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News Feed Latest worldwide news Ming Dynasty bowl valued at over $10 million set to hit the auction bloc August 28 - A rare blue and white Ming bowl from the Chenghua period valued in excess of $10 million U.S. dollars looks set to break records at auction next month. Sharon Reich reports. Tool Kit A Digital Back-to-School Checklist The choices for stocking up for the school year whether it be grade school or college can be overwhelming, and expensive. Here are some tips. Serena 'can be the best' Legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri previews the US Open women's draw and tells us who he thinks will win this year. Korean island where time stops Empty beaches, no cars, fresh seafood, gorgeous sunset -- on pretty Bijindo, that's called a hectic day. Straight Sets Conversations With Andy Murray Appreciating the Womens Game In his latest conversation with Straight Sets, Andy Murray discussed his thoughts of womens tennis, which he has always been more conversant in than many of his peers. Warming helps crop pests spread north, south study OSLO (Reuters) - Crop-damaging pests are moving towards the poles at a rate of more than 25 km (16 miles) a decade, aided by global warming and human transport, posing a potential threat to world food security, a study showed on Sunday. 'Fifty Shades of Grey' gets its stars It may have been one of the most eagerly anticipated casting choices of the year, and we now know the leads in the film adaptation of "Fifty Shades of Grey." Dakota Johnson, Charlie Hunnam to star in 'Fifty Shades of Grey' LONDON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - U.S. actress Dakota Johnson will play the naive Anastasia Steele alongside English actor Charlie Hunnam as the manipulative Christian Grey in the film version of the erotic novel "Fifty Shades of Grey", its British author E.L. James said on Monday. 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... 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. Padres, Kennedy Get Past Giants 4-1 Ian Kennedy beat an NL West opponent for the first time in 12 starts this season, pitching the San Diego Padres past the San Francisco Giants 4-1 Monday. Well A Guide for Swimmers Breaking Boundaries A new book by Lynne Cox, an open water swimmer, offers lifesaving advice for the exploding ranks of triathletes and other swimmers who are escaping the confines of pools. The Week Ahead | Pop Putting Poetry Above Politics The songwriter Mohsen Namjoo stirs things up in Iran. Ona, by Ursula von Rydingsvard, Arrives in Brooklyn A nearly 12,000-pound sculpture called Ona, by Ursula von Rydingsvard, now stands greeting the public at Barclays Center. Car nearly crushed in landslide A driver in Taiwan is lucky to be alive after being caught in a landslide, coming within inches of being crushed. Why is this guy a top thinker? In the past, author and NYU professor, Clay Shirky's predictions haven't always come true, but it appears he was on the money in 2011. Foreign Policy Magazine named Shirky one of their "Top 100 Global Thinkers," for his musings on social media's impact on revolutions, which we saw come to full fruition in the Arab Spring. Is media in the Middle East trusted? The Arab world's relationship with media is -- like the region itself -- complicated and often contradictory and one that has been changing rapidly since the Arab Spring. E Washington Upsets No. 25 Oregon State 49-46 Vernon Adams was not awed by Oregon State. The Beavers won't soon forget the Eastern Washington quarterback. Athletics Pull Into Tie With Texas Atop AL West Coco Crisp hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the fifth that was confirmed by a video review, and the Oakland Athletics pulled into a first-place tie with Texas atop the AL West by beating the Rangers 4-2 on Monday. London driver says skyscraper "melted" his car LONDON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - A cluster of new skyscrapers transforming the London skyline are often blamed for spoiling the view. Now one has been accused of "melting" a car. Square Feet A Return to Downtown Birmingham Tax incentives are helping restore the center of an Alabama city still associated with civil rights battles and industrial decay. Gary Player Why I love horses The nine-time Major Champion tells CNN's Errol Barnett about his passions beyond golf. Garcia Leads a Low-Scoring Pace in Boston Sergio Garcia was doing everything right. He had the lead going into the third round. He kept bogeys off his card and made two birdies on the front nine. The Learning Network Blog Student Crossword | The Great Depression Learn more about the Great Depression by playing our crossword, either online or in print. Eugenie C. Scott Fights the Teaching of Creationism in Schools Eugenie C. Scott, longtime director of the National Center for Science Education, has spent a career beating back efforts to teach creationism in schools across America. Arsenal Shows Money Cant Buy Magic Tottenham made a flurry of purchases that were enabled by its fee for Gareth Bale, but Arsenal showed the value of timing and teamwork in a 1-0 victory in the rivals derby match. Volunteers seek missing Ore. boy Kyron Horman has been missing since June 4, 2010, but his mother is not giving up. After searching for her son for two days this weekend, Desiree Young called the search "successful." T Magazine Collected | The United Colors of Benetton, and the World Luciano Benetton, the father of the Italian sportswear label, displays 200 of his commissioned works, each the size of a business card, at the Venice Biennale. App City Lose Your Keys? Use Your Phone The mobile application KeyMe allows you to scan digital keys into the cloud with an iPhone, to be retrieved whenever one goes missing. China sets tax on low-grade coal imports; impact on Indonesia supplies unclear * Lignite exempted from import tariffs under China-ASEAN FTA Yosemite wildfire still raging, keeps tourists away SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Fire crews battling to outflank a monster wildfire inside Yosemite National Park made headway on Friday in confining flames to wilderness areas but were powerless to salvage the region's sputtering tourist economy at the end of its peak summer tourist season. Power plant operator Longview Power files for bankruptcy Aug 30 (Reuters) - Longview Power LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy along with certain of its affiliates, a court filing showed, as the U.S. power plant operator aims to restructure its debts to... Jets 27, Eagles 20 Jets Backups Make Final Push for Roster Spots By Saturday night, Matt Simms and about 30 of his Jets teammates on the brink will know if they changed minds or merely confirmed opinions with their play against the Eagles. UPDATE 1-Spain pushes for pension reform plan tied to life expectancy MADRID, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Spain is pushing for state pension reforms that would link payments to life expectancy and to economic cycles, without raising the retirement age, employment minister... The Calling singer I was abducted The Calling's lead singer, Alex Band, told police he was abducted, beaten and robbed Sunday, just hours before his group announced a comeback effort. UK property up, are deals in Russia? As Europe inches toward its recovery from crisis, a home retailer boss says there are "more positive" signs in the UK market -- but growth will come from elsewhere. Fergie and Josh welcome baby Don't be surprised if Fergie is singing "Sweet Child O' Mine" today. Fergie and Josh Duhamel have welcomed a baby boy named Axl Jack. Sports Briefing | Basketball Fever Battle Back After Libertys Surge Tamika Catchings had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Shavonte Zellous had 21 points and the Indiana Fever recovered after giving up a 17-point lead to beat the Liberty, 73-67, in Newark. GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia markets set to benefit from global data; yen eases * Yen eases as safe-haven bid wanes, dollar hits 1-month high Sports Briefing | Soccer Liverpool Tops Manchester United Liverpool relied on a fourth-minute header by Daniel Sturridge on his 24th birthday for a 1-0 home win over its biggest Premier League rival, Manchester United.

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