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News Feed Latest worldwide news Seattle rains water balloons Aug. 19 - Hundreds of thousands of water balloons fly through the air as Seattle residents attempt to break the world record for the largest water balloon fight. Tara Cleary reports. Ryan Refuses to Revisit Quarterback Situation After taking responsibility for playing Mark Sanchez late in Saturdays preseason game, Jets Coach Rex Ryan did not want to answer questions Monday about Sanchez or Geno Smith. Bits Blog Troubles Ahead for Internet Advertising Much of the commercial Web relies on advertising, but increasing use of ad-blocking software is just one of the problems that advertisers face. White Supremacists Plan Angers a North Dakota Town Residents of Leith, N.D., thought nothing of it when Paul Craig Cobb moved in and began buying property, until they learned of his plan to take over. NEWSMAKER Larry Summers on challenges to the economy Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers and Reuters' Chrystia Freeland discuss global economic growth, the future of higher education and whether you should get a law degree. Giant King Kong storms the stage He is a towering figure in the history of cinema, a colossus who has frightened and thrilled audiences in equal measure. Now King Kong, the famous silverback from the silver screen, is roaring and pounding his way onto the theatrical stage. 'Tell 'em about the dream, Martin' Martin Luther King, Jr.'s speech almost didn't even include its most memorable words. And, at first, there weren't any women invited to speak at the "freedom" march. Sports Briefing | Pro Basketball Cavaliers Sign No. 1 Pick Bennett The Cleveland Cavaliers signed Anthony Bennett, the No. 1 overall pick in this years draft, to his guaranteed rookie contract. Obama administration officials set briefing for Congress WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senior Obama administration officials will brief U.S. congressional leaders on the situation in Syria on Thursday, a congressional aide said on Wednesday. Warnings of 'quagmire' for U.S. Haven't we heard this before? Frugal Traveler From Fashion to Crashing at County Fairs Nearing the end of his summer road trip, the Frugal Traveler stops in Minnesota where he sits runway-side for a fashion show and catches his first demolition derby. Student Who Pushed Harassment Complaint Is Denied College Post A Swarthmore College junior said she had been denied a job as a paid dormitory resident adviser in retaliation for refusing to name a victim of assault. In the Garden The Fire-Escape Nursery A gardener in a Queens apartment wards off the landlord and the squirrels. 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. The Curator of Bushwick In just over a year, Joe Ficalora, a Bushwick native, has transformed his neighborhood into one of the worlds greatest destinations for street art. Recipes for Health Bulgur Salad With Greens, Barberries and Yogurt Barberries are a tart dried fruit that add an interesting flavor to this salad. Johnny Halftime Manziel to Sit 1st Half of Opener Johnny Football has done it again. Day Starts With Upset, but Normalcy Wins Out at U.S. Open Flavia Pennetta eliminated No. 4 Sara Errani on Thursday, but Serena Williams and Roger Federer were in top form at the U.S. Open. Former NBA star Scottie Pippen won't face charges over Malibu fracas LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former Chicago Bulls basketball star Scottie Pippen will not be prosecuted over an altercation with a man at a Malibu restaurant in June, prosecutors said on Tuesday, citing insufficient evidence. Restaurant Review Betony in Midtown At Betony, which opened in Midtown Manhattan this spring, the food is fussed over, but it isnt fussy. 18 and Under College Prep, This Time for Health As recent high school graduates set off for college, the responsibility for their health shifts, and both parents and students should prepare for the change. Encounters Shannon Plumb, a Brooklyn Life on the Big Screen A film about a Brooklyn woman is made by someone who knows the part. Real Estate Q A Subjects include proprietary leases; roommates in stabilized apartments; and options to renew leases in co-op apartments. Nintendo Cuts a Dimension From a Device Aimed at Youths The Nintendo 2DS will cost $130, about $40 less than its 3DS sibling, as part of a strategy to prevent households from relying on tablets for video games. UPDATE 2-U.S., Switzerland forge bank settlement deal amid tax probe WASHINGTON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday it had signed an agreement with the Swiss government to allow some Swiss banks to avoid or defer prosecution stemming from... Al Gore hurricane hubbub Gretchen Goldman says Al Gore's reasonable comments on climate change got obscured by a controversy over hurricane categories REFILE-WRAPUP 2-Brazil's OGX shares plunge as Batista empire unravels RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Shares of Brazilian oil company OGX SA fell 17 percent on Wednesday after more signs emerged that its beleaguered controlling shareholder, Eike Batista, was not only losing control of the company but most of his empire. ArtsBeat In With the New Paul McCartney Album Coming in October Mr. McCartney released New, the first single from an album of the same title that will be his first collection of original solo material since 2007. Red Bulls Fall to Struggling Chivas USA Erick Torres scored two goals, the first on a penalty kick, and Chivas USA beat the Red Bulls, 3-2, at home. Fonterra products didn't have botulism bacteria after all, New Zealand tests show WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Dairy giant Fonterra's products at the center of a global contamination scare this month did not contain a bacteria that could cause botulism, and posed no food safety threat, New Zealand officials said on Wednesday. You're the Boss Blog Today in Small Business No Vacation? Why small-business owners have been slow to embrace technology. How business credit cards differ from personal cards. Business groups get optimistic about immigration legislation. China Trial by social media One of the most dramatic developments from the trial of disgraced senior politician Bo Xilai isn't what was said in court, but that the arguments were revealed at all. Can a case boost your iPhone 5's WiFi? Check the Linkase The Linkase for iPhone 5 boasts up to a 50 percent boost in Wi-Fi signal strength thanks to a small electromagnetic waveguide extension. Does it work? See for yourself in these mobile speedtests where Wi-Fi is usually terrible. Apollo leads private equity fundraising charge NEW YORK, August 28 (Reuters-BUYOUTS) - Apollo Global Management LLC has drawn $8.4 billion in commitments for its latest flagship fund, Apollo Investment Fund VIII LP, suggesting the era of private... Iran Slows Its Gathering of Uranium, Report Says International nuclear inspectors said that Iran was slowing its accumulation of uranium that could be quickly turned into fuel for an atom bomb. Remote Control To Protect Its Empire, ESPN Stays on Offense Emerging competitors, decreasing cable subscriptions and rising political opposition to bundled channels have created a precarious environment for ESPN, which is fighting back. You're the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Employee Monitoring Home sales fall. Mortgage applications fall. How to make employees work harder. Day Starts With Upset, but Normalcy Wins Out at U.S. Open Flavia Pennetta eliminated No. 4 Sara Errani on Thursday, but Serena Williams and Roger Federer were in top form at the U.S. Open. ENRC bidders hold 94.5 percent of shares, extend offer LONDON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The founders of Kazakh miner ENRC , bidding to buy out minority shareholders, said on Thursday that a majority of small investors had taken up the offer, taking acceptances to 94.5 percent and all but guaranteeing success. 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.

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