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News Feed Latest worldwide news Opposition Lawmaker Arrested in Treason Plot in South Korea The lawmaker, Lee Seok-ki, who is affiliated with the far-left United Progressive Party, became the first South Korean politician arrested on the criminal charge of plotting treason. India Ink Falling Rupee Puts Brakes on Indias Auto Industry The auto industry has been hit by sluggish domestic demand as economic growth slows, and costs of imported auto components rise with the rupees depreciation. Aisha Tyler feels like an outsider Actress and author Aisha Tyler tells George Stroumboulopoulos that she wants to be a voice for nerds and outsiders. Letter From Europe Syria Crisis Reveals New Paradigm The balance in many nations between politics at home and the ability to project military power abroad seems to have shifted into a new and more circumspect era. How Galaxy Gear stacks up to other smartwatches It's tricky business comparing the handful of smartwatches that been publicly unveiled so far -- an early wave in the growing flood of wearable tech products. Chancellor Merkel 'pop-up' campaigns on streets ahead of vote BERLIN, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Angela Merkel's election campaign team launched a 'Merkel app' for smartphones on Thursday that appears to make outdoor billboard posters of the German chancellor speak directly to voters. The WTA hits 40th Serena Williams and a host of No.1 ranked women's players gather at a unique celebration event Sunday to mark the 40th anniversary of the WTA founded by her 'inspiration' Billie Jean King. Argentines sweep top 3 at tango championships August 27 - Argentine couples take the 2013 World Tango Championships by storm, winning the three top prizes. Elly Park reports. Bezos Is a Hit in a Washington Post Newsroom Visit Jeffrey P. Bezos assured editors and reporters of his commitment to preserving quality journalism at the newspaper, which he is buying for $250 million. Castro discovered hanging in cell Weeks after pleading guilty, Cleveland kidnapper found dead in his prison cell. Ed Payne reports. Syria What UK lawmakers said British Prime Minister David Cameron opened an emergency debate on Syria Thursday, calling it an issue of how to respond to one of most "abhorrent uses of chemical weapons in a century." G-20 summit Showdown on Syria It's supposed to be a summit about the global economy, but the debate over Syria and possible military strikes will likely overshadow the G-20 conference in Russia. Carnival puts cruise fleet under microscope after ship fire MIAMI BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Carnival Corp has launched a comprehensive review of its entire fleet after a fire crippled one of its ships last month, and will share its findings across the industry, Carnival Cruise Lines' chief executive told a conference on Tuesday. UPDATE 2-Oasis Petroleum ramps up production with $1.52 bln deal * To add 161,000 net acres with deal, taking holdings to 492,000 acres What I Love Lee Child and the Macho of Minimalism The author of the Jack Reacher books lives in a Manhattan apartment thats stripped down for action. Oasis Petroleum ramps up production with $1.52 billion deal (Reuters) - Oasis Petroleum Inc will buy oil and gas assets in the Williston Basin in North Dakota from a clutch of sellers including Magnum Hunter Resources Corp for about $1.52 billion, boosting... Mario Buatta The Beauty of a Bad Pun When decorating for the rich, you have to keep your sense of humor. Just ask Mr. Buatta, who has done it for 50 years. Louisiana-Pacific to buy Ainsworth Lumber for $1 billion, shares jump (Reuters) - Louisiana-Pacific Corp's investors backed the building products maker's move to buy Canada-based peer Ainsworth Lumber Co Ltd for about $1.1 billion, including debt, pushing its stock up... Investors pull $7.7 billion from Pimco Total Return fund in August NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bill Gross's Pimco Total Return Fund, the world's largest bond fund, lost $41 billion of its assets in the past four months through withdrawals and price losses, according to... On the Runway Blog Michael Bastian Carries a Torch Mr. Bastian was in his normally safe mode of making luxurious gym shorts and intarsia sweaters for guys with both style and swagger to spare. Trevino Merion win changed me Lee Trevino recounts his 1971 victory at Merion Golf Club, which will also host this year's U.S. Open. DealBook Growth in Global Disputes Brings Big Paychecks for Law Firms Some legal heavyweights in the United States are benefiting from a growing number of clashes over complex international deals. $46 painting really worth $390,000 A postcard-sized painting bought as part of a job lot for $46 has been identified as work by John Constable worth more than $390,000. Senate panel approves resolution on Syria military strikes WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a resolution on Wednesday authorizing limited U.S. military intervention in Syria, setting the stage for a debate in the full Senate next week on the use of force. Stenson Completes His Second Rise From the Depths Henrik Stenson crowned his second comeback from serious slumps in form when he won the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston on Sunday. Tufted Velvet Chairs From Cherry, Glasses to Serve Vodka and More Florence Fabricants recommendations for the week of Sept. 3. U.S. moves to expand business RD tax break WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Think you have a new way of making wine? There could be research tax breaks for that. Well Think Like a Doctor The Gymnasts Big Belly Can you unravel the real-life case of a young gymnast who suddenly develops a huge and bloated belly? Solve the mystery with Dr. Lisa Sanders. Global food prices fall in August, FAO ups crop forecasts ROME (Reuters) - Global food prices fell in August for the fourth month running, according to the United Nations' food agency which again raised its 2013/14 forecast for grain production. Snedeker's big battle Brandt Snedeker explains his rare health issue ahead of his FedEx Cup title defense. Dot Earth Blog From the Fire Hose Obamas Bus Stop in Gas Country, Al Gores Category 6, an Unplugging Climate Blogger A roundup of developments on the fracking fight, Arctic ice, and the perils of climate overstatement. Rockwell Medical's iron deficiency drug succeeds in final study (Reuters) - Rockwell Medical Inc said its lead experimental drug met the main goal of improving hemoglobin levels in its final late-stage trial among adult patients with chronic kidney disease. Can a case boost your iPhone 5's WiFi? Check the Linkase The Linkase for iPhone 5 boasts up to a 50 percent boost in Wi-Fi signal strength thanks to a small electromagnetic waveguide extension. Does it work? See for yourself in these mobile speedtests where Wi-Fi is usually terrible. Corner Office Susan Docherty of G.M. What if You Were in My Shoes? Susan Docherty of General Motors says that by asking potential hires how they would perform her job, she gets an idea of how they think on their feet. UPDATE 1-Timken to spin off steel business; shares rise * Group President Richard Kyle to become CEO of Timken post split UPDATE 1-Glencore sale of Viterra farm outlets to Agrium wins Canadian regulatory nod Sept 5 (Reuters) - Canadian regulators have approved Glencore Xstrata PLC's sale of some Viterra farm retail stores to Canadian fertilizer company Agrium Inc in a deal that will make Agrium the... McGrady Ends 16-Year N.B.A. Career Tracy McGrady, a seven-time All-Star who averaged 19.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game, said he was retiring from the N.B.A. UPDATE 1-Trader to pay $5.2 mln to settle Smithfield insider trading case WASHINGTON, Sept 5 (Reuters) - A Thailand-based trader will pay $5.2 million to settle civil charges that he traded on nonpublic information ahead of a public announcement about the proposed... Fired bus drivers crucify themselves Eight bus drivers in Paraguay who were fired from their jobs two months ago have crucified themselves in front of their employer's headquarters to draw attention to their plight. With Common Core, Fewer Topics but Covered More Rigorously As states adopt the new Common Core standards for math education, teachers prepare for a shift from breadth to depth, particularly in the earlier grades.

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