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News Feed Latest worldwide news Do black tech entrepreneurs face institutional bias? Wayne Sutton has been asking venture-capital investors and Silicon Valley executives a question that's not often broached here in the epicenter of the technology industry Country singer Bryan keeps top spot on Billboard album chart LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Country singer Luke Bryan topped the Billboard 200 album chart on Wednesday for the second consecutive week, denying singer-songwriter John Mayer's latest album the No. 1 spot in its first week. China leaping forward on carbon footprint - World Bank June 19 - China has set very aggressive goals to cut its carbon footprint as well as short-lived climate pollutants, says World Bank President Jim Yong Kim. Historic venue welcomes stars Ernie Els, Nick Faldo and Gary Player on what makes Muirfield one of the world's best golf venues. Latest SpaceX Rocket Test Successfully Goes Sideways The latest test flight of Space Exploration Technologies Corporations Grasshopper vehicle demonstrated more pronounced steering maneuvers. Japan panel backs sales tax hike coupled with stimulus TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's government won backing for a controversial decision to raise the national sales tax in 2014 after influential members of a special advisory panel said the step would not threaten economic recovery or business confidence if it was coupled with other stimulus. Shocking celebrity splits Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas are taking a break from their marriage. UPDATE 1-Canada says emerging-market volatility on G20 agenda OTTAWA, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Next week's Group of 20 summit will discuss the volatility in emerging markets that erupted after the U.S. Federal Reserve started to talk about scaling back its massive bond-buying program, Canadian officials said on Friday, but they suggested the Fed's move was not the only reason for the turbulence. FOREX-Dollar rises to 4-week high as Syria spurs demand for safety * Syria conflict continues to haunt market * U.N. investigators finish gathering samples in Syria * U.S. makes case for limited military action * Weak U.S. consumer spending muddles Fed outlook *... Corgan Future of rock music Smashing Pumpkins singer Billy Corgan on why rock music needs God and how suffering isn't good for business. Ford recalls 370,000 Lincoln, Mercury, and Ford sedans Aug 31 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co is recalling about 370,000 model year 2005 to 2011 Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis and Lincoln Town Car sedans in the United States and Canada to fix a steering shaft issue, the company said in a statement. Marijuana The Uruguayan model Views on marijuana are shifting, but nearly everywhere, it is too early to talk about substantive changes to drug policies. NASA's Mars rover spies solar eclipse CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA's Mars rover Curiosity turned its cameras skyward to snap pictures of the planet's moon, Phobos, passing in front of the sun, images released on Thursday show. Making a Pit Stop in Formula One With Rush The directors Formula One movie, Rush, is the first film he as made without America as the primary audience, and it shows its darker, sexier, moodier than any of his previous pictures. What I Wore For John Legend, No Colors Anymore, Except for Swimming Mr. Legends fashion choices for the week (mostly black). Wines of The Times Germanys Rieslings on the Tip of the Tongue The countrys dry rieslings capture a sense of place with more crystalline precision and delicacy than most others. Water polo's school of hard knocks Kicks and punches, flailing limbs, nail scratching and even inadvertent ripping off of bathing suits -- a lot goes on under the surface in water polo. "We're really friendly out of the water but as soon as we get into that pool anything is possible," says top goal scorer Rowena Webster of Australia. Euro zone optimism, despite unemployment Aug. 30 - Optimism in the euro zone's economy improved sharply in August - but high unemployment remains stubborn. Kirsty Basset reports. White House lists two dozen leaders to meet with Obama on deficit WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two dozen business, labor and civic leaders, including the chief executives of major U.S. corporations such as Ford, IBM and Wal-Mart, will meet President Barack Obama to discuss how to control the federal deficit, said the White House on Monday. Texas Senator Cruz tells Republicans No surrender on Obamacare * Gathering of conservatives also draws Rubio, Jindal, Perry Leader of Egypt's Brotherhood in good health in jail ministry CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's Interior Ministry said on Saturday the top leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, Mohamed Badie, was in good health and denied reports that he had died from a heart attack in prison. Currents | Open Knock Twice for Offbeat Design In San Francisco, an architectural firm opens an unconventional shop. Yingli Green's loss shrinks on China demand Aug 30 (Reuters) - Yingli Green Energy Holding Co Ltd posted a smaller quarterly loss mainly due to surging demand for its solar panels in China, where the solar power generating capacity is expected to more than quadruple in the next two years. Fired air marshal will get new hearing A federal air marshal fired in 2006 for leaking information about air marshal travel cuts has won a victory before a federal court. Ford recalls 370,000 Lincoln, Mercury, and Ford sedans Aug 31 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co is recalling about 370,000 model year 2005 to 2011 Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis and Lincoln Town Car sedans in the United States and Canada to fix a... UPDATE 4-Countdown begins to U.S. airline merger trial in November * Trial date of Nov. 25 boosts stock of US Airways, American Airlines CEO of Finland's DNA to step down after failed MA talks HELSINKI, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Finnish phone operator DNA said on Friday its chief executive would step down, a month after an aborted attempt to sell the company. Taylor Farms, Big Food Supplier, Grapples With Frequent Recalls Taylor Farms, a giant supplier of produce and other food products, has a recent record of recalls that industry experts call high. Eat The Key to a Truly Great Chicken Wing Americans associate wings with frying. This is a mistake. Critics Notebook Singing in the Rain in Tribute to Richard Tucker A panel discussion and an outdoor concert were among events celebrating the centennial of the tenor Richard Tucker. BRIEF-America Movil prepared to withdraw offer for KPN AMSTERDAM, Aug 30 (Reuters) - America Movil SAB de CV * Says has taken note of the announcement by the board of the stichting U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry outlines the case against Syria Aug. 30 - Kerry says 1,429 people were killed in the chemical attack in Syria including 426 children. Rough cut (no reporter narration) Golf 'Lefty' magic at Deutsche Bank Phil Mickelson is making a habit of setting pulses racing with inspired birdie filled charges this year and Friday was no exception on the TPC Boston. The Lede Gay and Lesbian Mass Wedding Held in New Mexico The mass wedding was held in Albuquerques Civic Plaza after a ruling that the county clerk could issue same-sex marriage licenses. Just married and homeless Patricia Mawa, Host Managing Editor at Silvertrust Media, describes her incredible journey from rags to riches. Top five craziest horse festivals As the dust settles on Italy's iconic medieval Palio di Siena horse race, CNN takes a look at five weird and wonderful equine festivals from across the world. Letter From Europe Living in a State of Seamless War The modern equivalent of the wars that Europe fought over religion, territory and politics in the 17th century seems to be under way in the Middle East and beyond. Chinese Chicken Processors Are Cleared to Ship to U.S. The approval by the Agriculture Department is likely to add to the debate over the safety of food imports. Rural banking in India Small loans in rural India offer women a chance to break out of poverty. CNN's Mallika Kapur reports. Winton escalates computer-driven hedge fund arms race LONDON (Reuters) - Winton Capital, one of the world's biggest hedge fund firms, has developed a new model of its flagship fund, hoping its greater allocation to equities and risk will produce better...

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