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News Feed Latest worldwide news Beating the Streak After two decades of losing, the Pittsburgh Pirates are rolling. This month could bring a celebration of an actual berth in the playoffs. Automakers Build Showroom in an App Using a technology called augmented reality, carmakers can embed images and video over a picture on a smartphone or tablet. Who wants to be a millionaire? Likely next Fed chair already is WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lawrence Summers may be a poster-child for the lucrative revolving door between Wall Street and Washington. But Federal Reserve Vice Chair Janet Yellen, his chief opponent in... Belarus accuses Uralkali's Kerimov of abuse of power MINSK, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Belarus said on Monday it had formally accused the top shareholder in Russia's Uralkali of abuse of power on Monday, deepening a diplomatic and trade dispute between the ex-Soviet states after the collapse of a potash sales alliance. 1-year-old boy shot dead as parents push stroller across New York street (Reuters) - A 1-year-old boy died after he was shot in the head as his parents pushed him in a stroller across a street in New York City, police said on Sunday. Rupee slump a hard lesson for Indian students overseas NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Student Mikael Haris is wrestling with the sort of question confronting others across India, including companies, investors and banks, following the 18 percent slump in the... Deadly raid hits Iranian exile group's camp in Iraq The United Nations condemned an Iraqi raid on a camp housing Iranian dissidents north of Baghdad on Sunday, an attack that led to at least 15 deaths and allegations of more. Barclays may launch cash call on anniversary of U.S. Lehman deal LONDON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Barclays Plc is set to launch its 5.8 billion pound ($9 billion) rights issue in two weeks, possibly on the fifth anniversary of its takeover of the U.S. operations of... DealBook Verizon Is Expected to Pay $130 Billion for Stake in Vodafone Joint Venture Verizon Communications neared a deal on Sunday to buy the 45 percent stake in its wireless business held by Vodafone, people briefed on the matter said. T Magazine Visiting the Source | A Chef in the Field Sungold and Heirloom Tomatoes The delicate, sweet flavor of little, warm Sungold tomatoes, which are aplenty in farmers markets this time of year, gets paired with the meatier texture of cool heirloom tomatoes in this seasonal dish. Cognitive Science Meets Pre-Algebra Mixing related but distinct concepts in lessons has proved more effective than focusing on one subject at a time, though it feels harder. Advertising A View of Whats Missing From the Classroom A campaign about school absenteeism is the latest collaboration on education by the Ad Council and the United States Army. America's Diana Nyad, 64, sets record with Cuba-to-Florida swim KEY WEST, Florida (Reuters) - American 64-year-old long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad on Monday became the first person to swim across the Florida Straits from Cuba without a shark cage, succeeding on her fifth attempt at the feat. Brazil, Mexico want spy answers The U.S. National Security Agency directly targeted the communications of the presidents of Brazil and Mexico, according to a Brazilian news report likely to heighten tensions between the United States and Latin America's two biggest economies. Rural banking in India Small loans in rural India offer women a chance to break out of poverty. CNN's Mallika Kapur reports. Kerry Seeks to Reassure Syrian Opposition Leader The secretary of state told Ahmed al-Jarba that the president was still determined to hold the Syrian government accountable for a chemical weapons attack. Fandango Acquires a Rival in Movie Tickets The online ticket seller bought the company that runs Hollywood Movie Money, which helps studios promote DVD and Blu-ray releases with free tickets. WRAPUP 4-Verizon, Vodafone agree $130 bln Wireless deal * Vodafone to return 71 percent, or $84 billion, to shareholders Out There Stars, Gold, Dung Beetles and Us Its hard to imagine a more humbling connection between the microscopic and the massive than that of a bug who navigates its carefully wrought investment by the light of the Milky Way. 'Philomena' impresses, Gilliam goes into black hole in Venice VENICE (Reuters) - Judi Dench and Steve Coogan's heart-tugging "Philomena" continued to garner praise at the Venice Film Festival, while director Terry Gilliam's "The Zero Theorem" took viewers into a dystopian world in the latest competition offering on Monday. Perfect timing Murray's triumph Andy Murray tells CNN he was unable to sleep after his historic victory over Novak Djokovic to become Britain's first men's singles champion at Wimbledon since 1936. Investing billions in the USA It may be far from home but a South African company is powering its way into the U.S. energy landscape, hoping that its grand plan to introduce a once-shunned technology in the United States will pay off. Public private partners come to potoroo rescue Aug. 25 - Australia's threatened long-nosed potoroo may be making a comeback in southeast Queensland thanks to a collaboration between government and private land-owners. The shy marsupial has been the victim of habitat destruction through land clearing but efforts by farmers are producing signs of recovery. Tara Cleary reports. Bayern Sink Chelsea in Super Cup Shootout Bayern Munich gained some revenge for the 2012 Champions League final defeat by Chelsea when they beat the Premier League club 5-4 on penalties. Tour football's spiritual home CNN's Pedro Pinto tours Brazil's Maracana Stadium after its costly and problematic redesign for the 2014 World Cup. Before Attempting to Top Opponents, U.S. Open Players Must Beat Traffic Most of the 543 players at the Open stay in Midtown Manhattan, and come to realize that the 10-mile commute to Queens from their hotel is anything but simple or quick. Wealth Matters Fertility Treatments Produce Heirs Their Parents Never Knew In vitro fertilization can result in children born well after the death of one or even both parents, complicating inheritance laws. What I Love Lee Child and the Macho of Minimalism The author of the Jack Reacher books lives in a Manhattan apartment thats stripped down for action. Doctor gives free weekend surgeries In Cameroon, there is only one doctor for every 5,000 people, according to the World Health Organization. Seeing his father and so many of his countrymen suffer, Georges Bwelle was determined to do something about it. The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 movies at North American (U.S. and Canadian) box offices for Friday to Sunday, led by "Lee Daniels' The Butler" at No. 1, according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (1) Lee Daniels' The Butler.............$ 17.0 million 2 (2) We're the Millers...................$ 13.5 million 3 (*) Mortal Instruments City of Bones...$ 9.3 million 4 (*) The World's End.....................$ 8.9 million 5 (5) Planes......... T Magazine The Moment | Demure With a Twist This fall, feminine clothes take on small accents of masculinity, from the fullness of a skirt with brogues to a cluster of jewels on an oversize lapel. The Cheaters Club Photos from the Amoralists production of the new play by Derek Ahonen. Real Madrid Completes Long-Awaited Deal for Tottenhams Bale The Welsh midfielder Gareth Bales transfer from Tottenham to Real Madrid was believed to be worth about $130 million, which would set a record. Piraeus investment deal eases privatization prospects ATHENS (Reuters) - China's largest bulk shipper COSCO Holdings Co Ltd has agreed a multi-million euros expansion of its container operations at Greece's biggest port Piraeus (OLP) , easing the way... Theater Its Ireland in New York Theres enough Irish theater in New York this month to allow for full immersion for a week or so if youd like. Stock futures up, Treasuries futures slip as Syria fears ebb NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday and Treasuries futures slipped as worries about an imminent Western military strike against Syria ebbed. Christina Cuomo Perignano and Paul Diver The bride, a granddaughter of former Gov. Mario Cuomo, is studying for a law degree; the groom is a candidate for a Ph.D. in statistics. How to avoid a major choke You are only a short putt away from a major championship and golfing immortality, but then dark visions appear and you start wondering, "What if I miss?" Even top golfers need help training their minds -- and they turn to Dr. Bob Rotella. Radiation Near Japanese Plants Tanks Suggests New Leaks The crisis over tons of contaminated water at the plant, crippled two years ago by an earthquake and tsunami, has worsened. Robust factory data sparks European stock rally * FTSEurofirst 300 up 1.8 pct, Euro STOXX 50 up 1.9 pct * Robust Chinese, euro zone data fans recovery hopes * Major investment banks upbeat on European stocks * Buy Italy, Germany; sell Switzerland, Nomura says By Blaise Robinson PARIS, Sept 2 (Reuters) - European shares surged on Monday in a broad-based rally after Chinese and European factory data showed the global economic recovery is on track. A batch of upbeat notes from top investment banks, including a UBS upgrad

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