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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 2-Verizon to roadshow potential record bond issue next week NEW YORK/LONDON, Sept 3 (IFR/LPC) - Verizon Communications could steal the record from Apple for the biggest bond issue ever to hit the global markets in coming weeks, as it begins the process of... Donovan Signs Contract Extension With Galaxy The high-scoring United States national team star Landon Donovan signed a multiyear contract extension with the Los Angeles Galaxy. Spain's brain drain problem Economic woes and research budget cuts push many of Spain's best scientists to look for work abroad. Al Goodman reports. Dig at ex-school yields coffin, bone The work is moving at the speed of science. Slow. But that's not surprising when you're digging for long-forgotten answers. State of the Art A Better Way to Bring Your Desktop to Your iPad The new Parallels Access app eases the compatibility obstacles between the tablet and a Mac or PC computer. Congressional hawks tie Syria to military budget cuts With Congress facing a crucial debate on attacking Syria over chemical weapons use, conservatives are signaling their price for support may be increased funding for a shrinking military budget. Tennis Azarenka survives scare A "sleeping" Victoria Azarenka woke up in time to beat Ana Ivanovic at the U.S. Open and keep alive her chances of reaching a fourth consecutive hard-court grand slam final. Bezos offers clues to Washington Post patience, experimentation Sept 3 (Reuters) - Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon who shocked media watchers when he agreed to buy The Washington Post, told the struggling newspaper he will guide it using the same approach that successfully shaped his e-commerce site and turned it into the world's largest online retailer. Verizon eyes overseas assets, spectrum, paying down debt (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc said on Tuesday that it could expand internationally or buy more spectrum in coming years even while it pays down debt from its $130 billion purchase of Vodafone Group Plc's 45 percent stake in Verizon Wireless. K.H.L., Global Alternative to N.H.L., Extends Its Reach Despite its turbulent history and uncertain finances, the Kontinental Hockey League, based in Russia, is set to open its sixth season with 28 teams in 8 nations and 9 time zones. Small painting bought at auction uncovered as valuable Constable LONDON (Reuters) - A small painting bought at an auction and kept in a cupboard for years, has been revealed as an original by British painter John Constable worth an estimated 250,000 pounds ($400,000). T Magazine Site to Be Seen | A New Vintage Online Boutique Caters to the Downtown Set Total Pleasure, a new secondhand e-commerce destination that went live last month, caters to a very niche market with vintage finds like velvet bustiers and pants covered in flames or Mountain Dew logos. 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. Huge Summer for Hollywood, but With Few Blockbusters Ticket revenue in North America totaled $4.71 billion, up 10.2 percent from last summer, but a competition glut hurt films that could have been hits in a thinner field. Where the Arty Flock in Seoul (Hint Its Not Gangnam) The Hapjeong neighborhood is lined with narrow streets full of cafes, music spaces and galleries. CBS win squeezes Time Warner Cable's margins analysts (Reuters) - CBS Corp won large increases in the fees it will receive from Time Warner Cable Inc in its agreement with the cable operator that ended a month-long blackout of CBS, Showtime and other channels in key cities, analysts said. Nokia's grip on patents offers revenue potential after Microsoft deal SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Nokia may have sold its handset business to Microsoft but by hanging on to its valuable patent portfolio, the Finnish company can try to boost royalties by sueing Android phone makers, or unload the patents in a future deal. World of Grief and Doubt After an Adoptees Death The death of Max Shatto, a Russian boy adopted by a Texas family, bolstered an international furor over the adoption of Russian children. And it devastated the couple accused of abusing him. New radiation spike found near Fukushima nuclear plant water tanks TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo Electric Power Co, the operator of the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, said on Monday that a patrol of workers had found a new area of high radiation near tanks used to store contaminated water. Japanese astronaut to command space station in March CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - The first Japanese astronaut to live aboard the International Space Station is preparing for a return flight, this time to serve as commander, officials said on Wednesday. Switzerland keeps crown as most competitive economy * Chad, Guinea, Burundi bottom of World Economic Forum list Opinionator | The Stone Women in Philosophy? Do the Math We dont need harassment to keep women and minorities from succeeding in philosophy alienation, bias and outright discrimination will do the job. Fitch Keeps Vodafone on Rating Watch Negative on Disposal of Verizon Wireless Stake (The following statement was released by the rating agency) LONDON, September 03 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has maintained Vodafone Group Plc's 'A-' Long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) on Rating Watch Negative (RWN), following the announcement of its intentions to dispose of its 45% stake in Verizon Wireless (VZW) for USD130bn. A full list of rating actions is below. The event-driven RWN reflects two possible outcomes upon completion of the VZW transaction. Vodafone's rating could be affirmed a Fair Game The Problem With Wiggle Room in Securities The case against two former traders at JPMorgan Chase has larger lessons for investors and regulators. Shortages of key models temper auto sales growth in August DETROIT (Reuters) - Youngstown, Ohio-based Chrysler Group LLC dealer Chuck Eddy typically has between 30 and 60 Chrysler 200 sedans on hand to sell to willing customers. Right now, he has six. City Room Big Ticket | Terrace Swimming for $14.7 Million A sprawling seven-bedroom duplex includes a private outdoor swimming pool on a large terrace built on a setback. World Briefing | Europe Romanian Charged With Genocide The charges against Alexandru Visinescu are part of Romanias efforts to grapple with its Communist past by bringing to justice former commanders who enabled a brutal police state. Differing fortunes for Lyon, PSG Paris Saint-Germain and Lyon are seemingly headed in different directions. HP shuffles top ranks, dashes 2014 growth hopes SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard Co shuffled its top ranks on Wednesday, shifting a star executive to a role identifying acquisition targets after a disappointing performance from the... Bank of America selling remaining stake in Chinese bank HONG KONG/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bank of America Corp said on Tuesday it started selling its remaining stake in China Construction Bank Corp (CCB) for as much as $1.5 billion, marking the final step... A Black Hole Mystery Wrapped in a Firewall Paradox A paradox around matter leaking from black holes puts into question various scientific axioms Either information can be lost; Einsteins principle of equivalence is wrong; or quantum field theory needs fixing. NHL Sells Phoenix Coyotes, Team to Stay in Arizona The National Hockey League sold the Phoenix Coyotes on Monday to a group of investors headed by Canadian businessmen George Gosbee and Anthony LeBlanc, successfully ending a four-year search for a new owner who would keep the team in Arizona. Build your home from scratch Imagine if it were possible to build your own home, in this day and age, for less than $35,000. Or to cut up some timber and piece your new home together like a giant jigsaw puzzle. STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-UBS eyes Europe firms' profit peak in 3 yrs European firms could return to peak 2007 profits in three years if earnings grow 8 percent each year, after not rising since 2010, UBS equity strategists write in a note. A Rebuilt Revis Is Looking Ahead, Not Back Darrelle Revis, traded by the Jets in April, knows that the Buccaneers are taking a chance that he can recover fully from a torn knee ligament. But Im betting on myself. Wouldnt you? Revis said. Football Bale mania in Madrid Real Madrid Football Club has officially unveiled world-record transfer signing Gareth Bale to thousands of fans inside the Bernabeu Stadium. UPDATE 1-HR Block loss widens as costs rise; bank deal delayed Sept 3 (Reuters) - U.S. tax preparer HR Block Inc reported a bigger-than-expected quarterly loss as higher costs outweighed a sharp rise in revenue, sending its shares down nearly 5 percent in... Sweden's Princess Madeleine to have baby in March STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Princess Madeleine, fourth in line to the Swedish throne, is expecting her first child, the royal court said on Tuesday. Op-Ed Contributors The Fix for Europe People Power Only a transnational grass-roots movement can save the E.U. Recipes for Health Cucumber Raita This side dish is spicy and cooling at the same time.

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