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News Feed Latest worldwide news Yahoo versus Google Yahoo's websites had more U.S. web traffic than Google in July. That hasn't happened in over two years. NEWSMAKER Liberian President on road to peace prosperity Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, discusses her administrations development goals and challenges at a Thomson Reuters Newsmaker event in Washington, D.C. Judi Dench as Irish woman searching for son grips Venice VENICE (Reuters) - Judi Dench brought pathos and laughter to Venice on Saturday with her performance in the title role of "Philomena", the true story of an Irish woman who searches for the son who was taken from her and sold by nuns. Indian lunar orbiter hit by heat rise Scientists have switched off several on-board instruments to halt rising temperatures inside India's first unmanned lunar spacecraft. Stephens and Williams to Face Off as Their Nascent Rivalry Heats Up Serena Williams and Sloane Stephens, the two top American women, once friends, have become rivals as they head to a showdown at the United States Open. Arts, Briefly Another Judge for American Idol Harry Connick Jr. will join Keith Urban and Jennifer Lopez on the judging panel for the shows 13th season, in January, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Recent Commercial Real Estate Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Justice Department talks with Microsoft and Google stall WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice's talks with Microsoft Corp and Google Inc have hit a wall as the government pushes back at the tech companies' demand for the ability to disclose the now-secret data requests they receive. NEWSMAKER Liberia must become a manufacturing economy Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says her country must move away from its reliance on commodity exports and won't be able to sustain job growth unless it focuses on manufacturing. Explaining the N.F.L. Settlement Questions, and answers, about the proposed $765 million settlement between the N.F.L. and the more than 4,500 retired players who sued the league. 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. Michelle Stuarts Work at the Parrish Art Museum Michelle Stuart brings art into the landscape, and vice versa, as seen in a survey of her work at the Parrish Art Museum. Obama Seeks Approval by Congress for Strike in Syria President Obama abruptly changed course by asking lawmakers, who are not due to return to town for more than a week, to give him authorization before he launches a limited military strike against Syria. Ashley Jackson, Michael Beal The bride is a biomedical consultant; the groom is in the investment banking unit of JPMorgan Chase. Bath-time goes interactive in Japan Aug. 22 - "Surfing the web" has taken on new meaning at a university in Tokyo where scientists have turned bath-water into a touch screen. Bathers can add new depth to their cleansing experience by manipulating the water to browse a website, watch a movie or even play games. Rob Muir reports. Prison inmate rebuilds career In 2008, the future looked bright for Breno. Verizon nears $130 bln wireless deal, to finance about $65 bln-sources Aug 31 (Reuters) - Verizon Communications is near a $130 billion deal to buy out the 45 percent stake in Verizon Wireless it does not already own from Vodafone Group Plc and plans to raise about $65 billion to fund the purchase, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday. 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. American man with amnesia returns to Sweden to find himself Aug. 21 - An American man who woke up in a California hospital earlier this year only speaking Swedish, returns to the Scandinavian country to find himself again. Tara Cleary reports. Fitch Affirms Canton of Zurich at 'AAA'; Outlook Stable FRANKFURT/LONDON/PARIS, August 30 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Canton of Zurich's Long-term foreign and local currency ratings at 'AAA and Short-term rating at 'F1+'. The Outlooks on the... Benchmark's Bill Gurley on writing "Above the Crowd" Gurley explains the through process of his writing and what he hopes to achieve with it. Japan government abandons hands-off approach to Fukushima clean-up TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's government is moving to take a more direct role in the clean-up of the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, as concerns grow over the ability of embattled operator Tokyo Electric to handle the legacy of the worst atomic disaster in a quarter century. Styles Q+A Ivanka Trump, Never Far From the Family Name A line of career clothing from Ivanka Trump will hit stores this month. The WTA hits 40th Serena Williams and a host of No.1 ranked women's players gather at a unique celebration event Sunday to mark the 40th anniversary of the WTA founded by her 'inspiration' Billie Jean King. An Earth Year on Mars NASAs Curiosity rover is slowly making its way to Mount Sharp, a Martian mountain whose rocks could provide clues on whether the planet was ever habitable. Robin Roberts Plans to Return Full Time to Good Morning America A year after leaving the ABC morning show for a bone-marrow transplant, Ms. Roberts said she wants to get back to my full life. East Roundup West Virginia Edges William Mary William Mary, of the Football Championship Subdivision, built a 10-point halftime lead but quickly lost momentum in the heat and fell to the Mountaineers, 24-17. Snedeker fighting back from bone disease World no. 7 Brandt Snedeker targets strong finish to 2013 after fighting back from a bone disease. Lottery Numbers Lottery numbers for Aug. 31 for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. UPDATE 1-Venezuela sentences man who shot U.S. attaches at strip club (Adds U.S. Embassy regulations, attacks on diplomats, Colombia scandal) In the Running As Pension Chief, Thompson Gave Work to Donors Interviews and an examination of campaign finance reports and other documents suggest frequent overlap between William C. Thompson Jr.s political ambitions and the comptrollers operation. U.S. Senator Cruz will "renounce any Canadian citizenship" Aug. 20 - After his recent trips to Iowa sparked speculation he may run for president, Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz releases his birth certificate showing he was born in Canada to an American mother and a Cuban born father. Sarah Irwin reports. Your Money Adviser For College Students, So Many Health Plans to Choose From The Affordable Care Act is offering more health coverage choices to young adults, including college students, than ever before. Wealth Matters What to Do When a Friend Pitches an Investment Idea The decision to decline or invest requires an analysis of the offer and the person making it, and an assessment of the pain of losing a friend if the investment turns sour. INSIGHT-India's crisis within a crisis; finance minister fights on two fronts NEW DELHI, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Late last month, with their doors shut to the mounting market panic outside as investors fled the country, India's cabinet ministers gathered to give final approval to a... RPT-Wall St Week Ahead-Jobs data could spur Fed action on stimulus NEW YORK, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Wall Street is bracing for a wave of economic reports this week, including the August jobs report, which might prove decisive in determining whether the economy is strong... Who is Debbie Rowe? Debbie Rowe has said she doesn't want fame. But as Michael Jackson's ex-wife and the mother of two of his children, she may now be thrust into the center of the latest high-profile trial related to the superstar's death. Ten-year-old boy wins Alaska's contest for giant cabbages PALMER, Alaska, Aug 31 (Reuters) - A 10-year-old boy has won Alaska's annual giant cabbage contest, submitting a 92.3-pound (41.9 kg) specimen named "Bob" to officials at the state fair. Harbinger's insurance unit files for $100 mln IPO Aug 29 (Reuters) - Fidelity Guaranty Life, the insurance unit of Harbinger Group Inc, filed with U.S. regulators on Thursday to raise up to $100 million in an initial public offering of its common... The Media Equation Campaign Journalism in the Age of Twitter A far younger campaign reporter now feeds a never-ending news cycle named Twitter.

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