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News Feed Latest worldwide news Arts Review | Connecticut A Review of An Artificial Wilderness, at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art An Artificial Wilderness, now at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, showcases a different vision of nature, marked by human intervention. UPDATE 4-UK estate agent Foxtons makes $1.2 bln stock market debut * Blackrock bought 8.2 pct stake, Fidelity 3.2 pct (Rewrites first paragraph, adds details from prospectus, valuation comparison) Soros to marry for third time with three-day New York celebration NEW YORK (Reuters) - George Soros, the 83-year-old billionaire investor, philanthropist and active supporter of liberal political causes, is set to marry health care and education consultant Tamiko Bolton on Saturday at his estate near New York City. ArtsBeat Emmys Watch Michelle MacLaren on Directing Breaking Bad A director of Breaking Bad, Michelle MacLaren, explains how to shoot fake cash and other feats that led to her Emmy nomination. Who is Peer Steinbrueck? In the quiet world of German politics, outspoken Social Democrat leader and Angela Merkel's main challenger, Peer Steinbrueck, is causing something of a storm. TBR Inside the List Keith Richardsx2019;s autobiography, x201C;Life,x201D; hits the hardcover nonfiction list at No. 1, unsurprisingly. Time lapse Cruise ship lifted This timelapse video shows the full parbuckling salvage operation of the Costa Concordia. (This video has no audio) North Dakota town ready for trouble as white supremacists stake claims BISMARCK, North Dakota (Reuters) - Grant County Sheriff Steve Bay is ready for fireworks if clashes break out between a band of neo-Nazi white supremacists and protesters determined to keep them from taking over the tiny North Dakota town of Leith. Economix Blog Getting a Clearer Picture of College Costs A calculator being introduced by Wellesley will give students and their families a clearer sense perhaps less daunting of the prospective out-of-pocket costs at top colleges. Late UTEP Coach Haskins Among Lapchick Winners Naismith Hall of Famer Don Haskins, who led Texas Western to one of the most memorable NCAA championships, women's basketball pioneer Theresa Grentz and former Iowa and USC coach George Raveling have been selected as the 2013 recipients of the Lapchick Character Award, Rabbi Philip Berg, Who Updated Jewish Mysticism, Dies at 86 Rabbi Bergs Kabbalah Center International attracted celebrities like Madonna and Britney Spears but also drew criticism over spiritual and financial matters. 7 swanky hostels around the world Budget-conscious travelers rejoice Hostels aren't what they used to be. Some of them have a sense of style, and they're offering options once reserved for higher-end hotels. Messi's turn to shine in Europe You had the feeling this would happen. After Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick in Europe, Lionel Messi matched the Portuguese by netting three goals against Ajax. UPDATE 1-Greece and lenders expect 2013 budget surplus -Greek finmin source ATHENS, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Greece and its lenders are close to agreeing that Greece will achieve a primary budget surplus this year, a senior Finance Ministry official told reporters on Sunday after... Merkel's conservatives on track for absolute majority-projection BERLIN, Sept 22 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives are on course to win a historic absolute majority in Sunday's election, according to a projection based on exit polls and some results from broadcaster ARD. Well Ask Well Sleep or Exercise? The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to readers questions about fitness. UPDATE 2-Harvard seeks $6.5 bln in record fundraising drive 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... NewStar Financial said to be exploring sale -report Sept 18 (Reuters) - NewStar Financial Inc, a commercial finance company backed by private-equity firms Corsair Capital LLC and Capital Z Partners Management LLC, is exploring a sale, Bloomberg... D. J. R. Bruckner, Columnist and Critic, Dies at 79 Mr. Bruckner, who was a longtime editor for The New York Times Book Review, landed on Nixons enemies list over his syndicated columns for The Los Angeles Times. Kenya military says it has freed most hostages from mall siege - TV NAIROBI, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Kenya's military said on Sunday it had freed most hostages at a shopping mall in Nairobi, where at least 68 people were killed in an attack claimed by Somalia's Islamist militant group al Shabaab. City Kitchen Breaded and Fried Cutlets Cant Miss A slice of meat or poultry coated in bread crumbs and fried is delicious by any name cutlet, chicken-fried steak, schnitzel or Milanesa. Schmidt America will grow CNN's Richard Quest speaks with Google's Eric Schmidt about why he thinks manufacturing can make a comeback in the U.S. UK government tax adviser quits after giving avoidance tips LONDON (Reuters) - A tax adviser to the British government has been forced to resign after he was recorded giving tips at a conference on how to pay less tax and "keep money out of the Chancellor's grubby mitts", a Treasury minister said. Babylon forgoes IPO in U.S., focuses on ironSource merger JERUSALEM, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Israeli translation software provider Babylon has opted out of a public offering in the United States, saying it is instead focusing efforts on a potential merger with software distribution firm ironSource. Your Money Adviser Checking the Data Collected on Your Work and Pay Concerns like Equifax Workforce Solutions gather income and employment history information. No. 19 Florida 31, Tennessee 17 Despite Misfortune of Its Own, Florida Capitalizes on Mistakes The Gators defense forced six turnovers in their SEC opener against Tennessee, but the offense lost starting quarterback Jeff Driskel to a season-ending lower-leg injury. UPDATE 2-Slovenian finance minister sees limited trust in banking system * Bad bank expected to issue 4 bln euros of bonds (Updates with governor quotes, details, background) Phonebloks A new concept in phones What if you could buy a smart phone that would last you for the rest of your life? The Boss Margaret Minson When the Gamex2019;s on the Line As an athlete, Margaret Minson of Student Sponsor Partners learned how to take risks x2014; a quality that has helped her in her career. Four dead in shootings as Chicago gun-death toll rises CHICAGO (Reuters) - A new spate of gun violence in Chicago left four men dead, Chicago police said on Saturday, less than two days after a shooting spree at a park in the city wounded 13 people, including a 3-year-boy. BlackBerry to Cut 40% of Work Force After Big Loss The embattled smartphone maker said it would report a quarterly loss between $950 million and $995 million next week, mainly the result of a writeoff of unsold phones and restructuring charges. Stenson Wins Tour Championship and FedExCup Henrik Stenson held his nerve to fend off a last-day charge by Jordan Spieth and win the season-ending Tour Championship by three shots on Sunday, along with FedExCup honors and the mind-boggling $10 million bonus. Brain controls brain Every so often, you see something that makes you think The future is here. 'People crying, praying' In hiding, they listened carefully. To gunshots and explosions. To friends and strangers hiding with them. Short-seller Citron questions Zillow's business model (Reuters) - Shares of real estate website Zillow Inc fell after short-seller Citron Research questioned its business model and noted that senior executives have been selling the stock. Merkel's conservatives on track for absolute majority projection BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives are on course to win a historic absolute majority in Sunday's election, according to a projection based on exit polls and some results from broadcaster ARD. Panthers 38, Giants 0 Giants Go From Bad to Worst Start in 17 Years In Tom Coughlins most lopsided loss as the Giants coach, Eli Manning was sacked seven times as the team fell to 0-3 for the first time since 1996. Sketch Guy A Time to Splurge, and a Time to Pinch Pennies People make their own choices on what they are willing to spend extra for. The important thing is having good reasons for these choices. Stephen E. Malawista, Lyme Disease Researcher, Dies at 79 Dr. Malawista and his team were credited with defining an ailment that was causing distress in Connecticut. U.S. environment chief uses humor, health argument to sell carbon plan WASHINGTON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - When U.S. environment chief Gina McCarthy talked about cutting climate-warming carbon emissions on Friday, she offered a translation for those unfamiliar with the dropped "R" of her thick Boston accent.

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