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News Feed Latest worldwide news Richard Attenborough celebrates 90 Aug 29 - The famed filmmaker marks his milestone birthday on August 29th. Alicia Powell reports. Mars Science Lab launch delayed two years NASA's launch of the Mars Science Laboratory -- hampered by technical difficulties and cost overruns -- has been delayed until the fall of 2011, NASA officials said at a news conference Thursday in Washington. UPDATE 1-Ghosts beat minions as 'Conjuring' horror flick leads box office NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES, July 21 (Reuters) - "The Conjuring," a low-budget horror movie about a haunted farmhouse, spooked two pricey competitors and the "Despicable Me" minions to win a crowded weekend box office contest at U.S. and Canadian theaters. Wedding Q. and A. A bride who chose not to make her twin sister a bridesmaid (because of her many tattoos) asks how she can honor her during the ceremony, and other etiquette questions answered. UPDATE 1-Venezuela sentences man who shot U.S. attaches at strip club (Adds U.S. Embassy regulations, attacks on diplomats, Colombia scandal) UPDATE 3-Brazil's Batista sells more of stake in oil company OGX to pay debt RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Brazilian tycoon Eike Batista, the controlling shareholder of OGX Petrleo e Gas Participaes SA, sold 1.54 percent of the oil company's stock to pay debts of his Grupo EBX, according to a securities filing on Thursday. A Treasure Map of a Childhood, Filled With Magic and Newts Will Sheff has drawn on his childhood in New Hampshire for his band Okkervil Rivers new record, The Silver Gymnasium. Angry Parents Withdraw Pupils Over Elite Schools Plans to Move About 30 families have pulled their children after learning the Park Avenue prekindergarten school was selling its building to a developer and moving to the Upper West Side. T Magazine Q. A. | The Teenage Singing Sensation Lorde on Overnight Stardom The precocious 16-year-old New Zealander talks about sudden success, why her first time in New York felt like coming home and what she wants to do to Pharrell Williams. Pogue's Posts A Readers Question How Do You Hang Up on Voice Command? A reader whose husband is a quadriplegic asks how to manage a voice-activated phone that requires touch for commands. Saudi Arabia Promises to Aid Egypts Regime As Europeans and the United States considered cutting cash aid to Egypt, Saudi Arabia said that it and its allies would make up any reduction and vowed continued support. UPDATE 6-America Movil threatens to scrap KPN takeover bid BRUSSELS/MEXICO CITY, Aug 30 (Reuters) - America Movil threatened to abandon its bid for Dutch telecom KPN on Friday, saying it has no plans to raise the 7.2 billion euro ($9.5 billion) offer, after... Check In Hotel Review James Royal Palm in Miami Beach Reopened under the Jamess ownership in November, this property exudes laid-back luxury and offers a host of amenities. New Ad Organization to Promote Cross-Cultural Marketing In contrast to multicultural marketing aimed at specific groups, cross-cultural ads focus on similarities to speak to diverse consumer groups. Obama says Syria chemical weapons attack threatens Israel, Jordan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Friday the chemical weapons attack in Syria threatened U.S. allies Israel and Jordan and said his preference would have been for the international community to move forward on a response. Cubas old cars show their mettle Aug. 19 - Havana becomes a 70-kilometre (43.5 miles) race track as Cuba's Classic Car Club kicks off its ninth edition of the Antique Automobile Rally. Tara Cleary reports. DSM Huge, but do you know it? Nina Dos Santos speaks with DSM CEO Feike Sijbesma about how the company has transformed itself over the years. U.S. foreclosures fall in July from year ago CoreLogic NEW YORK (Reuters) - There were fewer U.S. foreclosures in July than a year ago, while properties in the foreclosure pipeline also fell as the housing market continued to improve, according to data... The Learning Network Blog Test Yourself | English, Aug. 29, 2013 Can you choose the word pair that correctly completes the sentences from the article? Elite coaching with Graf, Agassi CNN's Patrick Snell looks at how the famous couple is helping groom the next generation of tennis stars. Obama welcomes '72 Miami Dolphins to the White House Aug. 20 - Saying, "I decided it was high time to pay tribute to the NFL's only perfect team," President Barack Obama honored Super Bowl VII Champions, the 1972 Miami Dolphins, in an East Room ceremony. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). State of the Art A Better Way to Bring Your Desktop to Your iPad The new Parallels Access app eases the compatibility obstacles between the tablet and a Mac or PC computer. Yingli Green's loss shrinks on China demand Aug 30 (Reuters) - Yingli Green Energy Holding Co Ltd posted a smaller quarterly loss mainly due to surging demand for its solar panels in China, where the solar power generating capacity is expected to more than quadruple in the next two years. European Officials Want to Hasten the Sale of Greek Assets Greeces effort to sell state-owned assets has fallen far short of the revenue targets set by the countrys international creditors. Elite coaching with Graf, Agassi CNN's Patrick Snell looks at how the famous couple is helping groom the next generation of tennis stars. Letter From Europe Saying No to Our Right to Know In the rush to condemn wholesale government snooping and defend citizens' right to privacy, there's a growing sense that Private Manning's leaks were acceptable. But diplomats disagree. UPDATE 6-America Movil threatens to scrap KPN takeover bid BRUSSELS/MEXICO CITY, Aug 30 (Reuters) - America Movil threatened to abandon its bid for Dutch telecom KPN on Friday, saying it has no plans to raise the 7.2 billion euro ($9.5 billion) offer, after a foundation representing KPN told the Mexican firm to improve its proposal or face a veto. State of the Art The Lumia 1020, a Great Camera Grafted to an Oddball Phone Big, but not unwieldy, Nokias Lumia 1020 cellphone takes excellent photos, and is essentially a decent camera grafted onto a phone. But youll have to make peace with its apps and its Windows operating system. Explaining the N.F.L. Settlement Questions, and answers, about the proposed $765 million settlement between the N.F.L. and the more than 4,500 retired players who sued the league. Detroit's stray dog epidemic In America's biggest bankrupt city -- currently more than $18 billion in debt and home to 70,000-plus vacant structures -- there is another problem Tens of thousands of stray dogs roam the streets. Messi, Balotelli meet the Pope Pope Francis welcomed Lionel Messi and Mario Balotelli to the Vatican ahead of Wednesday's match between Argentina and Italy. Bizarre species 'Chewbacca bat' The 'Chewbacca bat' and a frog that doesn't hop are among the weird and wonderful species found by researchers in Mozambique. Music Review Bargemusic Labor Day Festival Features Four Premieres Social links and unusual combinations of instruments make the annual Labor Day Festival at Bargemusic an engaging event. U.S. says world cannot let Assad get away with chemical attack WASHINGTON/PARIS (Reuters) - The United States made clear on Friday that it would punish Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for the "brutal and flagrant" chemical weapons attack that it says killed more than 1,400 people in Damascus last week. Air strike fears As Syrians prepare for possible strikes by the U.S. and its allies, Lebanon fears an influx of more refugees. Patriots 28, Giants 20 Giant Breaks Left Leg Again Running back Andre Brown sustained a broken leg for the second time in two years as the Giants wrapped up their preseason by losing to the Patriots in New England. T Magazine Travel Diary | Michael Voltaggios Gutsy Food Adventure in Copenhagen The Los Angeles-based chef traveled to Denmark with his brother and fellow chef Bryan Voltaggio for a symposium curated this year by David Chang. BRIEF-Option appoints Christine Pollie as new CFO BRUSSELS, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Option NV * Option announces new CFO * Says announces the appointment of Christine Pollie as chief financial officer 'HIMYM' Introducing ... The Mother Through the years we've seen her umbrella, her apartment, and even her foot. UPDATE 1-Teva to drop depression treatment after trial fails * Drug was not more effective than a placebo in late-stage study

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