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News Feed Latest worldwide news Venice tourists get shock bill at outdoor coffee bar ROME (Reuters) - Tourists going to Venice beware - and make sure you read the fine print. To Our Readers Our Web site was unavailable to some users for a time on Tuesday. We regret if this has caused you any inconvenience. ArtsBeat MTV Awards Show Prompts Familiar Complaint The Parents Television Councils complaint was more notable this year because Billy Ray Cyrus sits on the groups advisory board. DealBook Private Equity Said to Be Out of Running for Hong Kong Chain Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and TPG Capital are among the investors that are no longer in the bidding for ParknShop, which is considering selling itself in a deal that could command as much as $4 billion. Garfuna culture in Belize Moonlight drum gatherings, traditional cassava bread demonstrations, parties on Settlement Day. Garifuna culture adds life to a Belize vacation. The Caucus Obama Honors Soldier for Bravery Under Fire, and Afterward Back in the United States after losing too many comrades in Afghanistan, Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter has become a symbol of courage. The most sustainable port? Rotterdam aims to become the most sustainable port city in the world. Here are five ways they plan to do that. The Getaway Private Flying for (Some of) the Rest of Us As companies work to make traveling by private plane easier and cheaper, the question remains Is it for you? New Census Numbers Show Recessions Effect on Families The analysis found a decline in homeownership, more mothers entering the work force and an increasing dependence on food stamps, among other things. US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St rebounds; Syria concerns lift energy shares NEW YORK, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Wall Street stocks rose on Wednesday, rebounding after two days of losses as energy shares rose alongside another jump in crude prices. Who's to blame for student debt crisis Ben Cohen and Edward Erikson say while students suffer, Sallie Mae profits off of them. 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. Ryanair-Aer Lingus Decision RyanAir must reduce stock in Aer Lingus. CNN's Isa Soares reports. National Briefing | Washington Prosecutors Press Subpoena for Times Reporter in Leak Case The Justice Department on Monday asked a full federal appeals court not to hear arguments from lawyers for a New York Times reporter, who has been subpoenaed to testify in a leak case against a former C.I.A. officer. Market Chatter-Corporate finance press digest Aug 28 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media on Wednesday 'Into the Wild' obsessive found dead Before he went missing, Jonathan Croom had developed an obsession with the movie "Into the Wild," in which a young man leaves society to go live off the land. Nigeria arrests fake CNN correspondent YENAGOA, Nigeria (Reuters) - Nigerian authorities have arrested a citizen who posed as a CNN correspondent to try to get money from politicians in exchange for interviews in oil-producing Bayelsa state. The Texas Tribune Bicycling for Thinner Texans and New Businesses Bike lanes and the use of bicycles in general has recently exploded in Texas, which is a good sign for local business and for residents waistlines. BRIEF-KPN appoints group chief technology officer AMSTERDAM, Aug 28 (Reuters) - KPN * KPN appoints Erik Hoving as group chief technology officer 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. Medicaid Expansion Battle in Michigan Ends in Passage Gov. Rick Snyder narrowly won the fight over making Medicaid available to more low-income people in a state where some Republicans did not want to seem to be backing the new health care law. Opinionator The Two Cultures of Educational Reform Online teaching its possibilities and its deadly caveats. QA Drinking in Istanbul and Bangkok The writer Lawrence Osborne talks about trying to decipher the drinking cultures of the two cities. Critics Notebook The Lasting Power of Dr. Kings Dream Speech The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.s I Have a Dream speech, which turns 50 on Wednesday, exerts a potent hold on people across generations. DealBook In N.Y. Mayoral Race, Small Checks From Hedge Fund Giants New York law caps individual contributions to mayoral candidates, but records for 2013 are notable for their paucity of donations from hedge fund managers. 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) 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. Scene Stealers Richard Simmons, Internet Star? The Sweatin to the Oldies star works out with social media. James DiMaggio's sister Hannah Anderson was 'trouble' A few weeks before James DiMaggio allegedly kidnapped Hannah Anderson, his sister said she told him that the 16-year-old girl was "trouble" and that he needed to "watch out." CNNFC stars sign on for UNICEF Over the past few weeks some of the biggest names in world football have been guests on CNNFC. Japan official wants Fukushima operator Tepco to be liquidated TOKYO (Reuters) - The operator of Japan's wrecked Fukushima nuclear station, Tokyo Electric Power Co, should be liquidated, as its failure to learn from its mistakes fuels insecurity, says the governor of a prefecture hosting another of the utility's atomic plants. Site Insight A Web Site Tries to Convince Mattress Shoppers to Buy Online Does this site have the right approach? And what do you think of responsive design? DealBook Regulators Prepare Penalties for JPMorgan Federal regulators are preparing separate enforcement actions and fines against JPMorgan Chase stemming from the way it collected overdue bills from consumers during the recession. Column Long-term care insurer Genworth hints at higher prices CHICAGO (Reuters) - When Genworth Financial talks, people listen - especially when the subject is the long-term care insurance business. Cave Collector in Minnesota Hunts for Additions to His Empire John Ackerman, the largest private cave owner in Minnesota, has been called a kook and accused of land-snatching, but supporters say he is nothing short of a protector of subterranean wilderness. Your Money Adviser Assessing the Costs of Caring for an Aging Relative Studies of Americans who take on in-home care are documenting health and financial repercussions. Butler Hires Miller as Coach to Replace Outgoing Stevens Butler announced it was promoting the recently hired assistant Brandon Miller to replace Brad Stevens, who took the head job with the Boston Celtics. Hyperloop vs. world's fastest trains Just how fast would the Hyperloop transportation system envisioned by entrepreneur Elon Musk have to be? Try more than twice as fast as the fastest commercial train in the world. Pimco's El-Erian warns against risks of debt ceiling fight Bloomberg TV NEW YORK (Reuters) - Mohamed El-Erian, chief executive of bond giant Pimco, said Tuesday that the economy cannot absorb uncertainties, including another "fight" on the debt limit. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours.

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