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News Feed Latest worldwide news 65 Years Later, a Memorial Gives Names to Crash Victims Twenty-eight Mexican victims of a plane crash in 1948 were memorialized in Fresno, Calif., with a new gravestone that lists their names. Your Money Adviser Assessing the Costs of Caring for an Aging Relative Studies of Americans who take on in-home care are documenting health and financial repercussions. Daily Digit 16 mln vehicles Sept. 4 - U.S. auto sales were over 16 million vehicles- the first time U.S. sales topped that level since November of 2007. Bobbi Rebell reports. Small business hiring dips in August for fourth straight month NFIB WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. small businesses cut jobs for the fourth straight month in August, the National Federation of Independent Business said in a report that casts a shadow over recent signs... Sony unveils new smartphone in bid for top three ranking BERLIN, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Sony Corp. unveiled a new smartphone on Wednesday in its push to become the world's third-biggest maker of smartphones after Samsung and Apple. Corner Office Never Duck Tough Questions, Says Drugstore.comx2019;s Chief Dawn Lepore, chairwoman and chief executive of Drugstore.com, says good leaders direct employeesx2019; energies toward the mission at hand. Gadgetwise With Plantronics Gaming Headset, Take a Call Without Hitting Pause Plantronics has introduced the RIG gaming headset, which includes a mixer that allows players to blend game, chat and phone calls. Tool Kit Planting Your Flag on a Patch of the Web New options will make buying an Internet domain easier, but the process can still be fraught with problems. Oprah's 'Butler' serves up box office win ahead of 'One Direction' (Reuters) - Civil rights drama "Lee Daniels' The Butler" continued to serve up box office victories with $20 million in ticket sales over the long U.S. Labor Day weekend, leading Hollywood's box office for the third straight weekend. T Magazine Listen Up | The Garage-Rock Songstress Frankie Rose Gets in Touch With Her Inner Goth The indie rock siren previews her third album with a cover of a song by the British goth-punk band the Damned, which makes its premiere here. U.S. appeals court revives lawsuit vs United Airlines over wheelchair SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday revived a lawsuit against United Continental Holdings Inc's United Airlines that was brought by a woman who claimed she was not promptly provided a wheelchair in an airport when she asked for one. National Briefing | Military 2 States Wont Process Guards Same-Sex Benefits The Texas National Guard refused to process requests from same-sex couples for benefits, while Mississippi will not issue applications from state-owned offices. Nyad baby boomers so 'not over' Gene Seymour says Diana Nyad's heroic swim offers more proof that youth is not necessarily the prime time in the life of a boomer -- or anyone else Brick-and-mortar clinics treat Internet addicts PITTSBURGH (Reuters) - Smartphones are getting smarter, laptops are becoming increasingly portable - and people who just cannot put them down are finding more remedies. Pogue's Posts A Readers Question How Do You Hang Up on Voice Command? A reader whose husband is a quadriplegic asks how to manage a voice-activated phone that requires touch for commands. Square Feet Across China, Skyscrapers Brush the Heavens China is home to 60 of the worlds 100 tallest buildings now under construction, but the scale and speed of the projects have caused concern. Hipsters, Paul Bunyan make feel-good pitch in Obamacare ads LOS ANGELES, Sept 4 (Reuters) - New commercials to promote Obamacare's state health exchanges strive for an upbeat, and at times humorous, tone to sell healthcare reform to a skeptical and largely unaware audience. Who is the greatest F1 driver? Who is the greatest F1 driver of all time? Past and present drivers give their verdict on the contenders to CNN. You're the Boss Blog How Do You Decide When to Add New Employees? In the recessions aftermath, many small-business owners are wary of hiring too fast. SAC to offer retention bonuses to some staff for next year BOSTON (Reuters) - SAC Capital Advisors announced a second round of retention bonuses to some employees on Wednesday as the hedge fund attempts to keep staff as the firm faces charges of securities fraud. How sensors make your phone "Star Trek smart" Can your current smartphone be any smarter? Sure it can, if the device knows how to better understand its surroundings with the help of internal sensors. Qualcomm's Project Gimbal does just that for app developers. Here's a peek at how Paramount is using the technology. 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. Markets Jump as Syria Action Is Delayed Stocks on Wall Street rose Tuesday after President Obama opted to seek Congressional authorization for military action against Syria. Swiss engineers bring acoustic solution to noise pollution Aug. 29 - Acoustic engineers at EPFL in Switzerland are developing a sound tracking system they say will help regulators control traffic flow and reduce road noise. The World Health Organization says road noise is a major contributor to poor health in Europe but by monitoring traffic flow, the engineers think they can help. Tara Cleary reports. Living With Cancer Is It Back? The tunnel vision of cancer focuses me obsessively on myself. Perhaps all diseases bring egotism in their wake, for people in distress find it hard to think of anything else. How to read pope's gay remarks Kevin Clarke says that Pope Francis speaking about homosexuality so frankly was remarkable in and of itself. Analysis U.S. Congress fight over Syria pits establishment versus upstarts WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress, which votes largely along party lines on most issues, is displaying a different kind of split in the debate over Syria Experienced lawmakers who support President Barack Obama's plans for military action are lining up against more skeptical and rebellious newcomers mostly from the ideological edges of both parties. Ronald H. Coase, Accidental Economist Who Won a Nobel Prize, Dies at 102 Professor Coase was a law professor whose papers on why companies work and when government regulation is unnecessary influenced modern economics. When Lohan met Oprah we learned... Sunday night marked the first time we've heard from Lindsay Lohan since her most recent stint in rehab, in her eagerly awaited pow wow with Oprah Winfrey. Diplomatic Security Must Be Priority at State Dept., Panel Says An independent review concluded that the State Department office overseeing diplomatic security is mired in the agencys sprawling bureaucracy and must be elevated in importance. Rookie Spieth Sends Couples a Presidential Message Rookie of the Year favorite Jordan Spieth sent United States Presidents Cup captain Fred Couples a timely reminder of his form with a superb, closing 62 at the Deutsche Bank Championship on Monday. Revis Eager to Make Debut With Buccaneers Darrelle Revis isn't making any bold predictions about his debut with his new team. Scientists Expand Scale Of Digital Snooping Alert A team in England said it had advanced of an experimental technique that alerts a group of computer users that someone is listening in on their transmissions. Fitch Rates Sprint Nextel's Senior Notes 'B+/RR4'; Outlook Stable (The following statement was released by the rating agency) CHICAGO, September 04 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has assigned a new Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to Sprint Corporation (Sprint) of 'B+' and a 'B+/RR4' rating to Sprint's benchmark-sized offering of senior unsecured notes due 2021 and 2023. The proceeds from the offering will be used for general corporate purposes, which may include redemptions or service requirements of outstanding debt, network expansion, and modernization. The Rating O City Room New York Today Big Apples and Honey What you need to know in New York for Wednesday a locavore Jewish New Year, gorgeous weather and a salute to a fashion designer. Aerodynamics of F1 Christina MacFarlane explores the role aerodynamics play in boosting a Formula One car's performance. UPDATE 2-IMF board approves $6.7 billion loan for Pakistan WASHINGTON, Sept 4 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund's board on Wednesday approved a $6.7 billion loan package for Pakistan to help the South Asian nation revive its ailing economy. Senate panel says first vote on Syria resolution likely on Wednesday WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senator Robert Menendez, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said he hoped a Senate resolution on the use of U.S. military force in Syria would be written by the end of Tuesday, and it was likely the panel could vote on it on Wednesday. China's most quixotic bookshop A quixotic owner and a unique location have turned the Librairie Avant-Garde book shop into a Nanjing tourism landmark. Emerging market output expands in August-HSBC LONDON, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Business activity across emerging economies edged back into expansionary territory in August, staying relatively subdued, though expectations rose to a five-month high, a...

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