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News Feed Latest worldwide news ArtsBeat Q. A. Cassandra Clare on The Mortal Instruments Ms. Clare discusses the movie adaptation of the first volume of her best-selling series of fantasy novels. 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. The Next Level When You Promote Someone and It Doesnt Work Out Can you return someone to their old job? Arab League Arab League calls for justice while refugees flee Syria. CNN's Mohammed Jamjoom reports. Northern Iraq's investment boom Northern Iraq is enjoying an investment boom because of business prowess with gas and oil. Israel Takes Defensive Steps as Attack on Syria Looms The government authorizes the calling-up of a limited number of special reservists, and Israelis scramble to collect gas masks from distribution centers across the country. Champions League A Sheep Is Saved, and Celtic Wins Glasgow Celtic overcame a 2-0 deficit from the first leg to advance to the Champions League group stage after beating Shakhter Karagandy on Wednesday. Celebrating world's wackiest hobbies Bog snorkeling? Air guitar? And you thought your hobby was odd. No matter your passion, there's a festival to honor it. You're the Boss Blog Its the Affordable Care Act. But What Is Affordable? The A.C.A. will require employers with more than 50 employees to estimate their employees household incomes. How are they supposed to do that? Jury Sentences Hasan to Death for Fort Hood Rampage Major Hasan had been found guilty of 45 counts of murder and attempted murder in an attack called the deadliest act of terrorism on American soil since 2001. Britain Orders Ryanair to Slash Stake in Aer Lingus Regulators on Wednesday ordered Ryanair to cut its 29 percent holding to 5 percent, arguing that it threatens competition on routes between Ireland and Britain. Messi, Balotelli meet the Pope Pope Francis welcomed Lionel Messi and Mario Balotelli to the Vatican ahead of Wednesday's match between Argentina and Italy. Funeral held in Basra for Shi'ite militants killed in Syria Aug. 27 - Hundreds attend a funeral procession in Basra for four Shi'ite militants killed fighting in Syria. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). As tallying goes on, top Florida Democrat cheers Obama's win MIAMI (Reuters) - The chairman of Florida's Democratic Party congratulated President Barack Obama on Thursday on winning the battleground state on Tuesday, while blasting the state's Republican governor for his handling of the election. UPDATE 2-Sony near buying Ericsson out of phone venture-WSJ * Sony and Ericsson decline to comment on reported talks Japan official wants Fukushima operator Tepco to be liquidated TOKYO (Reuters) - The operator of Japan's wrecked Fukushima nuclear station, Tokyo Electric Power Co, should be liquidated, as its failure to learn from its mistakes fuels insecurity, says the governor of a prefecture hosting another of the utility's atomic plants. The Boss Joel Peresman, Drawn to the Music At the age of 6, Joel Peresman saved 63 cents to buy his first single record. Now he is C.E.O. of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. Summer movie guide Top 20 picks This year's summer movie season is all about asking "What if?" DealBook Switzerland Close to Tax Deal With U.S. A final settlement would likely require banks to pay a fine to the United States equivalent to 20 percent to 50 percent of the value of their undeclared American accounts, a person briefed on the matter said. The multi-billion-dollar fight for national sovereignty - Felix TV Elliott vs. Argentina is one of those court cases so important and complex that only a Power Ranger, Transformers, Legos and wooden trains can possibly do it justice. (November 30, 2012) Entergy Announces Closing of Vermont Nuclear Plant The company just won a long legal fight to keep the Vermont Yankee reactor open, but now says it will decommission the plant late next year. Set Back by Recession, and Shut Out of Rebound A lower unemployment rate for older workers masks troubling trends of reduced pay and longer job searches. Personal Health Tested Recipes for Kitchen Safety Modern kitchen appliances and gadgets offer many opportunities for injury. Tech that will save your life in an apocalypse When disaster strikes, survival can depend on a few basic needs. Access to clean water, shelter, warmth and sanitation is a matter of life of death in the days and weeks after an earthquake, tsunami, flood or tornado. Key Questions on the Conflict in Syria A brief summary of the conflict in Syria and why the United States appears headed to a fresh military entanglement in the Middle East. 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. Ex-HealthSouth CEO Scrushy loses bid to end SEC ban Aug 28 (Reuters) - A federal judge rejected former HealthSouth Corp Chief Executive Richard Scrushy's bid to lift a ban on his serving as an officer or director of a public company, which was part of his settlement of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charges that he masterminded a $2.6 billion accounting fraud. Shareholder wealth The largest creators, the biggest destroyers Reuters blogger Felix Salmon shares a surprising list of which companies over the last 90 years have generated the most wealth for shareholders, and which ones have destroyed it. White House Memo President, Not Preacher, but Speaking More on Race President Obama, who is set to speak Wednesday from the Lincoln Memorial, seems liberated to give voice to certain causes after a first term in which he often disappointed supporters by not talking more about race. For Long-Shot New Jersey Senate Candidate, Passion and No Filter Steve Lonegan is waging a campaign to be the first Republican in 40 years elected to the Senate from New Jersey, and he has no intention of letting it be dull. T Magazine In the Air | International Velvet The rich textile has long been the calling card of the stylishly privileged. Now, its fashions turn to embrace the stuff of royals. The Legend of Jadeveon Clowney The story of South Carolinas Jadeveon Clowney, known for his exploits from an early age, reflects the popularity and the hype of college football today. US STOCKS-Wall St rises as Syria concerns lift energy shares * Pending home sales fall as mortgage interest rates rise Liquidated Irish bank seeks U.S. creditor protection DUBLIN, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The liquidation vehicle for Ireland's failed Anglo Irish Bank has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States, it said on Tuesday. U.S. sending mixed messages on Egypt John McCain Aug. 21 - U.S. Senator John McCain says US sending mixed messages to Egypt, calls on Washington to cut aid. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Pick 6 Unsettled Quarterback Competitions If a decision has been made on who will start at quarterback for Penn State in its opening game, Bill O'Brien isn't saying. Obama address, bells to mark 50 years since King's 'Dream' speech WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Words from the first black U.S. president and bell ringing around the world on Wednesday will mark 50 years to the minute that civil rights leader Martin Luther King ended his... 'Into the Wild' obsessive found dead Before he went missing, Jonathan Croom had developed an obsession with the movie "Into the Wild," in which a young man leaves society to go live off the land. What Does Tory Burch Want? Legal troubles with her ex-husband Christopher Burch behind her, the high-profile but discreet designer seems poised to expand her all-American brand around the globe. 'Twerk' dancing and 'selfie' photos added to English dictionary LONDON (Reuters) - "Twerk", a provocative dance move that has gone viral, and "selfie" a photograph taken of oneself using a phone, are two new words added to the Oxford English Dictionary on...

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