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News Feed Latest worldwide news U.S. judge tosses BofA suit vs FDIC over $1.7 bln investor losses * Case arose from $2.9 billion Taylor Bean mortgage fraud World Briefing | Africa Congo U.N. Warns Rebels After Shells Hit City At least five civilians were wounded by mortar fire in the eastern city of Goma on Thursday during fighting between government forces and rebels, residents said. UPDATE 1-Russian airshow kicks off with Superjet deals ZHUKOVSKY, Russia, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Russia's first civil plane since the fall of the Soviet Union bagged a clutch of deals with mainly domestic buyers on the first day of an airshow near Moscow, as... CANADA STOCKS-TSX has biggest drop in 2 months as Syria fears mount * TSX falls 169.09 points, or 1.33 percent, to 12,591.21 * All 10 main index sectors decline * Gold miners drop sharply despite bullion gains * BMO rises after results; Scotiabank slips By John Tilak TORONTO, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index recorded its biggest single-day percentage decline in more than two months on Tuesday as the likelihood grew that the West will launch a military strike against the Syrian government. Concern over the fallout from poison Superman flies in southern California July 3 - A start-up company in California creates life-sized remote controlled superheroes that soar through the air. Elly Park reports. Political impact of Bo Xilai's trial Bo Xilai scandal triggers political crisis for Communist Party. NZ Amateur Ko No Closer to Going Pro After Canada Triumph Lydia Ko's successful defence of her Canadian Open title on Sunday will make her "think" more about turning professional, but the trophy and $300,000 in foregone prize money would not hasten her decision, New Zealand's 16-year-old golf sensation said. Motherlode Blog The Long Hair a Mother Covets, and a Daughter Wants to Cut As the plainer sister, inevitably referred to as the smart one, I didnt know what to make of my little girl, whose blond ringlets drew more attention the bigger she grew. Garfuna culture in Belize Moonlight drum gatherings, traditional cassava bread demonstrations, parties on Settlement Day. Garifuna culture adds life to a Belize vacation. ArtsBeat Aziz Ansari Signs to Write a Book on Modern Romance The actor and comedian signed with Penguin Press for a book scheduled for release in 2015. A Good Appetite A Homecoming for Honey Cakes Try an updated version of the Rosh Hashana honey cake, and pair it with plums macerated in honey and seasoned with lemon thyme. A Calculated Push Into Entertainment Lifts Duck Dynasty Familys Fortunes Willie Robertson and his family made a conscious dive into the entertainment world, lifting a regional business based on duck hunting into an international phenomenon. TREASURIES-U.S. bond prices rise as Syria fears fuel safety bid * Treasury sells two-year notes at high yield of 0.386 pct Barcelona Maintains Perfect Start With Close Win Missing Lionel Messi, Barcelona needed Adrianos long strike to beat Mlaga, 1-0, in the Spanish league. Muriel Siebert, a Determined Trailblazer for Women on Wall Street, Dies at 84 Ms. Siebert, who cultivated the same brash attitude as Wall Streets most successful men, donated millions of dollars to help other women get started in finance, and fought the old-boy network all her life. 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. VMAs Six moments to know Forget about the Moonmen. It was all about the performances at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. Bale bid 'lacks respect' Gareth Bale's imminent transfer to Real Madrid for a reported world-record fee has been criticized by Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino. Pee-powered cell phone points to 'smart toilet' technology Aug. 13 - Does the call of nature hold the answer to a new form of renewable energy? Scientists in the UK are confident that it does. With backing from both the British government and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the researchers have developed a method for charging mobile phones with human urine. Matthew Stock reports. Farm income poised for record in 2013 USDA WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. agricultural sector will enjoy record high income in 2013 as bin-busting grain harvests in the Midwest more than offset expected lower prices, the Department of... ArtsBeat Make It Funky James Brown Biopic Finds Its Leading Man Chadwick Boseman, who played Jackie Robinson in 42, will star as Brown in a biographical film directed by Tate Taylor (The Help). Weighing Pain of Traffic for Preseason Games Giants fans reflected on their decisions to wait in an endless string of brake lights for an inconsequential preseason game at MetLife Stadium. Emerging market slump highlights Fed's global reach JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (Reuters) - The recent selloff in emerging markets is a classic case of being careful what you wish for. Memo From France A Proud Nation Ponders How to Halt Its Slow Decline Europe is talking about the French question whether the countrys Socialist government can prevent it from slipping permanently into Europes second tier. Ex-reporter claims hacking at Trinity Mirror paper-Sky LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - A former reporter on a tabloid owned by Trinity Mirror has claimed the newspaper hacked into the phones of celebrities, Sky News reported on Thursday, potentially broadening a scandal that has so far largely affected Rupert Murdoch's News Corp . Women have the last laugh at Edinburgh Fringe LONDON (Reuters) - Stand-up comic Bridget Christie was about to put her career on pause as she realized that at 41 and with two young kids she earned less than her babysitter. But on Saturday she won the most prestigious prize in British comedy. Christie Amends Medical Marijuana Restrictions Gov. Chris Christie agreed to expand New Jerseys program, but stopped short of what some parents say is necessary to improve their childrens access to treatment. Square Feet Across China, Skyscrapers Brush the Heavens China is home to 60 of the worlds 100 tallest buildings now under construction, but the scale and speed of the projects have caused concern. Golf Capsules Gary Woodland and Matt Kuchar exchanged birdies and bad breaks and wound up tied for the lead at The Barclays. Rotavirus rates fell in adults, too, after vaccine NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Fewer older children and adults were hospitalized for severe diarrhea once the U.S. started vaccinating babies against rotavirus in 2006, according to a new study. Column Long-term care insurer Genworth hints at higher prices CHICAGO (Reuters) - When Genworth Financial talks, people listen - especially when the subject is the long-term care insurance business. Julie Harris, Celebrated Actress of Range and Intensity, Dies at 87 Ms. Harris had a lengthy rsum as an actress, with dozens of movie and television credits, including the 1955 film adaptation of John Steinbecks novel of brotherly rivalry, East of Eden. Stella McCartney's rise to the top CNN's Monita Rajpal meets Stella McCartney, one of the world's most celebrated fashion designers. 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. Music Match Billie Jean Twice Jacksons Way and as Sultry Ballad For this Music Match cover pairing, the song where Michael Jackson introduced the moonwalk and a remake by the duo The Civil Wars. India Ink Image of the Day August 27 A 200-year-old gold watch was on display in an exhibition in Kolkata, West Bengal. Tropical Storm Fernand forms in Gulf of Mexico, oil ports open MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A tropical depression strengthened into tropical storm Fernand on Sunday in the Gulf of Mexico, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, though the country's main oil exporting ports remained open according to the latest official report. You're the Boss Blog My Search for a Smart Way to Share Profits My previous practice had been to hand out bonuses when I felt rich and happy. But that seemed arbitrary. Red Sox Power Past Dodgers 8-1 Jake Peavy helped the team with the most series victories in the majors this season to take one from a club that hadn't lost one in 2 months. You're the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Some People Are Meant to Be Employees Capital goods orders are weak. Gas prices fall. And five billion additional mobile phone users are coming to Facebook.

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