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News Feed Latest worldwide news Jolie asks for help for Syrian child refugees Aug 23 - Angelina Jolie says what's happening to Syria's child refugees is "sickening," in a statement released by the United Nations on Friday (August 23). Roselle Chen reports. Ashes Legacy on Display A short walk from the United States Open, Arthur Ashe is remembered in an exhibit built from his meticulous collection. New Issue-IFC prices 250 mln stg 2015 bond Notes Launched under issuer039;s EMTN programme From The Magazine Looking to Genes for the Secret to Happiness People whose happiness was based on a sense of higher purpose and service to others had gene markers indicating possible better long-term health. Court keeps Peabody on hook for some Patriot retiree benefits (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on Wednesday revived health benefits for about 3,100 retired miners at a subsidiary of bankrupt Patriot Coal Corp. Remote Control College Footballs Most Dominant Player? Its ESPN Spending billions of dollars for TV rights and becoming partners with universities desperate for exposure, ESPN has emerged as a sports puppet-master and kingmaker. ArtsBeat Screenwriter Questions Whether Tchaikovsky Was Gay, Sparking Furor in Russia A prominent screenwriter working on a film about the Russian composers life set off a firestorm by questioning whether Tchaikovsky was homosexual. Carlos Slim increases stake in NY Times Oct 6 (Reuters) - Carlos Slim, the Mexican billionaire who loaned the New York Times Co $250 million, has upped his stake in the company for the third time in two months. Two More Arrests Made in Gang Rape in India The five suspects are accused of assaulting a 22-year-old photojournalist on assignment for an English-language magazine. China Arrests British Adviser Hired by GlaxoSmithKline Peter Humphrey, the adviser, is the managing director of a risk management consulting firm that has worked for GlaxoSmithKline, the drug company facing graft allegations in China. Can a case boost your iPhone 5's WiFi? Check the Linkase The Linkase for iPhone 5 boasts up to a 50 percent boost in Wi-Fi signal strength thanks to a small electromagnetic waveguide extension. Does it work? See for yourself in these mobile speedtests where Wi-Fi is usually terrible. 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. UPDATE 2-Obama administration sees mid-October default deadline WASHINGTON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - The Obama administration warned Congress on Monday that the United States could run out of money to pay its bills soon after mid-October if lawmakers do not move... Fox News Confirms the Firing of a Top Executive Who Was Once Close to Ailes The company initially declined to comment on reports that Roger Ailes, the chief executive, had fired Brian Lewis, one of his chief lieutenants. Mexico arrests key Gulf Cartel leader Mario Armando Ramirez Trevino, a suspected leader of Mexico's Gulf Cartel, has been arrested near the U.S. border, a Mexican official said. Novelties Microsatellites What Big Eyes They Have By expanding Earth imaging, low-cost satellites could help many businesses keep track of their operations. But frequent updating of those images may also raise privacy questions. Chubby Checker can sue HP over genital-measuring app, judge says SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The musician famous for the Twist dance style can sue Hewlett Packard Co over allegations that the tech company used his trademarked name "Chubby Checker" on a software app that purports to measure a man's genitals. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. WRAPUP 3-World mourns Steve Jobs; Apple shares edge higher * Apple shares up 1 percent (Updates links to stories, graphics, Breakingviews; updates shares) Philip Green's Hong Kong venture Arcadia Group owner Philip Green talks to CNN's Monita Rajpal about bringing British high street fashion to Hong Kong. News From the Advertising Industry Account assignments, executive appointments and miscellaneous news from advertising agencies. DealBook Growth in Global Disputes Brings Big Paychecks for Law Firms Some legal heavyweights in the United States are benefiting from a growing number of clashes over complex international deals. Climate Panel Cites Near Certainty on Warming The panel found that human activity is almost certainly behind most temperature increases in recent decades. The Week Nesting Coffins and Low Expectations for a Comet Recent developments in health and science news. Also this week monitoring the nations power supply and a milestone in sustainable energy. Miley Cyrus Lady Gaga has taken the MTV Video Music Awards stage covered in (fake) blood; wearing a dress made of meat and as her male alter-ego, Jo Calderone. From The Magazine Looking to Genes for the Secret to Happiness People whose happiness was based on a sense of higher purpose and service to others had gene markers indicating possible better long-term health. T Magazine Food Matters | A British Outpost Opens on the Upper East Side The team behind the downtown restaurant Fat Radish is bringing its British home cooking and London-inspired industrial dcor uptown to their new two-story restaurant, the East Pole. At the Coaches Car Wash Fifty top college football coaches flock to ESPNs headquarters to discuss the season. The event, known as the Coaches Car Wash, shows how the network has become as big as the games. Nasdaq trading halt exposes communication gaps when crisis hits NEW YORK (Reuters) - The three-hour trading halt last week in Nasdaq stocks has raised questions about the exchange's communications effort and whether procedures need to be established to keep the... Timberlake wins big at VMAs, Jackson's estate hit with tax bill Aug 26 - The day's top showbiz news and headlines including Justin Timberlake wins big at the MTV VMAs, Michael Jackson's estate reportedly owes millions in back taxes, and "Lee Daniels' The Butler" tops the box office again. Bob Mezan reports. Gay teen's plea deal pulled Prosecutors pulled Kaitlyn Hunt's plea deal when they discovered she'd exchanged 20,000 text messages with the minor at the center of the case against her. Fifth suspect arrested in Mumbai gang rape Indian police arrested a fifth suspect Sunday in the alleged gang rape of a female photographer, authorities said, in a case that has renewed outrage over safety of women in the nation. Philip Green's Hong Kong venture Arcadia Group owner Philip Green talks to CNN's Monita Rajpal about bringing British high street fashion to Hong Kong. Champion Blackhawks Sign Coach Quenneville to Extension The Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks have retained head coach Joel Quenneville on a three-year contract extension, the National Hockey League (NHL) team said on Friday. Education Germany Backtracks on Tuition Eight years after the introduction of education charges for students at public universities, German states have mostly eliminated the payments. The last will be phased out next year. Intervention Mission impossible? The Arab Spring seems a long time ago. The voices of Tunis and Tahrir Square, the uprising in Benghazi, the street protests in Yemen and Bahrain promised a popular awakening in countries where politics had been confined to an elite. Blake Announces Retirement From Tennis James Blake, whose top ranking was No. 4, in 2006, announced the end of his 14-year pro career on Monday. His career suffered several major setbacks because of injuries. Square Feet A Return to Downtown Birmingham Tax incentives are helping restore the center of an Alabama city still associated with civil rights battles and industrial decay. Remote Control At Louisville, Athletic Boom Is Rooted in ESPN Partnership Louisvilles willingness to play football games on Tuesday nights, at ESPNs urging, began a turnaround that led to huge rewards for the university and the network. Soros raises JC Penney stake but two big investors exit in Q2 BOSTON (Reuters) - Billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros likes ailing retailer JC Penney so much that he added another 2 million shares to his already large investment, according to...

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