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Syria a problem from hell
Peter Bergen says President Obama has to decide what to do about a rogue regime that is warring on its people, confronting a classic problem that has bedeviled the U.S.


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.


Mars Science Lab launch delayed two years
NASA's launch of the Mars Science Laboratory -- hampered by technical difficulties and cost overruns -- has been delayed until the fall of 2011, NASA officials said at a news conference Thursday in Washington.


Watch CNN FC episode 16
Champions League veterans Owen Hargreaves and David Ginola discuss the game between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.


U.S. scientist operates colleague's brain from across campus
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Scientists said Tuesday they have achieved the first human-to-human mind meld, with one researcher sending a brain signal via the Internet to control the hand motion of a colleague sitting across the Seattle campus of the University of Washington.


Rape Trial Casts Spotlight on Offspring of Chinas Elite
In a case that raises questions about the accountability of those linked to Communist Party leaders, the son of celebrity singers is one of five young men accused of raping and beating a woman.


Tottenham Continue Spree With Eriksen Capture
Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a deal to sign Ajax Amsterdam's Denmark international Christian Eriksen, the Premier League club said on Friday.


U.S. scientist operates colleague's brain from across campus
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Scientists said Tuesday they have achieved the first human-to-human mind meld, with one researcher sending a brain signal via the Internet to control the hand motion of a colleague sitting across the Seattle campus of the University of Washington.


From Barn to Beachhouse
Built in the 1970s by Tod Williams, this recently renovated vacation home in Sagaponack, Long Island, maintains rustic touches.


Whats on Monday
Television highlights.


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.


Turkish PM says Syria intervention should aim to end Assad rule
ISTANBUL, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that any international military intervention against Syria should be aimed at bringing an end to the rule of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.


Crews search Mexican train wreck
The death toll from a cargo train derailment in Mexico climbed to six as authorities continued searching the scene of the wreck for victims.


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."


Fandango Acquires a Rival in Movie Tickets
The online ticket seller bought the company that runs Hollywood Movie Money, which helps studios promote DVD and Blu-ray releases with free tickets.


TV host charged in sex inquiry
British authorities have charged a veteran children's television host with more than a dozen counts of child abuse stemming from an ongoing investigation into another TV personality.


Sports Briefing | Womens basketball Mystics Put Away Liberty
The Washington Mystics beat the host Liberty, 66-57, despite 14 points by Katie Smith.


Naming and shaming Macau website targets deadbeat gamblers
Gamblers who skip out on casino debts in Macau risk being branded with these monikers and having personal details made public by a website that says it has helped to recover 50 million yuan ($8...


World Briefing | Africa Congo Government Retakes Critical Territory
Government troops occupied strategic hills overlooking the eastern city of Goma on Friday after rebel fighters withdrew.


Legalization The Uruguay model
Views on marijuana are shifting, but nearly everywhere, it is too early to talk about substantive changes to drug policies.


Danielle Manning, Matthew Ballinger
The bride is a television production coordinator; the groom, a recruiter, is also the lead singer of a band.


Anthony Pawson, Biologist in Cell-Protein Breakthrough, Dies at 60
In 1990, Dr. Pawson and his research team in Toronto identified the SH2 domain, which offered insights about how cells communicate with one another and resolved one of sciences oldest mysteries.


Lawyers for ex-NFL star say murder investigators misled witness
ATTLEBORO, Massachusetts (Reuters) - A judge on Friday declined to rule on a motion filed by Aaron Hernandez's lawyers that accused investigators of misleading at least one witness while building their murder case against the former NFL star.


The Texas Tribune With Youth Tanning Law, Texas Aims to Lower Melanoma Risk
On Sunday, Texas will join a number of states that bar minors from tanning indoors, which experts say greatly increases the risk of melanoma in those under 18.


Summer festivals highlight Lebanese resilience in shadow of war
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Hours after bombs ripped through the Lebanese city of Tripoli this month, concertgoers gathered for the opening performance of the Baalbek music festival. But it wasn't in Baalbek, and the planned star didn't come.


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."


T Magazine Seven Days of Chic | Fashion Pills and Furry Shoes
From taxidermy footwear to a fashion week invitation in the form of a prescription, ten fashion developments in the week that was.


Straight Sets What to Watch at the U.S. Open on Friday
Li Na, who has suddenly fallen in love with the volley, faces Laura Robson, who in addition to being one of brightest young talents on the tour is also one of the bigger hitters.


In Losses, Blake Still Controls Exit
After James Blake was defeated in his first-round match against Ivo Karlovic, he took to the podium with an unusual crispness and focus after the last singles match of his career ended.


Can a team win 79-0?
Two Nigerian matches that produced an incredible 146 goals are referred by the country's football authorities to the police as a "criminal matter."


Off-balance, cliff-edge hotel
It's awkward, possibly ingenious; designers hope to create a building that will make Lima an international sensation.


Manziel, Texas AM Launch Season vs Rice
Johnny Manziel won't be on the field when No. 7 Texas AM opens the season against Rice on Saturday.


ACC Gets Chance to Make Great 1st Impression
OK, ACC, this is your chance.


Major Surge Is Unlikely For Prices Of U.S. Gas
Ample inventories and North American production are expected to hold down prices, despite tensions in the Middle East and North Africa.


Why is this guy a top thinker?
In the past, author and NYU professor, Clay Shirky's predictions haven't always come true, but it appears he was on the money in 2011. Foreign Policy Magazine named Shirky one of their "Top 100 Global Thinkers," for his musings on social media's impact on revolutions, which we saw come to full fruition in the Arab Spring.


Medlen, McCann Lead Braves Past Indians 3-1
Brian McCann hit a three-run homer, Kris Medlen pitched seven scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves completed a sweep of the Cleveland Indians with a 3-1 victory Thursday night.


BRIEF-United Drug buys healthcare marketing unit for C$15.5 mln
Aug 30 (Reuters) - United Drug PLC * Acquisition of healthcare marketing business * To acquire units from from Medical Communications Group Inc for C$15.5 mln * Acquisition to be financed by co's internal resources existing debt;


Africa and Pakistan Face Polio Outbreaks, in Blow to Global Fight
The virus is surging in Somalia and the Horn of Africa, and a new outbreak has begun in a part of Pakistan that a warlord declared off limits to vaccinators 14 months ago.


GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks fall as Kerry speaks on Syria; bonds rise
* Dollar remains near 4-week high * U.S. shares fall as Kerry talks of punishing Syria * Oil and gold still fall amid uncertainty NEW YORK, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Stocks fell and U.S. Treasury prices...


Twitter conversations now easier to follow
Twitter released an update Wednesday that makes it easier to keep up with conversations on the social network.


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