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News Feed Latest worldwide news U.S. Facing Test on Data to Back Action on Syria The Obama administration says the information it will make public will show proof of a large-scale chemical attack by Syrian forces. Economic Scene Lessons in Maryland for Costs at Hospitals Marylands price-regulated hospitals fit a core objective of federal health care reform changing hospitals and related facilities into something resembling an Accountable Care Organization. Analysis India finds price of expats' patriotism elusive as growth fades MUMBAI/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The patriotism of wealthy overseas Indians has helped the country avert economic crises in the past and it is little surprise that embattled policymakers are turning to... Brazil miner MMX agrees to sell Chile assets to Cooper Mining RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Brazil's MMX Minerao e Metlicos SA, an iron ore mining company controlled by Brazilian tycoon Eike Batista, said on Friday it agreed to sell all of its Chilean... Delta, Virgin Atlantic receive tentative antitrust immunity for alliance NEW YORK (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc and Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd are on track to receive immunity from U.S. antitrust laws to operate a planned trans-Atlantic joint venture. Fitch Windstream's Formation of Holding Company Does Not Affect Rating (The following statement was released by the rating agency) CHICAGO, August 30 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings believes Windstream Corporation's (Windstream) formation of a holding company is neutral to its credit profile. Windstream's Issuer Default Rating (IDR) is 'BB+' and the Rating Outlook is Negative. Effective at 4 p.m. EDT Aug. 30, 2013, Windstream Corporation will become a subsidiary of Windstream Holdings, Inc., through a conversion of Windstream's common shares into the equivalent number DealBook America Movil Threatens to Pull Bid for Dutch Cellphone Operator The Latin American telecommunications giant has threatened to walk away from its proposed 7.2 billion euro, or $9.5 billion, bid for the Dutch cellphone operator KPN after a local foundation moved to block the takeover. Credit union regulator sues Morgan Stanley over mortgage losses Aug 30 (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley is being sued by a U.S. credit union regulator to recover losses on more than $566 million of residential mortgage-backed securities sold to two corporate credit... Britain's FTSE 100 rises 0.1 pct in early trade To read more about the factors affecting British stocks, please click Critics Notebook Madden NFL 25 Portrays Real Football The release of the 25th-anniversary edition of Madden NFL prompts a question can sports video games count as sports? Summer festivals highlight Lebanese resilience in shadow of war BEIRUT (Reuters) - Hours after bombs ripped through the Lebanese city of Tripoli this month, concertgoers gathered for the opening performance of the Baalbek music festival. But it wasn't in Baalbek, and the planned star didn't come. Cage signs autographs in advance of "Joe" press conference Aug 30 - Nicolas Cage arrives for his press conference for Venice film festival competition entry "Joe." Rough Cut - no reporter narration Despite Pledge, France Lags in Hunt for Looted Art A new promise by the French government to press for art seized by the Nazis in World War II to be returned to its owners has so far gone unfulfilled. UPDATE 1-Icahn raises Nuance stake, may push for board seats Aug 29 (Reuters) - Activist investor Carl Icahn said he had raised his stake in speech recognition software maker Nuance Communications Inc to 16.9 percent and that he may discuss the possibility of... Nobel Prize-Winning Irish Poet Seamus Heaney Dies Seamus Heaney, one of the worlds best-known poets and winner of the 1995 Nobel Prize for literature, has died aged 74, local media reported on Friday. You're the Boss Blog How Do You Decide When to Add New Employees? In the recessions aftermath, many small-business owners are wary of hiring too fast. National Briefing | Education Success of Online Courses Weighed San Jose State University announced results Wednesday in its pilot partnership with Udacity, a for-profit provider of online courses, to offer introductory classes online for credit. Gadgetwise Headphones Combine Good Sound and Sleek Design Aimed at the higher end of the consumer market, KEFs M500 on-ear headphones provide style, comfort and sound. 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. NASA adds more space launch platforms for sale to private firms CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - While NASA considers competing bids to take over a shuttle launch pad at Kennedy Space Center, it added three mobile launch platforms to its list of excess equipment available to private industry, officials said on Tuesday. Tiny computer Credit card-sized Raspberry Pi and a plan for smart road signs are among the winners at the largest design prize. After a Recession in Portugal, the Tiny Green Fruits of Success Recent data suggest that the country is indeed hitting its export stride, but the balance sheets of the nations banks could weigh on the fragile economic comeback. Justice Department talks with Microsoft and Google stall WASHINGTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice's talks with Microsoft Corp and Google Inc have hit a wall as the government pushes back at the tech companies' demand for the ability to... 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. The U.S. Open Issue Li Na, Chinas Tennis Rebel What she wants and what the Chinese government wants are not the same. This is the secret to her success. UPDATE 1-Chile retailer Cencosud profit dives 78 pct on debt, forex SANTIAGO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Chilean retailer Cencosud's second-quarter net profit unexpectedly plummeted 78 percent due to higher debt levels following purchases as well as exchange rate fluctuations, the company said on Friday. Six dead as thousands of Mursi supporters march in Egypt CAIRO (Reuters) - Thousands of supporters of ousted Islamist president Mohamed Mursi marched through Cairo and cities across Egypt on Friday to demand his reinstatement, in the movement's biggest show of defiance since hundreds of protesters were killed two weeks ago. The toughest shot in golf? Living Golf takes a a look at the iconic 17th hole with its island green. Movie Review One Direction This Is Us, Documentary by Morgan Spurlock Morgan Spurlocks concert film about the British-Irish boy band One Direction features shirtless torsos and backstage performances and a taste of each performers persona. Tipsarevic's clay master class Pat Cash caught up with world number 10, Janko Tipsarevic at the Tecnifibre clay court training camp in Nice, France. Breakingviews Microsofts future Aug. 23 - Richard Beales and Robert Cyran discuss why CEO Steve Ballmers announcement he will retire sometime in the next year had investors cheering. Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on Aug 30 ZURICH, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Swiss stocks were expected to open unchanged on Friday, in line with European markets seen steady after the previous session's rally, although energy shares could feel the pinch of a retreat in oil prices as a military strike on Syria appeared less likely. Phys Ed How Exercise Can Help Us Sleep Better If you habitually experience insomnia, exercise can help you sleep better, a new study found. But it can take up to four months before you see results, and you may sleep worse on days you exercise. Preview For Red Bulls, First Place for the Taking A win at Chivas USA on Sunday would give New York sole possession of the top spot in the Eastern Conference of M.L.S. Stars, taboo sex and death at Venice film fest LONDON (Reuters) - Space, stars and taboo sex will be on display in Venice this week as the world's oldest international film festival fights to keep its head above water in a city slowly slipping into the sea. UPDATE 1-Power company Longview seeks bankruptcy, blames Siemens Aug 30 (Reuters) - Longview Power LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Friday and blamed a unit of Germany's Siemens AG for glitches at Longview's $2 billion West Virginia power plant that left it... Hear Miley Cyrus' new twerking song Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber and rapper Lil Twist collaborate on a new song about twerking. CNN's Carol Costello has more. Sports Briefing | Soccer Allegations of Match Fixing by El Salvadors Soccer Team The homes of 11 players were raided after El Salvadors soccer federation suspended 22 players in an investigation into match-fixing by the national team. Op-Ed Contributor Gothams Towering Ambitions Those who oppose the East Midtown rezoning plan may love New York, but they dont understand that they are compromising the citys future. Gadgetwise A TV Speaker System Heard but Not Seen The Cynema Soundfield, from Niles, is a sound bar for TVs that is mounted flush to the wall, with a grille that can be painted to disappear into the dcor.

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