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News Feed Latest worldwide news Opinionator | Private Lives The End of Quiet Music I wanted to be an artist, but I didnt want to have to sell hoodies with my face on them. Opera Review Levine Is Impressive in Return to Met With Cos Fan Tutte The Mets maestro, James Levine, conducted Mozarts Cos Fan Tutte Tuesday night at the Metropolitan Opera, with a bright young cast. Deep sea recovery from U.S. Gulf spill could take decades study WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The muddy deep-sea ecosystem around the massive 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill could take decades to recover from the effects of the disaster, researchers reported on Tuesday. 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. No. 25 Texas Tech Upends Texas State 33-7 Backup quarterback Davis Webb threw for two touchdowns and 310 yards to lead No. 25 Texas Tech over Texas State 33-7 on Saturday night. One Dies in Shooting Near Long Island Mall The gunman, who fled, was identified by the police as Sang Ho Kim, 63, of Queens; the authorities said he had been angry over a business deal. UPDATE 1-Alibaba defends corporate structure, blasts Hong Kong exchange BEIJING/SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 26 (Reuters) - A senior Alibaba Group executive defended the Chinese e-commerce firm's unusual corporate structure on Thursday, a key point of contention with the Hong Kong stock exchange that sources say pushed the company to consider a U.S. debut instead. Generals Court-Martial Delayed in Sexual Assault Case A defense motion led to the postponement in Brig. Gen. Jeffrey A. Sinclairs case, which has become a closely scrutinized test of the militarys ability to police itself in matters of sexual conduct. UPDATE 2-Intesa CEO could be ousted next week - sources * CEO Cucchiani clashing with key board member, investor-sources Field Notes Divorce After 50 Grows More Common For the first time, more Americans 50 and older are divorced than widowed. Connecticut commuters struggle with crippled railroad (Reuters) - Hedge fund managers and corporate types used to Wall Street's lightning pace, as well as ordinary Connecticut citizens, faced weeks of delays as a power outage on the Metro North railway brought their commutes to a crawl for a second day on Thursday. 'Snake Man' moves like a serpent The "Snake Man" is real. The mythical creature with the body of a serpent and face of a human folds himself into a tight coil for the gasping crowds, before slithering into his next impossible position. Water "the teeth" of climate change - World Bank June 19 - Growing pressure over water remains the most worrying symptom of climate change, argues the World Bank President, while a projected 2C rise in temperature by 2030 could submerge Bangkok. Gadgetwise Justin Case Offers More Than a Play on Words The Justin Power Case can charge an iPad and other gadgets, including iOS, Android and BlackBerry devices, at the same time. Coveted Restaurant Reservations Without the Groveling A bit of cleverness can take you far in getting that elusive table. Motherlode Blog My Son Calls School a Waste of Time Should I tell his teacher that my son is complaining at home, ask for more challenging work or just recognize this as a stage that may pass when he gets to the challenges of high school? Tat's all, folks? U.S. Army weighs new tattoo policy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tattoos are everywhere these days, with no body parts off limits. But the U.S. Army may be asking new recruits to roll up their tattoo sleeves as part of a new uniform policy. Prince helps child shepherds In Lesotho, boys as young as five tend sheep and cattle alone, braving thieves and jackals. But Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho have set up a charity to help them. Navigational Cells Located in Human Brains Grid cells, which provide a sort of dead reckoning navigation, had until now only been recorded in some animals. Dries Van Noten unveils a gold-enriched collection Sep 25 - Dries Van Noten designs a shiny but dark Spring-Summer collection for 2014, exploring different uses of gold. Rough cut - no narration No clear path to ending U.S. debt limit, spending impasse WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House of Representatives Republicans on Thursday refused to give in to President Barack Obama's demand for straightforward bills to run the government beyond September 30 and to increase borrowing authority to avoid a historic default. Sister of Into the Wild Protagonist Is Writing Memoir Carine McCandless, the sister of Chris McCandless, will publish her memoir through HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins. Colorado Farmers Arrested in Fatal Listeria Outbreak The owners of a cantaloupe farm were arrested Thursday on charges stemming from a 2011 listeria epidemic that killed 33 people in one of the nations deadliest outbreaks of food-borne illness. 18 Under To Help a Shy Child, Listen Shyness is part of the range of the human normal, but it can also be an indicator of bullying, anxiety, a learning problem or other issues. Capturing China's e-commerce The growth of e-commerce in China has outpaced that of western countries during the past five years. This is largely due to the rapid growth of Internet users, improved online payments, increasing coverage and improving services. McQuaid denies telling team member not to cooperate FLORENCE, Italy (Reuters) - International Cycling Union (UCI) president Pat McQuaid denied on Thursday an allegation that he told an employee of a professional team not to cooperate with an investigation into disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong. Taking food from poor cruel Donna Brazile says Americans are known to lend a hand to those who are in trouble. Food stamp cuts just kick people when they're down. Breaking Views Its Time for Gates to Part Ways With Microsoft Bill Gatess many talents dont include effectiveness as chairman. Under his leadership, Microsofts board left Mr. Ballmer in place too long, the author writes. BRIEF-Stanley Gibbons to raise 40 mln stg in placing Sept 26 (Reuters) - the Stanley Gibbons Group Ltd * Grp - placing * The Stanley Gibbons Group - placing of 13,559,322 new ordinary shares U.S. government workers brace for possible shutdown next week WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House and labor leaders discussed preparations for a possible U.S. government shutdown on October 1, a move that one union chief estimated could affect as many as 1 million workers, from housekeeping aides to rocket scientists. Shareholder wealth The largest creators, the biggest destroyers Reuters blogger Felix Salmon shares a surprising list of which companies over the last 90 years have generated the most wealth for shareholders, and which ones have destroyed it. Your Money Adviser When Health Deductibles Rise, Men Delay Emergency Care A recent study found that men are more likely to delay treatment for serious conditions under high-deductible plans, in contrast to women, who tend to cut back care for minor ailments only. Clinton's 'Bono' impersonation Bill Clinton responds to an impersonation by Bono with one of his own. Prince aids Lesotho shepherds Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho join up to help the boys who brave jackals to tend sheep. Women push to end driving ban Women who want the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to lift a de facto ban that prohibits them from driving have launched an online campaign urging Saudi females to stage a demonstration by driving cars on October 26. IMF official says U.S. Fed mindful of global impact BOGOTA (Reuters) - Latin America's growth outlook is shaky and a delay in pulling back economic stimulus in the United States shows the Federal Reserve is mindful of the impact its actions can have... Italian pasta baron's anti-gay comment prompts boycott call * Barilla says he would not feature gay family in commercial China state sector a honey pot for corrupt officials * Focus on engineering, procurement and construction contracts Gallery Strange airplane paint jobs Pandas, salmon, Hello Kitty. Our favorite and most creative airline liveries over the years. Is Rihanna right about Phuket? Rihanna recently tweeted about a visit to a sex show in Phuket. Phuket-based publisher Alan Morison says her visit highlights just how bad the island's main nightlife strip has become.

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