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News Feed Latest worldwide news Jackson Release of U.S. captive in Colombia 'imminent' The release of an American held since June by Colombia's FARC rebel group is "imminent," U.S. civil rights leader Jesse Jackson said Saturday. Woman charged in Boston bombs con A woman accused of scamming nearly half a million dollars from a nonprofit fund benefiting the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings was indicted on Monday, according to a Massachusetts Attorney General. Two Higgs boson scientists tipped for Nobel prize LONDON (Reuters) - Two scientists who predicted the existence of the Higgs boson - the mysterious particle that explains why elementary matter has mass - are Thomson Reuters' top tips to win this year's Nobel prize in physics. T Magazine Accommodations | Sleeping at the Bauhaus The influential German design school has converted its studio building into a dorm-style hotel, with rooms outfitted with Marcel Breuers steel tube furniture. Venezuela President Chavez call is fake Venezuela's president says right-wing opponents have unleashed a new weapon in their push to destabilize his government and demoralize his supporters an imitation of Hugo Chavez's voice. Pesticide ban cuts South Korea's high suicide rate - a bit SEOUL (Reuters) - Jang Chang-yoon was drunk and weepy one rainy night, troubled by debts from his divorce. On a dark impulse, the South Korean waiter bought a bottle of pesticide to end it all with a... Penney reported to see no need to raise cash, shares jump (Reuters) - J.C. Penney Co Inc Chief Executive Myron Ullman told investors he does not see the need to raise cash this year, CNBC reported, reversing a sharp fall in the retailer's shares. The Sun That Did Not Roar The Sun appears to slack off at the height of the solar cycle, the solar maximum, usually a time of roiling activity as the stars magnetic fields reverse. Yemen's army retakes base seized by Qaeda militants ADEN (Reuters) - Yemeni special forces retook an army base and freed several hostages hours after al Qaeda militants disguised as security personnel seized the site in southeast Yemen, killing at least four soldiers, a military official said on Monday. Miley Cyrus aimed to 'make history' with video awards performance NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former Disney star Miley Cyrus says she was out to shock and "make history" and is unapologetic for her raunchy performance at this year's MTV Video Music Awards. Alonso cycle deal stalls Fernando Alonso won't be saving Euskaltel Euskadi after all. But Alonso still wants a cycling team and might start one up from "scratch." Nokia says India freezes some assets in tax dispute NEW DELHI/HELSINKI (Reuters) - Indian authorities have frozen some of Nokia's assets in a tax dispute, the Finnish phone maker said on Monday, although it does not expect the move to delay the sale of its handset business to Microsoft Corp. Gulbis and Garcia-Lopez Reach St. Petersburg Final Sixth-seeded Ernests Gulbis advanced to the final of the St. Petersburg Open in Russia by beating Michal Przysiezny, 6-3, 6-3. After the Floods in Colorado, a Deluge of Worry About Leaking Oil As waters recede from Colorados drilling epicenter, the sight of drowning oil wells has inflamed the debate over the environment. Uncommon Doughnuts, Healthier Chicken Nuggets and More Recommendations for the week of Sept. 24. Watch CNN FC episode 16 Champions League veterans Owen Hargreaves and David Ginola discuss the game between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Nielsen Deal For Arbitron Is Complete The deal will allow Nielsen to better track the publics media consumption across television, radio and range of electronic devices. Sasha Sagan and Jonathan Noel The bride is an independent writer, producer and film editor and the groom is a vice president of a securities brokerage in New York. Music Review Christian Gerhaher and Gerold Huber at Park Avenue Armory The inaugural recital at the Board of Officers Room in the Park Avenue Armory featured Christian Gerhaher and Gerold Huber. Sports Briefing | Pro Basketball Dream vs. Lynx in W.N.B.A. Finals In a rematch of the 2011 W.N.B.A. finals, the Atlanta Dream will face the Minnesota Lynx for the title. Swiss banks tout stability and secrecy to lure rich GENEVA (Reuters) - Switzerland's banking industry is relying on its stability and expertise to ensure it has a bright future as a leading center for managing the assets of the rich, despite a... Cubs Fire Manager Dale Sveum After 2 Seasons Theo Epstein is proud of the talent in the Chicago Cubs' minor league system. The president of baseball operations thinks Dale Sveum is going to be a successful manager one day. UPDATE 1-Wall St banks likely stung again by bad bond-trading quarter NEW YORK, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Wall Street banks have had another rough quarter in bond trading thanks to the U.S. Federal Reserve, and it might get worse before it gets better. Niki Lauda on F1's most dangerous years Three-time World Champion Niki Lauda talks about the dangers of racing F1 cars in the 1970's. CNN drops Clinton documentary, filmmaker cites pressure (Reuters) - CNN dropped plans for a documentary on Hillary Rodham Clinton as the filmmaker charged in a scathing online essay that the Democrat's camp froze him out while Republicans grumbled about meddling in the 2016 presidential race. Decommissioning Tepco's other Fukushima nuclear plant needs special treatment -minister TOKYO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - The decommissioning of Tokyo Electric Power Co's Fukushima Daini nuclear power plant, which is near the wrecked Daiichi plant, cannot be dealt with in the same manner as the decommissioning of other nuclear plants, Japanese trade and industry minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Monday. On the Runway Blog Marco Zanini Going to Schiaparelli, the Long-Dormant Couture House Mr. Zanini will join the small ranks of designers in Paris who also present couture. Shuttle lands at California air base NASA officials Sunday waved off the first opportunity for space shuttle Endeavour to return to Earth, citing poor weather conditions. Militants Blamed After Dozens Killed at Nigerian College Gunmen believed to be Islamic militants from the extremist group Boko Haram shot more than 40 students as they slept in northeast Nigeria. Defining and Demanding a Musicians Fair Shake in the Internet Age David Lowery, leader of the bands Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker, is pressing for higher royalties for musicians. NSA mines Facebook for clues In addition to phone records and email logs, the National Security Agency uses Facebook and other social media profiles to create maps of social connections -- including those of American citizens. Legacy of Greco-Roman Mapmaking A new exhibit features more than 40 objects that provide an overview of Greco-Roman geographical thinking and representation, tracing the roots of modern mapmaking. FTSE bruised by global politics, Chinese data * Continues retreat after closing below 50-day moving average Hassan Rouhani full interview CNN's Christiane Amanpour's full interview with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. Foam landing An Alitalia aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing at Rome's Fiuminco airport on Sunday night after landing gear failed to function, Italy's state-run ANSA news agency reported. Obama says he is not resigned to government shutdown Sept. 30 - President Barack Obama says he plans to talk to congressional leaders about passing a budget, adding that the threat of U.S. debt default could have ramifications on the global economy. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) De Bruyne Questions Trigger Mourinho Walk-Out Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho cut short his Champions League news conference in Bucharest on Monday and walked out after becoming riled by questions about his team selection. 10 hotels from James Bond movies Where to slurp a shaken martini or cheat at poker just like a vacationing secret agent. Google goes inside the A380 Not content with climbing Mount Fuji or scaling the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the Google Street View team has once again stretched the limits of their brief, this time with a full tour inside an Emirates Airbus A380. UPDATE 2-Berlusconi faces obstacles in bid to topple government * Fitch warns political turmoil could lead to ratings cut

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