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News Feed Latest worldwide news Marriott's new luxury brand CNN's Richard Quest talks to Arne Sorenson, CEO of Marriott International, about the chain's new luxury hotels. Whose side are the rebels on? A report shows nearly half of Syria's rebels the U.S. is helping arm are radlicalized. CNN's Nic Robertson reports. Preoccupations The Urban Lands of Opportunity Where we live, rather than whox2019;s employing us, may now be attaching us to our work and careers. Bayou Corne Journal Ground Gives Way, and a Louisiana Town Struggles to Find Its Footing Almost nothing in Bayou Corne has been the same since a voracious sinkhole opened up in 2012, and a year later its still growing, swallowing trees and belching methane. Nasdaq revokes 'self-help' against BATS exchange NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nasdaq, Nasdaq BX and Nasdaq PSX said on Thursday they have revoked "self-help" against the BATS stock exchange. Marc Andreessen Why I hate going public - Felix TV The Netscape co-founder and high-profile venture capitalist tells Reuters' Felix Salmon that he hates selling companies -- nearly as much as he hates taking them public. What will his investors say? Your Money Adviser Free Apps for Nearly Every Health Problem, but What About Privacy? An analysis of 43 popular wellness apps by the nonprofit Privacy Rights Clearinghouse found that many apps connect to advertising and data-analysis sites without the users knowledge. The Voice Propels NBC to a Big Ratings Win on Monday Night The large, young audience for the singing show confirmed its status as the top reality competition offering on TV. U.N. panel to blame mankind for global warming, explain 'hiatus' STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - A United Nations panel of experts met on Monday to review a draft report that raises the probability that climate change is man-made to 95 percent and warns of ever more extreme weather unless governments take strong action. CBS to Test a Third Version of NCIS Franchise The possible new show would be based in New Orleans and would be introduced the way NCIS Los Angeles was introduced as a planted spinoff. Smartwatches don't make the grade for luxury brands ZURICH (Reuters) - Don't expect your $10,000 wristwatch to be surfing the Web or calling your broker any time soon. Orbital Sciences' new cargo ship blasts off for space station WALLOPS ISLAND, Virginia (Reuters) - An unmanned Antares rocket blasted off from a seaside launch pad in Virginia on Wednesday, sending a cargo capsule to the International Space Station. YouTube tries to fix its comments YouTube comments are rough. They dabble in all forms of trolling, bullying, racism, sexism and other offensive -isms, interspersed with endless spurts of nonsensical chatter. Any thoughtful comments are typically lost in a roiling sea of "LOLs," insults and spam. BlackBerry's Heins, Fairfax's Watsa and the $55 mln handshake TORONTO, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Months before Fairfax Financial Holdings Inc bid $4.7 billion for BlackBerry Ltd , Fairfax boss Prem Watsa played a role in securing a golden parachute worth as much as... 158 killed in Philippines standoff At least 158 people have been killed since fighting broke out between separatist rebels and soldiers in the Philippines, state news reported Wednesday. Fed's Lacker says hard to start tapering in Oct without losing face WASHINGTON/STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve will find it hard to rein in monetary policy next month without losing face after it surprised markets by holding fire last week, a top Fed... Wife of civil rights leader Joseph Lowery dies after stroke ATLANTA (Reuters) - Evelyn Gibson Lowery, the wife of civil rights leader Joseph Lowery and a social activist in her own right, died at her Atlanta home early on Thursday after suffering a stroke last week, her family said. She was 88. In Transit Blog Miraval Plans a Resort in New Jersey The luxury resort Miraval is scheduled to open a location in New Jersey in 2015. Hedge funds warm to Apple; Omega re-enters, Soros buys more NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Inc is regaining its popularity among the biggest hedge funds, some of which have said a massive sell-off this year has gone too far. Art Review A Ren Magritte Survey at the Museum of Modern Art The Mystery of the Ordinary, 1926-1938, a Ren Magritte survey at the Museum of Modern Art, zeros in on a decade when he was inventing the artist he wanted to be. UPDATE 1-Connecticut governor sees partial rail line fix by weekend Sept 26 (Reuters) - Connecticut's governor said Metro North might be able to restore partial power to a vital rail line by the weekend so the thousands of his state's residents who work in New York City, including Wall Street, can return to a more normal commute. Colorado flooding fallout continues Efforts continued Friday to cope with fallout from flooding that''s rocked the Rocky Mountain state -- including more airlifts of stranded residents, discoveries of oil spills and a plea to one town's residents to stay away until E. coli is cleared from their tap water. China's small firms see profit growth easing, costs rising ministry BEIJING (Reuters) - Most of China's small and medium companies have seen profit growth slowing this year as costs rise and financing remains tight, the official Xinhua news agency said on Monday,... As Some Companies Turn to Health Exchanges, G.E. Seeks a New Path Seeking to cut costs and improve care for its employees, General Electric has taken a hands-on approach with hospitals and doctors. Whats On Wednesday Television highlights. ArtsBeat HBO Orders Fifth Season of Boardwalk Empire Boardwalk Empire, the period crime-drama, was recently rewarded with five Emmys for its 2012 season, including the award for outstanding supporting actor in a drama, which went to Bobby Cannavale. Too cute? Hello Kitty plane in L.A. Cute and adorable or simply odd? The first of EVA Air's long range Hello Kitty jets completed its maiden flight to Los Angeles last week, drawing a litter of curious Kitty enthusiasts. Inside Art Virginia Dwans Big Gift to the National Gallery Ms. Dwan, a dealer and philanthropist, talks about her donation of 250 modern works including pieces by Martial Raysse, Robert Smithson, Yves Klein and Carl Andre. World Bank approves $140 million for Myanmar electricity WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The World Bank's board on Tuesday approved a $140 million interest-free loan to fund a more efficient power plant in Myanmar, as the bank seeks to support reforms in the Southeast Asian country. Obama Makes Impassioned Defense of Health Law Days before the laws main elements take effect, President Obama mocked opponents for crazy arguments and accused them of trying to blackmail a president to stop the law. Administration to Press Ahead With Carbon Limits The proposed rules are an aggressive move by President Obama to bypass Congress on climate change with executive actions. Ex-Leader Weds, Complicating Czech Bribe Case Former Prime Minister Petr Necas and his onetime chief of staff, Jana Nagyova, in the spotlight of a corruption investigation, are said to have wed secretly. Bolivian leader Let's take U.S. to court It's no secret that Bolivian President Evo Morales is not a fan of the U.S. government, and at the U.N. General Assembly he took his complaints to a wider audience, calling for action against the Obama administration. RPT-Japan Aug core CPI up 0.8 pct y/y, fastest rise in nearly 5 yrs TOKYO, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Japan's core consumer prices rose 0.8 percent in August from a year earlier, marking the third straight month of gains and the fastest increase in nearly five years, government data showed on Friday, suggesting steady progress towards ending 15 years of deflation. Tool Kit Better Smartphone Typing Is Just a Tap Away Apps and tips to help ease your virtual keyboard frustrations. A Shaken Kenya Is Hit by 2 More Deadly Attacks by Militants Three people were killed in attacks on police officers near the border with Somalia. The Kenyan authorities blamed the Shabab militant group that has taken responsibility for the mall siege. Buzz Fly Reaches USGA Senior Amateur Semifinals Former PGA Tour player Buzz Fly beat Patrick Tallent 5 and 3 on Wednesday to advance to the semifinals in the rain- and fog-delayed USGA Senior Amateur. U.S. Treasury kicks off third stage of GM exit DETROIT, Sept 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury launched on Thursday the third phase of its plan to sell its stake in General Motors Co, the U.S. automaker that took a government bailout in 2009. Japan hands top arts prize to filmmaker Coppola, sculptor Gormley LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, Spanish opera singer Placido Domingo and British sculptor Antony Gormley won three of Japan's top arts prizes, the Japan Art Association said on Tuesday. Fiat chairman says Chrysler IPO changes business situation MILAN, Sept 26 (Reuters) - The listing of Chrysler creates a different business situation for the Fiat group to operate in, the chairman of the Italian automaker said on Thursday.

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