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News Feed Latest worldwide news SEC 'monitoring developments' after latest Nasdaq outage WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said it was in contact with Nasdaq OMX Group after another brief outage in the system that was at the heart of the exchange's three-hour trading halt last month. The 6,000-Barbie doll man Sept. 3 - A Singaporean man who describes himself as a "toy nerd" shows off his collection of more than 6,000 Barbie dolls. Tara Cleary reports. Detroit seeks $350 million ground-breaking loan DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit, which made the largest Chapter 9 municipal bankruptcy filing in U.S. history, on Thursday filed a request for proposals for $350 million in unprecedented financing, the... The Lede Facebook Post Said to Be by Assads Son Dares Americans to Attack The author of a post on a Facebook page that appears to belong to the son of Syrias president, Bashar al-Assad, dared the United States to attack Syria, predicting that victory is ours in the end. Currents | Furniture The Scandinavian Way A Norwegian trio designs their first product a chair called Oslo. Relief for Manchester City It wasn't pretty but Manchester City beat Hull 2-0 in the Premier League to bounce back from a surprise defeat at Cardiff City. South Korea unfolds future of urban driving Sept. 2 - South Korean researchers have developed an electric car that folds in half for easy parking. Called the 'Armadillo-T', the prototype vehicle is designed for commuters in busy urban areas. Rob Muir has more. A Minute With Vin Diesel on going dark, getting ripped and Facebook BEVERLY HILLS, California (Reuters) - With a voice several octaves underground and a piercing stare, action star Vin Diesel goes to an even darker place as Riddick in the third installment of the sci-fi film series, nine years after "The Chronicles of Riddick." The TV Watch Parrying at the Top, and Lunging Below Most of the heat and animation in the final debate among the candidates in the Democratic mayoral primary came from the two rivals competing for rock bottom. Brookfield Asset Management sells C$425 mln debt in 2 parts Sept 4 (Reuters) - Brookfield Asset Management Inc on Wednesday sold C$425 million ($405 million) of debt in two parts, according to a term sheet seen by Reuters. Stricker, DeLaet Sew Up Spots in Presidents Cup Steve Stricker and Zach Johnson delivered clutch performances in different ways Monday to earn their spots on the U.S. team for the Presidents Cup. Whats on Tuesday Television highlights. Nelson Mandela released from hospital Nelson Mandela has been discharged from the Pretoria hospital where he had been receiving treatment since June, the South African president's office said Sunday. Filling up on petrol station offices (Reuters.com) - Seeking a place to work out of the office that is quieter than a bustling coffee shop and provides drinks, printers, Wi-Fi and even petrol? Ariel Castro hanged self with sheet Ariel Castro, jailed for life plus 1,000 years for keeping three women prisoner in his home for a decade, is found hanging in his cell. Living in Egypt during chaos There's more to do in Cairo than just protest. Just look at lifestyle website CairoScene. Africa moving to free trade? Geoffrey Qhena, the CEO of Industrial Development Corporation talks about facilitating free trade on the continent. Mexico's Walmex says August same-store sales drop 0.7 pct MEXICO CITY, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Mexico's biggest retailer Wal-Mart de Mexico said on Wednesday that sales at its Mexican stores open at least one year fell 0.7 pct in August compared to the same month last year. Siemens recalls microbiology testing panels - FDA * Siemens recalls 78,020 microbiology testing panels - FDA New Hampshire fears eight exposed to rare brain disease in hospital BOSTON (Reuters) - New Hampshire warned on Wednesday that eight patients who recently underwent neurosurgery at a Manchester hospital may have been exposed to a rare brain condition similar to "mad cow" disease in cattle. Arts Review | Westchester A Review of Anonymous Contemporary Tibetan Art, at the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art Anonymous Contemporary Tibetan Art at the Dorsky Gallery in New Paltz, N.Y., expands upon the 2010 exhibition at the Rubin Museum in New York, and features many of the same artists. On Location | Los Angeles Bauhaus on the Beach For one architect, it was a dream commission a budget of $8 million and clients who never said no. T Magazine Feeling For | Nashville, New and Improved With a glut of new restaurant and retail openings this fall, Nashville seems ready to become the next hipster enclave of the South. Murray Expects Wawrinka to Cause Headaches in Quarters Defending champion Andy Murray fears Stanislas Wawrinka has developed the confidence required to cause an upset in their U.S. Open quarter-final at Flushing Meadows on Thursday. Memo From Iraq Conjuring the Ghosts of Iraqs Brutal Past Even as the government takes steps to remind Iraqis about Saddam Husseins brutal ways, critics accuse Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki of mimicking many of his repressive tactics. UPDATE 1-Nigeria's Dangote signs $3.3 bln loan from banks for refinery ABUJA, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Nigeria's Dangote Industries clinched a $3.3 billion syndicated loan from banks on Wednesday for a 400,000 barrel-per-day oil refinery and petrochemical plant, saying the project would cut African reliance on international markets. The TV Watch Parrying at the Top, and Lunging Below Most of the heat and animation in the final debate among the candidates in the Democratic mayoral primary came from the two rivals competing for rock bottom. Secret to beating tennis' big four Tennis legends Jim Courier and John McEnroe show us why Djokovic, Murray, Nadal and Federer are so tough. Mario Buatta The Beauty of a Bad Pun When decorating for the rich, you have to keep your sense of humor. Just ask Mr. Buatta, who has done it for 50 years. Senate leader McConnell a big loser on Election Day WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell set two top goals for the 2012 election a Republican takeover of the Senate and the defeat of President Barack Obama. Algeta launches $120 mln bond; may use it for acquisitions OSLO, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Norwegian pharmaceutical firm Algeta, which has developed a novel prostate cancer drug, launched on Wednesday a $120 million convertible bond due in 2018. How to travel the world for free You don't have to be a wealthy superyacht owner to sail into the sunset. From 20 year old backpackers to 80 year old retirees, an increasing number of people are volunteering on boats for a remarkable chance to travel the world -- all without spending a dollar. US STOCKS-Wall Street up as automakers, tech shares gain NEW YORK, Sept 4 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose for a second day on Wednesday as a possible military action in Syria was seen as limited and strong auto sales lifted investor confidence in the U.S. economy. On the Runway Blog After the Punks Comes Charles James. The Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced on Wednesday that Charles James, the great 20th-century designer, will be the focus of its spring exhibition in May 2014. Living in Spuyten Duyvil, the Bronx Spectacular views and a population diverse in age and ethnicity characterize the neighborhood. New Issue-AIB Mortgage prices 500 mln euro 2018 bond Lead Manager(s) BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan RBS Diana Nyad's jellyfish-proof face mask OK, so it looks like something from a horror movie. The Learning Network Blog News Quiz | September 3, 2013 See what you know about the news of the day. CORRECTED-India's Future Group in talks to sell its 65 pct stake in comic book company-sources (Corrects name of magazine in paragraph 2 to Tinkle from Twinkle) 'Megacanyon' found beneath ice British and American scientists watching Greenland's massive ice sheet have found what appears to be a 460-mile "megacanyon" far beneath the frozen surface of the world's largest island.

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