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News Feed Latest worldwide news Chipotle vs. Taco Bell Einhorns short put to the taste test - Felix TV David Einhorn, the investor known for betting against stocks like Green Mountain Coffee, now is targeting Chipotle Mexican Grill, saying it will face significant competition from "a resurgent Taco Bell." We put his theory to the taste test with Reuters blogger Felix Salmon, Reuters Social Media Editor Anthony De Rosa and Food and Wine Restaurant Editor Kate Krader. (October 3, 2012) At least 89 dead in Chinese quake A magnitude-5.9 earthquake struck central China early Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. Baghdad bombings target mostly Shiite neighborhoods At least 15 people were killed and dozens wounded Saturday in a series of car bombings that hit several Baghdad neighborhoods, health and police officials said. Mexico's America Movil reports 8 pct higher 2nd-qtr profit MEXICO CITY, July 25 (Reuters) - Latin America's biggest phone company America Movil on Thursday reported a 8 percent higher second-quarter profit. A Day Later, Trying to Figure Out That Bunt by the Mets Davis Ike Davis is still looking for his first home run since being recalled from the minors. On Tuesday, with nobody on, Davis squared around and bunted the ball right back to the mound. News Analysis Some Democrats Look to Push Party Away From Center Amid increasing cohesion on the cultural issues that once split Democrats, progressives are arguing that the party must push more aggressively to reduce income disparity. Green Column A Carbon Tax by Any Other Name Australia is changing from a carbon tax system to a cap-and-trade system, a change in methodology but not necessarily in mission. EU mergers and takeovers (July 25) BRUSSELS, July 25 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process Recreating golf's most iconic photo Shane O'Donoghue attempts to recreate the most iconic photo in golf, Hy Peskin's pic of Ben Hogan's 1-iron shot. Chinas Feud With West on Solar Leads to Tax The tariffs could exceed 50 percent on materials imported from the United States and South Korea used to build solar panels, a move seen as retaliation for an American trade lawsuit. UPDATE 2-Redbox owner Outerwall's forecast falls short of expectations * Sees 3rd-qtr adj EPS of $1.36/share to $1.51/share vs est $1.63/share New-Home Sales and Factory Activity Rise Sales of new homes reach a five-year high despite higher mortgage rates, and gains in new orders spur manufacturing activity. Living With Cancer A Quilt of Poetry Taking inspiration from a number of cancer poets, Susan Gubar pieced together a quilt of poetry to convey the feeling of chaos so common among people with cancer. QA Sharing Files With Mac and iPad Tips for transferring a Word file between a laptop and iPad, and how to reduce e-mail from Twitter. Al Qaeda group claims Iraq prison attacks An al Qaeda group claimed responsibility for coordinated attacks on two Iraqi prisons that a lawmaker said freed more than 500 inmates, including some senior members of the militant group. Art Review Robert Irwins Light-and-Space Work Returns to the Whitney Robert Irwins eye-filling yet barely-there mirage at the Whitney Museum makes the other art spectacles of summer seem overwrought. T Magazine By Design | Josef Alberss Interaction of Color Goes Interactive Fifty years after its publication, the influential color theorists seminal text has been repackaged as an iPad app that lets anyone experiment with its principles. Investment bank outlook weighs on Credit Suisse ZURICH (Reuters) - Credit Suisse's investment bank drove a one-third jump in quarterly group profit, prompting investors to worry that a heavy reliance on fixed-income trading could hurt the lender if interest rates rise. Spare Times for Children for July 26-Aug. 1 A listing of cultural events for children, teenagers and families. Mermaids dive for octopus In a tiny Korean fishing village, "mermaids" dive for abalone and conch while their sisters cook up a breakfast few foreigners know about. Gomez You are the company you keep Selena Gomez is ready to show off a new side. She's starred in a TV movie sequel to her hit Disney series, "Wizards of Waverly Place," and the edgy, R-rated drama, "Spring Breakers," and this month the former teen queen is celebrating her 21st birthday, releasing her fourth studio album and rehearsing for her first arena tour. UPDATE 2-Redbox owner Outerwall's forecast falls short of expectations * Sees 3rd-qtr adj EPS of $1.36/share to $1.51/share vs est $1.63/share Emma Zuroski, Andrew Norman The wedding took place at St. Patricks Cathedral in Auckland, New Zealand. Bits Blog Paltalk Tries to Take Advantage of Its Prism Notoriety Paltalk, a video chat service, was the least-known company in the governments Internet spying program. Now it is trying to tap into the surge of interest to introduce its new tablet apps and revamped service. World Briefing | Middle East Syria Chemical Arms Experts Arrive Two United Nations officials arrived in Syria on Wednesday to discuss the scope of an inquiry into the suspected use of chemical weapons in the war. Equinix cuts FY revenue forecast on contract extensions (Reuters) - Data center operator Equinix Inc posted second-quarter revenue below analysts' expectations and slashed its full-year revenue outlook to account for a change in revenue recognition due to... Pope Francis visits muddy Brazilian slum July 25 - Pope Francis calls for a society of solidarity while speaking at a Rio de Janeiro "favela" slum neighborhood. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Houghton Mifflin close to IPO after emerging from bankruptcy -sources July 24 (Reuters) - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, the textbook publisher that emerged from bankruptcy last year, is close to filing for an initial public offering that could come later this year, according to two sources familiar with the process. Steam Detected at Damaged Fukushima Reactor The operator of the ravaged nuclear plant in Japan stood ready Thursday to inject boric acid into the reactor if temperature or radiation levels rose. Well Cholesterol Levels Are Leveling Off Average cholesterol levels in Americans have stopped falling since 2008, a study finds, raising concerns about an increase in heart disease and the effectiveness of statins. Muirfield puts in the extra mile Muirfield tweaks its historic course as it prepares to host the Open Championship -- golf's third major of 2013. Well Cholesterol Levels Are Leveling Off Average cholesterol levels in Americans have stopped falling since 2008, a study finds, raising concerns about an increase in heart disease and the effectiveness of statins. Cisse sits out club trip over religious beliefs, says agent English Premier League club Newcastle United and striker Papiss Cisse are at odds over the club's sponsorship deal with a finance company, according to the player's agent. UBS appoints Peter as head of EMEA syndicate LONDON, July 25 (IFR) - UBS has promoted Armin Peter to head of debt capital markets EMEA syndicate as part of an internal reshuffling of primary market coverage, the Swiss bank said on Thursday. Boxer Emile Griffith dies Former world-class boxer Emile Griffith, who won five titles during the 1960s, died Tuesday just east of New York City, the International Boxing Hall of Fame announced. Gadgetwise A Waterproof Phone With Battery Stamina The Sony Xperia Z has near-field communication capability, Bravia TV and a lasting battery but its screen is not better than some of its competitors. REFILE-WRAPUP 1-Spanish unemployment drops after two year rise as business looks up * Unemployment edges down to 26.3 percent in second quarter Fort Tells of Spains Early Ambitions The discovery of remains of a 16th-century fort in North Carolina serves as a reminder of Spains expeditions before Britains explorations. Outcry in Tunisia after secular politician slain July 25 - A Tunisian opposition was shot dead on Thursday in the second such assassination this year, setting off violent protests against the Islamist-led government. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). UPDATE 5-U.S. charges SAC Capital with insider trading crimes * "Systematic insider trading" - criminal case by prosecutors

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