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News Feed Latest worldwide news Rees Leads No. 14 Irish to 28-6 Win Over Temple Notre Dame got off to a strong start to the new season and then received more good news after the game. Chinese Educators Look to American Classrooms While the world may be dazzled by Chinese students test scores, educators in China worry that the lack of hands-on science learning is stifling innovation and critical thinking. Detroit launches two-month review of city assets DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit will begin to assess the value of its assets, including parking meters, real estate, and a portion of the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) collection, in what the city called a "necessary part" of its restructuring efforts. 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. Private equity firms in running for Spain's EVO Banco - FT MADRID, Sept 2 (Reuters) - U.S. private equity group Centerbridge and London-based Anacap are among the bidders in late-stage talks to buy one of Spain's smaller nationalised lenders, the Financial... Corner Office Francisco DSouza of Cognizant, on Finding Company Heroes The chief of Cognizant, the information technology company, says an organizations culture is passed along via its rituals, heroes and legends. Hit-and-Run Case Seen as Reflection of Inequality in Thailand A grandson of the creator of the Red Bull energy drink admitted to fatally striking a police officer with his Ferrari and dragging his dead body down a Bangkok street. Taliban Attack U.S. Base in Afghanistan Taliban militants attacked a U.S. base in Afghanistan near the border with Pakistan on Monday, officials said. At least three people apparently all attacking insurgents were killed. Firefighters quell Portugal wildfire, another rages Sept. 2 - Portuguese firefighters have contained a huge wildfire that threatened homes at the weekend but another still rages on. Rough cut (no reporter narration) Michigan governor seeks to dodge deposition in Detroit bankruptcy case DETROIT, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and other state officials are seeking to avoid being questioned by Detroit worker and retiree unions in the city's bankruptcy case, according... Iran appoints first female foreign ministry spokeswoman When she officially accepted her appointment as spokesperson for Iran's foreign minister Sunday, Marzieh Afkhami wore a chador. Regulators to fine JPMorgan $80 million over consumer dealings NYT (Reuters) - U.S. federal regulators are preparing to impose a fine of $80 million on JPMorgan Chase Co relating to its dealings with retail customers during the recession, the New York Times... India's parliament passes cheap food law for 800 million people NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's upper house of parliament on Monday approved a $20 billion scheme to distribute subsidized wheat and rice to 800 million people, backing an anti-malnutrition drive that investors fear will mean missing the fiscal deficit target. Syrians Thrown Off Balance by Obamas Decision The delay in an expected missile strikes left Syria struggling to return to normalcy, with the military and rebels still bracing and everyone uncertain whether an attack would happen at all. Zimbabwe's President Mugabe sworn in for another term Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe will be sworn in for another term Thursday following disputed elections. Out There Timeless Questions About the Universe Is time an illusion? Is there a universe, or multiverse? Finite or infinite? Will we ever know, and does it matter? Potential action against Syria reignites U.S. budget concerns WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. military's decision to move an aircraft carrier into the Red Sea to help out with any "contingencies" underscores concerns a strike on Syria could evolve into another costly war as U.S. defense spending faces massive, mandatory cuts. USS Nimitz carrier moves into Red Sea WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The USS Nimitz aircraft carrier and four other ships in its strike group moved into the Red Sea early on Monday, U.S. defense officials said, describing the move as "prudent planning" in case the ships are needed for military action against Syria. Why the global economy will not affect India Nov. 14 - Tulsi Tanti, the chairman and managing director of Suzlon Energy, sits down with Chrystia Freeland to discuss the global economy and how India will not be affected like European countries have been. The 30-Minute Interview Cary Tamarkin An entrepreneur blends his passions for architecture and development to make a successful business. On Football Rules Trickle Down; Money in Settlement Wont The N.F.L. effectively sets the policies for youth football players, an invisible constituency that will see no compensation from Thursdays settlement over head injuries. Theater Review David Auburn Stages Anna Christie in the Berkshires In his revival of Anna Christie at the Berkshire Theater Group, the director David Auburn finesses Eugene ONeills creaky plot with a calm, persuasive production. GLOBAL MARKETS-China data lifts Asian shares, Aussie dlr; yen retreats * Copper prices rise, but gold and oil fall on Syria delay Global Health Bacteria Study Offers Clues to Typhoid Mary Mystery A new study sheds more light on how Salmonella typhi, the bacteria that cause typhoid fever, hide in the body. Wealth Matters What to Do When a Friend Pitches an Investment Idea The decision to decline or invest requires an analysis of the offer and the person making it, and an assessment of the pain of losing a friend if the investment turns sour. Critics Notebook Luminous Julie Harris, Close Up and Afar Ben Brantley remembers ways Julie Harris affected his life professionally and personally. 'N Sync reunites at the VMAs Forget about the Moonmen. It was all about the performances at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. 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. Joelle Hobeika, Alan Stevenson The bride is a senior editor for a book and television production company in New York; the groom is a project architect in the New York office of a St. Louis firm. 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. WRAPUP 4-Verizon, Vodafone agree $130 bln Wireless deal * Vodafone to return 71 percent, or $84 billion, to shareholders Chinese Chicken Processors Are Cleared to Ship to U.S. The approval by the Agriculture Department is likely to add to the debate over the safety of food imports. Pandora Sing a song of slumping shares SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Internet radio service Pandora Media Inc said on Thursday that rising expenditures to acquire music and expand its sales force would push fiscal 2014 earnings below analyst... Afghan police deaths double as foreign troops withdraw KABUL (Reuters) - Police deaths in Afghanistan have doubled this year after withdrawing NATO forces handed security of the war-ravaged country to poorly equipped local troops with less frontline experience fighting Taliban insurgents. Golf's mind doctor on McIlroy When golfers admit to feeling "brain dead" and "unconscious" -- as Rory McIlroy did at Muirfield on Thursday -- perhaps it's time to book an appointment with Dr Bob Rotella. Fergie and Josh welcome baby Don't be surprised if Fergie is singing "Sweet Child O' Mine" today. Fergie and Josh Duhamel have welcomed a baby boy named Axl Jack. Cage hits the red carpet for world premiere of "Joe" Aug 30 - Nicolas Cage reinhabits a low-life version of his "Leaving Las Vegas" alcoholic role in Venice film festival competition entry "Joe." Roselle Chen reports. Rupee Continues Decline on New Evidence of Weakness in Indian Economy A survey of purchasing managers at manufacturers across India, released on Monday, showed them to be at their gloomiest since March 2009. Matthew Shear, Book Publisher, Dies at 57 Mr. Shear, the publisher of St. Martins Press, helped writers like Janet Evanovich and Augusten Burroughs climb the best-seller lists. Swiss engineers bring acoustic solution to noise pollution Aug. 29 - Swiss-based acoustic engineers are developing a sound tracking system they say will help regulators control traffic flow and reduce road noise. The World Health Organization says road noise is a major contributor to poor health in Europe but by monitoring traffic flow, the engineers think they can help. Tara Cleary reports.

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