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News Feed Latest worldwide news Motherlode Blog Parenting as a Spiritual Practice There is a not-very-implicit assumption in Jewish law that someone else is in charge of the emotional little humans who evidently impede living a life of spiritual service. But holding a sleeping child feels more like worship than reading psalms. Soccer Roundup City Defeats Hull, but Its a Challenge Manchester City avoided what would have been another slip-up against a Premier League newcomer by beating Hull City a week after a loss at Cardiff. U.S. Sets Roster for Two September World Cup Qualifiers Coach Jurgen Klinsmann on Thursday announced his 23-man roster for coming matches at Costa Rica and against Mexico. Eureka Danger! This Mission to Mars Could Bore You to Death! Astronauts go through years of training. But what can prepare them for millions of miles through nothingness? China bans officials from buying mooncakes with public funds BEIJING (Reuters) - China is banning officials from using public funds to buy mooncakes, pastries offered as gifts during the Mid-Autumn Festival, as part of President Xi Jinping's fight against corruption, the government said on Tuesday. Police Aunt suspect in eye gouging Chinese police say the late aunt of a young boy whose eyes were gouged out is the prime suspect in the horrific attack, state media news agency Xinhua reports. Zurich launches 'sex drive-ins' In an attempt to reduce open street prostitution and to improve security for sex workers, Switzerland's largest city, Zurich, is opening "sex drive-ins" Monday. Stars on global treadmill Business is booming for English Premier League clubs touring Asia, but is it the best way for their players to prepare for the new season? Figure of fun to major champion This time it'll be Jason Dufner who laughs last and loudest. NBA's LeBron James to produce U.S. cable TV comedy series LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Basketball star LeBron James will serve as an executive producer on a forthcoming television comedy series about two men who rise from poverty to fame and fortune, U.S. cable network Starz said on Tuesday. German and British Teams Grouped Together in Champions League The four German teams in the UEFA Champions League all were matched against English Premier League opponents in the draw for the competitions group stage in Monaco. Dennis Rodman heads to Pyongyang again Former basketball star Dennis Rodman was headed to Pyongyang Tuesday on a five-day visit amid speculation he may try to negotiate the release of jailed U.S. citizen Kenneth Bae. Nasdaq system at center of massive outage has hiccup NEW YORK, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Nasdaq OMX Group said the system at the center of the Nasdaq exchange's three-hour trading halt on Aug. 22 had a six minute outage on Wednesday for a small number of... India Ink Image of the Day Sept. 4 Indian services activity shrank in August to its lowest since April 2009, a survey said. Tennis baby is a Twitter star Her doubles playing dad is the sporting star of the family, but -- aged just 18 months -- Micaela Bryan's Twitter page, full of wisecracking tweets and superstar photos, is making the toddler a viral sensation. Perez Sends Royals to 4-3 Win Over Mariners Salvador Perez drove in Mike Moustakas with two outs in the eighth inning, and the Kansas City Royals survived after blowing a three-run lead to beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3 on Tuesday night. Out There Stars, Gold, Dung Beetles and Us Its hard to imagine a more humbling connection between the microscopic and the massive than that of a bug who navigates its carefully wrought investment by the light of the Milky Way. The Gamal, by Ciaran Collins An Irish village oddball tells the story of a tragic friendship. Garcia in Charge at Damp Deutsche Bank Championship With birdies galore at a damp TPC Boston on Sunday, overnight leader Sergio Garcia shot a fine six-under 65 to hold a two-stroke lead after the third round of the Deutsche Bank Championship. Straight Sets U.S. Open Food Review A Chance of Meatballs The meatball sub at the South Plaza Cafe made Mondays rainy U.S. Open just a tiny bit less depressing. Masked hero to the rescue at a Tokyo subway station Aug. 22 - A Japanese man in a mask and a green outfit hauls bags and strollers up and down Tokyo subway stairs. Tara Cleary reports. V.A. to Provide Spousal Benefits to Gays, Administration Says In letters to Congressional leaders, Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. said President Obama had directed the executive branch to stop obeying a statute that limits such benefits to spouses of the opposite sex. Bits Blog Samsung Unveils Galaxy Gear Smartwatch The timing of the release could also give Samsung a leg up over Apple, which has yet to unveil a similar device but has long been rumored to be working on one. Mario Buatta The Beauty of a Bad Pun When decorating for the rich, you have to keep your sense of humor. Just ask Mr. Buatta, who has done it for 50 years. Why the global economy will not affect India Nov. 14 - Tulsi Tanti, the chairman and managing director of Suzlon Energy, sits down with Chrystia Freeland to discuss the global economy and how India will not be affected like European countries have been. Occupy Bakery An immigrant fights to change working conditions at a Manhattan bakery cafe. The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | The Conflict in Syria When is the Syrian government believed to have killed hundreds of civilians in a chemical attack? Why do some people argue that allowing that attack to go unpunished would set a dangerous precedent? UPDATE 3-Delta chooses Airbus over Boeing for 40-plane order WASHINGTON, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc announced an order for Airbus jets on Wednesday worth almost $6 billion at list prices, softening its reliance on Boeing for the first time in two decades as it looks for plane bargains. World Briefing | Asia Afghanistan Militants Killed in Attack on U.S. Base Militants attacked a United States base in Afghanistan near the border with Pakistan on Monday, shutting down a highway used by NATO supply trucks, officials said. Weekend Revelry Cut Short After 2 Die at Electronic Music Festival The deaths, at Electric Zoo on Randalls Island, were consistent with use of the drug Ecstasy, according to the mayors office, which recommended the event be called off. Dufner claims 1st major title Jason Dufner wins 2013 PGA Championship over Jim Furyk. Patrick Snell reports. Recipes for Health Cucumber, Melon and Watermelon Salad This dish provides a sweet and savory mix of crunchy, thirst-quenching fruits and vegetables. Syria dispute set to overshadow G20 talks on economy ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - A potential showdown over Syria between U.S. President Barack Obama and Russia's Vladimir Putin could overshadow a meeting of world leaders on Thursday on how to revive the global economy. Canada crude-Synthetic gains as Suncor begins upgrader work CALGARY, Alberta, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Canadian synthetic crude price strengthened on Wednesday as Suncor Energy Inc began planned maintenance work on one of its oil sands upgraders near Fort McMurray,... Concussion Deal May Not Be End of NFL Legal Battle The NFL's concussion settlement may not have settled anything. Images of the Vietnam War That Defined an Era A retrospective book and exhibitions highlight war photographs that turned the tide of public opinion. Dance Listings for Aug. 30-Sept. 5 A selected guide to dance performances in the New York area. Shocking celebrity splits Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas are taking a break from their marriage. UPDATE 1-Apollo's EP Energy files for IPO a year after buyout Sept 4 (Reuters) - Oil and gas company EP Energy Corp filed for an initial public offering on Wednesday, potentially marking a fast exit after it was taken private by Apollo Global Management LLC in... European insurers spent 9 bln euros on regulation-report LONDON, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Europe's insurers spent up to 9 billion euros ($11.9 billion) between 2010 and 2012 as they struggled to meet standards set in a barrage of regulation introduced since the...

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