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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 1-Little hope for 68 missing in Mexican village mudslide -President ACAPULCO, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Sixty-eight people were missing on Saturday after a mudslide caused by torrential rains that have already killed more than 100 people across Mexico buried a mountain village and President Enrique Pena Nieto said there was little hope any had survived. Delaware Seeks to Steer the Poor to Top Colleges The state plans to use application fee waivers and other information to address a pattern that limits social mobility. MARKET PULSE-Prosensa, Verenium, Cyclacel, Tibco, gold stocks (For more market insights, including options activity, click on ; for the Day Ahead newsletter http//link.reuters.com/mex49s; for the Morning News Call newsletter, http//link.reuters.com/nex49s) The Pixies sound off The Pixies have just played their signature anthem, "Where is My Mind." As the crowd begs for an encore, Black Francis stands alone at center stage, an uncharacteristic grin spread across his usually enigmatic features. Sulzer launches sale of coatings unit Metco - sources FRANKFURT/ZURICH, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Swiss machinery manufacturer Sulzer has launched the sale of its Metco unit which it hopes could fetch about 800 million Swiss francs ($864.44 million), two... America's Cup 'new-age speed' The America's Cup, the most prestigious yachting race in the world and its oldest at 162 years, will seemingly join the aviation age this weekend when a new design of boat sails as fast as 52 mph. America's Cup 'new-age speed' The America's Cup, the most prestigious yachting race in the world and its oldest at 162 years, will seemingly join the aviation age this weekend when a new design of boat sails as fast as 52 mph. Russia Cuts Budget to Try to Spur Growth It was the clearest sign yet that officials do not expect the nations economy to revive soon and are ready to try a new policy. Pogue's Posts The Many Mysteries of Air Travel Air turbulence wont crash a plane, and nothing happens when lightning hits a plane. A pilot and blogger answers the questions that many fliers have. Bo Xilai letter 'I was really wronged' Disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai reveals he is expecting jail after a trial for abuse of power. Pettitte hanging up pinstripes The New York Yankees' Andy Pettitte, the winningest pitcher in post-season history, will retire after this season, the Yankees said Friday. A Minute With Hungarian violinist Kelemen - proud of Roma roots LONDON (Reuters) - Hungarian violinist Barnabas Kelemen has studied with the late virtuoso Isaac Stern and won Gramophone magazine's award for best chamber music CD of 2013, but what he is really proud of is his Roma heritage. Anglicans name first woman bishop in British Isles LONDON (Reuters) - Anglicans named the first woman bishop in the British Isles on Friday, a move analysts said would increase pressure on some other parts of the world's third-largest Christian... From warzone to beach paradise? 10 after the end of its ruinous civil war Liberia is hoping that peace and growing prosperity could bring tourists to its sandy beaches. Week 3 Matchup Giants (0-2) at Panthers (0-2) Cam Newton is the first of several dual-threat quarterbacks the Giants will face, and Mark Herzlich, a third-year middle linebacker, will play a pivotal role in minimizing his options. Reuters Ends Plans for Ambitious Direct-to-Reader Service The project, Next, missed deadlines and had cost overruns, but also generated a lot of interest as a new way to distribute news. Instead, the company will focus on Reuters.com. Well Cooking With Miso Many people know and love miso soup. But this week Martha Rose Shulman goes beyond soup and explains how miso can be used for glazes, dips and dressings. Stellar Bayern Blitz Schalke 4-0 to Go Equal Top Treble winners Bayern Munich demolished Schalke 04 4-0 with a stellar performance on Saturday to join Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund at the top of the table after they drew 1-1 at Nuremberg. Secrets below tennis stars' feet CNN's Christina MacFarlane shows us how the French Open maintains its special surface. Restaurant Review Estela in NoLIta At Estela, the little differences keep boredom at bay. UPDATE 1-Harvard asks donors for $6.5 billion BOSTON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Harvard, the richest university in the United States, said on Saturday it would seek to raise some $6.5 billion in donations to fund new academic initiatives and bolster its financial aid program. Pentagon, NASA to spend $44 billion on space launches through 2018 GAO WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Defense Department and NASA expect to spend about $44 billion to launch government satellites and other spacecraft over the next five years, including $28 billion in procurement funding, the Government Accountability Office said on Monday. Court Gives a Victory to Pandora Over Licensing Streaming Music A federal judge ruled against Ascap, saying it must make its entire publishing catalog available for licensing by Pandora. ATT explores potential sale of wireless towers Sept 20 (Reuters) - ATT Inc said on Friday it is exploring options to "monetize" its wireless broadcast towers but noted that its ability to reach a deal would depend on terms it is able to reach with the buyer for long-term operation of the towers. Brazil ready to finance Petrobras in offshore oil auction -paper RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Brazil's government plans to finance state-run oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA's participation in the Oct. 21 auction of Libra, country's largest-ever oil discovery, the Estado de S. Paulo daily newspaper reported on Saturday. Art Review Hildesheims Top-Class Art Industry on Display Medieval Treasures From Hildesheim, an exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a well-preserved glimpse of the citys art that advertised Gods glory. Former Secretary of State Albright weighs in on U.S.-Russia deal Sept. 15 - Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright discusses the U.S.-Russia plan to rid Syria of chemical weapons, saying she's "a great believer in the combination of force and diplomacy. Gavino Garay reports. The Lede Reporter Denies Writing Article That Linked Syrian Rebels to Chemical Attack Three weeks after an obscure Internet news service claimed that Syrian rebels had admitted responsibility for the deadly chemical attack outside Damascus in August, a veteran foreign correspondent has denied writing the article. World Briefing | Africa Mali French President Declares Victory Over Jihadists President Franois Hollande said on Thursday that the war against Islamic extremists had been won in Mali but vowed to keep French forces in the country as long as the threat existed. U.S. lawmaker critical of Obama on Benghazi sets trip to Libya WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Republican Representative Darrell Issa, a leader of the congressional charge to investigate the Obama administration's handling of the Benghazi attacks, is scheduled to travel to Libya next week as part of the probe, according to documents made public on Friday. Live Commercials Coming to Late Night The advertisements for Lexus will run during Jimmy Fallons taped talk show. A comedy troupe will come up with the commercials based on audience suggestions. GLOBAL MARKETS-Gold slumps, shares give back some of week's gains * World share indexes steady at five-year high, dollar inches off lows * Gold prices fall, Wall St edges down; both on track for strong week * Euro near 7-1/2-month high vs dlr but traders cautious... Straight Sets And the Winner of the Big Four Popularity Contest Is Murray? According to one celebrity marketing index, Andy Murray is the most appealing of the so-called Big Four in mens tennis. 'Wall of trees' protecting wildlife Nairobi National Park is that rarest of things -- a conservation park located within a city -- and it is now a physical manifestation of the front lines in Kenya's human-wildlife conflict. Report Girl, 8, dies after wedding Yemen's human rights minister wants child marriage outlawed after an 8-year-old girl reportedly died of internal injuries that she suffered on her wedding night. Bertelsmann sees 2013 sales, operating profit up FRANKFURT, Aug 30 (Reuters) - German media group Bertelsmann expects sales and adjusted operating profit to grow this year, as cost cutting and bestsellers such as Dan Brown's "Inferno" will help offset slow economic growth in Europe. Groupon fails to end lawsuit alleging fraud linked to IPO (Reuters) - Groupon Inc failed to persuade a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit accusing the daily discount deals provider of misleading investors about its financial prospects and internal controls before it went public in November 2011. Online Book Clubs Talk That Stays on the Page Once thought impersonal, online book clubs may be more serious than get-togethers in somebodys living room. Capitals to Host Winter Classic The N.H.L.s chief operating officer, John Collins, and the Capitals owner, Ted Leonsis, formally announced that the Winter Classic would be held in Washington in 2015. U.S. says open for Iran talks based on 'mutual respect' WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is ready to engage in talks "on the basis of mutual respect" with Iran about its disputed nuclear program as long as Tehran is willing to demonstrate that its program is for civilian purposes, the White House said on Friday.

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