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News Feed Latest worldwide news For News From Syrian Battleground, a Reliance on Social Media The dangers of news organizations reporting in Syria have kept most journalists outside the countrys borders and heightened the need for third-party video. With Gibbs' Return, Creighton Star Likely Walk-On The NCAA awarded Creighton's Grant Gibbs a sixth season of eligibility on Tuesday a decision that could end up costing coach Greg McDermott tens of thousands of dollars. Tiny island boasts golf legacy Shane O'Donoghue explores how golf legend Harry Vardon helped the British island of Jersey develop a golf legacy. Tottenham Confirms Bales Transfer and Loses to Arsenal A day before the summer sales in European soccer were to close, Tottenham Hotspur confirmed that it had sold Gareth Bale to Real Madrid and lost to Arsenal. Impact Your World How to help CNN Films' "Girl Rising" tells the stories of girls across the globe and the power of education to change the world. Are you inspired to help the cause of girls' education around the world? You can make an impact in many ways, but by just being aware of the issue, you can spread the word. By acting in your own community, you can make a global difference. No. 17 Michigan Routs C Michigan 59-9 in Opener Devin Gardner did enough with his right arm and legs to help No. 17 Michigan have its best day offensively in more than a century during an opener, routing Central Michigan 59-9 Saturday. The Cheaters Club Photos from the Amoralists production of the new play by Derek Ahonen. Arts, Briefly Hayao Miyazaki, Japanese Animator, Said to Be Retiring The Japanese animation director will retire from filmmaking, according to a report on Varietys Web site. David Frost, Who Interviewed Nixon, Is Dead at 74 A longtime broadcaster, Mr. Frost was best known for incisive interviews with public figures, including talks with former President Richard M. Nixon, which he called the highlight of his career. Life, Interrupted A Test of Faith It had never occurred to me that, with all of the progress that has been made in cancer research, none of the standard treatments would work for me. Thats when I learned about something called a clinical trial. At 67, Coughlin Proves a Taskmaster Can Be Tender 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. Turbo talk with Alain Prost The Art of Movement explores the evolution of F1 design with four-time F1 World Champion Alain Prost. Again Away From Delaware, but Finally at Home Elena Delle Donne once needed to find herself, and she did. Now she has the Chicago Sky in line for their first W.N.B.A. playoff berth in their eight-year history. No. 18 Nebraska Holds Off Wyoming 37-34 in Opener Ameer Abdullah and Imani Cross each ran for more than 100 yards, Taylor Martinez passed for three touchdowns and 18th-ranked Nebraska survived two late turnovers to defeat Wyoming 37-34 victory Saturday night. Minnesota Orchestra Calls in Big Gun in Dispute George J. Mitchell, the former senator and Mideast envoy, is trying to mediate the Minnesota Orchestras bitter labor dispute. Bewilderment in Wake of Arrest of A.A.U. Coach The drug trafficking charges against Curtis Malone, the president and co-founder of D.C. Assault, have stunned those who worked with him and the A.A.U. program. Living With Cancer Is It Back? The tunnel vision of cancer focuses me obsessively on myself. Perhaps all diseases bring egotism in their wake, for people in distress find it hard to think of anything else. Sketch Guy A Sweet Lesson in Price Perceptions It seemed crazy to spend $5 on a pint of ice cream, until a $12 pint came along. Anchoring to a number can change the way we make financial decisions. Obama Seeks Approval by Congress for Strike in Syria President Obama abruptly changed course by asking lawmakers, who are not due to return to town for more than a week, to give him authorization before he launches a limited military strike against Syria. Spanning the world's scary-high bridges The world's highest bridges don't scare two men who have traveled to some of the scariest on the planet. And sometimes, when nobody's looking, they climb them. Real Madrid's spending spree continues Even in tough economic times, Real Madrid doesn't do austerity. Gareth Bale's signing is yet another example. But do its fans care? 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, with the worst results coming from oil and gas - a sector that for years was seen as the nation's most promising. 10 secrets of 'The Butler' "Lee Daniels' The Butler" follows the life of Cecil Gaines, an African-American butler who serves in the White House under eight presidencies. Inspired by real-life butler Eugene Allen, Gaines (played by Forest Whitaker) witnesses the rise of the civil rights movement, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, Vietnam and the election of the Barack Obama, all while simultaneously balancing the highs and lows of his family life. Well Shorter Workweek May Not Increase Well-Being Think shorter working hours will make you happier? Maybe not, a new study suggests. Dining Review | Westchester A Review of Bistro 12, in Tarrytown The cuisine at Bistro 12 is Mediterranean, but reflects the owners origins, in Madeira. Gap raises profit forecast, dividend (Reuters) - Gap Inc on Thursday reported a higher second-quarter profit, helped by the sales gains at its namesake and Old Navy chains and online, leading the clothing retailer to raise its full year... Afghans Find Dumped Bodies of 7 Abducted Soldiers The badly beaten, bullet-riddled bodies of seven Afghan soldiers were found dumped in an eastern province Sunday, apparent victims of insurgents, authorities said. Helping blind golfers thrive Shane O'Donoghue speaks with Midori Miyazaki about encouraging blind people to take up the sport of golf. Rocco Mediate Wins Champions Tour Event Rocco Mediate ran away with the inaugural Shaw Charity Classic on Sunday for his second victory in 17 starts in his first Champions Tour season. Bright future for Africa's solar Africa has plenty of sunshine, but many countries are plagued by power cuts. So could a recent wave of solar power investment solve Africa's energy problems? Radiation Near Japanese Plants Tanks Suggests New Leaks The crisis over tons of contaminated water at the plant, crippled two years ago by an earthquake and tsunami, has worsened. Gadgetwise A Digital Camera From a Kit The build-it-yourself Bigshot camera works, but it may be more of a challenge than its target audience is ready for. CEO of Finland's DNA to step down after failed MA talks HELSINKI, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Finnish phone operator DNA said on Friday its chief executive would step down, a month after an aborted attempt to sell the company. Yosemite wildfire still raging, keeps tourists away SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Fire crews battling to outflank a monster wildfire inside Yosemite National Park made headway on Friday in confining flames to wilderness areas but were powerless to salvage the region's sputtering tourist economy at the end of its peak summer tourist season. Wheels Blog Ford Recalls 370,000 Sedans Ford said the recalls would be made in the United States and Canada because of a possibility that the cars could lose steering. Gingrich Will Be Back in the Crossfire on CNN As a host of CNNs revived Crossfire, Newt Gingrich will become a member of the news media that he once criticized. And I hope to move it to the right, he said. Dot Earth Blog Hurricane Marco Rubio A Winning Climate Campaign? An edgy climate campaign names hurricanes for politicians rejecting action on global warming. Dempseys Arrival Has Sounders Crowd at Fever Pitch The Seattle Sounders of Major League Soccer drew 67,385 fans on Sunday for Clint Dempseys first home game with the team. WRAPUP 5-Scornful Syria hails "historic American retreat" as Obama hesitates * Israeli official says Israel fears Obama hesitation on Iran 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.

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