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News Feed Latest worldwide news Endangered sea turtles nesting at record level along southeast U.S. coast CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - Endangered sea turtles are nesting in record numbers along the southeast Atlantic Coast this summer, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said on Friday, although they still face environmental threats from ocean pollution and a possible rise in sea levels. The Texas Tribune With Youth Tanning Law, Texas Aims to Lower Melanoma Risk On Sunday, Texas will join a number of states that bar minors from tanning indoors, which experts say greatly increases the risk of melanoma in those under 18. Italy denies plans for Friends of Syria meeting in Rome ROME (Reuters) - The Italian foreign ministry denied reports on Monday that the Friends of Syria group of nations would meet in Rome this weekend. Brothers at War and The Real North Korea Two books explore the reasons for North Koreas confounding survival. Wal-Mart to Offer Health Benefits to Domestic Partners The retailer said it wanted a uniform policy for all 50 states at a time when some states have their own definitions of what constitutes domestic partnerships and civil unions. 'Ugly Betty' of Mexican cartel arrested The suspected leader of Mexico's New Juarez Cartel has been arrested, the state-run Notimex news agency reported Sunday, the latest in a series of high-profile drug arrests. Iran appoints first female foreign ministry spokeswoman When she officially accepted her appointment as spokesperson for Iran's foreign minister Sunday, Marzieh Afkhami wore a chador. WRAPUP 2-Verizon and Vodafone agree $130 bln Wireless deal * Vodafone to return 71 percent, $84 bln, to shareholders You're the Boss Blog Ads, Coming to a Bathroom Stall Near You These entrepreneurs found a captive audience with a little time on its hands and a willingness to read. Bits Blog Researcher Controls Another Persons Brain Over the Internet Researchers at the University of Washington were able to send a brain signal from one person through the Internet to control another persons hand. World Briefing | Africa Nigeria 2 Accused in Plot to Attack Israeli Targets Nigeria charged two citizens on Wednesday with assisting an Iranian militant cell in planning possible attacks on Israeli targets. TABLE-Foreign brokers set to sell Japanese stocks TOKYO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Following are orders for Japanese stocks placed through six foreign securities houses before the start of trade on Tuesday. Japanese Stocks SELL 8.5 million shares BUY 8.0... Rivals see UBS holding on to clients after trading loss GENEVA (Reuters) - Rich clients of Swiss bank UBS have not yet moved their millions to other banks after its $2.3 billion trading scandal last month, rival private bankers said. Golf Capsules A good start and a great finish was enough for Sergio Garcia to take the lead Saturday in the Deutsche Bank Championship. Hit political blogger Nate Silver on future of predictive modeling NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nate Silver is an oxymoron come to life the famous statistician. Yellen a better Fed chief for workers labor leader WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Labor unions would prefer to see Federal Reserve Vice Chairwoman Janet Yellen as the head of the U.S. central bank over former White House economic adviser Lawrence Summers, a... Movie Review The Last Christeros Recalls a Revolt Against Repression The Last Christeros follows a band of 1930s rebels through the Mexican wilderness as they struggle with loneliness and fatigue. Japan's newest rocket fails to lift off TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's first new rocket in 12 years failed to lift off on Tuesday, dealing a potential blow to hopes that Japan may be able to take a larger share of the growing, multi-billion dollar satellite launch industry. Tennis baby takes Internet by storm The daughter of Bob Bryan, part of of tennis' greatest double act in history, has become a social media phenomenon. On Par Chasing Off Wildlife, With Course Etiquette Working dogs help golf course superintendents by carefully guarding the grounds from intruders, like geese, and greeting visitors, the friendly kind. Gap raises profit forecast, dividend (Reuters) - Gap Inc on Thursday reported a higher second-quarter profit, helped by the sales gains at its namesake and Old Navy chains and online, leading the clothing retailer to raise its full year... Tax charges for Bayern chief He's been a principal figure in German football for decades, winning the 1974 World Cup as a player before becoming Bayern Munich's club president, but Uli Hoeness' world could come crashing down after being charged with tax evasion on Tuesday. Dining Review | Westchester A Review of Bistro 12, in Tarrytown The cuisine at Bistro 12 is Mediterranean, but reflects the owners origins, in Madeira. Sister says Liz Cheney's opposition to gay marriage 'dead wrong' (Reuters) - Mary Cheney, the younger daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney who married her long-time partner Heather Poe last year, chastised her older sister, a Republican who is running for the Senate, for her opposition to same-sex marriage in a posting on Facebook. Family comes first for risk-averse fund managers LONDON (Reuters) - Investors seeking less volatile returns from their stock portfolios are turning their attention to family-owned firms that play for pride as well as profit. TAKE-A-LOOK-Verizon-Vodafone deal Sept 2 (Reuters) - Verizon Communications agreed on Monday to pay $130 billion to buy Vodafone out of its U.S. wireless business, signing history039;s third largest corporate deal to bring an end to an often fractious 14-year marriage. gt; Verizon, Vodafone agree $130 bln Wireless deal gt; NEWSMAKER-Vittorio Colao caps Vodafone revamp gt; VIEW-Vodafone,Verizon flowback may be challenge gt; FACTBOX-Top five MA deals worldwide gt; Deal a challenge for bulge bracket banks Eugenie C. Scott Fights the Teaching of Creationism in Schools Eugenie C. Scott, longtime director of the National Center for Science Education, has spent a career beating back efforts to teach creationism in schools across America. Shocking celebrity splits Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas are taking a break from their marriage. Qantas shares rise 7 percent after earnings jump SYDNEY (Reuters) - Shares in Australia's flagship carrier Qantas jumped as much as 7 percent on Thursday after the company posted a full-year net profit of A$6 million from a net loss of A$244... Tseng Opens Three-Shot Lead in Oregon Yani Tseng moved into position to end a long victory drought, shooting a nine-under 63 to take a three-stroke lead into the final round of the Safeway Classic in Portland, Ore. Advertising A View of Whats Missing From the Classroom A campaign about school absenteeism is the latest collaboration on education by the Ad Council and the United States Army. Yankees 9, White Sox 1 With Eight-Run Fourth, Yankees Roll Past White Sox After a 1 hour 53 minute rain delay in the second inning, the Yankees broke open the game in the fourth for a runaway win over last-place Chicago. Beautiful Congo, beyond conflict Congo has a reputation for violence, but this beautiful country can be the breadbasket of Africa, and an economic powerhouse, says one campaigner. Colabello's Slam Gives Twins 10-6 Win Over Astros Rookie Chris Colabello homered twice, including a tiebreaking grand slam in the ninth inning, to lift the Minnesota Twins to a 10-6 win over the Houston Astros on Monday. Syria crisis The U.S. debates strikes in Syria as Russia says it doesn't buy U.S. claims that the Syrian regime used chemical weapons. A Bet on the Environment The company Mosaic functions as an online renewable energy bank, soliciting investments for solar projects and making loans for them. Asia Private Equity Weekly News, September 2, 2013 HONG KONG, September 2 (Reuters) - News and developments in Asia private equity from Reuters News for the week ending August 30. Economic View A Carbon Tax That America Could Live With A carbon fee would be a less invasive way than regulation to change peoples behavior and reduce carbon emissions. And it could be designed in a politically palatable way, an economist says. McCain Urges Lawmakers to Back Obamas Plan for Syria The White House pushed forward for Congressional approval of an attack on Syria as President Obama got qualified support from a hawkish Republican critic, Senator John McCain. T Magazine The Diary of Mrs. Tependris | Complicated Coats and Cabinets of Curiosities at Paris Couture, Part Two Mrs. Tependris, the high-society doyenne (and fictional alter ego of the artist and T contributing editor Konstantin Kakanias) shares her thoughts on the Paris couture shows.

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