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News Feed Latest worldwide news Recipes for Health Bulgur Salad With Greens, Barberries and Yogurt Barberries are a tart dried fruit that add an interesting flavor to this salad. High def video gaming on the Chromebook Pixel Thank you Steam! While the Chrome browser takes full advantage of the Chromebook Pixel's hardware, I thought it would interesting to see how video gaming works on the device. Quite well, with just a few small issues, it turns out. Swiss engineers bring acoustic solution to noise pollution Aug. 29 - Swiss-based acoustic engineers 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. Analysis Girding for battle as electronic derivatives trading revived NEW YORK (Reuters) - The $300 trillion privately traded U.S. derivatives markets could be on the verge of the biggest change in their 30-year history if investors embrace new electronic trading... Really? The Claim Yawning Is Contagious Between Dogs and Their Owners Researchers have confirmed what many pet owners have long suspected Dogs, too, are contagious yawners. 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. U.S. consumer confidence rises in August NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. consumer confidence rose in August as consumers' outlook for the future improved, according to a private sector report released on Tuesday. Bale mania in Madrid Real Madrid Football Club has officially unveiled world-record transfer signing Gareth Bale to thousands of fans inside the Bernabeu Stadium. Behind those player ratings on 'Madden 25' Donny Moore watches at least part of every NFL game, every week, every year. After all, it's part of his job. Mickelson Still in Hunt Despite 'Losing It' on Back Nine Phil Mickelson conceded he "lost it" during the back nine at the Deutsche Bank Championship on Saturday but was delighted that he managed to use his famous recovery skills to stay in the hunt. Democrats Go for a Senate Gain as G.O.P. Rivals Vie in Georgia National Democrats see a slim but tantalizing chance to steal a Republican Senate seat as Republicans compete to replace Saxby Chambliss, who is retiring. Shares of Brazil's OGX jump 40 percent after steep Friday loss SAO PAULO, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Shares of Brazilian oil producer OGX Petroleo e Gas Participacoes SA spiked 40 percent on Monday as bargain-hunters stepped in after the stock posted its second-biggest one-day decline on Friday. Housing recovery loses a step as pending home sales fall WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Contracts to purchase previously owned U.S. homes fell for the second straight month in July, a sign that rising mortgage rates are taking the steam out of America's housing... UPDATE 2-For Verizon advisers, patience pays off with huge payday NEW YORK, Sept 2 (Reuters) - It has been a 10-year-long wait for bankers advising Verizon Communications Inc on its $130 billion deal to take complete control of Verizon Wireless, but their patience will yield both handsome fees and bragging rights. Trading at Noon AMR-US Airways not cleared for takeoff Aug 13 - The U.S. Justice Department sued to block the merger of AMR Corp and US Airways, a deal that would create the world's largest airline. ArtsBeat Beatles Albums Go Platinum in Britain, Belatedly Changes in methodology by a British music industry trade group mean that Revolver and Rubber Soul, among other albums, now get the designation. Restaurant Takeaway Butterscotch Pudding Creamy, Light and Nutty A Denver pizzerias version adds an intense, nutty character by caramelizing the brown sugar first. Late UTEP Coach Haskins Among Lapchick Winners Naismith Hall of Famer Don Haskins, who led Texas Western to one of the most memorable NCAA championships, women's basketball pioneer Theresa Grentz and former Iowa and USC coach George Raveling have been selected as the 2013 recipients of the Lapchick Character Award, She made it! Diana Nyad completes dream Cuba-to-Florida swim Diana Nyad was less than 10 miles shy Monday morning of reaching a goal she's been chasing for 35 years. Weight and Guerin Among Those Headed for U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Doug Weight won a Stanley Cup and was a four-time N.H.L. All-Star. Bill Guerin was a two-time Stanley Cup champion and a four-time All-Star. 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. Outlook for PC shipments worsens IDC SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The outlook for the struggling personal computer industry is worse than was previously believed, according to market research firm IDC, which on Thursday cut its 2013 forecast for global PC shipments for at least the second time. Rain Delays Play at Deutsche Bank Championship Heavy rain on Sunday caused the suspension of play at the Deutsche Bank Championship and led organizers to restructure the third round of the competition. As global powers debate; war rages in Syria Sept. 2 - Amateur video appears to show rebel forces clashing with government troops in Damascus suburbs. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. 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. Late UTEP Coach Haskins Among Lapchick Winners Naismith Hall of Famer Don Haskins, who led Texas Western to one of the most memorable NCAA championships, women's basketball pioneer Theresa Grentz and former Iowa and USC coach George Raveling have been selected as the 2013 recipients of the Lapchick Character Award, Seles turns novelist Nine-time grand slam champion Monica Seles talks to CNN about tennis and her new novel. Champion Blackhawks Sign Coach Quenneville to Extension The Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks have retained head coach Joel Quenneville on a three-year contract extension, the National Hockey League (NHL) team said on Friday. Second-Quarter G.D.P. Revised Sharply Higher The U.S. economy accelerated more quickly than expected in the second quarter thanks to a surge in exports, bolstering the case for the Federal Reserve to wind down a stimulus program. From Barn to Beachhouse Built in the 1970s by Tod Williams, this recently renovated vacation home in Sagaponack, Long Island, maintains rustic touches. The Heart, She Holler Is Back on Adult Swim The Heart, She Holler, the twisted soap opera parody, is entering its second season in Cartoon Networks Adult Swim lineup. 'Important time' for Federer Nick Bollettieri previews the men's draw at the US Open and explains why this is a big tournament for Roger Federer. Telecom Italia moves into MA spotlight amid sector shake out MILAN (Reuters) - Telecom Italia SpA shares jumped as much as 10 percent on Friday, on speculation it might be the next quarry in a recent upsurge in dealmaking in Europe's telecoms industry. Verizon, Vodafone agree $130 billion Wireless deal LONDON/SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Verizon Communications agreed on Monday to pay $130 billion to buy Vodafone Group out of its U.S. wireless business, signing history's third largest corporate deal announcement to bring an end to an often tense 14-year marriage. Germany warns against "unrealistic" timeframe for EU banking union BERLIN, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Europe must not race ahead with proposals for a banking union, a German official cautioned on Monday ahead of a gathering of the Group of 20 leading economies whose agenda... Power couple promote positivity Nigerian native Patricia Mawa and Ugandan born Moses Mawa are on a mission to highlight positive stories from Africa. WRAPUP 4-Verizon, Vodafone agree $130 bln Wireless deal * Vodafone to return 71 percent, or $84 billion, to shareholders Shilpa Prabhakar, Nishant Nadella The bride is an editor at InStyle magazine and the groom is a vice president at Citigroup. Jets 27, Eagles 20 Jets Backups Make Final Push for Roster Spots By Saturday night, Matt Simms and about 30 of his Jets teammates on the brink will know if they changed minds or merely confirmed opinions with their play against the Eagles. Beijing issues new measures aimed at curbing air pollution BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijing unveiled yet another slew of measures on Monday to curb a choking pollution problem, including limiting the number of new vehicles on the roads and closing or upgrading the facilities of 1,200 companies.

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