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News Feed Latest worldwide news Movie Review A Single Shot, a Noirish Drama With Sam Rockwell In A Single Shot, a loner living in a trailer finds and throws himself into a world of trouble when he has to deal with a dead woman and found cash. U.S. court halts $8.2 billion Activision deal with Vivendi SAN FRANCISCO/PARIS (Reuters) - A U.S. court has taken the rare step of halting Vivendi SA's $8.2 billion deal to sell most of its stake in Activision Blizzard Inc back to the U.S. videogame publisher, but the move is unlikely to kill the transaction, according to analysts and legal experts. Your Money An Adage Adjustment for Investors at Retirement A study found that holding as little as 20 percent in stocks at retirement, and adding more over time, could make a portfolio last longer. Grand Theft Auto V steals the spotlight Sept. 17 - Grand Theft Auto V- the first new edition of the popular franchise in 5 years- has fans lining up to buy and investors carefully monitoring sales. Bobbi Rebell reports. DealBook Inspired by Professor, Investor Makes Big Gift for Black Studies Glenn Hutchins is expected to announce the gift on Wednesday to create the Hutchins Center for African and African-American Research at Harvard. Tropical Storm Humberto dissipates, NHC says (Reuters) - Tropical storm Humberto, located about 895 miles west-southwest of the Azores, has dissipated, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory. New York Times Company To Pay a 4-Cent Dividend The president and chief executive of The Times, Mark Thompson, said that while the company would maintain a cautious financial strategy, the strength of the balance sheet justified a dividend. Advertising Longtime Innovator Has Seed Money for New Ones The agency, Humanaut, will help clients invent and innovate, using tools to change how people experience a product or business, one of its founders said. You're the Boss Blog Would You Start a Business With 401(k) Money? For many, it can be a very tempting strategy for all sorts of reasons. Motherlode Blog When Obese Children Develop Eating Disorders, Doctors Often Dont Notice Obese adolescents are at significant risk of developing eating disorders, and health professionals, focused on weight loss, may be at significant risk of not diagnosing them, according to a new report. Spain Routs Serbia to Reach Semifinals Two-time defending champion Spain routed Serbia 90-60 on Wednesday to reach the semifinals of the European basketball championship. Tool Kit New Devices Mind Pets While Owners Are Away Innovative tools help ease pet owners concerns about what their animals are doing while home alone. Norman Rockwells America, Newly Up for Bid Sothebys will auction three of Norman Rockwells best-known cover paintings for The Saturday Evening Post, including Saying Grace. As Oil Thieves Bleed Nigeria, Report Says, Officials Profit Thieves steal an estimated average of 100,000 barrels a day in Nigeria, the worlds 13th largest producer, the report said, impeding production. Carole King to be honored for music career, charitable works NEW YORK (Reuters) - Singer-songwriter Carole King will be honored as the 2014 MusiCares Person of the Year for a career spanning nearly six decades and her charitable and philanthropic work at a tribute early next year, The Recording Academy, which hands out the Grammy Awards, said on Thursday. 7 super-extravagant U.S. cruises Ostentatious U.S. cruise ships include floating amusement parks, planetariums and shipboard "riverlorians." Should we ban child beauty pageants? If French lawmakers get their way, there would be no French version of "Toddlers Tiaras" and no French "Honey Boo Boo." The Senate in France voted to ban child beauty pageants for kids under 16, and many Americans think we should outlaw them too. Global Health United States Ranks 11th in Plague Cases Worldwide The United States had 57 cases of plague in the last decade, putting it far behind the worst-affected nations in Africa, but still 11th in the world. U.S. Warns of Frauds Tied to Health Care Law The warnings came amid reports of high-pressure sales tactics and efforts to obtain personal information from consumers in advance of the opening of the online markets known as insurance exchanges. Belarus Leader Faces Prospect of 2014 Ice Hockey Boycott Belarus's president acknowledged on Tuesday Western countries might boycott the 2014 world ice hockey championships, which are due to be hosted in his country, telling organisers to insure themselves against possible cancellation or postponement. Theater Review McGoldricks Thread, at Theater 80, Is a Familys Story McGoldricks Thread is a musical about immigrants whove settled in New York in 1995. Pennsylvania county clerk to appeal ruling blocking gay marriage PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - The Pennsylvania court clerk ordered by a judge last week to stop issuing marriage licenses to same sex couples said on Tuesday he plans to appeal the ruling. Scientists confirm Voyager 1 probe is in interstellar space CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Scientists have been debating for more than a year whether NASA's 36-year-old Voyager 1 spacecraft has left the solar system and become the first human-made object to reach interstellar space. Gadgetwise With CityVille Invasion, a Blend of Destruction and Construction Hasbro and Zynga have combined Kre-o brick-building kits with the CityVille digital game. Nigerian governor gave $15 million cash bribe in bag, court hears LONDON (Reuters) - Desperate to halt a probe into his finances, Nigerian governor James Ibori tried to bribe anti-corruption boss Nuhu Ribadu in 2007 with $15 million in cash in a bag so heavy one man alone could not lift it, Ribadu told a London court on Thursday. Jets Rookie Cornerback Learned All About the Bench in College The Jets top draft pick, Dee Milliner, who was pulled from Thursdays game in New England for poor play, received similar treatment as an Alabama freshman before becoming a standout. World's best fireworks displays From Bastille Day and 4th July to Chinese New Year and Disney Land, your shots of the world's greatest fireworks. Details Lacking on Prescription Drug Coverage in New Health Law Many people worry that they will have to pay much more for their prescriptions, while some of the chronically ill fear theyll have to pay thousands for their expensive drugs. U.S. House approves $40 billion cut in food stamps for the poor WASHINGTON, Sept 19 (Reuters) - The Republican-run U.S. House of Representatives voted to cut spending on food stamps for the poor by $40 billion on Thursday, defying a veto threat from the White... N.C.A.A. Taking Flexible Approach to Basketball Tournament The N.C.A.A. announced changes to the way it will select teams for the mens basketball tournament, adding flexibility in hopes of keeping teams properly seeded. Israel showcases Botticelli fresco Sept. 17 - The Israel Museum displays a Botticelli masterpiece, "The Annunciation of San Martino alla Scala," on loan from the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy. Tara Cleary reports. Vettel breaks Ferrari hearts at Monza Sebastian Vettel dashes Fernando Alonso's hopes of delivering a home victory for Ferrari at Monza with another commanding drive to win the Italian Grand Prix Sunday. The Caucus Cochran Makes a Fund-Raising Push as He Eyes Re-election While it is unclear whether longtime Senator Thad Cochran will seek another term next year, fund-raising efforts remain a high priority for the Mississippi Republican. Preview Red Bulls Encounter Cleared the Air After last weeks impressive victory at Houston, the Red Bulls return home to face struggling Toronto on Saturday night. South Korea unfolds future of urban driving Sept. 2 - South Korean researchers have developed an electric car that folds in half for easy parking. Called the 'Armadillo-T', the prototype vehicle is designed for commuters in busy urban areas. Rob Muir has more. U.S. debt hike emerges as main battleground over Obamacare WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans in the House of Representatives set in motion on Wednesday a plan that ultimately could avert a federal government shutdown on October 1, turning a later battle... New Issue- Telecom Italia prices 1.0 bln euro 2020 bond Lead Manager(s) Deutsche Bank, RBS, Unicredit, BBVA, Top Two Scorers in W.N.B.A. History Are Winding Down Their Careers The leagues top two career scoring leaders, Tina Thompson and Katie Smith, are headed into retirement after the season ends. Fed surprises, sticks to stimulus as it cuts growth outlook WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve defied investor expectations on Wednesday by postponing the start of the wind down of its massive monetary stimulus, saying it wanted to wait for more... Rodman to Try 'Basketball Diplomacy' With North Korea Former NBA player Dennis Rodman hopes some "basketball diplomacy" will open doors with North Korea and possibly lead to dialogue between its leader Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Barack Obama.

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