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News Feed Latest worldwide news Tommy Morrison, Boxer and Co-Star in Rocky V, Dies at 44 Mr. Morrison defeated George Foreman for the heavyweight title and starred as a boxing protg of Rocky Balboas in Rocky V. Police to issue arrest warrant for Red Bull heir Thai prosecutors were poised to issue an arrest warrant Tuesday for the grandson of the creator of the Red Bull energy drink who failed to appear in court this week over a fatal hit-and-run case that sparked nationwide anger. 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 raising US$50bn of bonds to pay for part of the US$130bn price take on the 45% stake in Verizon Wireless that it is buying from Vodafone. Microsoft's new ecosystem with Nokia Sep. 3 - Buying Nokia's phone business gives Microsoft an ecosystem to take on Apple and Google and could fatten margins. Fred Katayama reports. Sesame Street Widens Its Focus With its usual silliness, Sesame Street is introducing serious concepts about nature, science, math and engineering to its target audience of children too young to read. Georgia Loses WR Mitchell to Knee Injury Georgia receiver Malcolm Mitchell will miss the remainder of the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in Saturday's loss at Clemson. UPDATE 3-Bank of America selling remaining stake in Chinese bank * Other U.S. banks also retreating from China investments Arts, Briefly Another Judge for American Idol Harry Connick Jr. will join Keith Urban and Jennifer Lopez on the judging panel for the shows 13th season, in January, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Ellie Mae taps Morgan Stanley to oversee sale -sources NEW YORK, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Mortgage software company Ellie Mae has hired Morgan Stanley to try to sell the company, two sources familiar with the deal told Reuters on Tuesday. Bits Blog Stealth Wear, Coming to a Store Near You A designer has created a smartphone cover that he says will prevent the penetration of signals that transmit data and audio and provide protection from surveillance. Stenson rises to the top Henrik Stenson caps his recent rise with a record-equaling victory at the Deutsche Bank Championship which propels the Swede to the top of the FedEx Cup standings. Obama speaks with Japan's Abe about Syria WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama spoke with Japanese Prime Minster Shinzo Abe on Tuesday as Obama sought to rally support for military action against Syria in response to an apparent chemical weapons attack on civilians that the United States said was conducted by the Syrian government. Advertising E-Cigarette Makers Ads Echo Tobaccos Heyday Antismoking advocates criticize e-cigarette manufacturers for using the same marketing methods as big tobacco did in the 1950s and 60s. A Good Appetite Getting a Doubter to Dip Into Eggplant Velvety, smoky dip with a tangy bite has seduced many an eggplant-hating guest. 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. Space archaeologist unlocks secrets Dr Sarah Parcak uses satellite technology to unearth Egypt's ancient settlements, pyramids and palaces lost in the sands of time. REUTERS SUMMIT-JetBlue not interested in merger, acquisition -CEO (For other news from Reuters Aerospace and Defense Summit, click on http//www.reuters.com/summit/Aero13) Billabong shares plunge 15 percent after annual loss triples SYDNEY (Reuters) - Shares in struggling Australian surfwear company Billabong International Ltd plunged 15 percent on Tuesday morning after its annual loss more than tripled and sales of its surf and... BRICs will suffer from QE rollback - World Bank June 19 - As quantitative easing slows, developing countries will struggle to access capital, warns World Bank President Jim Yong Kim at a newsmaker event in London. The New Old Age Blog In California, Intense Debate Over Home Care California lawmakers are considering a measure requiring that home care agencies obtain licenses and that aides be certified. Editorial Debating the Case for Force President Obama needs to explain why limited military strikes against Syria would be effective. Relief for Pellegrini and Man City After seeing Hull miss several chances in the first half, Manchester City scored twice in the second to beat the Tigers 2-0 in England's Premier League. Mexico arrests cartel boss 'Ugly Betty' The suspected leader of Mexico's New Juarez Cartel has been arrested, the state-run Notimex news agency reported Sunday, the latest in a series of high-profile drug arrests. 'Crazy obsession' The Singaporean man with 6,000 Barbie dolls SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The white exterior and spartan grey staircase of Jian Yang's tidy rowhouse give no hint of the shock that lies within - a pink living room floor and his collection of more than 6,000 Barbie dolls. In era of leaks, Toronto film festival tackles transparency LOS ANGELES/TORONTO (Reuters) - As director Bill Condon was finishing up his film "The Fifth Estate" about Julian Assange and anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks, former spy agency contractor Edward Snowden started leaking U.S. security documents, reigniting the public debate over secrecy, security and whistleblowing in the Internet era. 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. Boyd's 5 TDs Lead No. 8 Clemson to 38-35 Win As far as Tajh Boyd is concerned, Clemson's victory against Georgia wasn't a statement as much as a step toward much greater goals. Better flu vaccine on the horizon Each year up to 49,000 people in the United States die from the flu and its complications. Clearly, we need new improved influenza vaccines to provide an even a better level of protection, this expert says. Well Four Frittatas and a Terrine Crack some eggs to make these delicious and surprisingly-portable frittatas (and a terrine) inspired by the tastes of Provence from Martha Rose Shulman. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Soccer Roundup City Defeats Hull, but Its a Challenge Manchester City avoided what would have been another slip-up against a Premier League newcomer by beating Hull City a week after a loss at Cardiff. Shortcuts Taking an Invention From Idea to the Store Shelf Building a better mousetrap may be the easy part. After that comes patent, production and marketing, and missteps along the way can be costly. Microsoft shares head up as Ballmer heads out Aug 23 - Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's announcement that he will retire within the next year did something for the stock not often seen - a pop. Conway G. Gittens reports. Shocking celebrity splits Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas are taking a break from their marriage. Alvarez Hit 1st Career HR, Leads Marlins Past Cubs Henderson Alvarez did a little bit of everything Monday. Straight Sets In Five-Set Thriller, Gasquet Beats Raonic and a Fourth-Round Curse Richard Gasquets misery in the fourth round of Grand Slam tournaments he had a 1-15 record seemed as if it would continue against Milos Raonic. Hunters rescued from Alaskan forest Sept. 2 - U.S. Coast Guard helicopter team rescues two hunters who went missing in an Alaskan forest. Deborah Gembara reports. U.S. construction spending climbs on home, commercial building outlays WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. construction spending rose in July as more outlays to build homes and businesses countered a decline in the government sector. Nebraska QB Martinez Says His Left Shoulder Fine Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez says his left shoulder is fine and that he'll be full strength for this week's game against Southern Mississippi. Liberty Crushed by Minnesota Lindsay Whalen scored 18 points to help the Minnesota Lynx beat the host Liberty, 73-47.

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