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News Feed Latest worldwide news Modern Love Just Holding on Through the Curves As I became involved with one young woman, I learned how profoundly the child welfare system could fail its teenagers. Front Burner Soba Noodles at Cagen, a Honey Pot for Rosh Hashana and More Florence Fabricants recommendations for the week of Aug. 27. Is Rio ready for the World Cup? CNN travels to Rio to discover whether the city is ready for the 2014 World Cup. Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas take a 'break' Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas are taking a break from their marriage. Spilled fracking fluid likely killed Kentucky fish-USGS (Reuters) - Hydraulic fracturing fluids that spilled into a Kentucky creek in 2007 likely caused "widespread death or distress" to fish, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). White House says 'preponderance of evidence' Assad used chemical weapons Aug. 29 - The White House says a report on chemical weapons use in Syria will be delivered to the American public this week --- a move which could pave the way to attack on Syria. Deborah Gembara reports. Home Prices Gained in June, Survey Shows The SP/Case Shiller index of 20 cities rose 0.9 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis, just shy of economists forecast. Separate data showed a rise in consumer confidence in August. Football Chelsea seal Willian deal Europe's big clubs are starting to flex their muscles in the transfer market as Chelsea seal a deal worth $46.5m for Willian, while Spurs agree a fee of $40m for Erik Lamela and admit Gareth Bale's Real Madrid move is imminent. The Machine, by Matt Charman, Is Coming to New York The Machine, a new play by Matt Charman, looks at the chess match between Garry Kasparov and the computer Deep Blue. It's Knight Time at Oklahoma Running the scout team during a redshirt season, Trevor Knight caught the eye of Bob Stoops and the rest of the Sooners' coaches, developing a reputation for consistency, flexibility and making the occasional eye-popping play. Bank of Englands Governor to Keep Interest Rates Low The new governor, Mark Carney, told the owners of small and medium-size businesses that he would not yet rein in stimulus efforts. Bits Blog The Other Server Makers Are Gaining Ground Two research reports had troubling news for well-known makers of computer servers The lesser-known Chinese and Taiwanese manufacturers are shipping enormous volumes. Bits Blog Troubles Ahead for Internet Advertising Much of the commercial Web relies on advertising, but increasing use of ad-blocking software is just one of the problems that advertisers face. Meet F1's 'Mr. Consistency' He may hate the attention off the track, but it's hard to avoid the media glare when you've been driving as well as Kimi Raikkonen this season. Nintendo Cuts a Dimension From a Device Aimed at Youths The Nintendo 2DS will cost $130, about $40 less than its 3DS sibling, as part of a strategy to prevent households from relying on tablets for video games. 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. 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 adding his nominees to the company's board. ThromboGenics earnings jump after new eye treatment launch BRUSSELS, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Belgian biomedical group ThromboGenics reported a 37 percent rise in revenue on Thursday on the back of sales of its main drug Jetrea, an eye treatment that was launched in both the United States and Europe this year. 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. Byrd Homers, Pirates Top Brewers 7-1 Marlon Byrd likens joining a new team to the first day of school. Masked hero to the rescue at a Tokyo subway station Aug. 22 - A Japanese man in a mask and a green outfit hauls bags and strollers up and down Tokyo subway stairs. Tara Cleary reports. U.S. reviews safety of Dakota crude-by-rail transport -official WASHINGTON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - A regulator for U.S. rail and pipeline safety on Thursday said officials are reviewing crude-by-rail shipments from North and South Dakota. Florence tomb opened in search for identity of Mona Lisa FLORENCE, Italy (Reuters) - Researchers opened a centuries-old Florence tomb on Friday in a search for remains that could confirm the identity of the woman whose enigmatic smile Leonardo da Vinci immortalized in the "Mona Lisa", one of the world's most famous paintings. UPDATE 2-French hotel group Accor warns on 2013 profit PARIS, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Accor, Europe's largest hotel group by sales, warned operating profit could fall this year due to the weak economy in its main market and investment in an online booking... The Machine, by Matt Charman, Is Coming to New York The Machine, a new play by Matt Charman, looks at the chess match between Garry Kasparov and the computer Deep Blue. Sports Briefing | Womens Basketball Moore Leads Minnesota to Rout of Liberty The former UConn star Maya Moore scored a season-high 28 points, including six 3-pointers, and the host Minnesota Lynx beat the Liberty, 88-57. Economix Blog Winning the Lottery, but Keeping Your Job Two-thirds of Americans say they would continue working even if they won $10 million in the lottery, a Gallup survey finds. Recipes for Health Raw and Cooked Tomato and Herb Salad With Couscous and Sorghum In this salad, two types of couscous show off summers tomato bounty. BRIEF-Universe Group appoints new CEO Aug 29 (Reuters) - Universe Group PLC * Appointment of Jeremy Lewis as chief executive officer * For more news, please click here Update Tour Iran? Operators Hope So Irans new president is promoting international tourism as part of his plan to fix the countrys economy, but United States officials continue to warn against travel there. US municipal bond funds report $1.74 bln weekly outflows-Lipper WASHINGTON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - U.S. municipal bond funds reported $1.74 billion of net outflows in the week ended Aug. 28, much lower than the $2.14 billion of outflows in the previous week,... Your Money Adviser Exploring Companies That Collect More Than the Standard Credit Data Concerns like Equifax Workforce Solutions gather income and employment history information. UPDATE 3-Salesforce's raised outlook reassures, lifts shares SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Salesforce.com Inc raised its fiscal 2014 sales outlook after reporting better-than-expected revenue and earnings on Thursday, reassuring jittery investors that the cloud software company will continue its red-hot growth. Carney Says Rates Pressure Might Trigger More Stimulus The governor of the Bank of England, Mark J. Carney, said the bank may pump more money into Britains economy if financial markets get ahead of themselves and threaten to choke off the recovery. Vermont Yankee Plant to Close Next Year as the Nuclear Industry Retrenches The company just won a legal fight to keep the reactor open, but said a long depression in natural-gas prices had pushed the wholesale price of electricity so low it was losing money on the plant. UPDATE 3-Salesforce's raised outlook reassures, lifts shares SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Salesforce.com Inc raised its fiscal 2014 sales outlook after reporting better-than-expected revenue and earnings on Thursday, reassuring jittery investors that the cloud software company will continue its red-hot growth. Yahoo versus Google Yahoo's websites had more U.S. web traffic than Google in July. That hasn't happened in over two years. Don't 'war game' your portfolio (Reuters) - Investors fearing the impact of an attack on Syria ought to start worrying instead about things they can predict and control. Breakingviews Blackstone's shrewd trade Aug. 23 - Back in 2009 a wobbly British Land sold Blackstone half of the Broadgate estate. Now the bet could pay off following reports that CIC may pay 1.7 bln for the stake, says Breakingviews. Key Questions on the Conflict in Syria A brief summary of the conflict in Syria and why the United States appears headed to a fresh military entanglement in the Middle East.

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