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News Feed Latest worldwide news U.N. team visits Iranian dissident camp in Iraq after killings BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A U.N. team visited an Iranian dissident camp in Iraq on Monday following violence that killed dozens of people a day earlier in disputed circumstances. Jordanians protest against military intervention in Syria Sept. 1 - Protesters demonstrate in front of the U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan, in opposition to any military intervention in Syria. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). BlackRock launches first retail alternative funds NEW YORK (Reuters) - BlackRock Inc is launching its first alternative mutual funds for retail investors. Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Opinionator | The Great Divide Who Will Prosper in the New World Who will prosper in the new, increasingly automated world? Private bank clients urged to avoid U.S. securities GENEVA (Reuters) - Some Swiss bankers are advising clients to steer clear of U.S. securities ahead of a new law that would tax people with over $50,000 invested in stocks or bonds of U.S. companies... Preview Can Red Bulls Turn a Scuffle Into a Win? Coach Mike Petke of the Red Bulls, who were to play D.C. United, and the teams star striker Thierry Henry had a confrontation on the practice field earlier in the week. Bits Blog Twitters General Counsel Leaves as Company Prepares to Go Public Alex MacGillivray, who championed free speech as Twitters top lawyer, will remain in an advisory role as the company prepares for an anticipated public offering sometime next year. Automakers Build Showroom in an App Using a technology called augmented reality, carmakers can embed images and video over a picture on a smartphone or tablet. F1's spiritual home in U.S. The Circuit explores the history of F1 in America ahead of Austin hosting this year's U.S. GP. Blackhawks Agree Contract Extension With Goalie Crawford The Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a six-year contract extension with goaltender Corey Crawford, the National Hockey League team said on Monday. Israeli President Voices Strong Support for Obamas Decision on Syria In a radio interview, Shimon Peres encourages patience and expressed full confidence in the American presidents commitment to Israel. Scientists confirm new element As though it wasn't hard enough to memorize the names and atomic weights of 117 elements in the periodic table. Scientists have now confirmed another. Jobless rate is worse than you think Four years since the Great Recession ended in June 2009, the US unemployment rate is 7.4%, a big improvement from the high of 10% in the fall of 2009. Unfortunately, the rate is hugely misleading, writes Heidi Shierholz Potential action against Syria reignites U.S. budget concerns * Some lawmakers using conflict to try to ease Pentagon cuts Why were 12 Mexican youths killed? What happened to 12 youths who were kidnapped in broad daylight from a bar in Mexico? Was revenge the reason they died? Indonesian shares fall 3 pct amid economic worries Sept 2 (Reuters) - Indonesian stocks fell more than 3 percent on Monday amid late selling in large caps including Bank Rakyat and PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk as accelerating inflation in August and a record trade deficit in July worried investors. Currents | Cleaning Nobody Knows the Crumbs Theyve Seen A suite of colorful products for cleaning all of your devices. 10 best golf courses in Africa With courses this beautiful, you don't even need to play golf to enjoy these green hills of Africa. Merion's rich history CNN's Shane O'Donoghue explores the venue for the 2013 U.S. Open. Rubber-Suit Monsters Fade. Tiny Tokyos Relax. In an era when digital effects have made the use of small models and suited actors look quaint, tokusatsu, or special filming, is on the way out. Amita Parashar, Sarah Kelly The couple met at Wellesley College, from which they graduated. King Felix Leaves Game With Back Cramp Seattle Mariners star Felix Hernandez left in the seventh inning of Monday's game against the Kansas City Royals with an aching lower back. Jobless claims data points to pickup in job gains in August WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell as expected last week, suggesting a strengthening in job gains in August after a slight pullback the... Riff Two (Sucked) Thumbs Up For the self-identified cineaste, new parenthood doesnt mean just seeing a lot fewer movies; it means no longer trusting your judgment about the rare movies you do get to see. Florida college band marches for first time since hazing death MIAMI (Reuters) - Florida AM University's marching band returned to the football field on Sunday, nearly two years after the beating death of a drum major in a hazing incident led to its suspension. Vittorio Colao caps Vodafone revamp with U.S. megadeal PARIS/LONDON (Reuters) - Vittorio Colao, the urbane Italian boss of Vodafone , believes that negotiating major deals is an art whose finest practitioners know how to wield power and resist pressure. Microsoft gives ValueAct president option to join board Aug 30 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp said it signed an agreement with ValueAct Capital Management LP that provides the activist shareholder's president Mason Morfit an option to join Microsoft's board after the technology company's annual shareholder meeting. Bats Davis, Headed to New York for M.R.I., Seems Unlikely to Return This Season Ike Davis, who strained his right oblique muscle Saturday, is expected to have a magnetic resonance imaging exam Tuesday, and then rest for the remainder of the month. France says pension reform enough for several years PARIS (Reuters) - The minister in charge of France's pension reform says her proposals are robust enough to tide the system over for several years at least, even if economic growth falls short of expectations. DealBook Not Banks, but Still Lending Money and Drawing Investors The success of Lending Club, which links up borrowers with investors who are willing to make loans, has spawned imitators and venture capital backers that are looking for similar results. 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 million shares ------------------------------------------------------ SELL 0.5 million shares Build your home from scratch Imagine if it were possible to build your own home, in this day and age, for less than $35,000. Or to cut up some timber and piece your new home together like a giant jigsaw puzzle. Amita Parashar, Sarah Kelly The couple met at Wellesley College, from which they graduated. Dot Earth Blog Papers Find Mixed Impacts on Ocean Species from Rising CO2 A new collection of scientific papers provide fresh insights on how the ecology of the oceans is being affected by the global buildup of carbon dioxide released by human activities. Britain's pioneer of the arts The year is 1969 and Britain is at the peak of its counter-culture revolution -- a time of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll. The Beatles are at the height of their fame, while a relatively unknown musician, David Bowie is making waves with his track "Space Oddity." Prince William talks baby, fatherhood In his first official interview after the birth of his son, Prince William told CNN's Max Foster that young George is already quite a character. "He's a little bit of a rascal," William said. Hurricane Season Fast Facts Here is a look at what you need to know about the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season. Montgomerie Sizzles in First Senior Triumph Former European Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie won his first seniors title on Sunday with a convincing six-shot victory at the Masters at Woburn. Consumer Spending and Income Rose a Faint 0.1% in July As consumer spending drives two-thirds of the economy, the report tempered the optimism kindled by Thursdays 2.5 percent revision to second-quarter growth.

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