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News Feed Latest worldwide news British shares rally broadly after Fed, IMI leads gainers * FTSE 100 up 0.8 percent * IMI leads on brighter outlook * Miners boosted by robust China data By Tricia Wright LONDON, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Britain's top shares recovered some poise after recent... The United States is still segregated Tanner Colby says white people need to stop seeing black friends as things to be acquired to prove one is not racist. Lewis on Women's British Open title 2013 Women's British Open winner Stacy Lewis talks to CNN's Shane O' Donoghue after her superb victory at St Andrews -- her second major win. The Media Equation War on Leaks Is Pitting Journalist vs. Journalist The recent security and military leaks have received predictable criticism from the government, but a number of journalists have also lashed out at those who are closest to the stories. Ackman to sell his fund's 39.1 mln shares in J.C.Penney BOSTON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Hedge fund manager William Ackman, the single biggest shareholder in J.C. Penney, is selling his stake in the retailer. 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... UPDATE 2-Amgen seeks to bolster drug pipeline with $10.4 bln Onyx buy Aug 25 (Reuters) - Amgen Inc struck a deal to buy cancer drug maker Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc for about $10.4 billion on Sunday, as it moves to restock its product pipeline in response to declining sales of its flagship anemia drugs. Pogues Posts Blog How Ballmer Missed the Tidal Shifts in Tech From the point of view of a tech critic, Steven A. Ballmers 13-year reign as head of Microsoft is baffling. Singapore July manufacturing output edges up from year ago SINGAPORE, Aug 26 (Reuters) - (%) Jul Jun May Apr Mar Feb m/m s/adj -1.9 -2.0 1.4 3.1 5.8 0.2 y/y 2.7 -4.2 3.0 5.6 -3.4 -15.1 REUTERS FORECASTS m/m +0.8 y/y +1.2 Small-Business Guide Fearing Obsolescence, a Company Charts Its Reinvention When a Web marketing and communications company discovered its hardware system was out-of-date, it set out on the giant and ultimately successful task of remaking the company. Pakistan releases 362 Indian prisoners Aug. 26 - Pakistan released 362 Indian prisoners, many of them fishermen, as ties between two nations seem to thaw. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) Why long work hours backfire Andre Spicer says there is a huge amount of research that shows long working hours are bad for people. Weiner Involved in Car Accident A car carrying Anthony D. Weiner, a mayoral candidate, was in a chain reaction crash in Manhattan on Saturday morning, his spokeswoman said. Dave Chappelle Returns to Stand-Up, With Stories to Tell Dave Chappelle, who has kept a low profile since quitting his hit comedy show in 2005, is touring again, with long stories and nods to his unexpected exit. The 30-Minute Interview David J. Galullo Mr. Galullo is the chief executive of Rapt Studios, a company based in San Francisco that designs corporate interiors for clients like Adobe, Google and the North Face. Pennsylvania girl who sued for lung transplants to leave hospital PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - An 11-year-old Pennsylvania girl whose parents filed a lawsuit challenging national transplant policies so she could receive two lung transplants will be released from the hospital on Tuesday, a spokeswoman for her family said on Monday. 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. What do we know about N. Korea? It has the world's tallest unoccupied building and it puts on the world's biggest annual show. What else do you know about North Korea? Body of crocodile attack victim recovered in Australia Aug. 26 - The body of a man killed by a crocodile has been recovered in Australia's Northern Territory, local media reports. Rough cut - no reporter narration. Lens Blog A Show of Strength by Middle Eastern Women Photographers An exhibit opening in Boston explores complexities of identity, showcasing works of art by female photographers in the Arab world, including Iran. Well A Guide for Swimmers Breaking Boundaries A new book by Lynne Cox, an open water swimmer, offers lifesaving advice for the exploding ranks of triathletes and other swimmers who are escaping the confines of pools. Sports Briefing | Basketball Liberty Lose to Chicago Sylvia Fowles scored 14 points to lead host Chicago to an 82-64 win over the Liberty, clinching the Skys first playoff berth in its eight-year history. Dempseys Arrival Has Sounders Crowd at Fever Pitch The Seattle Sounders of Major League Soccer drew 67,385 fans on Sunday for Clint Dempseys first home game with the team. CBS Trumpets Deal With FiOS TV in Jab at Time Warner Cable The deal was reached swiftly and amicably, said CBSs president, Leslie Moonves, even as a stand-off with Time Warner Cable persisted. 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. Hibbett joins list of retailers flagging weak spending Aug 23 (Reuters) - Sports-goods retailer Hibbett Sports Inc slashed its full-year earnings forecast, joining a growing chorus of retailers blaming weakening consumer spending. Why the global economy will not affect India Nov. 14 - Tulsi Tanti, the chairman and managing director of Suzlon Energy, sits down with Chrystia Freeland to discuss the global economy and how India will not be affected like European countries have been. 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. Australia shares post biggest one-day gain in 6 weeks, led by banks SYDNEY, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Australian shares rose 1.2 percent on Friday, their biggest one- day jump in six weeks, lifted by the financials sector after Wall Street rose overnight and a survey showed... The Lede Confused by How YouTube Assigns Dates, Russians Cite False Claim on Syria Videos What a Russian official called evidence of Syria rebel propaganda on YouTube appears to be based on widespread confusion about how the video-sharing site, based in California, assigns dates to clips uploaded by users around the world. South Carolina Governor Haley announces re-election bid CHARLESTON, S.C., Aug 26 (Reuters) - South Carolina's Republican Governor Nikki Haley announced her bid for re-election on Monday, railing against President Barack Obama's healthcare reform and touting her support of jobs and businesses. Is it safe to visit Egypt? Government travel advisories to Egypt have been stepped up and tourists' movements restricted as the crisis in Cairo and other cities continues. Belarus investigators say intend to seize Uralkali assets RIA MOSCOW (Reuters) - Belarussian investigators said on Monday that they intend to seize property and assets of Russia's Uralkali , the world's top potash producer, following the collapse of a joint Russian-Belarussian venture, RIA reported. Tropical depression forms in Gulf of Mexico, oil ports open MEXICO CITY, Aug 25 (Reuters) - A tropical depression threatening to become a tropical storm formed on Sunday in the Gulf of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center said, though the country's main oil exporting ports remained open. Lebanon bomb suspect arrested One suspect has been arrested in connection to a pair of car bombings that killed at least 45 people in northern Lebanon, the state-run National News Agency reported. European Union Sets Emergency Session on Suspending Aid to Egypt The Europeans have struggled to negotiate a political solution in the continuing military crackdown. Watch CNN FC episode 16 Champions League veterans Owen Hargreaves and David Ginola discuss the game between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. NHL Stars to Return to Olympics in Sochi in 2014 After weeks of tough negotiations, the NHL and its players reached a deal with the International Ice Hockey Federation on Friday to put the season on hold again so the game's biggest stars can compete next year in the Sochi Olympics. Israelis fire at Palestinian camp Israeli security forces opened fire on a group of Palestinians at a refugee camp early Monday, killing at least two of them and wounding others. "Golden Rice" galvanises both sides of Philippines food fight Aug. 20 - The long-running debate over genetically modified rice in the Philippines has intensified, with farmers and environmentalists pitted against scientists over so-called "Golden Rice". The issue is now back in the headlines as both sides prepare for a government evaluation, that could determine its future. 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