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News Feed Latest worldwide news Woman Tied to Philippine Graft Scandal Surrenders A wealthy businesswoman at the center of a corruption scandal surrendered three days after a large protest in Manila to condemn large-scale graft allegations in the country. Israel said planning to deport African migrants to Uganda JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel plans to soon begin deporting migrants from Eritrea and Sudan, who number more than 50,000, back to the African continent via Uganda, officials said. Gadgetwise Forget the Punching Bag, Try the Robots A new toy called Battroborgs simulates boxing in the vein of Rock Em Sock Em Robots. Television Review PBS Documentary Explores a Civil Rights Triumph A documentary on PBS goes behind the scenes of a major episode in civil rights history in 1963. Celebrating world's wackiest hobbies Bog snorkeling? Air guitar? And you thought your hobby was odd. No matter your passion, there's a festival to honor it. Muslims challenging U.S. 'no fly' list win partial court victory PORTLAND, Oregon (Reuters) - Thirteen Muslim Americans challenging the U.S. governments' secretive "no-fly" list won a partial victory in federal court when a judge found they "have a constitutionally protected liberty interest" in traveling internationally by air. Fitch Releases Report on the Acquisition Prospects of a Consolidated U.S. Wireless Market (The following statement was released by the rating agency) Link to Fitch Ratings' Report U.S.Wireless Market Consolidation Nears Finish Line http//www.fitchratings.com/creditdesk/reports/report_frame.cfm?rpt_id=717377 NEW YORK, August 29 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings today published the special report, 'U.S. Wireless Market Consolidation Nears Finish Line', which reviews the state of consolidation in the U.S. wireless industry and the potential consolidation targets remaining. The largest four wi Elizabeth Jensen, Henry Huttinger No Distance Too Great The bride is a wealth management specialist at JPMorgan Chase; the groom is a law student at U.C.L.A. Critics Notebook That 40s Pas de Deux? You Can Still Catch It The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts holds seldom-seem dance treasures in its archives. 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 adding his nominees to the company's board. 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. Australia shares reverse losses, bouyed by regional markets SYDNEY, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Australian shares reversed early losses to finish up just 0.1 percent Thursday, helped by a recovery in the miners and regional markets treading higher, but underlying... Remote Control To Protect Its Empire, ESPN Stays on Offense Emerging competitors, decreasing cable subscriptions and rising political opposition to bundled channels have created a precarious environment for ESPN, which is fighting back. Wal-Mart ready to loan $50 million to Bangladesh factories Aug 29 (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc told investors on Thursday that it could provide up to $50 million in low-interest loans or other types of payments to Bangladesh factory owners for building improvements. Texas regulators advance plan to raise prices when supplies tighten HOUSTON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Texas utility regulators on Thursday directed the state grid operator to create draft rules for a market reform that would raise wholesale electric prices at times when high consumption strains generating supply. McGinley to Start European Ryder Cup Qualifying Europe captain Paul McGinley will take the first shot in the 2014 Ryder Cup qualifying process when he goes out in the opening group in the Wales Open at Celtic Manor on Thursday. TABLE-Foreign brokers set to buy Japanese stocks TOKYO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Following are orders for Japanese stocks placed through six foreign securities houses before the start of trade on Friday. Japanese Stocks BUY 10.9 million shares SELL 8.3... Slawomir Mrozek, Leading Polish Playwright, Dies at 83 Mr. Mrozeks plays were periodically banned in Poland for ridiculing the postwar Eastern blocs political and social climate. He had plays produced in cities worldwide, including New York. Straight Sets Federer Has Company on Tenniss Artists Colony Roger Federer is often described as an artist, but is he the only tennis player creating art on the court? White House We knew Miranda would likely be detained Glenn Greenwald, the reporter who broke the news about secret U.S. surveillance programs said the authorities who took his partner into custody at London's Heathrow Airport "are going to regret what they did." Chinese shoppers set to become world leaders online SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's e-commerce market is expected to leapfrog that of the United States this year to become the world's largest by total customer spending, management consultancy firm Bain Company says, and could account for half of all Chinese retail spending within a decade. Market Chatter-Corporate finance press digest Aug 29 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media on Thursday Tennis baby takes Internet by storm The daughter of Bob Bryan, part of of tennis' greatest double act in history, has become a social media phenomenon. Straight Sets Conversations With Andy Murray Spending Free Time After his first-round victory Wednesday night, Andy Murray spoke with Straight Sets about how he spends his time away from the court. Tigers Star Cabrera Says He'll Be in Lineup Friday Detroit Tigers superstar Miguel Cabrera left Thursday's game against the Oakland Athletics after hurting his abdomen while making an awkward slide trying to stretch a single into a double. Pope, Jordanian king agree dialogue "only option" in Syria Aug. 29 - Pope Francis and King Abdullah of Jordan agree at a meeting in the Vatican that dialogue among Syrians is the "only option" to end the country's conflict, as talk of Western military strikes increases. Rough Cut (No reporter narration). Coaches share their wisdom The world's best golf coaches share their wisdom with CNN's Living Golf. Analysts Strikes may worsen war The United States and its allies face a variety of risks in taking direct military action against Syria over allegations that it used chemical weapons against civilians, including more poison gas attacks and retaliation against American interests. 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. The toughest shot in golf? Living Golf takes a a look at the iconic 17th hole with its island green. United States 2nd-Quarter Growth Is Revised Up to 2.5%, From 1.7% The Commerce Department reported that the gross domestic product grew in the second quarter at an annualized rate of 2.5 percent. Opinionator Can Republicans Paint the White House Red? What has to happen for the party to retake the presidency, not to mention the Senate. Flash company Pure Storage raises $150 million, on track for IPO SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Pure Storage, a flash storage company, said it had raised $150 million, putting the company on track for a possible initial public offering and driving the spread of... Budding bulls and Buffetts These teens dive into stocks NEW YORK (Reuters) - As any exasperated parent will tell you, most teenagers are obsessed with highly superficial fare TV, clothing, trips to the mall or the latest smartphone app. Moves to outlaw 'revenge porn' In the aftermath of a failed relationship, jilted lovers have been known to lash out by posting sexually explicit photos or videos of their exes online. The Learning Network Blog Word of the Day | conducive This word has appeared in 133 New York Times articles in the past year. Report Egyptian consulate in Benghazi attacked A grenade exploded outside the Egyptian Consulate in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi on Saturday evening, Libyan state media reported. DealBook Amgen Said to Be Near Deal to Buy Onyx for $10.5 Billion The biotech giant Amgen is near a deal to buy Onyx Pharmaceuticals, a maker of cancer-fighting drugs, for about $125 a share, people briefed on the matter said on Saturday. BoE's Carney says uncertainty about RBS' future must end LONDON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Britain should end the uncertainty over long-term plans for state-controlled Royal Bank of Scotland, Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said in a newspaper interview. Vargas Goes 7 Innings, Angels Beat Rays 2-0 Jason Vargas allowed two hits over seven innings and the Los Angeles Angels held off the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0 on Thursday.

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