildfire Sept 1 (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. Obamas Decision to Seek Approval First Lengthens Suspense of Attack At the end of a nerve-racking day, Syrians were shocked by the presidents speech. Also relieved, bewildered, confused, triumphant and angry. Bourdy's brilliant finish seals Wales Open triumph (Reuters) - Frenchman Gregory Bourdy won his first European Tour title for four years on Sunday after birdies on the final three holes propelled him to a two-stroke victory at the Wales Open. World's weirdest wedding photos? Tired of the same old engagement and wedding photos? The cliched poses in gardens or on beaches? Rockets' Lin Keen to Work on Howard Chemistry Jeremy Lin says he's looking forward to pairing up with the Houston Rockets' newly acquired star Dwight Howard. Grapefruit-sized RadBall proposed for Fukushima clean-up July 11 - The world's largest floating power station is about to set sail from Tokyo bay for deployment off Fukushima, while officials struggle to clean up radioactive waste inside the crippled Fukushima Daiichi power station. Soon however, they may have a grapefruit-sized ball made of aluminium and tungsten to help them. Called RadBall, the device is designed to locate sources of radiation in difficult to reach places. Jim Drury has more. Insolvent town exposes gulf between EU dreams and reality ANINOASA, Romania, Sept 1 (Reuters) - On an abandoned storefront, an old poster advertises one of the few career opportunities available in this Romanian town naked webcam models wanted for Internet... Stuyvesant Principal, Now Retired, Mishandled Cheating Case, Report Says The report said that after Stanley Teitel was tipped off by a student about the cheating, he set up a sting to catch the ringleader when he should have tried to pre-emptively thwart the cheating. The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 movies at North American (U.S. and Canadian) box offices for the three days starting Aug. 30, led by "One Direction This is Us," at No. 1, according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) One Direction This is Us...........$ 17.0 million 2 (1) Lee Daniels' The Butler.............$ 14.7 million 3 (2) We're the Millers...................$ 12.6 million 4 (5) Planes..............................$ 7.8 million 5 (*) I Drone strikes in Yemen kill 6 U.S. drone strikes in Yemen on Friday killed six militants, including two senior leaders of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, four local security sources said. Navratilova vs. Cash Open Court's Pat Cash takes to the court with 18-time grand slam winner Martina Navratilova. Brazil headed back to 4 pct growth rates - Mantega SAO PAULO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Brazil's economy is likely headed back to healthy average growth rates of around 4 percent a year starting in 2014, Finance Minister Guido Mantega said on Friday... Wal-Mart to Offer Health Benefits to Domestic Partners The retailer said it wanted a uniform policy for all 50 states at a time when some states have their own definitions of what constitutes domestic partnerships and civil unions. Costa Rica plans to close all zoos Costa Rica wants to shut down public zoos and release the animals, but critics say the plan is wild. Rafael Romo reports. Saudi Arabia to back U.S. strikes if supported by Syrian people Sept. 1 - As the Arab League convenes to discuss increasing tensions in Syria, members are speaking out about possible U.S. strikes. Nathan Frandino reports. Hedge funds warm to Apple; Omega re-enters, Soros buys more NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Inc is regaining its popularity among the biggest hedge funds, some of which have said a massive sell-off this year has gone too far. Family Knox not going back to Italy American Amanda Knox will not return to Italy for a retrial in the 2007 death of her British roommate, a spokesman for the Knox family said. Serial killer movie escapes ban Few African films have created as much buzz recently as "Of Good Report," a dark tale of a high school teacher who becomes obsessed with a 16-year-old female pupil. Betony Inside the Midtown restaurant that bears a family resemblance to Eleven Madison Park. UK Government defeated over Syria action Aug 30 - UK Prime Minister David Cameron has lost a parliamentary vote 285 to 272 - which was meant to pave the way for Britain to join a looming military strike on Syria. The shock defeat sent the price of oil down, as Ivor Bennett reports. UPDATE 1-Radiation readings spike at water tank at Japan's ruined nuclear plant TOKYO, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Radiation near a tank holding highly contaminated water at Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant has spiked 18-fold, the plant's operator said on Sunday, highlighting the struggle to bring the crisis under control after more than two years. 25 great skyscrapers China may have just topped out on its new tallest building -- the 632-meter Shanghai Tower -- but if plans underway in Changsha come to fruition, that building will hold the title until only April 2014 when the country's 838-meter Sky City is completed.

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