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You're the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Some People Are Meant to Be Employees
Capital goods orders are weak. Gas prices fall. And five billion additional mobile phone users are coming to Facebook.


Peru plans to invest part of $7 bln fund abroad, proposes fiscal reforms
LIMA, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Peru plans to open part of its $7 billion fiscal stabilization fund to investments abroad in a bid to protect spending capacity from swings in global mineral prices and dips...


Risk at Coast From Fire at Yosemite
A state of emergency was declared for San Francisco, because a fire at Yosemite threatened reservoirs and hydroelectric dams.


National Briefing | Washington Prosecutors Press Subpoena for Times Reporter in Leak Case
The Justice Department on Monday asked a full federal appeals court not to hear arguments from lawyers for a New York Times reporter, who has been subpoenaed to testify in a leak case against a former C.I.A. officer.


Malaysia to Host New EurAsia Cup Matchplay Event in March
The inaugural EurAsia Cup matchplay event in Malaysia is to feature on the initial sector of the 2013-14 European Tour schedule, organisers said on Monday.


UPDATE 1-Britain's FTSE drops, pressured by Syrian risks
* Charts indicate further weakness ahead (Updates to add closing prices with no other changes to text)


Currents | Furniture The Scandinavian Way
A Norwegian trio designs their first product a chair called Oslo.


Momentum Builds for Military Strike in Syria
The American defense secretary expressed readiness for any options as the Arab League joined those accusing Syrias government of using chemical arms.


Your Money Adviser Assessing the Costs of Caring for an Aging Relative
Studies of Americans who take on in-home care are documenting health and financial repercussions.


T Magazine The Writers Room
A view of Rome, a pristine computer screen, a photograph of Basquiat, an I.B.M. 196c typewriter, the ghost of another author. For these writers each of whom releases a new book this fall all they need to inspire is within these walls.


Florida jury recommends death penalty for man convicted of teen's murder
ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - A Florida jury recommended the death penalty Tuesday for a man who lured a 15-year-old boy to an ambush in 2011 where he was shot, dismembered and incinerated in a fire pit.


Soccer Roundup Arsenal Able to Bounce Back, Led by Podolskis Two Goals
After losing its first Premier League game of the season last week, Arsenal rebounded Saturday to defeat Fulham, 3-1.


News From the Advertising Industry
Account assignments, executive appointments and miscellaneous news from advertising agencies.


The Hunt Escape From Times Square
It was the moment to buy a place. And to enjoy a quieter, less crowded neighborhood.


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.


Ankita Gandhi, Varun Kumar
The bride is a lawyer and the groom is a doctor.


Election system needs an overhaul, but it's not that easy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Voters in Florida were still waiting to cast their ballots more than six hours after polls closed on Election Day, registered voters in Ohio were told they were not on voter rolls and new voter ID laws in Pennsylvania led to confusion at voting places.


Techquity Friends for Facebook, Intel plus golden Apple?
Aug 19 - Facebook and Intel receive positive comments from analysts while Apple will reportedly make a golden change with the new iPhone.


Restaurant Review Betony in Midtown
At Betony, which opened in Midtown Manhattan this spring, the food is fussed over, but it isnt fussy.


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...


Obama on watching 'The Butler' - 'I did tear up'
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama says he teared up watching a movie about an African-American man who served for 34 years at the White House during the tumultuous time of the civil rights movement.


UPDATE 2-Improving N.American sales boost Guess' Q2, shares soar
* Sees full-year adj EPS $1.78-$1.92, largely above Wall Street estimates


Editor's choice
Our best photos from the last 24 hours.


White House not yet vetting Yellen for Fed chair sources
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The White House has yet to begin vetting Federal Reserve Vice Chair Janet Yellen to take over the top job at the U.S. central bank, according to three sources with knowledge of the situation, after one report said the process had begun for her main rival for the job.


Bo Xilai Show trial or serious test?
Chinese authorities have ended the waiting game over when political pariah Bo Xilai will face court over corruption charges.


Tool Kit A Digital Back-to-School Checklist
The choices for stocking up for the school year whether it be grade school or college can be overwhelming and expensive. Here are some tips.


A Quest for Even Safer Drinking Water
Researchers are mapping the microscopic fauna in our underground water systems, to better understand how some organisms eke out a living in dark, cool pipes loaded with chlorine.


Wealth Matters From a Prominent Divorce in the Affluent Class, Lessons for All
Rich people may have more assets at stake, but any couple with a broken marriage have to consider the same issues in a divorce.


New Issue-Sanofi prices 1.0 bln euro 2020 bond
Underlying govt bond Over mid-swaps, equivalent to 72bp


Tensions on the Cul-de-Sac
Some owners who have invested in their communities for years are worried about incoming tenants, who may have little incentive to do the same.


World Briefing | Europe France Government Proposes Changes in Pension System
President Franois Hollande announced the outlines of a pension reform bill, aimed at preserving an underfunded system but which is likely to be seen by some as insufficient.


Roche looks to replicate cancer success with eye drugs
ZURICH (Reuters) - Positive results for Roche's experimental eye drug should bolster its position in the multibillion-dollar-a-year market for vision loss treatments, as it looks to branch out beyond its core cancer expertise.


Impact Your World How to help
CNN Films' "Girl Rising" tells the stories of girls across the globe and the power of education to change the world. Are you inspired to help the cause of girls' education around the world? You can make an impact in many ways, but by just being aware of the issue, you can spread the word. By acting in your own community, you can make a global difference.


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.


Aided by U.N. Forces, Congolese Hit Rebels
Tensions escalated as the Democratic Republic of Congo blamed Rwanda for supporting rebel fighters, and a rocket killed three people in Goma.


Office Towers Owners May Profit From Plan to Allow Sale of Landmarks Air Rights
A Bloomberg administration plan to help pay for the preservation of aging structures also could be a boon to property developers.


Rookie Marquez makes MotoGP history
Marc Marquez continues his stunning debut season in motorcycling's elite class when he becomes the first MotoGP rookie to win five races with victory in Sunday's Czech Grand Prix.


Blackstone to pay $85 million to settle lawsuit over IPO
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Blackstone Group LP has agreed to pay $85 million to settle an investor class action lawsuit accusing the private equity giant of not disclosing bad investments before its $4.7 billion initial public offering in 2007.


The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | Snow Leopard Cub Makes Debut at Bronx Zoo
Do you think animals like Leo can serve as symbols of friendship between two countries? Why?


UPDATE 1-BofA's Merrill to settle racial bias suit for $160 million
WASHINGTON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Brokerage firm Merrill Lynch has agreed to pay $160 million to settle a class-action race discrimination lawsuit brought by a longtime U.S. employee, an attorney for the plaintiffs confirmed on Wednesday.


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