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News Feed Latest worldwide news It's Knight Time at Oklahoma Running the scout team during a redshirt season, Trevor Knight caught the eye of Bob Stoops and the rest of the Sooners' coaches, developing a reputation for consistency, flexibility and making the occasional eye-popping play. Female U.S. Naval cadet asked accused to lie in rape case testimony WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A female midshipman who has accused three U.S. Naval Academy football players of raping her asked two of them to lie to investigators to avoid being forced to leave the school, according to testimony at a preliminary hearing on Thursday. Is 'kissing disease' harming tennis? Nicknamed the "kissing disease," mononucleosis or glandular fever is a viral illness that can linger for weeks, months or even years. CNN investigates its prevalence within the sport of tennis. How CNN produced 'The City' From Rio to Johannesburg, take a look at how CNN produced its latest special theme week,"The City". Interviewing five mayors in five cities over five days, here's what the production team got up to. Vodafone says in talks on Verizon Wireless stake LONDON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Vodafone on Thursday confirmed it was in discussions with Verizon Communications Inc regarding the possible disposal of its 45 percent stake in their U.S. joint venture... John Riegger Wins Boeing Classic John Riegger won the Boeing Classic on Sunday in his fifth Champions Tour start, holding off John Cook and Fred Couples at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge. 'Little Giant' aims for glory Pedro Pinto meets reigning U.S. Open doubles champion Sara Errani, who advanced to the semifinals in singles last year. Inside the world's busiest airport So what really goes on at the world's busiest airport? A team of 30-plus CNN journalists descend on Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Tennis Federer starts confidently Five-time champion Roger Federer breezes through a potentially testing first round match at the U.S. Open Tuesday to lift some of the pessimism surrounding his latest title bid. The Comedy Lineup Expands on Netflix Aziz Ansaris comedy special Buried Alive will make its debut on Netflix, becoming the biggest stand-up special distributed by that subscription service, which promises even more comedy. Hovercraft shocks beachgoers Sunbathers and sandcastle builders are surprised when a military hovercraft lands at a holiday resort in Russia. Entergy Announces Closing of Vermont Nuclear Plant The company just won a long legal fight to keep the Vermont Yankee reactor open, but now says it will decommission the plant late next year. Advertising In Fantasy and Reality, Its a Frenzy for Football Football has been crucial to the American advertising-industrial complex, and with the N.F.L.s kickoff game on Sept. 5, the marketers have been in a huddle. NFL concussion suit settled The National Football League has reached a settlement with retired players who accused the league of deliberately concealing the dangers of head trauma, NFL.com reported Thursday, citing a league source. Woods wins 79th PGA title Tiger Woods wraps up victory in the WGC-Bridgestone tournament Sunday ahead of the final major of the season later this week where he will start hot favorite. Well Shorter Workweek May Not Increase Well-Being Think shorter working hours will make you happier? Maybe not, a new study suggests. How to lift a capsized ship It's been 19 months since the Costa Concordia, one of the largest cruise liners ever built, ran aground off the west coast of Italy, killing 32 passengers and capsizing after granite rock tore a 50-meter hole in the ship's hull. Could crypt reveal 'Mona Lisa' model? The exhumation of three bodies from a Florentine crypt may have brought Italian researchers a step closer to confirming the identity of the woman believed to be the subject of Leonardo da Vinci's famous "Mona Lisa" painting, also known as "La Gioconda." Hollande hosts Syrian opposition for talks Aug. 29 - French President Francois Hollande hosts talks with the Syrian National Coalition at Elysee Palace as international community discusses Syria military intervention. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) Syrian crisis Latest updates Western powers on Thursday were debating using military power against Syria's government to counter a chemical weapons attack in Damascus' suburbs last week. Colombian president calls for calm as farm protests reach Bogota BOGOTA (Reuters) - Thousands of Colombian farmers and state workers marched through Bogota on Thursday, banging pots and pans as they converged on the capital after 11 days of increasingly violent protests against agricultural and trade policies they say have left them impoverished. Russian military ship surprises sunbathers Aug. 22 - Sunbathers are relaxing on a crowded beach on the Baltic Sea when suddenly a large Russian military ship plows onto the shore. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Hamels Leads Phillies Past Mets 6-2 With Arm, Bat Cole Hamels pitched seven strong innings and handed himself some much-needed run support, sending the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-2 victory over the New York Mets on Wednesday night. Santos calls for calm as Colombian farm protests reach Bogota BOGOTA, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Thousands of Colombian farmers will march through the streets of Bogota on Thursday, converging on the capital after 11 days of increasingly violent protests around the country against agricultural and trade policies they say have left them impoverished. Movie Review In Tiny Times 2, Gal Pals Take on the Career World Tiny Times 2, a sequel to a Korean film about four high school best friends, vaults them into a cutthroat, consumerist career world in Shanghai. Recent Commercial Real Estate Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Obama says more work needed to achieve ideals from King's 'Dream' speech WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is struggling to realize the vision that civil rights leader Martin Luther King described in his famous "I Have a Dream" speech 50 years ago, President Barack Obama said on Wednesday, citing economic security as a still elusive goal. Kuroda Shows Cracks as Yankees Playoff Push Crumbles Hiroki Kuroda started the season as a rock in the New York Yankees rotation but the righthander showed a few more cracks on Wednesday as the Toronto Blue Jays pounded out a 7-2 win to defuse the Bronx Bombers' post-season push. UPDATE 2-Finnish government plans to trim generous welfare model * Plan likely to raise opposition (Adds comments from finance minister, opposition lawmakers) I Was Misinformed How Many Miles Do I Need to Murder the Head of the Airline? Flush with frequent-flier miles? Maybe you can buy some nice Detroit municipal bonds. You're the Boss Blog Ads, Coming to a Bathroom Stall Near You These entrepreneurs found a captive audience with a little time on its hands and a willingness to read. Breakingviews G4S cash call shows need for speed Aug. 28 - UK security contractor G4S is placing around 350 mln of new shares to swerve a credit downgrade. A smart and speedy move, says Breakingviews. The Getaway Compensation for Your Travel Troubles It pays to know the rules If your flight is canceled or your luggage is late, you may be able to collect a payment. Breakingviews Minimum wage woes Aug. 29 - With fast-food workers set to strike, a new study shows how welfare usually pays more than low-wage jobs. Jeffrey Goldfarb and Richard Beales discuss the conundrum for policymakers. Fox News Confirms the Firing of a Top Executive Who Was Once Close to Ailes The company initially declined to comment on reports that Roger Ailes, the chief executive, had fired Brian Lewis, one of his chief lieutenants. On Location | Sagaponack, N.Y. Finding Refuge in the Barns A Long Island summer house offers a rustic retreat from the high pressure of Hollywood. Flash company Pure Storage raises $150 million, on track for IPO SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Pure Storage, a flash storage company, said it had raised $150 million, putting the company on track for a possible initial public offering and driving the spread of... Euro zone, IMF to press Greece for foreign agency to sell assets * Offshore privatisation agency first proposed in 2011 by Finland Ghosts of Iraq war force Britain to delay Syria strike LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron's plans for joining a looming military strike on Syria were in disarray on Thursday after a revolt by lawmakers warning him to heed the "lessons of Iraq". Michigan Senate approves bill expanding Medicaid under Obamacare (Reuters) - The Michigan state Senate on Tuesday voted 20-18 to approve a bill to expand Medicaid, the health program for the poor, under President Barack Obama's healthcare reform law.

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