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News Feed Latest worldwide news Gay Marriages Get Recognition From the I.R.S. All same-sex couples who are legally married will be recognized as such for federal tax purposes, even if the state where they live does not recognize their union. UPDATE 1-Nokia patent move may mean big payoff post Microsoft SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Nokia may have sold its handset business to Microsoft Corp, but by hanging on to its valuable patent portfolio, the Finnish company could also get a big future payoff at the expense of Android phone makers. Australian GP Albert Park flyover Get a bird's-eye view of Melbourne's Albert Park F1 race track. ArtsBeat Paley Centers Television Festival Coming to New York The inaugural version of this festival, called PaleyFest Made in NY, will run from Oct. 2 through 6 and include panels with actors and creators from shows like Orange Is the New Black, Elementary, The Americans and Boardwalk Empire. National Gun Debate Hits Close to Home in Colorado Recall Vote Two recall elections in the state are being watched closely as a litmus test of how voters respond to new measures where gun culture is ingrained. Corner Office To MasterCardx2019;s Retiring Chief, the X Factor is Presence Robert W. Selander, who is retiring this week as chief executive of MasterCard, says it is important for leaders to relate to stakeholders at different levels of their companies. Brazil Angered Over Report N.S.A. Spied on President Brazils government summoned the United States ambassador on Monday to respond to new revelations of American surveillance of President Dilma Rousseff and her top aides. Shortcuts Sometimes Second-Best Makes a Better Role Model Recent research suggests we may be choosing the wrong people to emulate, and that could be hurting us professionally. ArtsBeat Seamus Heaneys Journey Into the Wideness of Language In addition to his own poetry, Mr. Heaney, who died on Friday, was acclaimed for his translations, including his version of Beowulf. Pogue's Posts Use the Airlines App, and Other Tips for Flying Efficiency With a few tech tricks, you can make flying a pleasant experience (almost). Recipes for Health Cucumber and Radish Salad With Yogurt and Cumin Five dishes featuring cucumbers a perfect food for hot end-of-summer days inspired by cuisines around the globe. Syria strike would be meaningless Newt Gingrich says a strike on Syria would be a meaningless public relations use of military force. Congress should instead focus on three large strategic challenges facing the U.S. Part of the A.C.L. Family, With the Scars to Show for It The N.F.L. stars Robert Griffin III and Darrelle Revis are the latest players to come back quickly from a knee injury that once ended careers. Analysis Obama lobbies personally for Syria vote WASHINGTON (Reuters) - After putting a decision to launch military strikes on Syria into the hands of Congress, President Barack Obama is doing what his critics have long accused him of failing to do reaching out, personally and aggressively, to lawmakers on Capitol Hill. A Minute With Ethan Hawke on acting, Selena Gomez and Shakespeare LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After taking time away to focus on family and stage acting, Ethan Hawke is getting back to film and stepping into the driver's seat in his latest role as a racecar driver trapped in a car and racing against time in the action-thriller "Getaway." ArtsBeat Seamus Heaneys Journey Into the Wideness of Language In addition to his own poetry, Mr. Heaney, who died on Friday, was acclaimed for his translations, including his version of Beowulf. Seoul shares likely to weaken on Syria, Fed policy worries SEOUL, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Seoul shares are likely to edge lower on Wednesday on renewed worries over a U.S.-led military strike against Syria and growing speculation of an imminent scaling back in the Federal Reserve's stimulus programme. "There are still uncertainties stirred by the Fed's possible trimming of its stimulus programme later this month and U.S.-led military action against Syria," said Shinyoung Securities analyst Lee Kyung-soo. "It's hard to rally against such uncertainties." Retro Report Lessons From the Yellowstone Fires of 1988 This Retro Report video looks at the enormous wildfires that defied the formulas and changed firefighting policy in the West. ArQule to cut liver cancer drug dose on safety concerns (Reuters) - Drugmaker ArQule Inc said it would lower the dose of its experimental liver cancer drug for a second time, after a late-stage trial showed that patients on the therapy were becoming more susceptible to infection. Esperion's drug lowers blood fat in mid-stage study Sept 3 (Reuters) - Esperion Therapeutics Inc said its drug reduced levels of bad blood fat in a mid-stage trial among patients with high levels of cholesterol, when added to a standard of care treatment. UPDATE 2-Verizon to roadshow potential record bond issue next week NEW YORK/LONDON, Sept 3 (IFR/LPC) - Verizon Communications could steal the record from Apple for the biggest bond issue ever to hit the global markets in coming weeks, as it begins the process of... Singer's surprise kiss One Direction singers Harry Styles and Zayn Malik distract CNN's Zain Verjee with a kiss during her live broadcast. 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. Seeking Edge in Academics, Chinese Spend Summer in U.S. Many Chinese companies offer summer experiences in the United States costing $5,000 to $15,000, often a first step to an American college education. What I Love Lee Child and the Macho of Minimalism The author of the Jack Reacher books lives in a Manhattan apartment thats stripped down for action. Trailside On Parade, Candidates Get Exposure and Advice The candidates for mayor of New York City turned up at the West Indian American Day Parade and at a Labor Day parade in Queens to stump and, in one case, dance. CIT's clampdown only affects future shipments source (Reuters) - The tightened credit terms now being offered by CIT Group Inc to small vendors supplying J.C. Penney Co Inc only affects future shipments, a source familiar with the situation said on... News Corp. Sells a Group of Small Local Publications The deal sends 33 local newspapers and magazines to the Fortress Investment Group, a private equity firm. Roundup As Catch Rangers in A.L. West Coco Crisp homered for the third consecutive game as Oakland defeated Texas and pulled into a tie with them atop the American League West. Another tough U.S. Open for Kvitova Petra Kvitova hasn't had much luck in New York. Suffering from an illness, the 2011 Wimbledon champion claimed a mere three games in a third-round loss. She still hasn't reached a quarterfinal in the Big Apple. Last year's top ten The top 10 Heroes In their own words Who wants to be a millionaire? Likely next Fed chair already is WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lawrence Summers may be a poster-child for the lucrative revolving door between Wall Street and Washington. But Federal Reserve Vice Chair Janet Yellen, his chief opponent in... Sports Briefing | College Sports Mulkey Suspended for Criticizing Referees Kim Mulkey, Baylors womens basketball coach, was suspended for her teams next N.C.A.A. tournament game for criticizing the officiating after a loss to Louisville last spring. CANADA STOCKS-Telecoms shares lift TSX to three-month high * TSX rises 86.60 points, or 0.68 percent, to 12,740.50 * Six of the 10 main index sectors advance * Telecoms stocks have biggest positive influence on index By John Tilak TORONTO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index hit its highest level in three months on Tuesday after bullish data signaled rising strength in the global economy and news of Verizon Communications Inc's decision not enter the Canadian market drove up telecoms shares. But gains were tethered by inves Are you fit enough to be a jockey? Being a jockey is a demanding job. Alex Thomas finds out just how tough it is at the British Racing School in Newmarket. City Kitchen The Whole Fish and Nothing But Steaming is underappreciated, but it is an excellent, fast way to cook fish at home. Alvarez Hit 1st Career HR, Leads Marlins Past Cubs Henderson Alvarez did a little bit of everything Monday. Garca Finds Much Light in the Darkness Sergio Garca posted his third consecutive sub-70 round, a six-under-par 65, at the Deutsche Bank Championship on Sunday. N.F.L. Scouting Report Difference Makers? Could Be A look around the league shows that each team has a player whose individual success could affect how things go in 2013. BRIEF-Dechra FY underlying pretax profit from continuing ops 33.5 mln stg Sept 3 (Reuters) - Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC * Final dividend 9.66 pence per share * Total dividend 14 pence per share versus 12.27 pence per share year ago * FY revenue 189.2 million STG * FY underlying profit before tax 33.5 million STG * FY total revenue 522.4 million STG * Refile-dechra pharmaceuticals - fy revenue from continuing ops 189.2

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