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News Feed Latest worldwide news Analysis - Obama and Syria The education of a reluctant war president WASHINGTON (Reuters) - He was the peace candidate who became a war president, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate who has regularly ordered executions by drone. Update Tour Iran? Operators Hope So Irans new president is promoting international tourism as part of his plan to fix the countrys economy, but United States officials continue to warn against travel there. Married gay couples win U.S. marriage tax benefits nationwide WASHINGTON (Reuters) - All legally wed gay couples, no matter which state they live in, are entitled to the same U.S. federal tax benefits as married heterosexual couples, the Obama administration... Fergie goes from pop star to mom Aug 30 - The singer and her husband Josh Duhamel are the proud parents of a baby boy. Alicia Powell reports. Relief for Pellegrini and Man City After seeing Hull miss several chances in the first half, Manchester City scored twice in the second to beat the Tigers 2-0 in England's Premier League. Wealth Matters Fertility Treatments Produce Heirs Their Parents Never Knew In vitro fertilization can result in children born well after the death of one or even both parents, complicating inheritance laws. The Heart, She Holler Is Back on Adult Swim The Heart, She Holler, the twisted soap opera parody, is entering its second season in Cartoon Networks Adult Swim lineup. CIT's clampdown only affects future shipments source (Reuters) - The tightened credit terms now being offered by CIT Group Inc to small vendors supplying J.C. Penney Co Inc only affects future shipments, a source familiar with the situation said on... Russian tax breaks now, tight oil boom later MOSCOW, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Russia introduces tax breaks on production of hard-to-recover "tight" oil on Sept. 1, but the giveaway alone will not be enough just yet for the world's largest oil-producing nation to replicate the North American shale energy revolution. Sports Briefing | Womens Basketball Moore Leads Minnesota to Rout of Liberty The former UConn star Maya Moore scored a season-high 28 points, including six 3-pointers, and the host Minnesota Lynx beat the Liberty, 88-57. Chinese Chicken Processors Are Cleared to Ship to U.S. The approval by the Agriculture Department is likely to add to the debate over the safety of food imports. A Data Broker Offers a Peek Behind the Curtain The Acxiom Corporation is to open a Web site that will allow individual consumers to see some of the information that the company has collected about them. Greylock makes $100 million venture bet on marketplaces SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - In a big bet on marketplaces, venture capital firm Greylock Partners is promoting former eBay Motors founder Simon Rothman to partner, and dedicating $100 million to... Credit union regulator sues Morgan Stanley over mortgage losses Aug 30 (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley is being sued by a U.S. credit union regulator to recover losses on more than $566 million of residential mortgage-backed securities sold to two corporate credit unions that later failed. Britain to Wait on Weapons Report Ahead of Syria Strikes The delay reflected political difficulties facing Prime Minister David Cameron from lawmakers troubled by memories of the war in Iraq. Summers U.S. economy best in 15 years May 16 - Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers says he feels good about the economy after several rough patches. He also says theres a global shift on austerity. Mother of George, a Film by Andrew Dosunmu Mother of George, a new film by the Nigerian-born director Andrew Dosunmu, looks at a newlywed immigrant in New York. Better Than a Blender A selection of your unique wedding gifts. Pogue's Posts Problems With Your Gadgets? You Need a Consumer Advocate Whom should you ask if you have tech problems or complaints? Zurich launches 'sex drive-ins' In an attempt to reduce open street prostitution and to improve security for sex workers, Switzerland's largest city, Zurich, is opening "sex drive-ins" Monday. Gadgetwise With Disney Infinity, a Virtual Toy Box Disney Infinity embraces an anything goes attitude with a video game that incorporates physical toys from five Disney properties to start. Obama Set for Limited Strike on Syria as British Vote No President Obama is ready to pursue a limited military strike even with a rejection of such action by Britain and mounting questions from Congress, officials said. 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. Zurich launches 'sex drive-ins' In an attempt to reduce open street prostitution and to improve security for sex workers, Switzerland's largest city, Zurich, is opening "sex drive-ins" Monday. Golf Capsules Phil Mickelson keeps saying how much he loves playing with Tiger Woods. He shot an 8-under 63 at the Deutsche Bank Championship to prove it. Tiny computer is star at awards The credit card-sized computer Raspberry Pi and a plan for smart road signs were among the winners at the world's largest design prize. Kanye stops by Jenner's talk show Kris Jenner worked her magic and familial connections, of course to land an interview with the typically media-shy Kanye West, the father of her granddaughter North. Kanye stopped by the set of Kris on Monday to tape an hour-long interview that will air this week. Dining Review | Connecticut A Review of Grants, in West Hartford Grants now offers a number of overlapping menus lunch, brunch, tavern, happy hour and dinner and a visitor may spend some time figuring out what can be eaten and when. Aeropostale forecasts another loss, to speed up store closings (Reuters) - Teen apparel retailer Aeropostale Inc on Thursday forecast a deep third quarter loss, and said the highly promotional environment that has led it to cut prices and decimated earnings... King of Pop's birthday Mom looks back Michael Jackson's life began on August 29, 1958, as the seventh child in a family crowded into a tiny home in Gary, Indiana. Moody's cuts Michigan's Cass City School District GO debt to A2 Aug 30 (Reuters) - Moody's Investors Service on Friday cut the general obligation unlimited tax rating on Michigan's Cass City School District to A2 from A1, affecting about $5.4 million in debt. What Does Tory Burch Want? Legal troubles with her ex-husband Christopher Burch behind her, the high-profile but discreet designer seems poised to expand her all-American brand around the globe. The Saturday Profile A Maker of Bikes Now Makes a Point of Riding Them Over 41 years, King Liu has built Giant into the worlds largest bike manufacturer by revenue. Now he has a new mission to make Taiwan a capital of cycling. Electric hemp scooter aims high as eco alternative Aug. 30 - According to its Dutch developers, an electric scooter made entirely from natural materials, including around 80 percent hemp, offers a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel power. The Be.e scooter has enough power on a single charge to travel for 80 km at speeds of up to 25 km/h - ideal for fast and flexible city travel. Matthew Stock reports. FIFA puts heat on Qatar Qatar will discover its World Cup fate in October after FIFA revealed it will make a decision over whether to move the tournament from summer to winter. Syria What UK lawmakers said British Prime Minister David Cameron opened an emergency debate on Syria Thursday, calling it an issue of how to respond to one of most "abhorrent uses of chemical weapons in a century." John Billingham, Seeker of Extraterrestrials, Dies at 83 As a NASA official in the 1970s, Dr. Billingham helped persuade the federal government to use radio telescopes to scour the universe for evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence. Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions Aug 30 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 800 p.m. GMT on Friday N.F.L. Agrees to Settle Concussion Suit for $765 Million The settlement, between the N.F.L. and more than 4,500 players suing over head trauma, provides for medical exams and concussion-related compensation. Syracuse-Penn State Game Is Drawing Mostly Shrugs Sluggish ticket sales for the Syracuse-Penn State game show the difficulty in capturing New Yorkers interest in college football.

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