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News Feed Latest worldwide news Syria's wounded treated in Israel Syrian victims of war are being treated in an Israeli hospital. CNN's Jim Clancy reports. UPDATE 1-Two charged with stealing source code from NY trading firm * Copies of files emailed to personal accounts -prosecutors BlackRock launches first retail alternative funds NEW YORK (Reuters) - BlackRock Inc is launching its first alternative mutual funds for retail investors. Trading at Noon Game over Vivendi sells Activision stake July 26 - Vivendi agrees to sell the majority of its stake in Activision Blizzard for $8.2B. Starbucks profit up on U.S. sales of "Refresher" energy drinks and Frappuccino iced beverages. N.F.L. Roundup Bills Sign Leinart To Address Urgent Need Quarterback Matt Leinart, a free agent, signed with the Buffalo Bills to fill an immediate need at Buffalos injury-depleted quarterback position. Plan to Capture an Asteroid Runs Into Politics In a straight party vote, Republicans in the normally bipartisan House science committee vote down a NASA proposal and call for a Moon base. Ben Affleck to play Batman Actor Ben Affleck has been cast as Batman in an upcoming Superman sequel, that will see the two superheroes together in one film for the first time. Sarah Mills reports. CORRECTED-Brazil's Anima hires Ita, Bank of America for IPO -sources (Corrects paragraph 5 to change name of company mulling IPO to Ser Educacional instead of Ser Educao, removes reference to Abril Educao as Ser is not a unit of Abril; adds new story number for IFR report) Chevrolets Cheap Minicar, the Spark, Is a Surprisingly Strong Seller The four-door Spark, made in South Korea and sold in the United States since last year, starts at $12,170 and gets about 35 miles to the gallon. The transfer window explained The sun is shining, barbecues are out, beaches are packed and the commute to work is slightly less crowded than normal. It can mean only one thing football's summer transfer window is upon us. Most managers hate it, fans are powerless to resist hourly updates on it; sports journalists worldwide are consumed by it. With a further month of fevered speculation, rumor, counter-rumor and downright subterfuge to come before it closes, CNN tries to work out what it all means. One Chase Manhattan Plaza for Sale JPMorgan Chase Company may make at least $1 billion on its former headquarters. Recipes for Health In These Salads, Grains Sometimes Play a Supporting Role Five vegetable and grain salads that make for perfect dishes on hot summer days. Ackman turns back on J.C. Penney, sells entire stake in retailer (Reuters) - Hedge fund manager William Ackman, the biggest shareholder in J.C. Penney Co Inc, said on Monday that he sold his entire stake after his campaign to overhaul the retailer failed. T Magazine By Design | The Kitchen Apron Gets a Stylish Upgrade The upstart company Hedley Bennett is outfitting L.A.s top chefs (and other leading creative professionals) with smart new smocks. Meet the Rules of the Internet Hello! Welcome to the Internet. It's a big place, so let me show you around. Corgan Crazy good for business CNN's Monita Rajpal meets the front man of Smashing Pumpkins, who says authenticity has helped the band stay successful. Filipinos Hold Mass Protest Over Official Corruption The peaceful four-hour rally reflected growing anger over corruption, extortion and bribery on the part of government officials. An unresolved Marikana dispute Marikana lies on South Africa's platinum belt, where the world's richest deposits of the metal are located. Together with Russia, South Africa produces 90% of the world's platinum demand. The people of Marikana know the land is mineral rich, and last year they demanded a taste of that wealth. Open Book Meryl as Mary Meryl Streep narrates the audiobook of Colm Toibins Testament of Mary. The top films at the North American box office July 7 - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting July 5, led by 'Despicable Me 2,' according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Despicable Me 2........................$ 82.5 million 2 (*) The Lone Ranger........................$ 29.4 million 3 (2) The Heat...............................$ 25.0 million 4 (1) Monsters University................... $ 19.6 million 5 (3) World War Z............................$ Fighting 'leftover women' label On the face of it, women in China seem to have cracked the code for success. United Nations says it will contact United States over spying report UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations said on Monday it plans to contact the United States over a report that the U.S. National Security Agency bugged its New York headquarters and warned that countries are expected to respect the world body's diplomatic inviolability. Bayern record on Bundesliga's 50th Bayern Munich celebrated the Bundesliga's 50th birthday by setting a new club record in Saturday's Bavarian derby against Nuremberg. 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. S.Korea Aug consumer sentiment steady for third month SEOUL, Aug 27 (Reuters) - South Korea's key consumer sentiment index was unchanged in August for a third consecutive month at a year-long high as South Koreans remained optimistic on living... Best moments Forget about the Moonmen. It was all about the performances at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. Somalia sees boom in air travel In Somalia, getting from point A to B can be a perilous business. Towns are remote, the roads that link them are poor and prone to attack, while the coastline is manned by pirates. Ackman acknowledges retail blunders, digs in on Herbalife BOSTON (Reuters) - Activist investor William Ackman admitted he made mistakes in bets on retailers, including J.C. Penney where he has lost hundreds of millions of dollars, but is sticking by a wager... School security plans? John Matthews offers 5 questions that all parents should ask before sending their kids back to school. The Learning Network Blog Test Yourself | E.L.L. Practice How would you put these sentences in order? 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... Serena on French triumph CNN's Amanda Davis interviews Serena Williams after winning her second French Open title. Serena on French triumph CNN's Amanda Davis interviews Serena Williams after winning her second French Open title. 'Finding Nemo,' unexpurgated If it were scientifically accurate, 'Finding Nemo' would be a different movie NASA seeks 'Plan B' for Kepler So, got any ideas for what to do with a used space telescope? Hungry City Take Root in Carroll Gardens By day, Take Root in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, is a yoga studio. Three nights a week, it turns into a restaurant. Political Memo Iowas G.O.P. Fears Its Role in Presidential Selection Is Diminishing In Iowa, which prides itself on its pivotal role in presidential campaigns, Republicans worry that the growing dominance of the conservative wing could render it less relevant. Small-Business Guide Sell a Business to Cover Retirement? Dont Count on It Many businesses simply cannot be sold and others end up being sold for far less than expected. Possessed Betony Vernons Guardian Angel The jewelry designer has a ceramic figure passed down from her grandfather that reflects its multifaceted owner. Why shouldn't Marissa Mayer look hot? Yes --- Marissa Mayer posed for Vogue. Her skin is creamy, her hair perfect. She looks gorgeous. It's not surprising; it's Vogue.

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