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News Feed Latest worldwide news Giant panda Mei Xiang gives birth to stillborn twin A day after a jubilant first delivery, giant panda Mei Xiang gave birth to a second cub Saturday night. But it was stillborn. Facial recognition brings new look to shopping Aug. 19 - Scrambling for credit cards or mobile phones at the checkout counter could become a thing of the past as a Finnish company readies to launch the world's first face recognition payment system. Tara Cleary reports. Ad Revenue From Mobile for Pandora Increases The company reported a loss of $7.8 million for the second quarter, but continues to experience rapid growth. Four thousand run from the bulls in Virginia event PETERSBURG, Virginia (Reuters) - About 4,000 people - dressed in everything from thongs to superhero costumes - dodged 1,000-pound bulls as they sprinted down a quarter-mile dirt track on Saturday in... Whats On Friday Television highlights. Texas Tribune Under a New Law, the Police Can Act as Gun Dealers A new Texas law will allow the states law enforcement agencies to bolster their budgets by selling confiscated guns to licensed weapons dealers. GLOBAL MARKETS-Bonds rally on weak U.S. data; Wall St ends lower * Geopolitical concerns spark late-day equity decline * Italian stocks, bonds fall on Berlusconi threat * Weak U.S. goods data tempers September Fed tapering view * Currency markets subdued, dollar... What We Eat Tomatoes Ripe for Improvement Plant geneticists say a project to develop tastier mass-produced tomatoes is just one step in pushing Americans toward more healthy eating. Ex-reporter claims hacking at Trinity Mirror paper-Sky LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - A former reporter on a tabloid owned by Trinity Mirror has claimed the newspaper hacked into the phones of celebrities, Sky News reported on Thursday, potentially broadening a scandal that has so far largely affected Rupert Murdoch's News Corp . Danish Wind Turbine Maker Appoints New Leader Vestas, once a star of the wind power industry, named Anders Runevad as its new chief executive on Wednesday amid reports of losses and declining revenues. Chinese-American Commentator and Investor Is Arrested in Beijing Charles Xue, who is known for his investing tips and thoughts on social issues, was held on charges of soliciting prostitution just as the government is cracking down on online activism. Baby Snow Leopard Born at Bronx Zoo Is Now on Display The cub was born in April to Maya and Leo, who was brought to New York from Pakistan after being orphaned. Spit-Take in Hollywood at Dog Treat Promotion The off-taste quickly tipped off the snackers, who got the bars as part of a Dog for Dog promotion in The Hollywood Reporter. 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). CORRECTED-Two charged with stealing source code from trading firm (Corrects headline to show that only two of the three defendants, not all three, were charged with stealing source code) High Low Finance How BlackBerry Handled Past Wealth As the companys fortunes spiral down, a look back shows little reward for loyal shareholders even in its heyday. But executives did well. A Good Appetite A Homecoming for Honey Cakes Try an updated version of the Rosh Hashana honey cake, and pair it with plums macerated in honey and seasoned with lemon thyme. Obama administration sees mid-October default deadline WASHINGTON (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 swiftly to raise a limit on government borrowing. John Riegger Leads Boeing Classic John Riegger shot an 8-under 64 on Saturday to open a three-stroke lead after the second round of the Champions Tour's Boeing Classic Schulze plans to start selling Best Buy shares later this year (Reuters) - Richard Schulze, the founder and largest shareholder of Best Buy Co Inc , has informed the world's largest consumer electronics chain about his plan to start selling its stock starting this fall, according to a regulatory filing on Monday. Nadal Advances to Second Round of U.S. Open Rafa Nadal overpowered American wildcard Ryan Harrison in straight sets to ease into the second round of the U.S. Open on Monday. Billie Jean King's equality fight Mark McKay reports on Billie Jean King's campaign for equality in tennis. U.S. would only act on Syria with international community Hagel JAKARTA (Reuters) - The United States would only take action on Syria in concert with the international community and with legal justification in response to the alleged chemical weapons attacks in Damascus, U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said on Monday. 'Guilt' of defending human rights "No matter what you do, you feel you're not doing enough," says Maryam Alkhawaja. Five food brands reinvented How do you reinvigorate a heritage brand? It's a question that has long marred CEOs, business strategists and some of the world's most astute marketeers. U.S. spy agency edges into the light after Snowden revelations WASHINGTON (Reuters) - There was a time when the U.S. National Security Agency was so secretive that government officials dared not speak its name in public. NSA, the joke went, stood for "No Such Agency." UPDATE 1-Zurich Insurance says CFO Pierre Wauthier found dead ZURICH, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Zurich Insurance Group said on Monday its chief financial officer (CFO), Pierre Wauthier, had been found dead at his home in the Swiss canton of Zug, just over 30... Fed's Williams says U.S. growth set to perk up WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A senior Federal Reserve official said on Friday that he expects U.S. economic growth to pick up significantly later this year and in 2014 as the drag from fiscal policy fades. Inspiration for 'Contact' still listening From a remote valley in Northern California, Jill Tarter is listening to the universe. Breakingviews How do you say bailout in Portuguese? Aug. 26 - Rob Cox and Christopher Swann discuss how Brazils $60 bln currency-intervention looks designed to paper over corporate and policy blunders. Superman flies in southern California July 3 - A start-up company in California creates life-sized remote controlled superheroes that soar through the air. Elly Park reports. Hovercraft shocks beachgoers Sunbathers and sandcastle builders are surprised when a military hovercraft lands at a holiday resort in Russia. NEWSMAKER-Bradway's patient dealmaking brings Onyx to Amgen New YORK, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Investment banker turned biotech chief executive, Robert Bradway, staked a claim as a savvy dealmaker with Amgen Inc's successful acquisition of Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc for more than $10 billion. T Magazine Feeling For | A Sake Thats Perfect for Summer Sipping Served cool, the traditional Japanese beverage can be the perfect rejoinder to hot, stifling nights. DealBook Ackman Moves to Sell Stake in J.C. Penney The hedge fund manager William A. Ackman moved on Monday to sell his roughly 18 percent stake in J.C. Penney, nearly two weeks after he resigned from the board amid an unusual public battle with his fellow directors. Warriors-Bound Nedovic Targets Euro Success Serbian Nemanja Nedovic is thrilled to be heading to the NBA with the Golden State Warriors but says he is first focused on bringing glory to his national team in next month's European Championship. 7 people mauled by bears Bear attacks are rare, but a 12-year-old girl jogging in Michigan is among the latest victims in a spate of attacks that has left seven people mauled in five states since Thursday. Woodland, Kuchar Tied for Lead at Barclays Matt Kuchar and Gary Woodland began their week at The Barclays by going to Citi Field and getting a tour of the clubhouse, where Kuchar noticed an indoor batting cage and asked if they could try it out. He stood behind the net and threw to Woodland, a promising baseball player in high school. Belarus detention of Uralkali head "inappropriate" - Russian First Dep PM GORKI, Russia, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Russia criticised ally Belarus on Monday for detaining the head of Russia's Uralkali , the world's top potash producer, after the collapse of a joint sales pact with... Emerging market slump highlights Fed's global reach JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (Reuters) - The recent selloff in emerging markets is a classic case of being careful what you wish for.

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