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News Feed Latest worldwide news Trailside In Hynes Ad, Praise for the Boss Kenneth P. Thompson, who is running against Charles J. Hynes for Brooklyn district attorney, criticized him for using a staff member in a political commercial. Apple invites media to Beijing September 11 event reports BEIJING (Reuters) - Apple Inc has invited Chinese journalists to an event in Beijing on September 11, just hours after it is widely expected to unveil its newest iPhone models in the United States, Chinese media reported on Wednesday. Well When Med Students Get Medical Students Disease Some medical students notice something innocuous about their health and then attach to it exaggerated significance, often related to disease theyve recently learned about. But are med students more likely to be anxious hypochondriacs than others? Exclusive U.S. pension funds press Caesars' private equity owners NEW YORK (Reuters) - Some U.S. public pension funds are pressuring TPG Capital LP and Apollo Global Management LLC to share more of the fees they withdraw from loss-making casino operator Caesars... The Mayors of New York Historically, the template for choosing a new mayor of New York has resembled a pendulum, swinging from one extreme to another. U.S. cinema chain AMC Entertainment files for $400 mln IPO Aug 30 (Reuters) - U.S. cinema chain AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc filed with regulators for an initial public offering up to $400 million, roughly a year after being acquired by China's Wanda Group. U.S. teen use of e-cigarettes doubled, CDC reports (Reuters) - Twice as many U.S. middle and high school students used electronic cigarettes, which mimic traditional cigarettes and deliver nicotine as a vapor, in 2012 than a year earlier, and these teens could be on the way to a lifelong addiction, according to a government report released on Thursday. Movie Review La Maison de la Radio, by Nicolas Philibert The documentary La Maison de la Radio explores the inner workings of Radio France. Kerry portrait of Syria rebels at odds with intelligence reports WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Secretary of State John Kerry's public assertions that moderate Syrian opposition groups are growing in influence appear to be at odds with estimates by U.S. and European intelligence sources and nongovernmental experts, who say Islamic extremists remain by far the fiercest and best-organized rebel elements. Record radiation readings near Fukushima contaminated water tanks TOKYO (Reuters) - Radiation readings around tanks holding contaminated water at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant have spiked by more than a fifth to their highest levels, Japan's nuclear regulator said, heightening concerns about the clean-up of the worst atomic disaster in almost three decades. Nadal on historic win World Sport's Amanda Davies chats with 2013 French Open champion Rafael Nadal. Analysis Mexico's president lines up reform blitz, legacy at stake MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico's Enrique Pena Nieto has only been in charge nine months, but the success of his presidency depends largely on how he steers divisive economic reforms through Congress with the opposition by the end of this year. RPT-Oil firms rein in spending to save cash for dividends OSLO, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Oil and gas firms are cutting back on investments to try and improve profits and save cash for dividends, perhaps signalling an end to a decade-long boom in capital spending. Bale mania as record signing unveiled Real Madrid officially unveil world-record transfer signing Gareth Bale to thousands of fans inside the Bernabeu Stadium. VMAs Complete winners list There was no sleep in Brooklyn -- well, at least not at the Brooklyn Barclays Center -- as the MTV Video Music Awards handed out the prizes for 2013. Finmeccanica reaches deal to sell Ansaldo Energia, lacks Italy ok- source MILAN, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Italian defence company Finmeccanica and U.S fund First Reserve have agreed terms to sell a majority stake in power engineering company Ansaldo Energia to South Korea's... Economix Blog Winning the Lottery, but Keeping Your Job Two-thirds of Americans say they would continue working even if they won $10 million in the lottery, a Gallup survey finds. Georgia Loses WR Mitchell to Knee Injury Georgia receiver Malcolm Mitchell will miss the remainder of the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in Saturday's loss at Clemson. Rise Is Seen in Students Who Use E-Cigarettes The increased popularity of e-cigarettes among middle and high school students is prompting concerns that the devices could be creating new health problems. EMERGING MARKETS-Rupee in standout gains as markets watch G20; zloty dented LONDON, Sept 5 (Reuters) - The Indian rupee's 1.5 percent rebound led emerging markets broadly higher on Thursday but the growing likelihood of U.S. stimulus rollback dampened gains and Polish assets... Governor Chafee of Rhode Island Wont Run Again Gov. Lincoln Chafees surprise announcement narrows the Democratic primary field to two candidates who had already surpassed him in the polls and outraised him financially. Live, From Atlanta, an Unusual Hire Brandon Gaudin, 29, was chosen from among more than 150 applicants to be Georgia Techs radio play-by-play announcer, a job that goes far beyond broadcasting games. Mike Tyson buddies with Bieber Justin offered to whisk Mike away on a Bahamas vacation. We should all be BFFs with the "Biebs". Lewis on Women's British Open title 2013 Women's British Open winner Stacy Lewis talks to CNN's Shane O' Donoghue after her superb victory at St Andrews -- her second major win. Apollo's EP Energy files for IPO Sept 4 (Reuters) - Oil and gas company EP Energy Corp, which was taken private by a consortium led by Apollo Global Management LLC last year, filed with regulators to raise up to $100 million in an... Report U.S. spied on Mexico, Brazil The U.S. National Security Agency directly targeted the communications of the presidents of Brazil and Mexico, according to a Brazilian news report. Economix Obamacare vs. Romneycare The Labor Impact Disruption to the labor market is likely to be far greater from the Affordable Care Act than what Massachusetts faced after it adopted its own health care law, an economist writes. A Multitasking Video Game Makes Old Brains Act Younger Using a video game for training, researchers gave older people more youthful cognitive thinking, according to a study published in Nature. Pop Rock Listings for Sept. 6-12 A selected guide to performances of electronic music, postpunk, folk-rock, hip-hop, emo and music festivals in the New York area. Commodities outperform stocks, bonds, dollar in August LONDON (Reuters) - Commodities outperformed equities, bonds and the dollar in August with a surge in metals and oil prices, following lackluster performance against other asset classes over the past... Upset Binge Boosts a Supposedly Lower College Division Eight teams from the Football Championship Subdivision, formerly known as Division I-AA, knocked off teams from college footballs top tier. Investors pull $2 billion out of emerging market bond funds NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors worldwide pulled $2 billion out of emerging market debt funds in the latest week, the 14th straight week of outflows and the biggest withdrawals since June, a Bank of... Exclusive Technical snafus confuse charges for Obamacare plans NEW YORK (Reuters) - Technical glitches still plague the display of new healthcare plans to be offered to millions of uninsured Americans starting in 26 days, including how medical charges and deductibles are listed, industry officials say. Lingering uncertainty as Fed officials weigh trimming QE3 PORTLAND, Ore/LA CROSSE, WI (Reuters) - One top Federal Reserve official said on Wednesday he was open-minded about reducing stimulus this month, as investors largely expect the central bank to do,... Occupy Bakery An immigrant fights to change working conditions at a Manhattan bakery cafe. UPDATE 2-Gunmaker Smith Wesson's 2nd-qtr forecast disappoints Sept 5 (Reuters) - Gunmaker Smith Wesson Holding Corp forecast current-quarter results below analysts' estimates as it expects fewer days of production, and warned of higher operating expenses, sending its shares down more than 4 percent in extended trading. Thursdays Matchup Baltimore Ravens at Denver Broncos Even with their immense home-field advantage, and Peyton Mannings passing, the short-handed Broncos face a tall task in beating the Ravens. Nadal steamrolls Robredo to reach semis NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal steamrolled compatriot Tommy Robredo 6-0 6-2 6-2 to move into the semi-finals of the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows on Wednesday. Letter From Europe Syria Crisis Reveals New Paradigm The balance in many nations between politics at home and the ability to project military power abroad seems to have shifted into a new and more circumspect era. 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.

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