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News Feed Latest worldwide news Fired bus drivers crucify themselves Eight bus drivers in Paraguay who were fired from their jobs two months ago have crucified themselves in front of their employer's headquarters to draw attention to their plight. Allies Intelligence on Syria All Points to Assad Forces The United States and its allies differ on some intelligence estimates when it comes to chemical weapons use in Syria, but all agree that only the Assad government had the means to launch attacks. Well U.S. Circumcision Rates Are Declining The percentage of newborns who are circumcised in the United States declined to 58.3 percent in 2010 from 64.5 percent in 1979, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Japanese Smartphone Manufacturer Sees an Export Market in Older Users Fujitsu is pursuing an export push aimed at older consumers, who, the company says, are not always served adequately by mainstream offerings. Editorial Debating the Case for Force President Obama needs to explain why limited military strikes against Syria would be effective. UPDATE 1-Manila accuses China of sea violation, Beijing says wants peace (Recasts, adds Chinese Foreign Ministry, analyst, previous BEIJING) David Frost, veteran broadcaster, dies at 74 Veteran British broadcaster David Frost, best known to American audiences for his series of interviews with disgraced President Richard Nixon, has died. He was 74. Dot Earth Blog From the Fire Hose Obamas Bus Stop in Gas Country, Al Gores Category 6, an Unplugging Climate Blogger A roundup of developments on the fracking fight, Arctic ice, and the perils of climate overstatement. Nokia handset sale hammers hedge funds LONDON/PARIS (Reuters) - Hedge funds betting that the collapse in Finnish telecom group Nokia's share price would continue got a rude surprise on Tuesday, and their rush to unwind their bets left the... RPT-UPDATE 2-Telecom Italia's core owners seek to sell-sources MILAN, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Core investors in Telecom Italia are seeking to sell their stakes, people familiar with the situation said, a move that could leave the country's largest telecom operator open to a takeover bid. My Story Reporter Returns to Texas Capitol, Where Fathers Voice Still Rings Babe Schwartz, my politician father, didnt get why I chose journalism, but now we both know that life can take us full circle, if on different paths. UPDATE 8-Microsoft swallows Nokia's phone business for $7.2 bln * Elop among those who could succeed Microsoft CEO Ballmer Op-Ed Contributor Jailed for Journalism Liberia doesnt deserve its reputation for press freedom. Israel and U.S. Conduct Missile Test in Mediterranean The testing of the Sparrow target missile caused concern in Russia and Syria, given the tensions over a possible American military strike on Syria. Analysis No Matter Who Leaves, Premier League Wins Gareth Bale, transferring to Real Madrid from Tottenham, is the latest top player to go somewhere other than England. But the Premier League has shown it is bigger than any stars. An Appraisal Capturing Rhythms of Nature in Poems Regardless of a poems subject, there are continuities in Seamus Heaneys work, including an awareness of mortality and the precariousness of life. Frugal Traveler What I Learned Driving Through the Heartland This summer, the Frugal Traveler drove from Louisiana to North Dakota, crossing into a number of states for the first time. What did he discover? Some lessons from the road. Salmonella in Spices Prompts Changes in Farming The United States Food and Drug Administrations finding that imported spices are a surprisingly potent source of salmonella poisoning has prompted India to change how they are grown and harvested. First look new 787-9 Dreamliner It's been a year of mishaps, but Boeing finally has some good news. The latest Dreamliner is longer, carries more people and has greater range. Ashley Jackson, Michael Beal The bride is a biomedical consultant; the groom is in the investment banking unit of JPMorgan Chase. Economix Blog In New Wave of Walkouts, Fast-Food Strikers Gain Momentum A growing wave of one-day strikes has put a youthful face on a campaign to substantially improve the pay of fast-food workers, and the industry is pushing back. Australia campaign tastes bitter to voters Sept. 3 - Australian voters give thumbs down to negative tone of the rival parties in the run-up to polling day . Paul Chapman reports. JPMorgan, ex-Bear Stearns managers win dismissal of BofA lawsuit NEW YORK, Sept 3 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase Co and former Bear Stearns Cos managers Ralph Cioffi and Matthew Tannin have won the dismissal of a lawsuit in which Bank of America Corp accused them of lying in an attempt to prop up two failing hedge funds. Straight Sets Against Williams, Challenge Begins With the Serve Chris Evert and Pam Shriver weigh in on how to compete against Serena Williamss serve, considered to be the best in the history of womens tennis. London driver says skyscraper "melted" his car LONDON (Reuters) - A cluster of new skyscrapers transforming the London skyline are often blamed for spoiling the view. Now one has been accused of "melting" a car. President Gains McCains Backing on Syria Attack The White House pushed forward for Congressional approval of an attack on Syria as President Obama got qualified support from a hawkish Republican critic, Senator John McCain. Aerodynamics of F1 Christina MacFarlane explores the role aerodynamics play in boosting a Formula One car's performance. 49ers Top AP Power Rankings, Raiders Last The San Francisco 49ers top the AP Pro32 power rankings as the NFL begins its 2013 season. Masterson Injured as Indians Fall to Orioles 7-2 Justin Masterson's health is in serious doubt. The Indians' playoff chances are just as iffy. 3D scans turn fossils into rock stars Sept. 3 - Thousands of prehistoric fossils have been rescued from dusty museum archives and made available online as highly detailed 3D models, with plans afoot to also digitally scan dinosaur fossils. Researchers and the public can now access the virtual fossils and even print a highly detailed 3D replica. Jim Drury has more. Dozens at large after prison break in Tunisia At least 49 inmates broke out of a prison in Tunisia on Sunday night, the country's state-run Tunis Afrique Presse reported. Bats Davis, Headed to New York for M.R.I., Seems Unlikely to Return This Season Ike Davis, who strained his right oblique muscle Saturday, is expected to have a magnetic resonance imaging exam Tuesday, and then rest for the remainder of the month. Japan's newest rocket fails to lift off TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's first new rocket in 12 years failed to lift off on Tuesday, dealing a potential blow to hopes that Japan may be able to take a larger share of the growing, multi-billion dollar satellite launch industry. Heartbreak for Hewitt as Youzhny Wins U.S. Open Thriller Russia's Mikhail Youzhny ended Lleyton Hewitt's magical run at the U.S. Open on Tuesday and advanced to the quarter-finals with a 6-3 3-6 6-7(3) 6-4 7-5 victory over the Australian veteran. Billabong shares plunge 15 percent after annual loss triples SYDNEY (Reuters) - Shares in struggling Australian surfwear company Billabong International Ltd plunged 15 percent on Tuesday morning after its annual loss more than tripled and sales of its surf and... Australian GP Albert Park flyover Get a bird's-eye view of Melbourne's Albert Park F1 race track. Whats on Saturday Television highlights. Vodafone, Syria threat weigh on Britain's FTSE * Extends losses into close as U.S. Republican speaker backs Syria action Economix Blog Not Really Labors Day Workers have little to celebrate this Labor Day, as wages stagnate and productivity gains are captured by investors, an economist writes. GLOBAL MARKETS-Support for U.S. action in Syria limits stocks' rise * U.S. stocks end up but off day's highs * Microsoft slumps after Nokia deal * Treasury bond selling resumes * U.S. manufacturing sector expands * U.S. dollar hits six-week high after major...

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