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News Feed Latest worldwide news White House Memo President Pulls Lawmakers Into Box He Made The path to this moment on Syria has been more complicated than a single utterance about a red line. The Caucus Bill Clinton to Raise Cash for Democratic Governors By helping a group of power players who often feel unappreciated, the former president could also help Hillary Rodham Clintons potential White House bid. Top shareholder in Italy's Carige bank says open to new investors MILAN, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The top shareholder in Italian mid-sized lender Banca Carige, which needs to shore up its capital by 800 million euros ($1.1 billion) by the end of this year, said it was... International Real Estate House Hunting on ... Grand Cayman Island The market in Grand Cayman, the largest and liveliest of the three-island archipelago known as the Cayman Islands, remains tilted much in favor of buyers, as one broker put it. Really? The Claim Yawning Is Contagious Between Dogs and Their Owners Researchers have confirmed what many pet owners have long suspected Dogs, too, are contagious yawners. Fukushima radiation levels spike There's been a sharp spike in radiation levels measured in the pipes and containers holding water at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in Japan. Bits Blog Researcher Controls Another Persons Brain Over the Internet Researchers at the University of Washington were able to send a brain signal from one person through the Internet to control another persons hand. Saudi Arabia to back U.S. strikes if supported by Syrian people Sept. 1 - As the Arab League convenes to discuss increasing tensions in Syria, members are speaking out about possible U.S. strikes. Nathan Frandino reports. Teva to drop depression treatment after trial fails Aug 30 (Reuters) - Generic drugmaker Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd said it will stop development of a depression treatment after a late-stage trial failed to show the drug was more effective than placebo. Tseng Bouncing back to No. 1? After becoming the youngest golfer to win five major championships, Yani Tseng has slipped down the rankings. Can she come back? Texas Senator Cruz tells Republicans No surrender on Obamacare ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - Texas Senator Ted Cruz, who is leading a conservative push to eliminate funding for President Barack Obama's new healthcare law, took his fight on Saturday to a forum of Republican activists where he challenged lawmakers in his party not to "surrender" on Obamacare. Telluride Film Festival to offer peek at early Oscar favorites LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Telluride Film Festival, one of the United States' top movie events and early Oscar showcase, will feature films from directors Jason Reitman, Joel and Ethan Coen, and Alexander Payne, the festival said on Wednesday. Styles Q+A Ivanka Trump, Never Far From the Family Name A line of career clothing from Ivanka Trump will hit stores this month. Seeking Edge in Academics, Chinese Spend Summer in U.S. Many Chinese companies offer summer experiences in the United States costing $5,000 to $15,000, often a first step to an American college education. Movie Review Wamplers Ascent Centers on a Disabled Altruists Climb Wamplers Ascent documents how a man with cerebral palsy and the use of just one arm scaled El Capitan, the worlds biggest rock face. Australia shares seen dipping ahead of data; caution on election, Syria SYDNEY, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Australian shares are set to open lower on Monday, as investors adopt a cautious approach as they await a slew of domestic data ahead of an election, while uncertainty over a delayed U.S.-led strike against Syria continues to act as a dampener. India and rape Women in their own words When Michaela Cross, a U.S. student at the University of Chicago, posted a CNN iReport about the sexual harassment she says she experienced during a study abroad trip in India, the response was overwhelming. Just married and homeless Patricia Mawa, Host Managing Editor at Silvertrust Media, describes her incredible journey from rags to riches. Theater Review The Awake, by Ken Urban, With Consciousness in Limbo Three characters are trapped in reveries and in search of what is real in The Awake, by Ken Urban. Surgeons shrink Indian child's head The pictures may be difficult to look at, but 18-month-old Roona Begum's story of survival is remarkable. Former NBA Star Scottie Pippen Won't Face Charges Over Malibu Fracas Former Chicago Bulls basketball star Scottie Pippen will not be prosecuted over an altercation with a man at a Malibu restaurant in June, prosecutors said on Tuesday, citing insufficient evidence. Former NBA star Scottie Pippen won't face charges over Malibu fracas LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former Chicago Bulls basketball star Scottie Pippen will not be prosecuted over an altercation with a man at a Malibu restaurant in June, prosecutors said on Tuesday, citing insufficient evidence. The tech-driven city of the future It is a bright cold day in April, and the walls are gently throbbing. You open your eyes in time to see the Wall Smart paint of your brand new apartment slowly brightening from black to white as nano-particles rearrange themselves to absorb a different part of the spectrum. Garcia Leads a Low-Scoring Pace in Boston Sergio Garcia started with the lead in the Deutsche Bank Championship and shot 65. And he needed just about every birdie. For News From Syrian Battleground, a Reliance on Social Media The dangers of news organizations reporting in Syria have kept most journalists outside the countrys borders and heightened the need for third-party video. Kathleen Hanna Returns With the Julie Ruin After six years of battling illness, the singer Kathleen Hanna is returning in a big way, notably with her band the Julie Ruin. Well Four Frittatas and a Terrine Crack some eggs to make these delicious and surprisingly-portable frittatas (and a terrine) inspired by the tastes of Provence from Martha Rose Shulman. Failure to thin brush may have worsened California wildfire Sept 1 (Reuters) - A cluster of controlled fire and tree-thinning projects approved by forestry officials but never funded might have slowed the progress of the massive Rim Fire in California, a wide... China's migrant workers head home Savoring a meal of vegetables and rice grown in nearby paddy fields washed down with some home-brewed rice wine served, it's clear Long Taiyang is delighted to be back. Tribes of Saturday Night Summers Last Call Saturday Night in Montauk With Labor Day fast approaching, young revelers in the Hamptons pursue a final chance at Montauk love. The 30-Minute Interview Joseph A. Tahl Mr. Tahl is a founder and the president of Tahl Propp Equities, a privately held real estate investment, development and management company based in Manhattan. Superficial Visits and Trickery Undermine Foreign Factory Inspections While some audits are performed in depth, retailers often choose check the box inspections that fail to uncover substandard conditions and outright fraud. Cumulus Media Will Buy a Radio Syndicator The deal would let Cumulus beef up its syndication business with programs from the National Football League, the Olympics and Nascar, as well as news and entertainment. Serena beats Stephens as Murray cruises at U.S. Open NEW YORK (Reuters) - Serena Williams avenged her loss to Sloane Stephens earlier this year by thrashing her fellow American in straight sets on Sunday to reach the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open. Children's host Rolf Harris charged in British sex inquiry British authorities have charged a veteran children's television host with more than a dozen counts of child abuse stemming from an ongoing investigation into another TV personality. Major Surge Is Unlikely for Prices of U.S. Gas Ample inventories and North American production are expected to hold down prices, despite tensions in the Middle East and North Africa. Motherlode Blog What Makes for a Successful Family Reunion? Readers share tips for a successful gathering of relatives (and a few stories of reunions that were less than successful). Married gay couples win U.S. marriage tax benefits nationwide WASHINGTON (Reuters) - All legally wed gay couples, no matter which state they live in, are entitled to the same U.S. federal tax benefits as married heterosexual couples, the Obama administration... You're the Boss Blog Today in Small Business The Salad Dressing Barometer Optimism rises. The Pebble disappoints. Is Europes recession over? Is a cyberwar looming? After The New York Times' website was hobbled, experts warn of a broader cyberwar if the U.S. launches military strikes on Syria.

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