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News Feed Latest worldwide news Straight Sets Robredo, Rejuvenated, Keeps Climbing Back Up Tommy Robredo, who sat out for 14 months with a leg injury, is headed for a matchup with Roger Federer on Monday at the United States Open. The House That Calvin Built About $75 million and almost half a decade later, Calvin Kleins Southampton house may finally be in move-in condition. 'Twerk' dancing and 'selfie' photos added to English dictionary LONDON (Reuters) - "Twerk", a provocative dance move that has gone viral, and "selfie" a photograph taken of oneself using a phone, are two new words added to the Oxford English Dictionary on Wednesday. Living With Cancer Is It Back? The tunnel vision of cancer focuses me obsessively on myself. Perhaps all diseases bring egotism in their wake, for people in distress find it hard to think of anything else. Verizon, Vodafone Say Agree to $130 Billion Verizon Wireless Deal Verizon Communications Inc said on Monday it has agreed to buy out Vodafone Group Plc's 45 percent stake in Verizon Wireless for $130 billion, capping its decade-long effort to win full control of the most profitable mobile service provider in the United States. Nyad 1st to Swim to Florida From Cuba Without Cage Looking dazed and sunburned, U.S. endurance swimmer Diana Nyad walked ashore Monday, becoming the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without the help of a shark cage. A Treasure Map of a Childhood, Filled With Magic and Newts Will Sheff has drawn on his childhood in New Hampshire for his band Okkervil Rivers new record, The Silver Gymnasium. Rookie Spieth Sends Couples a Presidential Message Rookie of the Year favorite Jordan Spieth sent United States Presidents Cup captain Fred Couples a timely reminder of his form with a superb, closing 62 at the Deutsche Bank Championship on Monday. Barclays may launch cash call on anniversary of U.S. Lehman deal LONDON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Barclays Plc is set to launch its 5.8 billion pound ($9 billion) rights issue in two weeks, possibly on the fifth anniversary of its takeover of the U.S. operations of Lehman Brothers, people familiar with the matter said on Monday. WRAPUP 2-Verizon and Vodafone agree $130 bln Wireless deal * Vodafone to return 71 percent, $84 bln, to shareholders Potential action against Syria reignites U.S. budget concerns WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. military's decision to move an aircraft carrier into the Red Sea to help out with any "contingencies" underscores concerns a strike on Syria could evolve into another costly war as U.S. defense spending faces massive, mandatory cuts. China sets tax on low-grade coal imports; impact on Indonesia supplies unclear * Lignite exempted from import tariffs under China-ASEAN FTA China Plans Its First Unmanned Moon Landing This Year The mission, due by the end of 2013, will be the countrys first soft landing on an extraterrestrial body, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported. DoubleLine's Gundlach says Treasury yields to rise further CNBC NEW YORK (Reuters) - Jeffrey Gundlach, chief executive and chief investment officer of DoubleLine Capital, said Thursday that the yield on the 10-year Treasury could hit 3.10 percent by the end of... UK votes against Syria military action The U.S. may have to take action against Syria without the support of one of its staunchest allies, U.S. officials said after British lawmakers voted down a proposal for military action. Snedeker's big battle Brandt Snedeker explains his rare health issue ahead of his FedEx Cup title defense. Boy Kangaroo saved me A seven-year-old boy who spent a winter's night lost in chilly conditions in the Australian bush says a friendly kangaroo is the reason he survived. Leland Mitchell, Who Defied Racism on the Basketball Court, Dies at 72 A decision by Mitchell and his teammates to play in a N.C.A.A. tournament despite opposition was widely seen as the beginning of the end of segregation in college sports. Woman makes full F1 test debut Susie Wolff says she will keep fighting to win a place on the Formula One grid -- but she won't rely on her sexuality to get there. Jerry Wolman, Eagles and Flyers Owner, Dies at 86 Mr. Wolman, a real estate developer, fulfilled his childhood dream of owning the N.F.L.s Philadelphia Eagles in 1963, at age 36, and also was a co-founder of the N.H.L.s Philadelphia Flyers in the 1960s. CORRECTED-Two U.S. traders plead guilty in Venezuelan bank bribery case (Corrects 12th paragraph to say law at issue is the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; corrects spelling of Banfoandes in paragraph 8) T Magazine Travel Diary | Michael Voltaggios Gutsy Food Adventure in Copenhagen The Los Angeles-based chef traveled to Denmark with his brother and fellow chef Bryan Voltaggio for a symposium curated this year by David Chang. Former United Airlines attendant sent bomb threats to carrier (Reuters) - A former United Airlines flight attendant made repeated bomb threats against his former employer, mostly by calling 911 from pay phones, according to a plea agreement reached with federal prosecutors in California. Christina Cuomo Perignano and Paul Diver The bride, a granddaughter of former Gov. Mario Cuomo, is studying for a law degree; the groom is a candidate for a Ph.D. in statistics. Russia Rejects U.S. Evidence on Syrian Chemical Attack Foreign Minister Sergey V. Lavrov dismissed as unconvincing the evidence presented by Secretary of State John Kerry, indicating that Russia would continue to block action at the United Nations. Syrians Thrown Off Balance by Obamas Decision The delay in an expected missile strikes left Syria struggling to return to normalcy, with the military and rebels still bracing and everyone uncertain whether an attack would happen at all. Barclays may launch cash call on anniversary of U.S. Lehman deal LONDON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Barclays Plc is set to launch its 5.8 billion pound ($9 billion) rights issue in two weeks, possibly on the fifth anniversary of its takeover of the U.S. operations of... Arts, Briefly Lohan Skips Venice to Focus on Health Lindsay Lohan has spoken up to dispute reports that she ditched the premiere of her latest film, The Canyons, at the Venice Film Festival. Piraeus investment deal eases privatization prospects ATHENS (Reuters) - China's largest bulk shipper COSCO Holdings Co Ltd has agreed a multi-million euros expansion of its container operations at Greece's biggest port Piraeus (OLP) , easing the way... From The Magazine Looking to Genes for the Secret to Happiness People whose happiness was based on a sense of higher purpose and service to others had gene markers indicating possible better long-term health. UPDATE 1-Verizon, Vodafone say agree to $130 bln Verizon Wireless deal Sept 2 (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc said on Monday it has agreed to buy out Vodafone Group Plc's 45 percent stake in Verizon Wireless for $130 billion, capping its decade-long effort to win... Olympic Wheel of Fortune In a high-stakes financial battle, squash, wrestling, baseball and softball are vying for entry into the 2020 Games and the endorsements, government funds and vast prestige that come with it. Korean island where time stops Empty beaches, no cars, fresh seafood, gorgeous sunset -- on pretty Bijindo, that's called a hectic day. Pogue's Posts Problems With Your Gadgets? You Need a Consumer Advocate Whom should you ask if you have tech problems or complaints? Rogers Leads Toronto to 4-1 Win at Arizona Esmil Rogers pitched 6 1-3 innings of one-hit ball to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-1 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. Why Syria attacks will be chaos Syria's civil war is not America's problem. Syria is surrounded by Turkey, Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and other Arab nations with large standing armies and advanced military equipment. Their cowardice in acting to stop a war on their doorstep should give us pause for thought. Why will they not act, but we must? Photo Replay Aug. 26-Sept. 1 Extra effort in sunshine and shadows around the sporting world. Passengers lack info on cruise ship crime Vegas stole the slogan. But cruise ships can also lay claim Whatever happens on cruise ships, stays on cruise ships. Norris, Orioles Overpower Indians 7-2 Bud Norris stayed unbeaten with Baltimore and Nate McLouth homered and had three RBIs, leading the Orioles to a 7-2 win over the reeling Cleveland Indians on Monday night in a matchup of two teams scrapping for an AL wild-card berth. Cage hits the red carpet for world premiere of "Joe" Aug 30 - Nicolas Cage reinhabits a low-life version of his "Leaving Las Vegas" alcoholic role in Venice film festival competition entry "Joe." Roselle Chen reports.

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