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News Feed Latest worldwide news Children's Books Jane, the Fox and Me, by Fanny Britt The lonely heroine of this graphic novel finds a kindred spirit in Jane Eyre. 27 world must-sees Temples that tower out of mist-cloaked jungles; a herd of wildebeest, one million-strong, trekking across the African plains; a midnight sky filled with stars. GLOBAL MARKETS-Syria uncertainty hits stocks, boosts yen, gold * U.S. lays groundwork for possible action against Syrian government Trust your doctor, but verify Most of us assume our doctors are trustworthy. But after recent cases of fraud made headlines, some patients aren't so sure. Kvitova Beats Doi in 3 Sets in US Open 1st Round Seventh-seeded Petra Kvitova was pushed to a third set before advancing to the second round of the U.S. Open. Well At the Chiropractor, Well-Adjusted Pets Chiropractic is gaining popularity among pet owners, as a way to treat animals suffering from arthritis, sprains, joint pain and other ailments. America's Cup classic designs Since its launch 162 years ago, the America's Cup -- which kicked off in San Francisco last month -- has been at the forefront of yacht design, encouraging the best sailing clubs in the world to invest big in their seafaring weapons of choice. Blackhawks Coach Quenneville Gets 3-Year Extension Stan Bowman wanted to keep Joel Quenneville in Chicago, and the coach had no desire to leave. 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. On anniversary of King's 'Dream' speech, bells to ring for freedom WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An address by President Barack Obama and nationwide bell-ringing will cap celebrations on Wednesday marking the 50th anniversary of civil rights leader Martin Luther King's landmark "I have a dream" speech. Whats On Today Television highlights. Breakingviews Ackman's airplay Aug. 27 - Richard Beales and Breakingviews columnists discuss why Bill Ackman's bet on Air Products may be more successful than the hedge fund manager's efforts at J.C. Penney and other retailers. CORRECTED-Four thousand run from the bulls in Virginia event (Corrects participant name to Cat Brown, not Jones, paragraphs 3 and 5) Gadgetwise A Smartphone Case Delivers a Defensive Jolt The Yellow Jacket case for iPhone 4 and 4S conceals a stun gun, but it might get more use as a backup battery. Phys Ed How Exercise Can Help Us Sleep Better If you habitually experience insomnia, exercise can help you sleep better, a new study found. But it can take up to four months before you see results, and you may sleep worse on days you exercise. Dot Earth Blog Could Climate Campaigners Focus on Current Events be Counterproductive? As environmentalists stress current events in calling for action on greenhouse gases, some scientists see a different path toward public engagement. UPDATE 1-G4S names Misys's Raja as new CFO LONDON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - G4S, the world's biggest security firm, has appointed Misys's Himanshu Raja as its new chief financial officer to help drive "improved execution", the company said on Tuesday, after a series of damaging blunders. UPDATE 1-'Despicable' minions upset Depp's 'Lone Ranger' at box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, July 7 (Reuters) - The small yellow minions of "Despicable Me 2" upstaged Johnny Depp at the weekend movie box office. Superman flies in southern California July 3 - A start-up company in California creates life-sized remote controlled superheroes that soar through the air. Elly Park reports. China sees no basis for talks with Japan over islands dispute BEIJING (Reuters) - China sees no reason to hold talks with Japan over their dispute about ownership of a group of uninhabited islands in the East China Sea, Chinese deputy foreign minister Li Baodong said on Tuesday. The most expensive education in America - Felix TV The Poway school district in San Diego County, Calif., is investing $105 million in education. But the final cost will actually be much more. Egypt raid What to know THE TIMING Europe's Solheim Cup triumph Europe won the Solheim Cup on American soil for the first time after a record 18-10 victory over their U.S. rivals at the Colorado Golf Club. Britain's FTSE extends fall, down 0.6 pct To read more about the factors affecting British stocks, please click The most dangerous hobby? Unpaid and overworked - why global motorsport relies on its marshals to keep its wheels turning. Summer concert tickets scarce, expensive If someone in your house is mad for One Direction, get ready to lay out some serious cash. Lottery Numbers Lottery numbers for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Breakingviews Slim's KPN support looks cheap Aug. 27 - The Mexican tycoon has backed KPN's disposal of E-Plus to Telefonica Deutschland but this in turn makes his offer look miserly, says Breakingviews' Robert Cole. Fast-moving California wildfire rages into Yosemite National Park SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A California wildfire swept further into Yosemite National Park on Friday, remaining largely unchecked as it threatened one of the country's major tourist destinations. Dashboard Today in Small Business Walmart Vs. Amazon Retail sales improve, but book-store owners are taking donations. Some companies will profit from global warming. Why Facebook is losing teens. Thai tycoon Charoen eyes $500 mln IPO for FN REIT-sources SINGAPORE, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Thai billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi is looking to raise at least $500 million by listing a hospitality trust in Singapore next year to help refinance some of the debt that his companies took on to win control of Fraser and Neave (FN), people with knowledge of the matter said. Music Match Billie Jean Twice Jacksons Way and as Sultry Ballad For this Music Match cover pairing, the song where Michael Jackson introduced the moonwalk and a remake by the duo The Civil Wars. Walker Evans' Depression-era photos revisited in New York exhibit NEW YORK (Reuters) - From a photograph of an Alabama cotton picker's wife to scenes of urban poverty, the photographs of Walker Evans, on display in a new exhibit at New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), shaped Americans' view of the Great Depression. India Ink They Dont Want to Become Bravehearts Women in Mumbai who had long been empowered and safe on its streets are increasing becoming vulnerable to sexual predators. Bank of England's Carney to bolster rates pledge in maiden speech * Sterling, UK government debt yields fall ahead of speech U.S. asks for March trial in airline merger challenge WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department asked a federal court on Tuesday to set a March 3 trial date to hear its arguments in favor of blocking a planned merger between US Airways and American Airlines. N.H.L. Stars Are Invited to Camps for Olympics Patrick Kane, Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin are among the N.H.L. players whom the United States, Canada and Russia have asked to participate in orientation camps. UPDATE 2-Court lifts Mercedes sales ban in blow to France PARIS, Aug 27 (Reuters) - France's top administrative court lifted a sales freeze on Mercedes vehicles on Tuesday, dealing a blow to the government in a bitter row over German carmaker Daimler's use of a banned chemical. Royals Rout Rays 11-1 in Makeup of May Snow-Out The Royals' Jeremy Guthrie held down Wil Myers and the Tampa Bay Rays over five innings and Kansas City rolled to an 11-1 victory Monday in the makeup of a snowed-out game from early May. New puppy bounces into the White House Aug. 20 - U.S. President Barack Obama and his family welcome a new puppy named Sunny to the White House. Tara Cleary reports.

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