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News Feed Latest worldwide news Political Memo Iowas G.O.P. Fears Its Role in Presidential Selection Is Diminishing In Iowa, which prides itself on its pivotal role in presidential campaigns, Republicans worry that the growing dominance of the conservative wing could render it less relevant. UPDATE 1-Eye drug maker Akorn to buy rival Hi-Tech Pharmacal for $640 mln * Akorn expects deal to add to adj earnings/share immediately upon closing Al Fayed's reign at Fulham ends Mohamed Al Fayed played a major role in cementing Fulham's spot in the Premier League. But now 84, Al Fayed sold the Cottagers to billionaire Shahid Khan to give the league another U.S. owner. He does the dirty work for charities CNN Hero Judson Kinnucan collects donated goods in Chicago and distributes them to charities in need. In digital age games makers still feel need to meet and greet COLOGNE, Germany (Reuters) - Videogames maker Electronic Arts knows that in the Vatican there are more than just a few soccer fans thanks to customer feedback for its flagship sports title FIFA Soccer mined from connected gamers all over the world. Britain's FTSE extends fall, down 0.6 pct To read more about the factors affecting British stocks, please click TiVo posts profit after patent lawsuit settlement Aug 27 (Reuters) - Video recorder pioneer TiVo Inc posted a quarterly profit as it gained $490 million from a patent litigation settlement with Google Inc's Motorola Mobility and Cisco Systems Inc. Murray wins Wimbledon CNN's Pedro Pinto talks to Andy Murray who made history by becoming the first British man to win Wimbledon since 1936. World Briefing | Asia China Man Kills 4 People With Knife A man went on a stabbing rampage in Chengdu on Sunday night, killing four people and wounding 11, the latest in a string of apparently random attacks across China. T Magazine A Fine Balance The Dimore Studio designers Britt Moran and Emiliano Salci have pioneered a uniquely modern aesthetic through a subtle mixture of historical periods and a painterly palette. A Good Appetite A Homecoming for Honey Cakes Try an updated version of the Rosh Hashana honey cake, and pair it with plums macerated in honey and seasoned with lemon thyme. U.S. says chemical weapons use in Syria 'undeniable' Aug. 26 - Victims of an apparent poison gas attack in Damascus speak with a U.N. chemical weapons investigative team, as the U.S. signals it is edging closer to a possible military response. Mana Rabiee reports. Teenager Wins Again in Canada The amateur Lydia Ko, 16, successfully defended her title at the Canadian Womens Open in Edmonton, Alberta, closing with a six-under-par 64 for a 265 total. GLOBAL MARKETS-Syria worries send oil to 6-month high; stocks slide * U.S. lays groundwork for possible action against Syrian government U.S. economic growth gauge hits four-week low ECRI NEW YORK (Reuters) - A measure of future U.S. economic growth fell to a four-week low last week and the annualized growth rate slowed, a research group said on Friday. On Location | Foussais-Payr, France The Barefoot Chateau A Loire Valley fixer-upper becomes a summer place where a family treads the Savonnerie shoeless. Whats On Tuesday Television highlights. Music Review International Contemporary Ensemble Mix Old and New Beethovens Septet in E-flat provided a springboard for the kind of quirky adventure that the International Contemporary Ensemble reliably provides. Madonna top-earning celebrity, trumping Spielberg Aug 27 - Madonna tops Forbes' list of highest-earning celebrities. Bob Mezan reports. Pogue's Post Glasses That Solve Colorblindness, for a Big Price Tag Seeing all the colors of a rainbow, at a cost of $600? For some, itll be worth the price. Scene City Back to Manhattan After the VMAs A crush of parties after MTVs Video Music Awards. Steven Petrow and Jim Bean Mr. Petrow is an editor and a writer; Mr. Bean is retired. Iran warns against strike on Syria after gas attack DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran warned on Tuesday against foreign military intervention in Syria, saying the resulting conflict would engulf the region. Life, Interrupted A Test of Faith It had never occurred to me that, with all of the progress that has been made in cancer research, none of the standard treatments would work for me. Thats when I learned about something called a clinical trial. India Ink 2 More Are Arrested in the Rape of a Photojournalist in India Two men were arrested in connection with the gang rape of 22-year-old photojournalist on Saturday by the Mumbai police. World Briefing | Europe Germany Former Auschwitz Guards Are Likely to Be Charged, Official Says An investigation of 50 people suspected of having served as guards at Auschwitz was nearly complete and could result in charges against many of them, an official said. You're the Boss Blog Today in Small Business The Salad Dressing Barometer Optimism rises. The Pebble disappoints. Is Europes recession over? New apps help shoppers identify items using image recognition TORONTO (Reuters) - A new app lets shoppers flipping through retail flyers purchase items that catch their eye using image recognition technology. West weighs options; Syria calls any plans of attack "delusional" Aug. 27 - As the West weighs options in responding to reports of chemical attacks in Syria, Damascus says military action would be "delusional." Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Egypt raid What to know THE TIMING Ask Well Eating Before Exercise The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to reader questions about fitness. Tebow Survives Patriots Roster Cut to 75 Tim Tebow has survived the New England Patriots' mandatory roster cut to 75 players. Critics Notebook Luminous Julie Harris, Close Up and Afar Ben Brantley remembers ways Julie Harris affected his life professionally and personally. Exclusive Former Air Force secretary to lead Pentagon efficiency review WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former Air Force Secretary Michael Donley will lead a major review of the Pentagon's organizational structure aimed at cutting headquarters costs by almost $40 billion through fiscal year 2023, the Pentagon announced Tuesday. 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. Transgender death a hate crime? The death of a transgender woman who was beaten in New York is being investigated as a hate crime, authorities said. Serial killer movie they tried to 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. India's frugal entrepreneurs In 2001 a huge earthquake shook the state of Gujarat in India. NCAA Reverses Course on Marine Playing at MTSU The NCAA has ruled that a Middle Tennessee football player who spent five years in the Marines will be allowed to compete this fall and that he will have four years of eligibility remaining. Fair Game The Problem With Wiggle Room in Securities The case against two former traders at JPMorgan Chase has larger lessons for investors and regulators.

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