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News Feed Latest worldwide news Gadgetwise Concert-Hall Sound From a Computer The Explorer digital-to-analog converter reroutes music stored on a computer through its own audio circuitry, offering better sound. Fed's Lacker says exit from bond-buying should be quick BERLIN (Reuters) - The U.S. central bank should stop its bond-buying quickly and an end to the program was "in sight", a senior Federal Reserve official said in an interview with a German magazine on... Facebook stock almost hits IPO price, 14 months after rocky debut SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc's stock on Tuesday came within a hair of reclaiming its $38 debut price for the first time since going public in 2012, a milestone in the social networking company's effort to wipe away Wall Street's skepticism of its business. Footballer dies aged 27 Ecuador international Christian Benitez, the top scorer in the Mexican league last season, has died suddenly at the age of 27. The forward's death comes a day after he made his club debut in Qatar. Mentoring African women CNN's Robyn Curnow meets Managing Director and CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria, Bola Adesola. Players Summer Health Receives Year-Round Attention in the N.F.L. Since the death of the N.F.L. player Korey Stringer from heatstroke, players at all levels are being educated on the dangers of not being heat acclimatized. Carnegie Mellon robots aim to please June 26 - Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are designing modern day butlers - service robots that will one day help people with tasks like fetching coffee and cleaning up the kitchen. Ben Gruber has more. UPDATE 1-Cubist to pay up to $1.62 bln for Trius, Optimer Pharma July 30 (Reuters) - Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc said it would buy Trius Therapeutics Inc and Optimer Pharmaceuticals Inc for up to $1.62 billion as it seeks to strengthen its antibiotics portfolio. ArtsBeat What Inspired You to Work in Dance? If you have a job that revolves around dance, we want to hear about the piece or performance that inspired you to dedicate your career to the art form. DealBook Deutsche Banks Earnings Tumble on Legal Costs Europes largest investment bank said its net profit fell by half in the second quarter of the year, to $444 million. That shot may not be espresso Shannon Watts and Kate Beck say nobody needs to be armed to buy a coffee and Starbucks must ban loaded weapons from its stores. Doubts Start on Day 1 for Holmes and for Jets Jets receiver Santonio Holmes said he was unsure of when he would return or if he would come back this season because of a foot injury. Motherlode Blog Why I Hate Pinterest Maybe my lack of craftiness is at the root of my loathing. No matter how hard I tried, my cookies came out looking as if my 4-year-old had decorated them. Breakingviews Vivendi gets shot of Activision July 26 - Vivendi is to sell most of its stake in the video games provider for $8.2bln, but its shareholders wont get the premium for ceding control says Breakingviews. Australia's Nine seeks to raise up to $1.1 bln in IPO - report SYDNEY, July 31 (Reuters) - Australia's Nine Entertainment, owned by two U.S. hedge funds, is looking to raise up to A$1.2 billion ($1.1 billion) in an initial public offering before the end of the... Liberty Global ups stake in Dutch cable group Ziggo BRUSSELS, July 27 (Reuters) - U.S. cable group Liberty Global has increased its stake in Dutch cable operator Ziggo to 28.5 percent, the Dutch company said on Saturday. CNNFC stars sign on for UNICEF Over the past few weeks some of the biggest names in world football have been guests on CNNFC. Turkish embassy in Somalia attacked Three suicide bombers in a single car attacked a building in Somalia that is part of the Turkish Embassy, a spokesman for the Turkish foreign ministry said. 36 Hours in the Hudson Valley, New York From art and antiques to history and hiking to restaurants and river views, get ready for a packed weekend in this region north of New York City. Robin Friedlander, David Berzin The bride, a doctor, is also a director at Health 2.0, a San Francisco company; the groom is an executive for Viacom. Australia grapples with asylum Reinstalled Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd recently announced his Papua New Guinea or "PNG Solution" in an effort to halt the escalating number of unauthorized boat arrivals of asylum seekers to Australia shores. On Baseball Angels Pay Heavy Price for Gamble on Pujols With Albert Pujols most likely out for the season because of an injury, the Angels are learning a lesson the Yankees already know about 10-year contracts for aging stars. Never Mind the Prince! About Kate Middletons Dress ... A dress worn by his mother almost stole the show from Prince George. Formula One could return to Austria in 2014 Red Bull, whose Formula One team has won the drivers' and constructors' titles for the past three years, could have a home race in Austria from 2014. ArtsBeat At Toronto Festival, a Lineup to Make You Scream The Toronto International Film Festival announces its Midnight Madness lineup. Snowden a month in an airport Fugitive Edward Snowden remains in the transit lounge of Russia's Sheremetyevo International Airport -- here's how he might be killing time Mexico clashes kill 22 , including police Clashes between criminals and federal police left 22 people dead in Mexico, including two officers, authorities said. Clowney, Jay-Z Talks Were Within NCAA Rules A South Carolina spokesman says the school found no impermissible contact between All-American defensive end Jadeveon Clowney and Jay-Z, the rap mogul turned sports agency head. Wal-Mart, Google, others back U.S. bill to fight 'patent trolls' WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Dozens of major U.S. companies, including Morgan Stanley, Google, Wal-Mart and Dell, on Tuesday urged lawmakers to pass bills that they said would protect new products against "extortive demands" on patents. Snedeker Wins Canadian Open by Three Strokes Brandt Snedeker won the Canadian Open for his second PGA Tour title of the year, closing with a two-under-par 70. UPDATE 1-Jones Lang LaSalle 2nd-quarter earnings miss estimates NEW YORK, July 30 (Reuters) - Global real estate services company Jones Lang LaSalle Inc on Tuesday reported lower-than-expected earnings, as improved leasing in the Americas and global property sales were offset by lower activity in Brazil, Russia, India and China and Europe. Vontobel sees client inflows at same pace as in H1 GENEVA (Reuters) - Swiss bank Vontobel AG has seen private client inflows continuing at the same pace as in the first half of the year, private banking head Peter Fanconi said on Wednesday. Israel, Palestinians seek peace deal within nine months July 30 - Israeli and Palestinian negotiators will seek a peace agreement within nine months after holding a "positive" first round of talks, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announces. Katharine Jackson reports. FBI arrests 150 in three days in sex-trafficking sweep WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The FBI arrested 150 people across the United States on charges of holding children against their will for prostitution, a three-day weekend sweep that officials on Monday called the largest-ever operation against child sex-trafficking. Bronx Courts Trim Big Backlog, With Outside Judge at the Helm Justice Patricia DiMango has handled 500 cases since January, leading officials to declare a partial victory after years of failed efforts to break the logjam. Radio show personality Kidd Kraddick died of cardiac arrest coroner (Reuters) - Popular radio and TV host David "Kidd" Kraddick, the host of the syndicated show "Kidd Kraddick in the Morning", died of cardiac disease, according to the deputy coroner of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Tennis baby new web star The daughter of Bob Bryan, part of tennis' greatest double act in history, has become a social media phenomenon. The Learning Network Blog Test Yourself | English, July 30, 2013 Can you choose the correct meaning of an idiom as it is used in the article? Sports Briefing | Basketball Pacers Add Scola in Trade With Suns The Pacers bolstered their front-line depth with the acquisition of Luis Scola, a 6-foot-9 forward, from the rebuilding Suns. Asset manager Waddell Reed's profit rises as net inflows soar (Reuters) - Asset manager Waddell Reed Financial Inc reported a 26 percent rise in quarterly profit as net inflows more than doubled.

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