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News Feed Latest worldwide news Marketers Invade Montauk This Summer This summer is sponsored by ... Frugal Traveler Motorcycles, Memorials and the Middle of Nowhere Reaching South Dakota in time for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the Frugal Traveler samples a bit of biker culture, hits tourist highlights and discovers what remote really means. Voyager left solar system last year, new research shows CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA's long-lived Voyager probe crossed into interstellar space last year, becoming the first man-made object to leave the solar system, new research shows. Peregrine accountant barred from working for firms overseen by CFTC WASHINGTON (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 failed brokerage Peregrine Financial Group. Justin Timberlake wins big at MTV VMAs as 'N Sync reunites NEW YORK (Reuters) - Justin Timberlake won big on Sunday at MTV's annual Video Music Awards, taking home the top prize for video of the year for "Mirrors" and a special achievement honor, and also led a much-anticipated onstage reunion of the boy band 'N Sync. Exports key to U.S. success Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says that the American consumer is no longer the driver of the global economy and that high-tech exports are the key to future growth of the U.S. economy. 76ers Owner Expected to Buy Devils Josh Harris, the principal owner of the Philadelphia 76ers, is expected to buy the Devils and assume their lease in Newark in a deal said to be worth more than $320 million. Webdenda Accounts and People of Note in the Ad Industry Victor Acosta joined the Los Angeles office of Wong, Doody, Crandall, Wiener in a new post, associate planning director. Bo Whistleblower had crush on wife The trial of former high-flying Chinese politician Bo Xilai concluded Monday in eastern China, the state-run news agency Xinhua reported. Pentagon adds $1.3 bln to potential value of pact with companies WASHINGTON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. Defense Department on Monday added $1.3 billion to the potential value of contracts it signed with Lockheed Martin Corp, Boeing Co and five other major defense companies in 2004 to pay for engineering services aimed at updating the military's outdated computers and software. African alchemy to power U.S.? South African firm Sasol is building a $14 billion pant in Louisiana to turn natural gas into liquid fuels -- hailed as one of the biggest investments from a non-U.S. company in American history. Shortcuts Unemployed and Older, and Facing a Jobless Future Those over 50 who lose their jobs are confronting the possibility of never working again. Dance Review Jin Won at La MaMas Drive East Festival A South Korean dancer performs a classic Indian form at the South Asian festival at La MaMa. Four killed, 11 injured in China bus stabbing Aug. 26 - A knife-wielding man kills four people and injures 11 on a public bus in southwest China, state media reports. Sunita Rappai reports. BP spill claims deadline may slip by year or more LONDON (Reuters) - The April 2014 deadline for compensation claims against BP over its U.S. oil spill is almost certain to be extended, say both side of the legal settlement that governs payouts, possibly into 2015. DealBook Amgen Buys Producer of Drugs for Cancer Amgen has huge sales of drugs that help patients cope with chemotherapy and counter some of the effects of cancer, but it has long wanted drugs that directly attack the tumors themselves. In buying Onyx, it acquires some. Starbucks to sell home-grown coffee to the Colombians NEW YORK (Reuters) - Starbucks Coffee Company, which has exported coffee beans from Colombia for more than four decades, plans to open its first caf in the Andean country in 2014 and serve only locally-grown coffee. Why your phone is next target Pumping phones with data makes them an attractive target for hackers, writes Parmy Olson. Murray wins Wimbledon CNN's Pedro Pinto talks to Andy Murray who made history by becoming the first British man to win Wimbledon since 1936. Ankita Gandhi, Varun Kumar The bride is a lawyer and the groom is a doctor. 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. Kobe Not Sure He'll Be Ready for Lakers' Opener Kobe Bryant isn't sure he'll be ready to play when the Los Angeles Lakers open the season on Oct. 29, although he remains ahead of schedule in rehabbing his surgically repaired Achilles' tendon. Giant panda gives birth in Washington, but who's the daddy? WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A giant panda gave birth to a cub at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington on Friday - though it's not immediately clear who the father might be. Marika Sawyer and Matthew Whitman The bride is a staff writer for Saturday Night Live; the groom is a vice president at Citigroup. 'Morning-after' pill limits blocked An Oklahoma judge Monday blocked a new state law that would make girls under 17 get a prescription before buying emergency contraception, a limit already dropped by federal regulators. EU mergers and takeovers (Aug 26) BRUSSELS, Aug 26 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process Column Ryan a Near-Lock to Be 1st Coach Fired Even with the start of the NFL season nearly two weeks away, you don't need a Las Vegas bookmaker to pick a favorite for the first coach likely to be fired. Currents | Open Surf Style Meets Japanese Artistry Stussys new line of home goods is on a pop-up tour of the West Coast. Venice tourists get shock bill at outdoor coffee bar ROME (Reuters) - Tourists going to Venice beware - and make sure you read the fine print. Greece 'may need extra 10B euros' Greece may need to tap its eurozone partners for an extra 10 billion euros in funding as it faces up to a cash shortfall, the country's finance minister had said. Guru of the Long Snap Chris Rubio spends much of the year traveling the country to stage clinics where he preaches the gospel of long snapping to young players, whose abilities are highly valued by college coaches. Well Poor Oral Health Is Linked to Cancer-Causing Virus Researchers report a greater risk of the human papillomavirus, HPV, but other experts questioned the study. 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. Australia shares seen dipping on Syria tension MELBOURNE, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Australian shares are set to open lower, with investors wary of a potential U.S. missile strike against Syria over the alleged use of chemical weapons. Results from... Could Bo Xilai face death penalty? CNN's David McKenzie reports on former high-flying Chinese politician Bo Xilai, who now might face the death penalty. Teens arrested in WWII vet's death Police in Spokane, Washington, have arrested a second suspect in last week's beating death of a World World II veteran. In Transit Blog Global Entry Program Expands Global Entry, a program designed to expedite security screening, will now include travelers from more countries. PRESS DIGEST -Financial Times - Aug 27 Aug 27 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. 99 must-reads on income inequality John Sutter asked readers to submit ideas for a list of "99 must-reads on income inequality." They weren't shy Biggest Sale of Year in Europe Appears to Be Near Finish Tottenham would move Gareth Bale, its talented Welsh wing, to Real Madrid for a price that would almost certainly top the world-record fee that Madrid paid to acquire Cristiano Ronaldo in 2009.

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