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News Feed Latest worldwide news Hyperloop vs. world's fastest trains Just how fast would the Hyperloop transportation system envisioned by entrepreneur Elon Musk have to be? Try more than twice as fast as the fastest commercial train in the world. 1st Saudi woman to conquer Everest Climbing the world's highest mountain is challenge enough, but for Raha Moharrak, it also meant breaking a taboo. Jeter Returns to Yankees' Lineup Derek Jeter was dealing with plenty of emotions as he prepared for his latest return to the New York Yankees' lineup. 'Space stations' to transform Riyadh Can car-loving Saudis be convinced to step out of their air-conditioned comfort and take public transport? Hey, Ludwig, Theres an App for You The Curtis Institute of Music offers an online course in Beethoven, and an app on the Ninth Symphony has sold hundreds of thousands of copies. Are purists embracing the computer? Fishing banned off Fukushima coast Aug. 23 - Japanese unions ban fishing off the coast of Fukushima following the latest contaminated water leak at the crippled nuclear plant. Lily Grimes reports. Vikings Fullback Felton Suspended for 3 Games Adrian Peterson's lead blocker will be missing from the Minnesota Vikings for their first three regular season games. ArtsBeat Lee Daniels The Butler Keeps Top Spot at Box Office At the same time, three new movies quietly arrived in theaters as the summer blockbuster season ebbed toward its end. Kanye stops by Jenner's talk show Kris Jenner worked her magic and familial connections, of course to land an interview with the typically media-shy Kanye West, the father of her granddaughter North. Kanye stopped by the set of Kris on Monday to tape an hour-long interview that will air this week. INDIA PRESS-PM's office pitches for FDI in e-retail - Business Line State-run explorer Oil India plans to enter refining business - Mint Syria's Assad dismisses chemical weapon use as politically motivated MOSCOW, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad dismissed Western allegations that he used chemical weapons as politically motivated and warned Washington any U.S. military intervention would fail in an interview published in a Russian newspaper on Monday. Movie Review The United States of Football Looks at Concussions The documentary The United States of Football follows retired players dealing with dementia and depression after a career of hard knocks. Illegal rooftop temple prompts unholy ire in Chinese city (Reuters) - An elaborate temple-like structure perched on an apartment block in southeastern China is an illegal hazard that should be torn down, residents say. But they may not be as lucky as opponents of a lavish rooftop villa in Beijing. San Diego area brushfire threatens homes Aug. 21 - Several residents of El Cajon, California near San Diego could be seen on their roofs as a brushfire threatened to reach their homes. Rough cut (no reporter narration). U.S. says chemical weapons use in Syria 'undeniable' Aug. 26 - Victims of an apparent poison gas attack in Damascus speak with a U.N. chemical weapons investigative team, as the U.S. signals it is edging closer to a possible military response. Mana Rabiee reports. Motherlode Blog When School Starts Tomorrow, and Your Child Is Still on a Summer Schedule As the school year nears, experts urge us to prepare our children for new schedules well ahead of the first day. But what if we dont? Photo Replay Aug. 19-25 A look back at the week in sports, from players battling for the ball to riding the lead in races. Firefighters battle mountain blaze in Mallorca Aug. 21 - Over 150 residents are forced to flee as firefighters battle a mountain fire on the Spanish holiday island of Mallorca. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Wall Street ends lower after Kerry blasts Syria on chemical weapons NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell in light volume on Monday after U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry called Syria's use of chemical weapons "undeniable." Hey, Ludwig, Theres an App for You The Curtis Institute of Music offers an online course in Beethoven, and an app on the Ninth Symphony has sold hundreds of thousands of copies. Are purists embracing the computer? Samoan airline goes large June 28 - Samoa Air which charges passengers by their weight launches an extra-large seat service for the fuller figure. Paul Chapman reports. Where Sand Is Gold, the Reserves Are Running Dry Storms, tides and a rising sea level are swallowing up chunks of beach along Floridas coastline, but there is almost no sand left offshore to replenish the beaches. Peregrine accountant barred from working for firms overseen by CFTC WASHINGTON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. futures regulator on Monday barred Jeannie Veraja-Snelling from working as an accountant for firms it oversees after she failed to detect the massive fraud at... Singapore July manufacturing output edges up from year ago SINGAPORE, Aug 26 (Reuters) - (%) Jul Jun May Apr Mar Feb m/m s/adj -1.9 -2.0 1.4 3.1 5.8 0.2 y/y 2.7 -4.2 3.0 5.6 -3.4 -15.1 REUTERS FORECASTS m/m +0.8 y/y +1.2 Gray Matter Does Media Violence Lead to the Real Thing? There is now consensus that exposure to media violence is linked to actual violent behavior. Watch Miley Cyrus' shocking VMA act Miley Cyrus' jaw-dropping performance from the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. Protestor We are willing to die Cairo -- I write this after several days that have disheartened me and many Egyptian people. Many Egyptians desire freedom and a better life, and we love democracy. Imagine standing in long lines under the sun, waiting to give your vote for a new leader and then you wake up and he is no longer president? Crime A Tap on the Window, by Linwood Barclay, and More In A Tap on the Window, by Linwood Barclay, a private investigator in a small town finds himself in the middle of a political smackdown. Advertising A Silicon Valley for Ad Agencies, Only in the Mountains Project WorldWide is opening an agency in Boulder, Colo., which is developing a reputation as a home for advertising start-ups. Boehner "Obamacare is law of the land" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top Republican lawmaker John Boehner said on Thursday he would not make it his mission to repeal the Obama administration's healthcare reform law following the re-election of President Barack Obama. Princess Diana murder claim doubted Royal analysts say the new claim that British troops were in on a plot to murder Princess Diana adds to a string of conspiracy theories in her death, but is unlikely to lead to a new investigation. Arts, Briefly A Final Book Is Planned From Elmore Leonard Peter Leonard, a son of the author Elmore Leonard, who died last week at 87, hopes to complete his fathers last novel, BBC News reported. For 'Biggest Loser' trainer, diet trumps exercise in weight loss NEW YORK (Reuters) - Celebrity trainer Bob Harper, of the weight-loss TV show "The Biggest Loser," has built a career putting very obese people through some grueling fitness paces but if he's learned... Pottery firm's recipe for success Dutch company Royal Delft has widened its business model in order to survive in the 21st century.. Isa Soares reports. Bits YouTubes Founders Challenge Vine and Instagram With New Video App Chad Hurley and Steve Chen are back with MixBit, a new mobile app that they hope will make it easier to shoot, edit and remix videos on the go. 15-love Top tennis romances The life of a tennis professional is tough, but the rewards are plentiful -- and not just in a financial sense. HP switches key executives, dashes hopes for 2014 revenue growth SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard Co shuffled its top ranks on Wednesday, reassigning a star executive to a new role identifying potential acquisitions, as the world's largest personal... Gadgetwise To Build a Better Lego Robot Lego updated its Mindstorms robotics platform with a kit that includes features like Bluetooth compatibility and a remote control app. Greenpeace protests against Russian offshore Arctic drilling MOSCOW (Reuters) - Greenpeace accused Russia on Monday of trying to block its protest against offshore drilling in the mineral-rich but ecologically fragile Arctic after Russian coastguards boarded its vessel. Pogue's Posts Problems With Your Gadgets? You Need a Consumer Advocate Whom should you ask if you have tech problems or complaints?

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