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News Feed Latest worldwide news RPT-UPDATE 2-Telecom Italia's core owners seek to sell-sources MILAN, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Core investors in Telecom Italia are seeking to sell their stakes, people familiar with the situation said, a move that could leave the country's largest telecom operator open to a takeover bid. Economix Blog Paid Vacations Decline A smaller share of private sector workers get paid vacation days than was the case two decades ago. But the number of days has increased for those who get them. Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions Sept 3 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2000 GMT on Tuesday House Speaker Backs Obamas Call for Strike Against Syria Speaker John A. Boehner on Tuesday said he would support President Obamas call to action, giving him a crucial ally in the quest for votes in the House of Representatives. Matthew Shear, Book Publisher, Dies at 57 Mr. Shear, the publisher of St. Martins Press, helped writers like Janet Evanovich and Augusten Burroughs climb the best-seller lists. Your Money Adviser Assessing the Costs of Caring for an Aging Relative Studies of Americans who take on in-home care are documenting health and financial repercussions. Champion Blackhawks Sign Coach Quenneville to Extension The Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks have retained head coach Joel Quenneville on a three-year contract extension, the National Hockey League (NHL) team said on Friday. Hospital to home focus may reduce readmissions study NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Helping people who were recently released from a hospital understand how to care for themselves and informing their primary care doctors about their stay may reduce their risk of being admitted back into the hospital, says a new study. Bashir, Kiir pledge to open new page in Sudan ties, keep oil running KHARTOUM, Sept 3 (Reuters) - The leaders of long-time enemies Sudan and South Sudan pledged at a summit in Khartoum on Tuesday to end their conflicts and honour an agreement over vital cross-border oil exports. This Life Just One Big, Happy Family? For some, a yearly get-together with relatives is a fantasy of togetherness, mutual support and love. For others, its a particular kind of hell. 16 Medal of Freedom Honorees Are Named President Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey will be among the 16 recipients of the nations highest civilian honor. USS Nimitz carrier group sails into Red Sea in 'prudent' move WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The USS Nimitz aircraft carrier and four other ships in its strike group moved into the Red Sea early on Monday, U.S. defense officials said, describing the move as "prudent planning" in case the ships are needed for military action against Syria. Disruptions Fraying at Tethers of Our Phones A YouTube video about pervasive smartphone use may have landed at a moment when people start questioning if something has gone too far and start doing something about it. Vivus CEO resigns due to health problems Sept 3 (Reuters) - Drugmaker Vivus Inc said Chief Executive Anthony Zook resigned effective immediately due to recurring issues associated with a previously diagnosed medical condition, barely a month and a half after he assumed the role in a long-drawn proxy war. Washington Routs No. 19 Boise State 38-6 Keith Price was back throwing touchdowns with a grin on his face, Washington returned to the shores of Lake Washington and Husky Stadium was drowning in a cacophony of noise. Dig at Florida reform school site yields bone fragments The work is moving at the speed of science. Slow. But that's not surprising when you're digging for long-forgotten answers. A Real Pro-Am Experience in Boston John Merrick has never experienced a pro-am moment quite like the Deutsche Bank Championship last week. Protecting the pricey device your kid takes to school NEW YORK (Reuters) - In the couple of weeks since the Academy of Our Lady in Marrero, Louisiana, began its school year, three of the 450 students have already broken their school-issued iPads. Alpine Wrestling festival spotlights brawn, Swiss pride BURGDORF, Switzerland (Reuters) - Matthias Sempach, a 27-year-old farmer and butcher, knew exactly what he had to do to earn his title on Sunday of "King of the Alpine Wrestlers" hang onto his... For News From Syrian Battleground, a Reliance on Social Media The dangers of news organizations reporting in Syria have kept most journalists outside the countrys borders and heightened the need for third-party video. Suns, Michael Beasley Agree to Terminate Contract The Phoenix Suns and Michael Beasley have reached an agreement to terminate the contract of the troubled forward. Well U.S. Circumcision Rates Are Declining The percentage of newborns who are circumcised in the United States declined to 58.3 percent in 2010 from 64.5 percent in 1979, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Phys Ed Why A.C.L. Injuries Sideline So Many Athletes Tears to the anterior cruciate ligament sideline more athletes for longer periods of time than almost any other acute injury. Researchers are trying to understand why the injury is so slow to heal. Cyrus speaks out, Lopez returns to "Idol" Sept 3 - The latest showbiz news including Miley Cyrus speaks out about her MTV Video Music Awards performance and Jennifer Lopez returns to "American Idol." Roselle Chen reports. Golf's mind doctor on McIlroy When golfers admit to feeling "brain dead" and "unconscious" -- as Rory McIlroy did at Muirfield on Thursday -- perhaps it's time to book an appointment with Dr Bob Rotella. Nokia to sell phone business to Microsoft Sept. 3 - Former market leader Nokia is to sell its handset business to Microsoft in a last-ditch attempt to gain ground on its rivals in the lucrative smartphone market. Microsoft has set its sights on a 15 percent share by 2018, but as Ivor Bennett reports, it has its work cut out. Giant panda in Madrid zoo gives birth to male cub MADRID (Reuters) - A giant panda in Madrid zoo has given birth to a healthy male and the one-day old, pink-skinned cub is already proving a handful, screaming his way through his first medical checkup. Bezos offers clues to Washington Post patience, experimentation (Reuters) - Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon who shocked media watchers when he agreed to buy The Washington Post, told the struggling newspaper he will guide it using the same approach that successfully shaped his e-commerce site and turned it into the world's largest online retailer. Michigan House approves expanding Medicaid under Obamacare Sept 3 (Reuters) - The Republican-led Michigan House gave final approval on Tuesday to a bill that would expand the Medicaid health program for the poor under Democratic President Barack Obama's healthcare reform law. Property Values What You Get for ... $625,000 A colonial with a surprising interior near Minneapolis, a stucco colonial in Pennsylvania and mountain views in Arizona First look new 787-9 Dreamliner It's been a year of mishaps, but Boeing finally has some good news. The latest Dreamliner is longer, carries more people and has greater range. Amgen, Cytokinetics heart failure drug misses goal in study AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - An experimental heart failure drug from Amgen and Cytokinetics missed its goal of improving shortness of breath in a mid-stage clinical trial, leaving its future uncertain. Lady Vols Approached UConn About Playing Again Tennessee coach Holly Warlick says she recently approached Connecticut about the possibility of playing each other again. Gadgetwise Headphones Combine Good Sound and Sleek Design Aimed at the higher end of the consumer market, KEFs M500 on-ear headphones provide style, comfort and sound. Stars on global treadmill Business is booming for English Premier League clubs touring Asia, but is it the best way for their players to prepare for the new season? QA Changing a Router Password Also, streaming television over the Internet and controlling iTunes in the background. The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | Diana Nyad Reaches Shore What record did Diana Nyad set on Monday? Daily Digit Shopping with $130bln Sep. 3 - There's still a lot of chatter about that $130 billion price tag for the Verizon Wireless stake, so Conway G. Gittens takes a look at what else can be bought for that huge sum. Indian lunar orbiter hit by heat rise Scientists have switched off several on-board instruments to halt rising temperatures inside India's first unmanned lunar spacecraft. Mother of George, a Film by Andrew Dosunmu Mother of George, a new film by the Nigerian-born director Andrew Dosunmu, looks at a newlywed immigrant in New York.

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