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News Feed Latest worldwide news Three ways to profit from the taper tempest (The author is a Reuters columnist. The opinions expressed are his / her own.) 1.3 tons of cocaine found on flight There was something odd about the 30 suitcases that showed up on a flight from Venezuela. The colorful bags weren't registered to any of the passengers on the plane. Books Knocking on Heavens Door a Daughters Tale of Caring for her Parents Knocking on Heavens Door examines the struggles in caring for an aging parent, and facing a medical system that favors a reflexive postponing of death, no matter quality of life. ScienceTake Scientific Discovery, Frame by Moving Frame This week, we begin a new video series that will take you inside the labs and give you a narrated view of research as it happens. QA A Change in iTunes Radio Adjusting to shifts in iTunes after the arrival of iOS7, and locking a Nexus 7 screen into place. Motherlode Blog Six Follicles of Anticipation I cant believe that the doctor will take my eggs, Solomons sperm and actually place our embryo inside of me. That science can mimic biology like this is so incredible. Suddenly its hard to believe something so complex actually happens naturally. Perron Leads Oilers to 5-2 Win Over Canucks David Perron had a goal and an assist and Ryan Smith scored the winner in the Edmonton Oilers' 5-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in a preseason game Saturday night. Economic Scene To Address Gender Gap, Is It Enough to Lean In? The gender gap in pay and work force participation harms not only women, but the economy as well. Blackberry may have a buyer Blackberry tentatively agrees to a $4.7 billion offer from a consortium led by Fairfax Financial. China Bans Some Exports to North Korea for Fear of Weapons Use The ban on exports of military-like hardware and chemicals is a sign of Beijings increasing concern about Pyongyangs nuclear abilities. Singapore Universities Set to Dig Deep for Expansion Two of the citys public universities have completed preliminary studies on developing the space beneath their campuses. UPDATE 3-Homebuilders post strong quarter as new home supply trails demand Sept 24 (Reuters) - Lennar Corp and KB Home posted strong quarterly earnings as scarcity of new homes kept the U.S. housing recovery firmly on track. Inside chemical weapons lab CNN's Fred Pleitgen got exclusive access to the lab where evidence from the Syrian chemical attack was scrutinized. France and Lithuania Reach Euro Final France earned a shot at their first major basketball title when 31-year-old playmaker Tony Parker inspired an epic 75-72 overtime win over holders Spain in their European Championship semi-final on Friday. Movie Review Shepard Dark, a Documentary by Treva Wurmfeld In the documentary Shepard Dark two writers one who operates amid fame, one who doesnt discuss their craft and their intertwined lives across the years. Czechs Top Argentina to Reach Davis Cup Final Defending champion Czech Republic reached the Davis Cup final after winning its doubles match Saturday to eliminate Argentina. Seeking cheaper widgets, NYC to share procurement data Sept 24 (Reuters) - When New York's Rockland County needed to buy two new asphalt rollers for highway construction projects this summer, it saved $38,000 by looking halfway across the country - in... Movie Review My Lucky Star, a Spy Caper From China In My Lucky Star, a cartoon artist is swept up in a romantic spy adventure of her own invention. In Fight for Legacy, Rodriguez Fields Costly Team of All-Stars As Alex Rodriguez prepares to appeal his 211-game suspension baseballs longest ever doping punishment he has a supersize team of advisers to counsel him. Jets Replay Week 3 The Jets amassed 513 yards of offense in their 27-20 victory over the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium. Spanish city seeks mystery buyer of $6 million lottery ticket MADRID, Spain (Reuters) - The Spanish city of Coruna has begun a search for the person who missed out on 4.7 million euros ($6.3 million) by buying a winning lottery ticket but leaving it behind in the shop. UPDATE 1-Rosneft buys Enel's stake in Russia gas firm for $1.8 bln MOSCOW, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Oil company Rosneft is acquiring Enel's indirect stake in Russian gas producer SeverEnergia, valued at $1.8 billion, in its latest move to boost its presence in the gas market. Kenya has 'defeated' mall attackers president NAIROBI (Reuters) - President Uhuru Kenyatta said on Tuesday that Kenya had defeated the militants who had attacked a Nairobi shopping mall and held out there for four days. Cubs, White Sox Close Out Losing Seasons Three-year-old Nolan Kogut made his first visit to Wrigley Field last Sunday and his father, Kevin, carefully handled a certificate heralding the occasion while his son shouted "Go Cubs!" long before the start of the game. Oracle CEO Larry Ellison skips keynote for America's Cup races SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Oracle Corp CEO Larry Ellison skipped a keynote address at his software company's massive annual customer conference on Tuesday to be on San Francisco Bay as his Oracle Team USA made a comeback in the America's Cup. Sports Briefing | Pro Football Sayers Suit Withdrawn The Hall of Fame running back Gale Sayers wants to withdraw a lawsuit filed last week against the N.F.L. and the helmet maker Riddell that claimed they failed to prevent repeated head injuries, a lawyer said. Obama U.S.-Russian agreement on Syria 'important step' Sept. 16 - U.S. President Barack Obama hails a weekend deal reached by the U.S.-Russia on moving Syrian chemical weapons to international control as 'an important step' but added that it must 'properly implemented.' Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Bits Review Roundup The iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C A small number of technology journalists have had their hands on Apples new iPhones for about a week, and the consensus was generally positive. Venezuela takes on toilet paper hoard Venezuela takes over a toilet paper plant, with its vice president saying the government won't "allow hoarding or failures in the production and distribution" of essential goods. Britain's Labour plans last-ditch bid to halt Royal Mail sale BRIGHTON, England, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Britain's Labour party will seek to halt the privatisation of the Royal Mail postal service by calling a last-minute parliamentary debate on the issue, the party's postal spokesman told Reuters on Tuesday. CORRECTED-Twitter leaning toward NYSE for IPO -source (Corrects city in final paragraph to San Francisco from San Diego) Visuals Paper Goods As publishers move ever closer to the screen-based library, enjoy these tactile books while theyre still here. Anti-Hunger Advocates Put Pressure on Lawmakers Over Food Stamp Bill The efforts came as the Republican-controlled House was expected to take up the measure this week. Disruptions Gawker Wants to Encourage More Voices Online, but With Less Yelling A site that will promote comments on Gawker Media sites wants to elevate the role of commenters while trying to keep needless vitriol at bay. Opinionator Deeper Than God Ronald Dworkins Religious Atheism A final book grapples with a vexing question to what extent and on what basis should constitutional protection be afforded to religious activities? Australia's OzForex plans $413 mln IPO amid positive equity market momentum SYDNEY, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Online foreign exchange services provider OzForex Group plans to raise A$440 million ($413.03 million) by listing on Oct. 11, underscoring positive momentum in Australia's... Entertainer Rolf Harris appears in UK court on child sex charges LONDON (Reuters) - Australian entertainer Rolf Harris was charged in a London court on Monday with 13 child sex offences, dating back to the 1980s, as part of an investigation which has led to the arrest of more than a dozen celebrities. Coughlin Leads Calls for Giants to Show More Character Coach Tom Coughlin said he had challenged the Giants pride in the aftermath of a 38-0 loss to the Panthers that left his team 0-3. Fox Contest Offers 30-Second Super Bowl Pregame Ad as a Prize The contest is meant to tap into public interest in the advertising for the game by using social media to pick a winner. The entry fee is $150,000, however. Confronting Long Islands Rental Shortage A new report finds that more than half of all 20- to 34-year-olds on Long Island still live with their parents.

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