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News Feed Latest worldwide news DealBook Blackstone Is Expected to Sell Hilton in I.P.O. Hilton Worldwide, the hotel giant that the Blackstone Group bought in 2007 for $26 billion, has begun preparations for an initial public offering, people briefed on the matter said Wednesday. Dot Earth Blog Can Cities Adjust to a Retreating Coastline? Is there a way for leaders to acknowledge the need for a managed retreat from rising seas? Depression with diabetes may speed mental decline NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a study of middle-aged and older people with type 2 diabetes, declines in thinking and memory that are often linked to later dementia happened faster in those who were depressed compared to those who were not. Straight Sets The Long Journey to Become a Tennis Ball A professor in England studied the supply chain of a tennis ball and found it went more than 50,000 miles to get to Wimbledon. The Show at Tatiana Restaurant At the Brighton Beach establishment, weekend patrons can watch a half-hour show that includes dance, acrobatics, and fire spinning. German Officers Biases Seen as Enabling Neo-Nazis A parliamentary study found that prejudices played a role in the polices failure to detect a neo-Nazi cell that carried out a string of attacks on immigrants for more than a decade. An Egypt Arrest, and a Brotherhood on the Run Mohamed Badie was arrested hours after a court ordered the release of former President Hosni Mubarak, offering a measure of Egypts redrawn political landscape. Famed King speech almost didn't include 'I have a dream' author PALO ALTO, California (Reuters) - Clarence Jones was sitting 50 feet behind his boss, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., on the brilliant, sunny day in 1963 when King delivered the speech that would forever... UPDATE 2-Yosemite blaze rages closer to reservoir for San Francisco (Adds details about threat to reservoir, governor's comment and updates acreage within Yosemite, firefighter numbers) 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. Zuccarello Re-Signs With Rangers The power-play and shootout specialist had three goals and five assists in 15 regular-season games last season. UPDATE 1-JPMorgan liable to billionaire Blavatnik over mortgage losses NEW YORK, Aug 26 (Reuters) - A New York state judge found JPMorgan Chase Co liable to Russian-American billionaire Leonard Blavatnik for breach of contract for stuffing an investment account he held with risky subprime mortgage securities, and ordered the bank to pay more than $50 million of damages including interest. Florence tomb opened in search for identity of Mona Lisa FLORENCE, Italy (Reuters) - Researchers opened a centuries-old Florence tomb on Friday in a search for remains that could confirm the identity of the woman whose enigmatic smile Leonardo da Vinci immortalized in the "Mona Lisa", one of the world's most famous paintings. You're the Boss Blog Employer Mandate, Delayed by Paperwork (and Efforts to Reduce It) The challenge of writing regulations that put the Affordable Care Acts requirements for employers into practice, and then getting computer systems to carry them out, proved too much, too soon. Why the Indian protests were not a surprise Nov. 14 - Tulsi Tanti, the chairman and managing director of Suzlon Energy, sits down with Chrystia Freeland to discuss the Anna Hazare movement in India, and why protests like this are not surprising in emerging economies. World Expositions Can Benefit or Haunt Host Cities Expo locations can enjoy an influx of jobs and tourism, but the costs of staging such an event can be staggering. Restaurants Were His Life Colin Devlin opened three pioneering restaurants in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. After success came financial distress. In July, Mr. Devlin committed suicide. US STOCKS-Wall St advances as durables data reduces Fed worry * Economic signs may cause Fed to delay scaling back stimulus Movie Review Sparrows Dance, Starring Marin Ireland and Paul Sparks In Noah Buschels Sparrows Dance, an agoraphobic actress is forced to call upon the assistance of a poetry-writing handyman. Barcelona Maintains Perfect Start With Close Win Missing Lionel Messi, Barcelona needed Adrianos long strike to beat Mlaga, 1-0, in the Spanish league. Ex-Soviet hackers play outsized role in cyber crime world MOSCOW (Reuters) - If you want to hack a phone, order a cyber attack on a competitor's website or buy a Trojan program to steal banking information, look no further than the former Soviet Union. Wealth Matters What to Do When a Friend Pitches an Investment Idea The decision to decline or invest requires an analysis of the offer and the person making it, and an assessment of the pain of losing a friend if the investment turns sour. Bits Blog How Surveillance Changes Behavior A Restaurant Workers Case Study A new study of employee monitoring software in restaurants suggests that when employees know theyre being watched, it can significantly alter behavior and increase sales. Blast kills 10 soldiers in Yemeni capital, officials say A blast rocked a bus carrying Yemeni soldiers in the capital Sunday, killing 10 and injuring scores, local officials said. 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. The power of friendship World number 2 Andy Murray focuses on his friend, ATP doubles player Ross Hutchins, who is battling cancer. QA Are There Reasons for Different Sneezing Patterns? Sneezing patterns have not been extensively studied, but researchers have investigated a couple of reasons that people might sneeze differently. New U.S. Open roof will take five minutes to open or close NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. Open's retractable roof for massive Arthur Ashe Stadium will take five minutes to open or close and could be ready for 2016, officials said on Monday during the opening day of the season's last grand slam. U.S. judge approves Facebook privacy settlement over ads SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Monday granted final approval to Facebook's $20 million settlement of a lawsuit over targeted advertising despite objections that the deal did not go far enough to protect children's privacy. Your city One thing you'd change With more than half of the world's population expected to live in a city by 2050, there's never been a better time for urban dwellers to shape a sustainable urban future. CNN invited our audience to tell us one thing they'd wish their city had more of. Remote Control College Footballs Most Dominant Player? Its ESPN Spending billions of dollars for TV rights and becoming partners with universities desperate for exposure, ESPN has emerged as a sports puppet-master and kingmaker. Bo struck police chief in face Former Communist Party chief Bo Xilai faces corruption charges in China. CNN's David McKenzie reports. Analysis New Microsoft CEO faces big choices post-Ballmer SEATTLE (Reuters) - The next CEO of Microsoft Corp has one big decision to make press on with retiring chief executive Steve Ballmer's ambitious plan to transform the software giant into a broad-based devices and services company, or jettison that idea and rally resources around its proven strength in business software. Turbo talk with Alain Prost The Art of Movement explores the evolution of F1 design with four-time F1 World Champion Alain Prost. Miley Cyrus is sexual - get over it Pepper Schwartz says we need to tell kids that in real life, there are better ways to be attractive. UPDATE 1-LAN Argentina appeals eviction from Aeroparque hangar BUENOS AIRES/SANTIAGO, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Santiago-based LATAM Airlines, the biggest carrier in Latin America, went to court in Argentina on Monday to appeal its eviction from a hangar at a downtown... Woods wins 79th PGA title Tiger Woods wraps up victory in the WGC-Bridgestone tournament Sunday ahead of the final major of the season later this week where he will start hot favorite. Hibbett joins list of retailers flagging weak spending (Reuters) - Sports-goods retailer Hibbett Sports Inc slashed its full-year earnings forecast, joining a growing chorus of retailers blaming weakening consumer spending. Secrets below tennis stars' feet CNN's Christina MacFarlane shows us how the French Open maintains its special surface. Well A Salmonella Warning for Vegetarians Scientists have traced a large outbreak of salmonella to an unusual source tempeh, the popular meat substitute.

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