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News Feed Latest worldwide news A Loire Valley Fixer-Upper All it needed was its dignity restored. Along with the floors, the roof, the plumbing, the heating and the wiring. Wal-Mart offers health benefits to U.S. workers' domestic partners (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc said on Tuesday it will offer health insurance benefits to domestic partners of its U.S. employees starting next year, following the lead of other major companies. U.S. gets its own bull running festival August 26 - Lining a dirt track at the Virginia Motorsports Park, thousands raced ahead, around and behind a dozen bulls stampeding down the fence-bordered course. Elly Park reports. Biden 'No doubt' Syrian regime in chemical attack U.S. officials sought to lay the groundwork for a possible military strike on Syria in response to last week's suspected chemical weapons attack. UPDATE 3-OGX shares slide as it drops license bids, Petronas holds up deal RIO DE JANEIRO/KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Shares of OGX Petrleo e Gas Participaes SA slid 14.8 percent on Tuesday as the troubled oil producer abandoned its plan to purchase several oil... Public private partners come to potoroo rescue Aug. 25 - Australia's threatened long-nosed potoroo may be making a comeback in southeast Queensland thanks to a collaboration between government and private land-owners. The shy marsupial has been the victim of habitat destruction through land clearing but efforts by farmers are producing signs of recovery. Tara Cleary reports. Obama, Canada PM agree Syria chemical weapon use merits firm response OTTAWA (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Tuesday agreed that the use of chemical weapons in Syria merited a firm, effective and timely response from the international community, a spokesman for Harper said. The Deal That Brought Dvorak to New York The 1892 contract that Antonin Dvorak, the composer, signed to come to America and teach at a music school was recently found and will be displayed next month to mark his birthday. Northern Iraq's investment boom Northern Iraq is enjoying an investment boom because of business prowess with gas and oil. Ghosts beat minions as 'Conjuring' horror flick leads box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, July 21 (Reuters) - The low-budget horror flick "The Conjuring" outran the "Despicable Me" minions and a racing snail named "Turbo" to win the weekend box office contest at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to studio estimates on Sunday. Currents | Furniture A Simple Shape Wrapped in Complexity William Sofield introduces five new pieces of furniture. Wildfire enters Yosemite, threatens San Francisco water, power SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Firefighters on Saturday battled to gain control of a fast-moving wildfire raging on the edge of Yosemite National Park that is threatening power and water supplies to San Francisco about 200 miles to the west. Gaming world's eyes on Germany Gamescom brings video game fans, developers and companies together in one place to discover what's new, and what's coming, in the gaming industry. Obama and Advisers to Discuss Syria The White House is expected to discuss reports of a chemical weapons attack by the Syrian government and how the United States might respond. Hamptons McMansions Herald a Return of Excess There is no surer sign that the big-spending ways of the pre-financial crisis era have returned to the Hamptons than the similar looking mansions across the landscape. FOREX-Yen, Swiss franc rise as Syria fears spur demand for safety * Yen sharply higher vs Australian and New Zealand dollars * Swiss franc rises versus euro, dollar * Emerging market currencies in rout on Syria tension * German IFO survey has little impact on... 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. Biden No doubt Syrian regime used chemical weapons Aug. 27 - Speaking at the American Legion National Convention in Houston, Texas, Vice President Joe Biden says there is no doubt that the Assad regime is behind the "heinous use" of chemical weapons in Syria. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) Recipes for Health In These Salads, Grains Sometimes Play a Supporting Role Five vegetable and grain salads that make for perfect dishes on hot summer days. Football Barca battle to victory What a difference a Messi makes. Last weekend "King Leo" inspired Barcelona to a seven-goal victory on the opening day of the Spanish soccer season, but in his absence Sunday the reigning champions battled to beat Malaga 1-0. Australia shares end up 0.1 pct, volume lowest in 3 weeks SYDNEY, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Australian shares reversed early losses and ended up 0.1 percent in light volume on Tuesday, although caution ahead of a federal election kept a lid on gains. Dozens Killed in Attacks Across Iraq The attacks by insurgents are part of a wave of killing that is the countrys worst bloodshed since 2008 and has called into question the security forces ability to protect the country. U.S. lawmakers call on Obama to consult them on Syria WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers urged President Barack Obama on Monday to consult them as he decides how to respond to last week's apparent poison gas attack in the Damascus suburbs, with some complaining that they have not been fully informed. Denver seeks 3.5 percent tax on sales of marijuana DENVER (Reuters) - The city of Denver, in a first step toward regulating newly legal recreational marijuana, will ask voters to approve a 3.5 percent sales tax on pot sales in a citywide ballot measure in November, a city official said on Tuesday. Lines Reshuffling Leads to a Starting Audition for the Giants Top Pick Justin Pugh was moved from second-string left tackle to starting right tackle at practice, one of a series of moves the Giants made after an injury to center David Baas. WRAPUP 2-Scotiabank, BMO domestic strength offsets international weakness * Domestic loan growth helps BMO, Scotiabank top estimates Five for the Heisman A look at the top contenders to win the Heisman Trophy. Activists infiltrate Belgian F1 race Activists protesting against Arctic oil drilling infiltrate a Formula One race in Belgium Sunday, but the off-track incident does not stop Sebastian Vettel's march towards a fourth successive world title. Pursuits Uncruising to Alaska Short on Frills, Long on Thrills This three-night ferry voyage didnt exactly have the trappings of a cruise. (Think nights spent in tents on deck.) But, it offered its own adventurous charm. DealBook Shoeshines Keep Wall Street in the Black (or Maybe Brown) In-house shoeshine service has proved resilient, surviving the rise of technology and even the 2008 financial crisis, which snuffed out many of Wall Streets quirks. Canadian Oil Sands says Syncrude coker turnaround completed CALGARY, Alberta, Aug 27 (Reuters) - A coker at Syncrude's northern Alberta oil sands project is back in operation after the completion of maintenance work that started in June, Canadian Oil Sands... Wildfire enters Yosemite, threatens San Francisco water, power SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Firefighters on Saturday battled to gain control of a fast-moving wildfire raging on the edge of Yosemite National Park that is threatening power and water supplies to San Francisco about 200 miles to the west. Ohio man finds load of marijuana stashed in gun safe TOLEDO, Ohio (Reuters) - A man in western Ohio found nearly 300 pounds of marijuana stuffed into a Mexican-made gun-storage safe that he recently purchased on the Internet, authorities revealed on Sunday. Fitch Rates Banco Interamericano de Finanzas's IDRs 'BBB-'; Outlook Stable (The following statement was released by the rating agency) MONTERREY, August 27 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has assigned the following ratings to the Peruvian Banco Interamericano de Finanzas S.A. (BanBif) --Foreign Currency Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) 'BBB-'; --Foreign Currency Short-Term IDR 'F3'; --Local Currency Long-Term IDR 'BBB-'; --Local Currency Short-Term IDR 'F3'; --Viability rating 'bbb-'; --Support Rating '4'; --Support Rating Floor 'BB-'. The Rating Outlook is Stable. KEY RA Singer's surprise kiss One Direction singers Harry Styles and Zayn Malik distract CNN's Zain Verjee with a kiss during her live broadcast. Louisa Jo Killen, English Folk Singer, Dies at 79 Mr. Killen, a bearded pioneer of the 1950s British folk revival known for songs starring miners and sailors, became Louisa Jo at age 76. UPDATE 3-Accor chooses Bazin to drive asset-light hotels strategy PARIS, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Accor has named private equity specialist Sebastien Bazin as the French hotel group's new chairman and chief executive in a move expected to speed Accor's asset sales to boost investor returns. Chubby Checker can sue HP over genital-measuring app, judge says SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The musician famous for the Twist dance style can sue Hewlett Packard Co over allegations that the tech company used his trademarked name "Chubby Checker" on a software app that purports to measure a man's genitals. Dining Review | Westchester A Review of Trattoria 632, in Purchase The thoughtfully designed menu at Trattoria 632 shifts with availability. U.S. asks for March trial in airline merger challenge WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department asked a federal court on Tuesday to set a March 3 trial date to hear its arguments in favor of blocking a planned merger between US Airways...

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