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News Feed Latest worldwide news As Game Changes, Science Can Lengthen a Pitchers Career An ace was once expected to pitch through pain, but todays injured pitchers are taken out more frequently. Preventive measures, and surgery, may be extending their careers. You're the Boss Blog Its the Affordable Care Act. But What Is Affordable? The A.C.A. will require employers with more than 50 employees to estimate their employees household incomes. How are they supposed to do that? UPDATE 1-Islamic finance body IILM sells debut $490 million sukuk DUBAI, Aug 26 (Reuters) - A consortium of central banks from Asia, the Middle East and Africa has taken a first step towards developing a cross-border market in Islamic financial instruments by issuing a $490 million sukuk. Panama says Cuban weapons shipment 'without doubt' violated U.N. sanctions PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - Cuban weapons seized aboard a North Korean ship in Panamanian waters last month are "without doubt" a violation of United Nations sanctions against arms transfers to Pyongyang, Panama said Wednesday, citing a U.N. report. Oman's first chocolatiers Unlike many in Oman, Salma and Aisha Al Hajri are turning away from government jobs and heading into the private sector. Well A Salmonella Warning for Vegetarians Scientists have traced a large outbreak of salmonella to an unusual source tempeh, the popular meat substitute. Country singer Bryan keeps top spot on Billboard album chart LOS ANGELES, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Country singer Luke Bryan topped the Billboard 200 album chart on Wednesday for the second consecutive week, denying singer-songwriter John Mayer's latest album the No. 1 spot in its first week. Dollar bears could be squeezed as downside risk falls on Syria, Fed NEW YORK, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Hedge funds and other speculative players in the foreign exchange market have grown defensive on the dollar over the past month, but that bearish trend could be a risky... Tennis More British joy at U.S. Open So used to being the only British man in the second round at grand slams -- especially outside Wimbledon -- Andy Murray will have company at the U.S. Open. Should this be an Olympic sport? Scoobers, hammers and laying out - it's the "ultimate" flying saucer attack. And if Mark Poole is right, his sport could soon be coming to an Olympics near you. Check In Hotel Review James Royal Palm in Miami Beach Reopened under the Jamess ownership in November, this property exudes laid-back luxury and offers a host of amenities. Obama address, bells to mark 50 years since King's 'Dream' speech WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Words from the first black U.S. president and bell ringing around the world on Wednesday will mark 50 years to the minute that civil rights leader Martin Luther King ended his landmark "I have a dream" speech. The story behind the label At first glance, a cotton T-shirt from independent label Small Trades might look like any other basic striped crewneck. Guardians of Kings Dream Regroup in Washington Fifty years after the I Have a Dream speech, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.s followers gathered for a day culminating with a speech by the first black president. Dollar bears could be squeezed as downside risk falls on Syria, Fed NEW YORK, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Hedge funds and other speculative players in the foreign exchange market have grown defensive on the dollar over the past month, but that bearish trend could be a risky... Across China, Skyscrapers Brush the Heavens China is home to 60 of the worlds 100 tallest buildings now under construction, but the scale and speed of the projects have caused concern. Bits Blog Facebook Releases Report on Government Requests The company for the first time released a report, which covers the first six months of 2013, on the number of user data requests it received from agencies around the globe. Zuccarello Re-Signs With Rangers The power-play and shootout specialist had three goals and five assists in 15 regular-season games last season. QA Adjusting the OS X Security Settings Help for computer users who want to download programs on to their Mac without the overzealous security questions. Prince William 'I did first nappy' He may be the future king of Britain, but for now Prince George of Cambridge is just a little "rascal" according to his proud father Prince William. EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks down on Syria fears, OGX hurts Brazil * Syria concerns continue to weigh on Latam markets * Mexico IPC down 1.03 pct, Brazil Bovespa 0.45 pct off MEXICO CITY, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks fell on Wednesday as investors... Few head and neck cancer survivors seek mental help NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Survivors of cancers of the head and neck, including those of the tongue and thyroid, often suffer from depression but rarely seek treatment, according to a new study. TBR Inside the List Keith Richardsx2019;s autobiography, x201C;Life,x201D; hits the hardcover nonfiction list at No. 1, unsurprisingly. DiMaggio's sister Hannah is 'trouble' A few weeks before James DiMaggio allegedly kidnapped Hannah Anderson, his sister said she told him that the 16-year-old girl was "trouble" and that he needed to "watch out." Site Insight A Web Site Tries to Convince Mattress Shoppers to Buy Online Does this site have the right approach? And what do you think of responsive design? Murderer Jodi Arias requests new venue in Arizona sentencing retrial PHOENIX (Reuters) - Convicted killer Jodi Arias, who could face the death penalty for killing an ex-boyfriend, is seeking a change of venue for a sentencing phase retrial in her high profile murder case, saying she could not get a fair hearing in the Phoenix area, court documents showed on Wednesday. Op-Ed Contributor Israel Should Not Take Action on Syria Any outcome in Syria could be extremely dangerous for Israels security. Tortuous extradition process awaits Spaniard in JPMorgan 'Whale' case MADRID/LONDON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - By getting arrested in his native Spain rather than his former London workplace, ex-JPMorgan Chase trader Javier Martin-Artajo has gained time in his struggle to... Measles-like virus may be cause of dolphin deaths on U.S. coast WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A measles-like virus that suppresses the immune system could be the reason an extraordinary number of bottlenose dolphins have died after becoming stranded along the U.S. East Coast, a panel of dolphin experts said on Tuesday. Fernand weakens to tropical depression over central Mexico MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Fernand weakened to a tropical depression from a tropical storm as it moved northwest, away from the country's oil installations, unleashing heavy rains over central Mexico, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Monday. The most expensive education in America - Felix TV The Poway school district in San Diego County, Calif., is investing $105 million in education. But the final cost will actually be much more. Pekovic, Timberwolves Agree on New 5-Yr, $60M Deal Nikola Pekovic didn't want to leave Minnesota, and the Timberwolves weren't about to let him go. Webdenda Accounts and People of Note in the Ad Industry Victor Acosta joined the Los Angeles office of Wong, Doody, Crandall, Wiener in a new post, associate planning director. Made in Lab, Fleeting Element May Join Periodic Table Physicists at Lund University in Sweden led the work to confirm the decade-old discovery of an element by creating a new atom that lasted less than a second. How Rose shines under pressure CNN's Alex Thomas speaks with U.S. Open Champion Justin Rose, the first Englishman to claim the title since 1970. Settlement in Lawsuit Against Paula Deen A judge dismissed the sexual harassment portion of a lawsuit against the celebrity chef, whose multimillion-dollar food empire sustained a series of blows earlier this summer. Ethiopian food goes mainstream? Marketplace Africa meets Hiyaw Gebreyohannes, an Ethiopian entrepreneur cooking up a successful business in America. As Renters Move In, Some Homeowners Fret Some owners who have invested in their communities for years are worried about incoming tenants, who may have little incentive to do the same. Chomsky What's next for Mideast? There are three possible outcomes from the current talks, liberal academic Noam Chomsky says, but just one is realistic. Whats On Friday Television highlights.

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