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News Feed Latest worldwide news Scene Stealers Richard Simmons, Internet Star? The Sweatin to the Oldies star works out with social media. U.S. security agencies say Android mobile main target for malware SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc's Android, the dominant mobile operating system, is by far the primary target for malware attacks, mostly because many users are still using older versions of the software, according to a study by the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Frequent Flier A World Traveler Is Harmless, Yet Suspect Fred Richards, global creative director at the Brand Union, has passport stamps, a birth place and a legal name that make security people uneasy. Benchmark's Bill Gurley on network effects and local commerce What the VC firm learned from eBay. CNN on the ground in Damascus CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports from Damascus, Syria, where there are fresh allegations of a chemical weapons attack. U.S. security agencies say Android mobile main target for malware SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Google Inc's Android, the dominant mobile operating system, is by far the primary target for malware attacks, mostly because many users are still using older versions of the software, according to a study by the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. News Analysis Addicted to Apps We cannot rely on the makers of new technology to think about the moral and privacy implications. Linebacker Settles In, at Last, With the Jets After stints playing for three other N.F.L. teams, in the Arena Football League and in Canada, Garrett McIntyre has become a Jets starter. Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions Aug 26 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1330 GMT on Monday Wal-Mart offers health benefits to U.S. workers' domestic partners (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc said on Tuesday it will offer health insurance benefits to domestic partners of its U.S. employees starting next year, following the lead of other major companies. From The Magazine Looking to Genes for the Secret to Happiness People whose happiness was based on a sense of higher purpose and service to others had gene markers indicating possible better long-term health. 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. Theme parks lose to video games With competition from video games and the Internet, theme parks are seeing reduced visits from teens. Rural banking in India Small loans in rural India offer women a chance to break out of poverty. CNN's Mallika Kapur reports. Global Soccer If Rooney Stays, United Won This Draw After a 0-0 draw at Manchester United, the Chelsea coach Jos Mourinho seemed resigned to the fact he would not acquire Wayne Rooney. Eye drug firm Akorn to buy rival Hi-Tech Pharmacal for $640 mln Aug 27 (Reuters) - Specialty pharmaceutical company Akorn Inc will buy rival Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co Inc for $640 million in cash to expand its eye drug portfolio to other dosage forms such as oral... Watch Wednesday's Show! August 28, 2013 UPDATE 1-Eye drug maker Akorn to buy rival Hi-Tech Pharmacal for $640 mln * Akorn expects deal to add to adj earnings/share immediately upon closing ArtsBeat Zajick Pulls Out of Dolores Claiborne Dolora Zajick, the acclaimed mezzo-soprano, has withdrawn from the title role of the San Francisco Operas production. Woods Overcomes Back Spasm in Near Miss at The Barclays He collapsed to his knees in pain and bent over to place both fists on the ground after a back spasm at the 13th, but Tiger Woods still managed to nearly force a playoff at The Barclays on Sunday. Low gas, power prices force Entergy to shut Vermont nuclear plant Aug 27 (Reuters) - Entergy Corp said it will shut its Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant, becoming the latest casualty of low power prices and utilities preferring cheap natural gas to generate electricity. UPDATE 1-Judge speeds hearing on Detroit bankruptcy eligibility DETROIT, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The federal judge overseeing Detroit's bankruptcy filing is accelerating the already hurried process of determining whether the city is eligible for protection from its... 'Bluebirds' defeat leaves Man City red-faced When Vincent Tan led a Malaysian takeover of Cardiff City in 2010, the Welsh soccer club was battling crippling debts -- and a long-awaited return to England's top flight was tantalizingly out of reach. An Earth Year on Mars NASAs Curiosity rover is slowly making its way to Mount Sharp, a Martian mountain whose rocks could provide clues on whether the planet was ever habitable. Goldman losses from options glitch in tens of millions -source Aug 26 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc lost tens of millions of dollars after a computer glitch led to a flood of erroneous options trades last week, a source close to the matter said on Monday. UNC Tells Company Not to Use McDonald on Website North Carolina athletic officials have ordered a company that makes designer mouth guards to stop using a Tar Heels basketball player to promote its brand. Boston mayor reaches deal for Caesars casino at horse racetrack BOSTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Boston Mayor Thomas Menino reached a proposed deal with developers on Tuesday to build a $1 billion Caesars casino in the city's East Boston section that he said would... Analysis Australia economy counts on post-election confidence SYDNEY (Reuters) - With Australia's election just days away business leaders want one thing for certain -- certainty. ESPN Quits Film Project on Concussions in N.F.L. Citing a lack of editorial control, ESPN ended its collaboration with the public affairs series Frontline on a two-part documentary set to run in October. Corner Office Be Yourself, Redfins Glenn Kelman Says, Even if Youre a Little Goofy The chief executive of an online real estate site says individuality should be welcomed in a corporate world that is pretty starved for personality. Hidden beauty of Garfuna Belize Moonlight drum gatherings, traditional cassava bread demonstrations, parties on Settlement Day. Garifuna culture adds life to a Belize vacation. 'Despicable Me' minions top Sandler's 'Grown Ups 2' at box office July 14 (Reuters) - The mighty minions of "Despicable Me 2" fought off a challenge from Adam Sandler's new comedy sequel "Grown Ups 2" to top the weekend movie charts in the United States and Canada, according to studio estimates. Personal Health Tested Recipes for Kitchen Safety Modern kitchen appliances and gadgets offer many opportunities for injury. Nibali back in front after Moreno wins stage FISTERRA, Spain (Reuters) - Katusha rider Dani Moreno claimed the host nation's first stage win of the 2013 Vuelta a Espana on Tuesday while Italy's Vincenzo Nibali regained the overall lead. ArtsBeat Book Review Podcast Amanda Ripleys The Smartest Kids in the World Annie Murphy Paul discusses The Smartest Kids in the World by Amanda Ripley. Guru of the Long Snap Chris Rubio spends much of the year traveling the country to stage clinics where he preaches the gospel of long snapping to young players, whose abilities are highly valued by college coaches. Bo Xilai Amid the swirl of claims and counter-claims involving sex, lies, and witness videotapes, one of the most intriguing aspects of Bo Xilai's so-called "trial of the century" in China has been the live micro-blogging of proceedings from the courthouse. Don't fear talking about race Ruben Navarrette says the media shouldn't tiptoe around the issue of race in service of a political or social goal WADA revokes accreditation of Rio doping lab (Reuters) - The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has revoked the accreditation of the Rio de Janeiro laboratory that would have handled testing for the 2016 Summer Games for failing to comply with international standards. Forty-seven dead in Iraqi blasts, shootings Aug. 26 - At least 47 killed in Iraq as tensions intensify between Sunni and Shi'ite Muslims. Jessica Gray reports.

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