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News Feed Latest worldwide news Ask Well Eating Before Exercise The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to reader questions about fitness. Going, Going, Still Going? Voyager 1 at Solar Systems Edge Scientists waiting for the spacecraft to enter the wider reaches of the Milky Way are perplexed Only one of two telltale signs of its departure has been detected. UPDATE 1-JPMorgan liable to billionaire Blavatnik over mortgage losses NEW YORK, Aug 26 (Reuters) - A New York state judge found JPMorgan Chase Co liable to Russian-American billionaire Leonard Blavatnik for breach of contract for stuffing an investment account he... Sketch Guy Some Investing Stories Sound Good Until You Analyze Them Stories about young real estate investors may be persuasive, the author writes, but deciding if similar actions would be good for us is crucial. CORRECTED- UPDATE 2-New York Times, Twitter hacked by Syrian group (Removes incorrect reference to microsoft.com and yahoo.com as MelbourneIT customers in 19th paragraph) Nigeria picks Goldman, Credit Suisse, UBS for wealth fund LAGOS, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Nigeria's sovereign wealth fund on Wednesday appointed Goldman Sachs, UBS and Credit Suisse as asset managers for the 20 percent portion of its $1 billion fund that is meant... N.F.L. Roundup Bills Sign Leinart To Address Urgent Need Quarterback Matt Leinart, a free agent, signed with the Buffalo Bills to fill an immediate need at Buffalos injury-depleted quarterback position. 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. Low profile for Syria's first lady As saber rattling grows over the Syrian president's alleged use of chemical weapons against his own people, Bashar al-Assad's once high-profile wife, Asma, has kept a low profile. Rivals see UBS holding on to clients after trading loss GENEVA (Reuters) - Rich clients of Swiss bank UBS have not yet moved their millions to other banks after its $2.3 billion trading scandal last month, rival private bankers said. Family comes first for risk-averse fund managers LONDON (Reuters) - Investors seeking less volatile returns from their stock portfolios are turning their attention to family-owned firms that play for pride as well as profit. In Transit Blog Calendar Coming Events in Hawaii; Kentucky; Munich A weekly capsule of events around the globe curated by our writers and editors. DSM Huge, but do you know it? Nina Dos Santos speaks with DSM CEO Feike Sijbesma about how the company has transformed itself over the years. Peugeot eyes GM tie-up in South America - FT PARIS, Aug 28 (Reuters) - French carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen wants to take advantage of partner General Motors' strength in South America to reduce its dependence on Europe, Peugeot brand head... Teen builds $2,000 submarine The submarine's body may be constructed from drainage pipes and the hatch from a recycled skylight, but according to its 18-year-old inventor, this single-person U-boat can plunge to a depth of 30 feet and has already completed three successful dives. Iran uranium report renews push for sanctions in U.S. Congress WASHINGTON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - A U.N. nuclear agency report that Iran has boosted its uranium enrichment capacity led to a renewed a call on Wednesday in the U.S. Congress for tighter sanctions on Tehran over its nuclear program. Your Money One Dip Into a 401(k) Often Leads to Another Borrowing from retirement savings can make sense, but many people become repeat customers, taking multiple loans. Diana murder claim doubted Royal analysts say the new claim that British troops were in on a plot to murder Princess Diana adds to a string of conspiracy theories in her death, but is unlikely to lead to a new investigation. City Room After the Wedding, the Bus Metropolitan Diary When an afternoon wedding ran late at the City Clerks office, the party took a crosstown bus to the reception. California wildfire burns deeper into Yosemite National Park SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - One of the largest California wildfires on record roared deeper east into Yosemite National Park on Tuesday, frightening away many late-summer visitors, while the sprawling blaze also crept closer to thousands of homes west of the park. Dog eats dog as Britain's tabloids bare all LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Fleet Street's finest jostled furiously at the start on Thursday of a government inquiry, trying to grab public attention with tales of shock and horror. 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. Tuning 'car city' into green city Houston may be a city built on the profits of oil and gas, but it has a green dream. Credit Agricole hires banks for CoCo roadshow LONDON, Aug 28 (IFR) - Credit Agricole has announced a series of investor meetings across US, Europe and Asia to discuss a possible dated subordinated contingent capital 144A/Reg S issue. A... Panama says Cuban weapons shipment 'without doubt' violated U.N. sanctions PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - Cuban weapons seized aboard a North Korean ship in Panamanian waters last month are "without doubt" a violation of United Nations sanctions against arms transfers to Pyongyang, Panama said Wednesday, citing a U.N. report. Top five craziest horse festivals As the dust settles on Italy's iconic medieval Palio di Siena horse race, CNN takes a look at five weird and wonderful equine festivals from across the world. Music Review From Braids, Eruptions of Art Rock at Glasslands The Canadian band Braids showed a steadier, less jarring and more elegant side at Glasslands Gallery. Reports Apple to offer trade-ins for iPhone For the first time Apple stores will soon let iPhone owners trade in their old phones for credit toward a new one, according to multiple reports. West steps up Syria strike talks The U.S. and key allies all agree something ought to be done about the conflict in Syria. Increasingly, the answer appears to be a military solution. Frustrated fan buys TV rights to World Cup qualifier SYDNEY (Reuters) - Frustrated by a lack of TV coverage of his team, a soccer fan has bought the Australian TV rights for Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Sweden to ensure that Irish down under don't miss the crunch clash. At Dachau, Merkel Warns of Extremism The chancellor, who spoke about the dangers of extremism, drew criticism from rivals for wedging the visit in between campaign stops. City Room A Hot Summer City Metropolitan Diary From dawn to dusk, New Yorkers defy the heat and humidity, as resilient as the pigeons. Corner Office Always Thank Your Star Players, Cheggx2019;s C.E.O. Says Dan Rosensweig, president and C.E.O. of Chegg Inc., the online and mail-order textbook rental service, admires people who arenx2019;t afraid to think big. Obama on watching 'The Butler' - 'I did tear up' WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama says he teared up watching a movie about an African-American man who served for 34 years at the White House during the tumultuous time of the civil rights movement. Garfuna culture in Belize Moonlight drum gatherings, traditional cassava bread demonstrations, parties on Settlement Day. Garifuna culture adds life to a Belize vacation. Venice tourists get shock bill at outdoor coffee bar ROME (Reuters) - Tourists going to Venice beware - and make sure you read the fine print. Italy's Mediaset shares suspended, hit by government woes MILAN (Reuters) - Shares in Italian broadcaster Mediaset, owned by center-right leader Silvio Berlusconi, were suspended for excessive losses on Monday with analysts citing worries over a possible... Biden No doubt Syrian regime used chemical weapons Aug. 27 - Speaking at the American Legion National Convention in Houston, Texas, Vice President Joe Biden says there is no doubt that the Assad regime is behind the "heinous use" of chemical weapons in Syria. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) Wall Street rebounds as energy stocks rise over Syria NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street rose on Wednesday as energy shares rallied on higher oil prices as the United States and its allies edged closer to military action against Syria. Al Qaeda leader vows prison break An al Qaeda leader said in a statement that al Qaeda members in prison would be freed soon. Barbara Starr reports.

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