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News Feed Latest worldwide news Investors pull less cash from U.S.-based stock funds Lipper NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors in U.S.-based funds pulled $863.1 million out of stock funds in the latest week, down from massive outflows in the prior week even as the possibility of military action... Critics Notebook Madden NFL 25 Portrays Real Football The release of the 25th-anniversary edition of Madden NFL prompts a question can sports video games count as sports? UPDATE 2-Nasdaq says software bug caused trading outage * "Our backup system did not work" -Nasdaq CEO (Adds comments by Nasdaq CEO; adds NYSE declining to comment) Heading Into Preseason Finale, Giants Offense Is a Concern Although Coach Tom Coughlin intends to limit Eli Manning and the rest of the first-team offense to 12 to 15 snaps in Thursdays preseason finale against the Patriots, he is pushing for results. Masked hero to the rescue at a Tokyo subway station Aug. 22 - A Japanese man in a mask and a green outfit hauls bags and strollers up and down Tokyo subway stairs. Tara Cleary reports. I.R.S. to Recognize All Gay Marriages, Regardless of State Legally married same-sex couples will be recognized for federal tax purposes, whether or not the state where they live recognizes the marriage. UPDATE 1-Saudi Arabia lifts oil output to record 10.5 mln bpd, PIRA says LONDON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia is set to pump 10.5 million barrels a day of crude in the third quarter, a million bpd increment over the second quarter and its highest quarterly level of production ever, leading U.S. energy consultancy PIRA said. 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. Winton escalates computer-driven hedge fund arms race LONDON (Reuters) - Winton Capital, one of the world's biggest hedge fund firms, has developed a new model of its flagship fund, hoping its greater allocation to equities and risk will produce better... Whats on Monday Television highlights. Insight Syria pays for Russian weapons to boost ties with Moscow MOSCOW (Reuters) - More than two years into Syria's civil war, President Bashar al-Assad is settling his bills for Russian arms orders through the Russian banking system to try to shore up ties with his most powerful ally, according to a Russian arms industry source. T Magazine Urban Fabric Bold graphic prints work well with the citys perennial favorite color black. Wines of The Times Germanys Rieslings on the Tip of the Tongue The countrys dry rieslings capture a sense of place with more crystalline precision and delicacy than most others. Scientists grow "mini human brains" from stem cells LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have grown the first mini human brains in a laboratory and say their success could lead to new levels of understanding about the way brains develop and what goes wrong in disorders like schizophrenia and autism. U.S. Facing Test on Data to Back Action on Syria The Obama administration says the information it will make public will show proof of a large-scale chemical attack by Syrian forces. Movie Review Dark Tourist Stars Michael Cudlitz Dark Tourist focuses on a fateful trip by a security guard (Michael Cudlitz) whose twisted hobby is visiting scenes of serial killings. 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. Pop Rock Listings for Aug. 30-Sept. 5 A selected guide to performances of electronic dance music, pop, alt-rock, hip-hop and music festivals in the New York area. Giant canyon found entombed under Greenland ice OSLO (Reuters) - A vast and previously unmapped gorge 800 meters (half a mile) deep has been found under ice in Greenland, comparable in size to parts of the Grand Canyon in the United States, scientists said. UPDATE 2-Co-op boss says sorry for big bank loss * Co-op confident bondholders will approve 1.5 bln stg recap Domenicali challenges Ferrari Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali wants total commitment from his charges as the Formula One season clicks back into gear this weekend. Bits U.S. Government Issues Warning About Security on Android Phones The American government has issued a warning about the potential security threat for Googles Android, which is the mostly widely used mobile operating system in the world. Carnegie Mellon robots aim to please June 26 - Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are designing modern day butlers - service robots that will one day help people with tasks like fetching coffee and cleaning up the kitchen. Ben Gruber has more. United States 2nd-Quarter Growth Is Revised Up to 2.5%, From 1.7% The Commerce Department reported that the gross domestic product grew in the second quarter at an annualized rate of 2.5 percent. Op-Ed Contributor The New Flood Insurance Disaster Reforms were needed, but victims are bearing too much of the burden. 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. How the U.S. will likely strike Syria Bombs or missiles? The U.S. could approach its retaliation for Syria's alleged chemical warfare attack a few different ways. Here's a breakdown of the two most likely tactics. U.S. reviews safety of Dakota crude-by-rail transport official WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A regulator for U.S. rail and pipeline safety on Thursday said officials are reviewing crude-by-rail shipments from North and South Dakota. High Low Finance Not Crying For Argentina But Fearful Of a Ruling The U. S. and International Monetary Fund are concerned about a decision that would force Argentina to pay all its creditors equally and hold processing banks responsible if the country did not. Would feds spy on MLK today? The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. as Public Enemy No. 1? Well, 50 years ago, that was nearly true. Danielle Manning, Matthew Ballinger The bride is a television production coordinator; the groom, a recruiter, is also the lead singer of a band. UPDATE 1-U.S. eyes crude-by-rail safety in wake of Canada mishap WASHINGTON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - U.S. officials said on Thursday they were scrutinizing crude-by-rail shipments as they consider rules meant to prevent another tragedy like the runaway train that killed dozens in Canada last month. Seoul shares may falter as robust US data rekindle Fed worries SEOUL, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Seoul shares may falter on Friday after robust U.S. data were widely taken as backing an imminent reduction in the Federal Reserve's stimulus at a time of heightened uncertainty over Syria. The U.S. government on Thursday revised up the second-quarter gross domestic product growth, while the country's weekly jobless claims fell more than anticipated last week, a possible sign that hiring improved in August. The upbeat data on the world's largest economy adds t PRESS DIGEST -British Business - Aug 29 Aug 29 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Renault's Tavares steps down after hinting at U.S. move PARIS (Reuters) - Renault SA's second-in-command, Carlos Tavares, quit on Thursday, two weeks after he dismayed colleagues by hinting he might join one of the U.S. carmakers. McCartney announces new album, Spader to star in "Avengers" Aug 29 - The day's top showbiz news and headlines including Paul McCartney announces a new album, James Spader to star in the next "Avengers," and Richard Attenborough turns 90. Bob Mezan reports. Critics Notebook Dominic Walsh and Others at the Joyce Theater Ballet v6.0, featuring six small companies from around the nation, has programs with the Dominic Walsh and Company C troupes. Fonterra says milk powder held up for tests in Bangladesh WELLINGTON/DHAKA (Reuters) - New Zealand's Fonterra said on Wednesday some of its milk powder products had been held up for chemical testing in Bangladesh, the latest country to stop the company's products at its borders after a food safety scare earlier this month. Al-Qaeda's potent force in Syria Is the U.S. reluctant to act in Syria due to role of an al-Qaeda group? CNN investigates. Milan into Champions League group stages Seven-time European champions AC Milan breeze into the group stages of the Champions League with a 4-1 aggregate victory over Dutch side PSV Eindhoven.

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