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News Feed Latest worldwide news M.L.S. Tries to Mute Fans Vulgar Chants Some teams in Major League Soccer have been trying, with mixed success, to stop off-color taunting of opposing goalkeepers that at times is audible over TV broadcasts. Bits Blog Amazon Updates Kindle Fire Line A day after Microsoft announced plans for its new Surface tablets, Amazon refreshed the Kindle Fire line. The tablet wars are just getting started. Fitch Applied Materials' Acquisition of Tokyo Electron Positive for SemiCap Equipment (The following statement was released by the rating agency) NEW YORK, September 25 (Fitch) Fitch believes semiconductor capital (semicap) equipment-maker, Applied Materials Inc.'s (Applied Materials), acquisition of competitor, Tokyo Electron Ltd. (TEL), strengthens the credit profile of the semicap equipment industry and combined company. If approved, the deal better matches supply with demand, given ongoing consolidation of capital spending among semiconductor-makers. Credit Positive for BRIEF-Doughty Hanson to reduce stake in HellermannTyton Sept 25 (Reuters) - Hellermanntyton Group PLC * J.p. morgan SEC plc - proposed placing * Doughty hanson today announces its intention to sell part of its shareholding New Yorks Top Recruit Selects Seton Hall Isaiah Whitehead, the 12th-best prospect in the country, according to Scout.com, had whittled his choices to Indiana, Pittsburgh, Minnesota, Seton Hall and St. Johns. Rules for surviving Oktoberfest Raised steins, raised bosoms, leather-clad Bavarian thighs. And "beer corpses." Square Feet Seizing Irans Slice of Fifth Avenue An office tower built in the late 1970s by the Shah of Iran is coveted real estate that could be sold after a judge found that its owners laundered money for Irans government. Generals Court-Martial Delayed in Sexual Assault Case A defense motion led to the postponement in Brig. Gen. Jeffrey A. Sinclairs case, which has become a closely scrutinized test of the militarys ability to police itself in matters of sexual conduct. Ex-Leader Weds, Complicating Czech Bribe Case Former Prime Minister Petr Necas and his onetime chief of staff, Jana Nagyova, in the spotlight of a corruption investigation, are said to have wed secretly. New iPhones in hot demand With the latest iPhone handsets going on sale in 11 countries and territories Friday, there will be the usual lines of diehard fans snaking around popular Apple stores. Termites' powerful weapon against extermination? Their own poop ORLANDO (Reuters) - Scientists trying to understand why destructive wood-eating termites are so resistant to efforts to exterminate them have come up with an unusually repugnant explanation. Wine world transformed by China China has a thirst for wine and a new documentary tries to bottle that obsession. CNN's Neil Curry reports. Bloomberg on climate change For the first time in human history, more than half the world's population is living in cities, which now produce approximately 70 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. That puts cities on the frontlines of the battle against climate change -- and more and more cities are leading the charge. British women admit Peru drug charges Sept. 25 - Two women charged with drug trafficking in Peru plead guilty. Paul Chapman reports. U.S FDA strengthens warnings on Glaxo, Roche/Biogen cancer drugs Sept 25 (Reuters) - U.S. regulators strengthened the warning labels on two cancer drugs - GlaxoSmithKline Plc's Arzerra, and Rituxan, made by Biogen Idec Inc and Roche Holding AG - to reflect the risk that they can reactivate the hepatitis B virus in patients previously infected with it. Penney leaning toward $1 billion equity raise sources (Reuters) - J.C. Penney Company Inc is looking to raise as much $750 million to $1 billion in new equity to build up its cash reserves as the holiday season approaches, according to three people with knowledge of the matter. Team New Zealand on the ropes For sailing fans, boxing references don't immediately spring to mind when describing the thrills and spills of their sport -- even if it is the biggest race of all The America's Cup. UPDATE 2-Stryker buys Mako Surgical to gain robot surgery skills * Stryker to pay $30/Mako share, 86 pct premium to last close Buses, trains? It's urban gondolas Urban transport in Bolivia's administrative capital of La Paz has always been about what goes up and down. Thieves strike at DC rescue scene, steal subway keys Under cover of darkness, two people wearing dark clothing and ski masks enter a fire truck while its crew is busy with a rescue. Analysis 49ers on Edge of Falling Apart or Snapping Back San Francisco has fallen short of expectations defined as the point spread by an average of 17.5 points this season. U.S. completes America's Cup comeback to beat NZ Oracle Team USA produced a stunning comeback to retain the America's Cup and leave Emirates New Zealand heartbroken following a titanic tussle. How to save the life of a baby Jane Chen says mothers in developing countries can save vulnerable babies through the use of such technology as low-cost infant warmers BUYOUTS-Insurance broker targeting Hispanic market does biggest deal NEW YORK, Sept 25 (Reuters-BUYOUTS) - Private equity-backed insurance broker Confie Seguros is buying the retail auto insurance unit of Affirmative Insurance Holdings in its largest in a series of... Researchers Build a Working Carbon Nanotube Computer The achievement was reported in the journal Nature on Wednesday. Carbon nanotubes are viewed as having the potential to extend the limits of silicon. GRAPHIC-Inverted CDS, bond curves signal Ukraine default fears LONDON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Investors are pricing a potential shock default in Ukraine over the coming year, their fears reflected in a jump in short-dated bond yields and the cost of buying one-year debt insurance in the credit default swaps market. Twitter to broadcast NFL video clips as part of new ad program Sept 25 (Reuters) - Twitter said on Wednesday it would carry instant-replay footage from National Football League games as part of a new advertising partnership that could boost the social media company's revenue before its highly anticipated initial public offering. App Smart Keep Those Due Dates From Sneaking Up on You Mobile devices can be powerful personal finance tools, with apps that make managing and paying bills easier, if not more enjoyable. How does Galaxy Gear measure up? It's tricky business comparing the handful of smartwatches publicly unveiled so far. Bridge USA-2 Moves to Semifinals in Venice Cup The world team championships in Bali, Indonesia, have reached the semifinal stage. Hungry City Kura in the East Village At Kura in the East Village, Norihiro Ishizuka prepares sushi with a genial smile and a generous hand. Besiktas, Galatasaray ends in violence A derby match between Besiktas and Galatasaray in Istanbul was abandoned on Sunday as one of Europe's most fiercely contested football rivalries descended into violence and chaos. Luxury cow horn jewelry All that glitters is not gold, and not all designer jewelry is made from precious metals and gemstones. New York Fed absorbs $11.81 billion in first test of reverse repo facility NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Federal Reserve on Monday said it accepted $11.81 billion in cash as part of the first test of a new reverse repo tool that is meant to help control short-term... American invasion damp squib for some Man Booker diehards LONDON (Reuters) - No one but the jurors can say which of six short-listed books will receive the Man Booker Prize for fiction on October 15, but one thing for certain is the Americans are coming... What to know before visiting Spain It's Western Europe's second largest country, but it's the diversity of its people and passions that holds the key to understanding Spain's eternal appeal. Sowing a Change in Kitchens Luminaries from the world of food gathered in Westchester to discuss using seeds to explore a new frontier of flavor. Next Stop Looking for Big Flavors in a Small New Mexico Town Silver City, an old mining town in the southwestern corner of the state, has seen its creative spirit extend to the local food scene. DealBook ICAP to Pay $87 Million Fine in Libor-Fixing Case The Justice Department also brought criminal charges against three former ICAP employees on Wednesday over their roles in manipulating the benchmark London interbank offered rate. UPDATE 2-UAW trust taps Deutsche Bank to advise on Chrysler exit -sources NEW YORK/DETROIT, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Chrysler Group LLC's second-largest shareholder, a union healthcare trust fund, has tapped Deutsche Bank for advice on how to exit its 41.5 percent stake in No. 3 U.S. automaker, according to two people familiar with the matter.

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