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News Feed Latest worldwide news Seeking Edge in Academics, Chinese Spend Summer in U.S. Many Chinese companies offer summer experiences in the United States costing $5,000 to $15,000, often a first step to an American college education. 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. 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. Your Money Win a Lottery Jackpot? Not Much Chance of That The odds of winning the top prize in Powerball or other big lottery is on a par with finding that needle in a haystack. A tall haystack. German prosecutors investigate Rhoen takeover attempt FRANKFURT, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Munich prosecutors are investigating a case of suspected market manipulation related to last year's failed attempt to take over German hospitals chain Rhoen-Klinikum by rival Fresenius. Meet the little boat making waves The hi-tech sailing revolution is here. Meet the AC72, the new America's Cup flying yacht that is making serious waves at the world's most prestigious sailing race. 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 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... U.S. nuclear agency seeks input to resume Yucca Mountain review HOUSTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on Friday said it will seek comments on how to restart the licensing process for the long-stalled Yucca Mountain nuclear waste project. Nadal Says Serve Needs to Be Better at U.S. Open Second-seeded Rafa Nadal has not lost serve once in three one-sided victories at the U.S. Open this week but feels his service game needs improving in his drive for another title at Flushing Meadows. Where an Iraqi Artist Can Paint, and Exhale Bassim al-Shaker, 28, who was beaten and abused because of his love of art, has found refuge in Phoenix, which has one of the largest Iraqi communities in the United States. Yankees 2, Orioles 0 Nova Gets First Career Shutout as Yanks Move Past Orioles Ivan Nova threw a three-hitter for his first career shutout and Robinson Cano drove in both runs. The Yankees moved past the their division rival by a half-game in the A.L. wild-card chase. Obama will hold off on Syria strike until Congress has its say WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Saturday backed away from an imminent military strike against Syria to seek the approval of the U.S. Congress, in a decision that likely delays U.S. action for at least 10 days. Bones unearthed in search at former Florida reform school MARIANNA, Florida (Reuters) - Teams of searchers recovered human bones from the sands of Florida Panhandle woodlands on Saturday in a "boot hill" graveyard where juveniles who disappeared from a notorious Old South reform school more than a half-century ago are believed to have been secretly buried. Patent aggregator to get Minnesota OK for text of licensing letters (Reuters) - A patent aggregator agreed to submit licensing letters targeting small businesses to Minnesota's attorney general for approval in what appears to be the first such settlement in the... New Ad Organization to Promote Cross-Cultural Marketing In contrast to multicultural marketing aimed at specific groups, cross-cultural ads focus on similarities to speak to diverse consumer groups. Times Site Is Disrupted in Attack by Hackers The site was unavailable to readers Tuesday afternoon, the result of a malicious external attack. 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... RPT-Fitch Rupiah fall exposes Indonesian cos with FX mismatch Aug 30 (Reuters) - (The following statement was released by the rating agency) City Room Big Ticket | Terrace Swimming for $14.7 Million A sprawling seven-bedroom duplex includes a private outdoor swimming pool on a large terrace built on a setback. Economic View A Carbon Tax That America Could Live With A carbon fee would be a less invasive way than regulation to change peoples behavior and reduce carbon emissions. And it could be designed in a politically palatable way, an economist says. Inside Janet Yellens brain As President Obama considers the Federal Reserve vice chair for the central banks top position, researcher Aaron Menenberg uses what Janet Yellen says to develop a psychological profile. (August 30th, 2013) Justice Department talks with Microsoft and Google stall WASHINGTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice's talks with Microsoft Corp and Google Inc have hit a wall as the government pushes back at the tech companies' demand for the ability to... On Location | Sagaponack, N.Y. Finding Refuge in the Barns A Long Island summer house offers a rustic retreat from the high pressure of Hollywood. Cantlay Shares Lead in Web.com Tour Finals Opener Patrick Cantlay grabbed a share of the second-round lead in the Hotel Fitness Championship on Friday, a week after the former UCLA star squandered a chance to wrap up a PGA Tour card. Hedge funds cut gold holdings more in second quarter LONDON (Reuters) - Hedge funds further abandoned gold in the second quarter of this year, lightening holdings of the world's biggest gold exchange-traded fund SPDR Gold Trust as spot prices plummeted. Lotus hopeful on Raikkonen Eric Boullier, the Team Principal of Lotus F1, on the future of Kimi Raikkonen and the team's hopes for the remainder of the season. A fresh idea for fruit? CNN's Tom Foreman reports on a small business trying to make it big with a "fresh initiative." How to avoid a major choke You are only a short putt away from a major championship and golfing immortality, but then dark visions appear and you start wondering, "What if I miss?" Even top golfers need help training their minds -- and they turn to Dr. Bob Rotella. Boehner "Obamacare is law of the land" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top Republican lawmaker John Boehner said on Thursday he would not make it his mission to repeal the Obama administration's healthcare reform law following the re-election of President Barack Obama. ArtsBeat Its a Madhouse Winner Declared in Chimpanzee Art Contest Brent, a 37-year-old chimpanzee from a sanctuary in Louisiana, won the online vote for a work in which he applied paints with his tongue. You're the Boss Blog Hiring to Carry Out Tasks Vs. Hiring to Achieve Goals When you hire, do you think about whether the new employee will be able to grow along with the business? Military Analysis Aim of U.S. Attack Restore a Red Line That Became Blurred The military strategy that the Obama administration is considering is not linked to its larger diplomatic strategy of persuading President Bashar al-Assad of Syria to yield power. Is 'kissing disease' harming tennis? Nicknamed the "kissing disease," mononucleosis or glandular fever is a viral illness that can linger for weeks, months or even years. CNN investigates its prevalence within the sport of tennis. Encounters Shannon Plumb, a Brooklyn Life on the Big Screen A film about a Brooklyn woman is made by someone who knows the part. Preoccupations Conquering Frustration on the Road Back to Work In trying to help the long-term unemployed, a career counselor says patience and understanding are vital. New mammal species discovered A small mammal with fluffy red-orange fur, a short bushy tail, and an adorable rounded face has leapt onto the raccoon family tree. Bits Blog Apple Expands iPhone Trade-In Program to Its Stores Apple is trying to give people another reason to come to its elegant retail stores. Customers with older iPhones and trade it in for store credit toward a new iPhone. Mark Walsh exits Morgan Stanley LONDON, Aug 30 (IFR) - Mark Walsh has left his role as co-head of European leveraged finance and acquisition finance at Morgan Stanley, according to sources with knowledge of the matter. UPDATE 1-Ghosts beat minions as 'Conjuring' horror flick leads box office NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES, July 21 (Reuters) - "The Conjuring," a low-budget horror movie about a haunted farmhouse, spooked two pricey competitors and the "Despicable Me" minions to win a crowded weekend box office contest at U.S. and Canadian theaters.

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