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News Feed Latest worldwide news Zimbabwe's President Mugabe sworn in for another term Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe will be sworn in for another term Thursday following disputed elections. Rain plays havoc with schedule at U.S. Open NEW YORK (Reuters) - Serena Williams's center court clash was among dozens of matches canceled on Wednesday after rain washed out most of the day's play at the U.S. Open, forcing tournament organizers to drastically revise the schedule. George Zimmerman's wife pleads guilty to perjury in Florida court ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - The wife of George Zimmerman pleaded guilty Wednesday morning to a reduced charge of perjury for lying in a 2012 Florida court proceeding concerning her husband's arrest in the killing of Trayvon Martin, according to court records. Hibbett joins list of retailers flagging weak spending (Reuters) - Sports-goods retailer Hibbett Sports Inc slashed its full-year earnings forecast, joining a growing chorus of retailers blaming weakening consumer spending. India buildings collapse kills 7; 10 believed trapped At least seven people have died and 10 others are believed to be trapped after two residential buildings collapsed in western India, authorities said Wednesday. Wozniacki Survives Battle With Chinese Qualifier Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki reeled off five consecutive games to dig herself out of a hole on Tuesday and safely reach the second round of the U.S. Open. Phys Ed Why A.C.L. Injuries Sideline So Many Athletes Tears to the anterior cruciate ligament sideline more athletes for longer periods of time than almost any other acute injury. Researchers are trying to understand why the injury is so slow to heal. Testicle-biting fish? It was a joke It is safe to go back into the water again -- at least in Scandinavia. Breaking records in Dubai Guinness World Records head Talal Omar has moved to the Middle East to accommodate the growing demand of record breakers. Oman's first chocolatiers Unlike many in Oman, Salma and Aisha Al Hajri are turning away from government jobs and heading into the private sector. Arab League ministers to blame Syria's Assad for chemical attack CAIRO (Reuters) - Arab League ministers will pass a resolution blaming Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for last week's chemical weapons attack in Damascus when they meet in Cairo next week, League officials said on Wednesday. Daniel Brhls Global Accent in Fifth Estate and Rush For actors like Daniel Brhl, the new globalism in film has brought opportunities that were almost unimaginable in the middle of the last decade. Almost 5 Months Old, Bronx Native Makes Zoo Debut A snow leopard was born in April to Maya and Leo, who was brought to New York from Pakistan. Western states ask Pentagon, Canada for help battling wildfires Aug. 23 - Wildfires near Yosemite National Park, one of 50 wildfires throughout the Western states causing fire officials to request help from the military and Canada. Mana Rabiee reports. Syria, debt fight worries slam Wall St. Aug. 27 - Stocks tumble, gold and oil prices rise as worries mount of a possible strike against Syria and renewed arguing in Washington over debts. Conway G. Gittens reports. Letters Drugs for Mental Health (1 Letter) A letter to the Editor. James Purdy, a Fabulist Haunting the Fringes The publication of a complete collection of short stories by James Purdy has refocused attention on his unflinching and wildly original style. Exclusive Citadel, Virtu, Two Sigma, RGM bid for E*Trade unit - sources NEW YORK (Reuters) - Citadel LLC, Virtu Financial, Two Sigma and RGM Advisors are among the companies bidding for E*Trade Financial Corp's market-making unit in a deal expected to be worth $100... Korean island where time stops Empty beaches, no cars, fresh seafood, gorgeous sunset -- on pretty Bijindo, that's called a hectic day 'Queen of Pacific' deported Sandra Avila Beltran, known as the "Queen of the Pacific" for alleged drug dealings, was deported Tuesday from the United States to Mexico, where she will face money-laundering charges, the third set of criminal accusations against her. ArtsBeat Danny Burstein and Victoria Clark Join Broadways Snow Geese The additions of Mr. Burstein and Ms. Clark to the play, starring Mary-Louise Parker, set the stage for a theater-world trade-off that involves both a fictional couple and a real-life one. Two to leave 'Parks and Rec' Two residents of Pawnee will soon bid farewell Rob Lowe and Rashida Jones are exiting "Parks and Recreation" during the show's sixth season, EW has confirmed. (Buzzfeed first reported the news.) The pair will depart about halfway through the season, in the 13th episode. 'Al-Assad poisoning debate' There may still be doubts whether the Syrian regime has used chemical weapons against its own civilian population; but there is however conclusive evidence that it has effectively used the toxic stuff to poison the minds of western policy makers and paralyze the debate over intervention. FOREX -Dollar rebounds, seen as safest haven as Syria attack looms * Dollar recovers against yen amid Syria tensions * Dollar to likely take on dominant safe-haven role * Yen falls as BOJ's Iwata says bank will continue QE * BoE's Carney speech main focus for... 'Little Giant' wants Grand Slam glory Pedro Pinto meets reigning U.S. Open doubles champion Sara Errani, who advanced to the semifinals in singles last year. Analysis Syria, debt ceiling worry has markets questioning Fed taper NEW YORK (Reuters) - Until a few days ago, it looked like a sure bet that the U.S. Federal Reserve would announce the beginning of the end of its massive bond buying program in September. Now, investors are less certain. Dance Review Francesca Harpers Art Prototype 2013 Mocks Beauty Shows Francesca Harpers dance-theater production Art Prototype 2013 uses beauty pageants as its point of departure. What We Eat Building a Better Mass-Market Tomato Plant geneticists say a project to develop tastier mass-produced tomatoes is just one step in pushing Americans toward more healthy eating. Gadgetwise Jackery Air Auxiliary Battery Has Power to Spare The Jackery Air is almost as thin as the devices it recharges. Where Sand Is Gold, the Reserves Are Running Dry Storms, tides and a rising sea level are swallowing up chunks of beach along Floridas coastline, but there is almost no sand left offshore to replenish the beaches. Gun Bill in Missouri Would Test Limits in Nullifying U.S. Law Missouris Republican-controlled legislature is expected to enact a statute next month nullifying all federal gun laws in the state and making it a crime for federal agents to enforce them there. Benjamin Brittens Lost Score for Les Sylphides A warehouse in Secaucus, N.J., yields crucial clues in the search for Benjamin Brittens lost score for the ballet Les Sylphides. The sportswriter who blogged his own suicide Martin Manley hated waking up early, but on his 60th birthday he did -- or more likely, never went to sleep the night before. RLPC-Debt levels on big buyouts hit five-year high LONDON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The level of debt that private equity firms are putting on large European buyouts has hit a five-year high and is at its highest point since the peak of the market in early... Facebook rolls out shared photo albums Next time you host a soiree, you can collect photos of the event from your guests in one album on Facebook. Why Goldman's board falls short - Felix TV The Goldman Sachs board of directors is supposed to keep management in check, but Reuters' blogger Felix Salmon says it is stacked with company insiders, conflicting interests and inexperience. (October 15, 2012) Colloredo Di Prato Journal From Italy, a Vintage Redolent of Horrors The Simon Wiesenthal Center has called on distributors to stop handling a line of Italian wines that carry labels that portray Hitler and sundry members of the Nazi hierarchy. Well Four Frittatas and a Terrine Crack some eggs to make these delicious and surprisingly-portable frittatas (and a terrine) inspired by the tastes of Provence from Martha Rose Shulman. Wealth Matters What to Do When a Friend Pitches an Investment Idea The decision to decline or invest requires an analysis of the offer and the person making it, and an assessment of the pain of losing a friend if the investment turns sour. Golf Capsules Masters champion Adam Scott won The Barclays on Sunday after everyone around him did their best to lose it.

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