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News Feed Latest worldwide news Senate leader McConnell a big loser on Election Day WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell set two top goals for the 2012 election a Republican takeover of the Senate and the defeat of President Barack Obama. Britain's Labour says to scrap planned corporation tax cut BRIGHTON, England, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Britain's opposition Labour Party will scrap the government's plans for a cut in corporation tax in 2015 if Ed Miliband wins the next election, according to extracts of a speech the Labour leader is due to give on Tuesday. DealBook For a Better Way to Prosecute Corporations, Look Overseas American prosecutors have used deferred prosecution agreements in cases of great public importance without any meaningful oversight, the authors write. Is Rihanna right about Phuket? Rihanna recently tweeted about a visit to a sex show in Phuket. Phuket-based publisher Alan Morison says her visit highlights just how bad the island's main nightlife strip has become. Spieth Ends Fairytale PGA Tour Debut With a Flourish Rookie sensation Jordan Spieth ended a fairytale PGA Tour season in scintillating fashion at the Tour Championship on Sunday, chasing tournament leader Henrik Stenson hard before finishing in a tie for second. N.F.L. Roundup In Game of Turnovers, Bengals Get Last One, and a Win Cornerback Terence Newman returned a fumble 58 yards for a touchdown with 3 minutes 47 seconds left, and Cincinnati rallied to a 34-30 home victory over Green Bay. French nuclear plants to help fund energy goals PM PARIS (Reuters) - France will use some of the proceeds from its nuclear power plants, alongside a new carbon tax, to help fund an overhaul of the country's energy policy, Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said on Saturday. France's Julien Quesne Wins Italian Open Julien Quesne of France made five birdies on the back nine to win the Italian Open by one stroke Sunday for his second European Tour victory. 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. Artificial scarcity at iPhone launch-CNET's Molly Wood Sept. 20 - Apple created a false sense of demand for its new iPhones by not offering them for pre-sale and by severely limiting supplies of some models, including the 5S gold. Bobbi Rebell reports. TIMELINE-End of an era as BlackBerry looks to go private TORONTO, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Embattled smartphone company BlackBerry Ltd plans to go private in a $4.7 billion deal being orchestrated by its largest shareholder. Here are important milestones in the history of the company formerly known as Research In Motion February 1985 - Mike Lazaridis and Douglas Fregin co-found Research In Motion in Waterloo, Ontario, the Canadian university city where Lazaridis studied. 1989 - RIM develops a network gateway called RIMGate, precursor to its BlackBerry E Barcelona's 'tiki-taka' reign at an end? For the first time in over five years, a run of more than 300 competitive matches, Barcelona had less possession than the opposition. Is this the start of a new era? UPDATE 2-BBC to shrink as it shares in UK spending cuts * 2,000 jobs to be axed, senior manager roles to be cut Well Magnets Fail to Relieve Arthritis Pain Many people use copper bracelets and magnetic wrist straps to alleviate the pain of arthritis, but a rigorous new study concludes they do not work. Fashion Museums Are La Mode As public interest in fashion museums increases, a score of new exhibition sites have opened in recent years. Chinese Titan Takes Aim at Hollywood Wang Jianlin, reputed to be Chinas richest man, announced plans to build a movie-themed real estate development in what he billed as Chinas effort to become the world leader in filmmaking. The Sun That Did Not Roar The Sun appears to slack off at the height of the solar cycle, the solar maximum, usually a time of roiling activity as the stars magnetic fields reverse. Biden has tongues wagging over 2016 race with visit to Iowa Sept. 16 - Vice President Joe Biden's appearance at Iowa's 36th annual "Tom Harkin Steak Fry" may one day be viewed as a telling sign of his presidential intentions. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Obama Endorses de Blasio in New York Mayors Race In a statement released by Bill de Blasios campaign, President Obama said Mr. de Blasios platform of progressive change would make him a great mayor. CANADA STOCKS-China data helps keep TSX steady; BlackBerry flat after bid * TSX rises 4.71 points, or 0.04 percent, to 12,811.18 * Seven of the 10 main index sectors advance * BlackBerry pares losses after news of takeover deal * Telecoms gain as U.S. carriers shun wireless auction By John Tilak TORONTO, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index edged higher on Monday as positive Chinese economic data and German Chancellor Angela Merkel's election victory offset uncertainty about U.S. Federal Reserve's policy direction. Smartphone maker B Lower Health Insurance Premiums to Come at Cost of Fewer Choices With insurance marketplaces set to open next month under the new health care law, consumers may find that insurers have put big limits on their choices. Bats Triple Play Week 25 Results Put your predictive skills to the test each week of the baseball season. China shares outperform Asia after encouraging flash PMI, Hong Kong slips * HK resumes trade after Typhoon Usagi suspends morning session At TV's Emmy awards, gritty may prevail over glossy LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - If it was a good year for American television, Sunday's Primetime Emmy awards could make it a great year for the grittier side of the TV grid, led by a drama about a cancer-stricken chemistry teacher who cooks crystal meth. Step Away From the Phone! Smartphone addicts are starting to curb the habit. Iran and West set up talks Iran's foreign minister is to meet with Britain's foreign minister and the European Union foreign policy chief on Monday on the sidelines of the annual U.N. General Assembly meeting, officials said. U.S. lawmakers to seek action on Wall St commodity bets -sources WASHINGTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers critical of Wall Street's sway over physical commodity markets will push financial regulators to take action at a hearing next month, two industry sources said. HSBC names Samer Deghaili as Middle East equity head DUBAI, Sept 23 (Reuters) - HSBC Holdings has named Samer Deghaili to head its equity capital markets business in the Middle East and North Africa, a spokesman said on Monday, as activity picks up in the region. Korean golf prodigy An 11-year-old female golf prodigy in South Korea has big plans. CNN's Ian Lee reports. Back to His Working-Class Roots Christopher Abbott, formerly of HBOs Girls, has found a milieu closer to his working-class roots in the play Where Were Born, at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater. The Lost Cause and Shot All to Hell Two books recount the criminal careers of Frank and Jesse James. U.S. Military Deaths in Afghanistan The Department of Defense has identified 2,258 American service members who have died as a part of the Afghan war and related operations. Motorsport Vettel gamble pays off Sebastian Vettel didn't even bother setting a final lap time in qualifying for Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix but will start in pole position as he seeks a third successive win. Slide in illicit U.S. immigration stalls, maybe reversed study (Reuters) - The sharp decline in the number of unauthorized immigrants in the United States that accompanied the 2007-2009 recession has bottomed out, and the number could be on the rebound again, according to a new study released on Monday. The Amazon's World Cup race For the World Cup in 2014, the 42,618-seater Arena Amazonia will be one of the event's most striking stadiums. If it is finished on time..... App Smart Keep Those Due Dates From Sneaking Up on You Mobile devices can be powerful personal finance tools, with apps that make managing and paying bills easier, if not more enjoyable. ArtsBeat Emmys Watch Robert Carlock on 30 Rock Robert Carlock, nominated for an Emmy for writing 30 Rock, explains why hes better heard and not seen on TV. Next Stop Looking for Big Flavors in a Small New Mexico Town Silver City, an old mining town in the southwestern corner of the state, has seen its creative spirit extend to the local food scene. Wimbledon's wild card returns home Goran Ivanisevic, 2001 Wimbledon champion, is back in Croatia. CNN's Pedro Pinto reports. UPDATE 1-NZ govt039;s cut-price Meridian IPO curbs sell-off ambition WELLINGTON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - New Zealand039;s Finance Minister said plans to sell a slew of state companies will likely raise only the bare minimum as the government priced the country039;s biggest-ever initial public stock offering at up to a third below estimates.

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