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News Feed Latest worldwide news Oil dips as Syria action uncertain; dollar rises on data NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices retreated sharply on Thursday as a possible strike on Syria remained uncertain, driving traders to book profits ahead of a holiday weekend in the United States, while signs of strong U.S. economic growth drove sent the dollar to a three-week peak. 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. National Briefing | South Florida Zimmermans Wife Strikes Deal Shellie Zimmerman, the wife of George Zimmerman, accepted a plea deal on Wednesday on a perjury charge of lying to the court during one of Mr. Zimmermans bond hearings. DealBook Blackstone Settles I.P.O. Class Action Suit Blackstone has agreed to pay $85 million to settle a lawsuit brought by a group of investors that accused it of misrepresenting some investments ahead of its 2007 initial public offering. The 30-Minute Interview David J. Galullo Mr. Galullo is the chief executive of Rapt Studios, a company based in San Francisco that designs corporate interiors for clients like Adobe, Google and the North Face. The TV Watch At Ceremony for Civil Rights Milestone, an Image That Spoke Volumes Commemorating a famous civil rights speech, a black president was at center stage, as two white former presidents looked on deferentially. The TV Watch At Ceremony for Civil Rights Milestone, an Image That Spoke Volumes Commemorating a famous civil rights speech, a black president was at center stage, as two white former presidents looked on deferentially. New vaccine targets Hepatitis B eradication Aug. 5 - Israeli drug company SciVac has developed a third-generation vaccine for Hepatitis B, a virus that kills more than half a million people each year. The company says the vaccine has the potential to stop the disease in its tracks and is currently seeking approval for its use in the United States and Europe. Elly Park reports. 'I have a dream' 9 little-known facts Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech almost didn't even include its most memorable words. Obama Willing to Pursue Solo Syria Strikes, Aides Say President Obama is ready to move ahead with a limited military strike even with a rejection of such action by Britains Parliament, officials said. Peter Huttenlocher, Explorer of the Brain, Dies at 82 Dr. Huttenlocher counted synapses, observing how much of the information coming to the brain was discarded as the mind became more efficient. Shania Twain talks new album After launching her Caesars Palace residency last December with a series of sold-out dates, Shania Twain, country music's biggest-selling female artist of all time, is returning to Vegas for another series of dates that kick off October 15th and run through mid-December. Google Street View inside A380 Not content with climbing Mount Fuji or scaling the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the Google Street View team has once again stretched the limits of their brief, this time with a full tour inside an Emirates Airbus A380. Masked hero hauls bags, babies up and down Tokyo subway stairs TOKYO (Reuters) - In a green outfit with silver trim and matching mask, a superhero waits by the stairs of a Tokyo subway station, lending his strength to the elderly, passengers lugging heavy packages and mothers with baby strollers. U.N. Security Council powers meet again on Syria; no outcome UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The five permanent U.N. Security Council members met again on Thursday to discuss an alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria last week as Western powers consider possible military action against the Syrian government, U.N. diplomats said. REFILE-WRAPUP 2-Brazil's OGX shares plunge as Batista empire unravels RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Shares of Brazilian oil company OGX SA fell 17 percent on Wednesday after more signs emerged that its beleaguered controlling shareholder, Eike Batista, was not... Tim Finchem Happy With PGA Tour's 2 Networks The PGA Tour had what Commissioner Tim Finchem described as "robust" conversations with Fox Sports in two of the last three television negotiations until scheduling conflicts with the network kept the discussion from going anywhere. Corgan Future of rock music Smashing Pumpkins singer Billy Corgan on why rock music needs God and how suffering isn't good for business. Eight inmates killed in Mexican prison near U.S. border MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Eight inmates were attacked and killed in a Mexican prison near the U.S. border a day after being transferred to the facility, the local state government said on Thursday. Dance Listings for Aug. 23-29 A selected guide to dance performances in the New York area. The TV Watch Spiral and 3 Other French Shows Worth Seeking Out Four French TV dramas serve up the most common themes crime, war, sex and the occult in fresh and unexpected ways. CBS ad enlists football stars in bid to end Time Warner blackout Aug 29 (Reuters) - CBS Corp aired ads in three major U.S. markets this week urging fans to switch television providers before the start of the professional and college football seasons to pressure... 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. Gene study uncovers origins of many common cancers LONDON (Reuters) - Researchers in Britain have set out the first comprehensive map of mutational processes behind the development of tumors - work that should in future lead to better ways to treat and prevent a wide range of cancers. Sandra Bullock I will do comedy 'until the day I die' VENICE (Reuters) - Sandra Bullock put in a call to the astronauts on the International Space Station for tips on how to play her latest role in space drama "Gravity", but America's "Miss Congeniality" says she will never give up playing comic roles. Escaping New Orleans' mean streets Nearly 30 years ago, Lisa Fitzpatrick was the target of a gang initiation. Measles-Related Virus Suspected in Dolphin Deaths A virus could be the reason a large number of bottlenose dolphins have died after becoming stranded on the East Coast, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Tuesday. Campaign Spotlight Never Mind Citi Bike, Heres Campus Bike The University of Dayton is offering free bikes to 100 incoming freshmen in exchange for pledges to forgo bringing cars to campus for the first two years they are enrolled. McCarron Leads Web.com Tour Finals Opener Scott McCarron took the first-round lead Thursday in the Hotel Fitness Championship, the opening event in the new four-tournament Web.com Tour Finals series. U.N. inspectors to leave Syria Saturday, says Ban Aug. 29 - U.N. General-Secretary Ban Ki-moon says United Nations chemical weapons inspectors wrap up their Syria mission by Saturday. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) Analysis Girding for battle as electronic derivatives trading revived NEW YORK (Reuters) - The $300 trillion privately traded U.S. derivatives markets could be on the verge of the biggest change in their 30-year history if investors embrace new electronic trading... Plane flying too low, and too slow NTSB July 10 - Investigators release new information into the deadly Asiana plane crash in San Francisco. Julie Noce reports. Macaws freed in Mexican park Aug. 15 - A breeding program in Mexico makes its third release of macaws into the wild this year as part of its effort to revive the country's struggling population of scarlet macaws. Tara Cleary reports. Tiger's Practice May Be Restricted by Ailing Back Tiger Woods is undergoing a daily routine to treat his back troubles and the FedExCup points leader may be forced to restrict his practice sessions at this week's Deutsche Bank Championship. DealBook Nasdaq Blames a Surge of Data for Trading Halt The Nasdaq OMX Group on Thursday attributed last weeks three-hour trading halt a surge of data that overwhelmed its server, in the stock market operators most detailed accounting yet of the market outage. UPDATE 3-Low-margin cells weigh on JA Solar's outlook Aug 29 (Reuters) - China-based JA Solar Holdings Co Ltd's muted forecast provided little hope of ending its string of losses as a large chunk of its sales still come from low-margin solar cells. ENRC bidders hold 94.5 percent of shares, extend offer LONDON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The founders of Kazakh miner ENRC , bidding to buy out minority shareholders, said on Thursday that a majority of small investors had taken up the offer, taking acceptances to 94.5 percent and all but guaranteeing success. The Learning Network Blog Student Crossword | Classic Poems Learn more about classic poems by playing our crossword, either online or in print. UPDATE 1-IEA says oil markets well supplied, no need for action Aug 29 (Reuters) - The International Energy Agency said on Thursday oil markets were currently well supplied and did not warrant any action by the West's energy watchdog despite a recent spike in prices. California wildfire heads deeper into Yosemite, entry road closed SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Yosemite National Park, faced with the spread of a massive California wildfire, closed a second key route into the park on Wednesday that could keep some visitors from reaching one of the nation's top outdoor destinations over the Labor Day weekend.

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