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News Feed Latest worldwide news India's Singh fights for 'reformer' legacy as economy totters NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh fought for his reputation as the architect of India's economic reforms on Friday, insisting that the current growth and currency crunch was no repeat of the 1991 balance of payments crisis that made him a household name. A Kinder, Gentler Coughlin Still Makes the Giants Stand Up Straight Tom Coughlin, known for his ranting style and strict discipline, has mellowed after the birth of his grandchildren, but some of his rules will never go away. President Obama kicks soccer ball during school visit Aug. 23 - On the second day of his bus tour, President Obama visits with students at a New York high school to talk about college affordability. He kicks a soccer ball around. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) Saudi Arabia Promises to Aid Egypts Regime As Europeans and the United States considered cutting cash aid to Egypt, Saudi Arabia said that it and its allies would make up any reduction and vowed continued support. Ask Well Is It Better to Bike or Run? The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds answers readers questions on fitness. UPDATE 1-Twitter's top legal executive steps down in surprise move SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Twitter's top lawyer, known as a champion of free speech, unexpectedly stepped down on Friday as the microblogging company moved closer toward a long-expected initial public offering. 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. Golf 'Lefty' magic at Deutsche Bank Phil Mickelson is making a habit of setting pulses racing with inspired birdie filled charges this year and Friday was no exception on the TPC Boston. Indian rupee resumes slide as fears grow for slowing economy MUMBAI (Reuters) - The rupee slid back towards a record low on Friday, with investors braced for a statement on the state of economy from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the release of data that was expected to show India in the grip of a protracted slowdown. Your Money An $18 Million Lesson in Handling Credit Report Errors Despite a whopping judgment against Equifax, little is going to change for those who find mistakes in their credit reports, industry observers say. T Magazine Site to Be Seen | A New Vintage Online Boutique Caters to the Downtown Set Total Pleasure, a new secondhand e-commerce destination that went live last month, caters to a very niche market with vintage finds like velvet bustiers and pants covered in flames or Mountain Dew logos. Well Shorter Workweek May Not Increase Well-Being Think shorter working hours will make you happier? Maybe not, a new study suggests. 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. The WTA hits 40th Serena Williams and a host of No.1 ranked women's players gather at a unique celebration event Sunday to mark the 40th anniversary of the WTA founded by her 'inspiration' Billie Jean King. Half of Mexicans say drug violence worse under Pena Nieto poll MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Nearly half of Mexicans feel drug-related violence has increased since President Enrique Pena Nieto took office in December, according to a newspaper poll released on Friday, heaping pressure on the president who vowed to tame the gangs and restore order. Deadly Blasts Stoke Fears of Sectarian Strife in Iraq Rush-hour bombings killed at least 65 people in Baghdad, with scenes of panic reminiscent of earlier sectarian violence that nearly tore Iraq apart. Japan displays its military firepower Aug. 21 - Japan's military shows off its firepower in major exercise amid tensions with China over a territorial dispute. Jessica Gray reports. Perry ups ownership stake in J.C. Penney to 8.6 percent (Reuters) - Hedge fund manager Richard Perry, already a big owner in J.C. Penney Co Inc , bought additional shares in the retailer on Friday, according to a regulatory filing made just days after the largest investor announced plans to sell his stake. 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. On-Fire Mickelson Has Eye on Player of the Year Award Phil Mickelson, fresh off a solid start at the Deutsche Bank Championship on Friday, said he has his sights on the PGA Tour Player of the Year award but knows a FedExCup title is needed to reach that goal. UPDATE 2-GE plans to exit U.S. retail lending Aug 30 (Reuters) - General Electric Co plans to spin off the U.S. consumer lending operations of its finance arm GE Capital, as the conglomerate moves to focus on its core industrial operations, a person familiar with the matter said. Recreating golf's most iconic photo Shane O'Donoghue attempts to recreate the most iconic photo in golf, Hy Peskin's pic of Ben Hogan's 1-iron shot. I Was Misinformed How Many Miles Do I Need to Murder the Head of the Airline? Flush with frequent-flier miles? Maybe you can buy some nice Detroit municipal bonds. 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. CANADA FX DEBT-C$ posts 3rd straight weekly loss TORONTO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar ended steady against its U.S. counterpart on Friday, hurt as the United States made it clear it planned to punish Syria over a chemical weapons attack... Stephens Beats American Compatriot to Reach Last 16 Rising U.S. player Sloane Stephens took care of business against Fed Cup team mate and friend Jamie Hampton, powering her way to a 6-1 6-3 victory to earn a place in the round of 16 at the U.S. Open on Friday. UPDATE 1-Most Brazil IPOs have lost money since 2005 -Credit Suisse CAMPOS DO JORDO, Brazil, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Many initial public offerings in Brazil have led to investor losses over the past eight years, a senior Credit Suisse Group fund manager said on Friday,... UPDATE 2-Argentina to offer debt under foreign law in bond swap-source By Alejandro Lifschitz and Guido Nejamkis BUENOS AIRES, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Argentina will offer bonds governed by foreign law as part of its upcoming swap of defaulted debt, a government source with direct knowledge of the situation told Reuters on Friday. The government this week announced plans to open a third bond exchange as part of its effort to clean up non-paying debt left in the market after Argentina's 2002 sovereign default. More than 90 percent of the almost $100 billion SunEdison to spin off semiconductor business in solar push (Reuters) - SunEdison Inc said it would spin off its semiconductor business in an initial public offering and use the proceeds to build solar farms. DealBook Not Banks, but Still Lending Money and Drawing Investors The success of Lending Club, which links up borrowers with investors who are willing to make loans, has spawned imitators and venture capital backers that are looking for similar results. Deadly Kenyan Crash Underscores Traffic Safety Woes A passenger bus flipped over along the curve of one of Kenyas notoriously dangerous roads, shearing off the roof and leaving 41 people dead. Farewell to Gus, Whose Issues Made Him a Star The polar bear Gus, long the celebrated face of the Central Park Zoo, had to be euthanized at age 27 after zoo veterinarians found an inoperable tumor. California wildfire heads deeper into Yosemite, entry road closed SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Yosemite National Park, faced with the spread of a massive California wildfire, closed a second key route into the park on Wednesday that could keep some visitors from reaching one of the nation's top outdoor destinations over the Labor Day weekend. Late UTEP Coach Haskins Among Lapchick Winners Naismith Hall of Famer Don Haskins, who led Texas Western to one of the most memorable NCAA championships, women's basketball pioneer Theresa Grentz and former Iowa and USC coach George Raveling have been selected as the 2013 recipients of the Lapchick Character Award, Global stocks fall after Kerry speaks on Syria; bonds rise NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks fell and U.S. Treasury prices gained on Friday after Secretary of State John Kerry made a forceful case for the United States to punish Syrian President Bashar al-Assad as he released evidence the Syrian government used chemical weapons to attack civilians. Small-Business Guide Fearing Obsolescence, a Company Charts Its Reinvention When a Web marketing and communications company discovered its hardware system was out-of-date, it set out on the giant and ultimately successful task of remaking the company. Six dead as thousands of Mursi supporters march in Egypt CAIRO (Reuters) - Thousands of supporters of ousted Islamist president Mohamed Mursi marched through Cairo and cities across Egypt on Friday to demand his reinstatement, in the movement's biggest show of defiance since hundreds of protesters were killed two weeks ago. Taste of Persia NYC Inside the takeout counter tucked into a corner of a pizzeria in the Flatiron district. Power company Longview seeks bankruptcy, blames Siemens (Reuters) - Longview Power LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Friday and blamed a unit of Germany's Siemens AG for glitches at Longview's $2 billion West Virginia power plant that left it unable to pay its debts. Murrays Victory Is Easy, but It Doesnt Come Quickly Because of rain delays, Andy Murray took the court three full hours after he was expected to, but he had minimal difficulty putting away Michael Llodra.

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