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News Feed Latest worldwide news Bruised by Romney criticism, Bain Capital thanks investors (Reuters) - Bain Capital LLC, the private equity firm co-founded by defeated presidential candidate Mitt Romney, thanked its investors on Thursday for their support and patience over the last year as it confronted "political hyperbole and distortion." Stephenie McMillan, Film Set Decorator, Dies at 71 Ms. McMillan created the look of all eight Harry Potter films and won an Oscar for the 1996 romance The English Patient. Drone strikes in Yemen kill 6 U.S. drone strikes in Yemen on Friday killed six militants, including two senior leaders of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, four local security sources said. Historic venue welcomes stars Ernie Els, Nick Faldo and Gary Player on what makes Muirfield one of the world's best golf venues. Planning in hand for Battle of Waterloo's bicentenary WATERLOO, Belgium (Reuters) - The first tourists to the site of one of the most decisive battles in European history arrived the very next day to inspect a scene of carnage where tens of thousands... Israeli researchers walk the walk with gait analysis device July 14 - An Israeli company is developing an inexpensive gait analysis device it believes will help doctors diagnose previously undetected medical conditions. The study of a person's walking style can reveal much about their health, and the company says it can now done at a price that most people can afford. Jim Drury has more. Gadgetwise A Digital Camera From a Kit The build-it-yourself Bigshot camera works, but it may be more of a challenge than its target audience is ready for. Michigan Signs Beilein Through '18-19 Fresh off the first Final Four appearance of his career, Michigan coach John Beilein has a new contract. U.S. cinema chain AMC Entertainment files for $400 mln IPO Aug 30 (Reuters) - U.S. cinema chain AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc filed with regulators for an initial public offering up to $400 million, roughly a year after being acquired by China's Wanda Group. 'Avengers' James Spader to play Ultron The next time the Avengers assemble, it'll be to face off with James Spader. UPDATE 1-Canada says emerging-market volatility on G20 agenda OTTAWA, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Next week's Group of 20 summit will discuss the volatility in emerging markets that erupted after the U.S. Federal Reserve started to talk about scaling back its massive bond-buying program, Canadian officials said on Friday, but they suggested the Fed's move was not the only reason for the turbulence. T Magazine Collected | The United Colors of Benetton, and the World Luciano Benetton, the father of the Italian sportswear label, displays 200 of his commissioned works, each the size of a business card, at the Venice Biennale. Dog eats dog as Britain's tabloids bare all LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Fleet Street's finest jostled furiously at the start on Thursday of a government inquiry, trying to grab public attention with tales of shock and horror. Maasai lease ancestral land to elephants Aug. 7 - Maasai communities in Kenya's Amboseli region have joined the fight to save endangered elephants by leasing their ancestral lands to conservationists. The agreement is designed to protect migratory routes used by the the elephants for thousands of years, giving them breathing room in an era of unprecedented human encroachment. Matthew Stock reports. Advertising E-Cigarette Makers Ads Echo Tobaccos Heyday Antismoking advocates criticize e-cigarette manufacturers for using the same marketing methods as big tobacco did in the 1950s and 60s. Exclusive club admits women For almost 200 years Britain's Royal Yacht Squadron has had a strict men-only policy, meaning even its patron, Queen Elizabeth II, was denied entry. Death of Serie A exaggerated Italian football has had plenty of problems in recent years. But as Serie A kicks off on Saturday, there are hopes of a new dawn. Golf Capsules Phil Mickelson keeps saying how much he loves playing with Tiger Woods. He shot an 8-under 63 at the Deutsche Bank Championship to prove it. Where the Arty Flock in Seoul (Hint Its Not Gangnam) The Hapjeong neighborhood is lined with narrow streets full of cafes, music spaces and galleries. Well Dress Up Your Salad With Grains When a grain is not the main ingredient in a salad you appreciate it for its texture and for the nutty flavor it contributes to the dish. Air strike fears As Syrians prepare for possible strikes by the U.S. and its allies, Lebanon fears an influx of more refugees. Analysis Syria, debt ceiling worry has markets questioning Fed taper NEW YORK (Reuters) - Until a few days ago, it looked like a sure bet that the U.S. Federal Reserve would announce the beginning of the end of its massive bond buying program in September. Now,... Property Values What You Get for ... $625,000 A colonial with a surprising interior near Minneapolis, a stucco colonial in Pennsylvania and mountain views in Arizona "Most Wanted" app brings gamers into hunt for suspects July 5 - Police in Warsaw have come up with an innovative way to enlist the public in their hunt for wanted criminal suspects, by incorporating a rogue's gallery of faces as part of a smartphone app which tests players' memory for faces. Jim Drury reports. Taste of Persia NYC Inside the takeout counter tucked into a corner of a pizzeria in the Flatiron district. Wounded Tiger falls short in brave bid He didn't win, but Tiger Woods shows why he is still the No. 1 drawcard in golf with a brave bid for victory at The Barclays tournament Sunday. Model Casting Countdown to Fashion Week Model Casting About for Character Designers of Tome label assemble a cast of models for a runway show. U.S. sending mixed messages on Egypt John McCain Aug. 21 - U.S. Senator John McCain says US sending mixed messages to Egypt, calls on Washington to cut aid. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). N.F.L. Roundup Flynn Could Be Passed Over, This Time With the Raiders Matt Flynn is in almost the same situation as last year with Terrelle Pryor playing Thursday, Flynn, slowed by a sore elbow, could lose out on a starting quarterback job. T Magazine Feeling For | A Sake Thats Perfect for Summer Sipping Served cool, the traditional Japanese beverage can be the perfect rejoinder to hot, stifling nights. Whats on Monday Television highlights. In Losses, Blake Still Controls Exit After James Blake was defeated in his first-round match against Ivo Karlovic, he took to the podium with an unusual crispness and focus after the last singles match of his career ended. Bertelsmann sees 2013 sales, operating profit up FRANKFURT, Aug 30 (Reuters) - German media group Bertelsmann expects sales and adjusted operating profit to grow this year, as cost cutting and bestsellers such as Dan Brown's "Inferno" will help offset slow economic growth in Europe. The contrarian judge and the Merrill brokers Frankel NEW YORK (Reuters) - In a historic decision in June 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that female employees of Wal-Mart could not sue the company for gender discrimination as a nationwide class. Movie Review Kristen Bell on Poolside Patrol in The Lifeguard The Lifeguard centers on a young woman whose New York life goes off the tracks, so she moves back home to take up her old summer job. COMMODITIES-Oil, gold slide but post big monthly gains * Brent crude up 6 pct for Aug, gold rises more than 5 pct * Platinum, natgas and cocoa among other outperformers * CRB index rises 3 pct on month, up most in 6 months By Barani Krishnan NEW YORK, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Oil and gold prices fell again on Friday after Britain refused to back a U.S.-led military strike on Syria, but both markets ended August sharply higher after rallying with other commodities in recent weeks. Platinum, natural gas and cocoa had some of the biggest Trevino Merion win changed me Lee Trevino recounts his 1971 victory at Merion Golf Club, which will also host this year's U.S. Open. UPDATE 4-Countdown begins to U.S. airline merger trial in November * Trial date of Nov. 25 boosts stock of US Airways, American Airlines City Room New York Today Summers End What you need to know for Friday and the long weekend the seasons news notables, a mayoral poll and a subway disruption caused by kittens. Al Fayed's reign at Fulham ends Mohamed Al Fayed played a major role in cementing Fulham's spot in the Premier League. But now 84, Al Fayed sold the Cottagers to billionaire Shahid Khan to give the league another U.S. owner.

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