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News Feed Latest worldwide news Fiscal cliff All it takes is a superhero - Felix TV Reuters blogger Felix Salmon takes to kids toys to explain one of the most vexing problems facing Washington the fiscal cliff. (December 12, 2012) Ballooning costs threaten Merkel's bold energy overhaul BERLIN/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Angela Merkel's "green revolution" risks becoming a victim of its own success. Marta seeks fair deal for women "We are women and we have to be proud of that," Brazil star Marta tells CNN's "An Uneven Playing Field" documentary. "What really matters is the support you get in football regardless of the uniform you wear." Bits U.S. Government Issues Warning About Security on Android Phones The American government has issued a warning about the potential security threat for Googles Android, which is the mostly widely used mobile operating system in the world. Iran's oil revenues drop 58 percent since 2011 as sanctions bite U.S. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iran's monthly revenues from oil sales have dropped 58 percent since just before the United States imposed harsher sanctions on the country in 2011 because of Tehran's disputed nuclear program, a senior U.S. official said. GMO corn failing to protect fields from pest damage report (Reuters) - Researchers in the key corn-growing state of Illinois are finding significant damage from rootworms in farm fields planted in a rotation with a genetically modified corn that is supposed to protect the crop from the pests, according to a new report. Well A Guide for Swimmers Breaking Boundaries A new book by Lynne Cox, an open water swimmer, offers lifesaving advice for the exploding ranks of triathletes and other swimmers who are escaping the confines of pools. Tidemark raises $13 million for cloud-based analytics SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Tidemark said Thursday it has raised $13 million in venture backing for its cloud-based analytics services, boosting the startup's efforts to challenge enterprise giants in... Why is this guy a top thinker? In the past, author and NYU professor, Clay Shirky's predictions haven't always come true, but it appears he was on the money in 2011. Foreign Policy Magazine named Shirky one of their "Top 100 Global Thinkers," for his musings on social media's impact on revolutions, which we saw come to full fruition in the Arab Spring. Crime Louise Pennys How the Light Gets In, and More How the Light Gets In, Louise Pennys latest mystery featuring the honorable detective Armand Gamache, takes place in a secluded Canadian hamlet. Detroit seeks $350 million ground-breaking loan DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit, which made the largest Chapter 9 municipal bankruptcy filing in U.S. history, on Thursday filed a request for proposals for $350 million in unprecedented financing, the... Dance Review The Bolshoi Performs Balanchines Jewels in London Performing Balanchines Jewels in London, the Bolshoi Ballet featured Olga Smirnova, a 21-year-old dancer of rare gifts, in the Diamonds section. Bale bid 'lacks respect' Gareth Bale's imminent transfer to Real Madrid for a reported world-record fee has been criticized by Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino. Sunday Routine | William Finn Making the Rounds at Boxing and Brunch The composer and lyricist William Finn, rather than seeking rest, looks for satisfaction in work and play. Obama calls House Speaker Boehner to consult on Syria WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama called Speaker of the House John Boehner by telephone on Thursday to discuss his deliberations on Syria, a spokesman for Boehner said, adding that more consultation with Congress and the U.S. public was needed. Most Brazil IPOs have lost money since 2005 -Credit Suisse CAMPOS DO JORDO, Brazil, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Many initial public offerings in Brazil have led to investor losses over the past eight years, a senior Credit Suisse Group fund manager said on Friday,... Military Analysis Aim of U.S. Attack Restore a Red Line That Became Blurred The military strategy that the Obama administration is considering is not linked to its larger diplomatic strategy of persuading President Bashar al-Assad of Syria to yield power. Currents | Goods Play Misty for Me Casamista, a portable humidifier, is made of molded satin-textured plastic, has a purifying filter and will fit on top of any water bottle or glass. U.S. Wont Sue to Reverse States Legalization of Marijuana The Obama administration said it would monitor operations in 20 states to make sure they do not run afoul of several enforcement priorities. Married gay couples win U.S. marriage tax benefits nationwide WASHINGTON (Reuters) - All legally wed gay couples, no matter which state they live in, are entitled to the same U.S. federal tax benefits as married heterosexual couples, the Obama administration... Obama address, bells to mark 50 years since King's 'Dream' speech WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Words from the first black U.S. president and bell ringing around the world on Wednesday will mark 50 years to the minute that civil rights leader Martin Luther King ended his... U.S. Facing Test on Data to Back Action on Syria The Obama administration says the information it will make public will show proof of a large-scale chemical attack by Syrian forces. Microsoft in talks to buy stake in start-up Foursquare Bloomberg SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp is in talks with social networking company Foursquare about a possible investment, Bloomberg reported on Thursday. Sketch Guy The Beauty of Limits It may seem counterintuitive, but constraints give us something to use as a framework, a way to help us judge what to do next. A Good Appetite Getting a Doubter to Dip Into Eggplant Velvety, smoky dip with a tangy bite has seduced many an eggplant-hating guest. UPDATE 1-Endgame in sight as ENRC bidders hold 94.5 pct of stock LONDON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The founders of troubled Kazakh miner ENRC, leading a $4.8 billion bid to take the company private, said on Thursday a majority of small investors had backed the offer, taking acceptances to 94.5 percent. UPDATE 4-Countdown begins to U.S. airline merger trial in November * Trial date of Nov. 25 boosts stock of US Airways, American Airlines 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. Navratilova vs. Cash Open Court's Pat Cash takes to the court with 18-time grand slam winner Martina Navratilova. Carnegie Mellon robots aim to please June 26 - Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are designing modern day butlers - service robots that will one day help people with tasks like fetching coffee and cleaning up the kitchen. Ben Gruber has more. Well A Guide for Swimmers Breaking Boundaries A new book by Lynne Cox, an open water swimmer, offers lifesaving advice for the exploding ranks of triathletes and other swimmers who are escaping the confines of pools. Could Bo Xilai face death penalty? CNN's David McKenzie reports on former high-flying Chinese politician Bo Xilai, who now might face the death penalty. Venezuelan man who shot U.S. attaches sentenced to prison CARACAS, Aug 30 (Reuters) - A Venezuelan man has been sentenced to 5-1/2 years in prison for shooting and wounding two U.S. military attaches at a strip club in the capital, the attorney general's office said on Friday. Treasury's Lew declines to discuss nominees for Fed chair WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew on Tuesday said he wouldn't offer any insight on President Barack Obama's Federal Reserve chairman selection process, and he said the decision... UPDATE 1-Computacenter swings to loss on impairment charge, provisions * Adjusted profit before tax rose 1.9 percent to 26.2 million stg UPDATE 1-Most Brazil IPOs have lost money since 2005 -Credit Suisse CAMPOS DO JORDO, Brazil, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Many initial public offerings in Brazil have led to investor losses over the past eight years, a senior Credit Suisse Group fund manager said on Friday, with the worst results coming from oil and gas - a sector that for years was seen as the nation's most promising. CANADA STOCKS-TSX dips on Syria threat, posts second monthly gain * TSX falls 50.83 points, or 0.40 percent, to 12,653.90 * Index gains 1.3 percent in August * Gold-mining, energy shares slip with commodity prices * Couche-Tard jumps almost 6 percent after results * Bombardier climbs after CSeries gets flight test permit By John Tilak TORONTO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index fell on Friday as concerns that the United States and its allies might take military action against Syria hit commodity prices, offsetting a jump in A Latest SpaceX Rocket Test Successfully Goes Sideways The latest test flight of Space Exploration Technologies Corporations Grasshopper vehicle demonstrated more pronounced steering maneuvers. Real Estate Q A Subjects include proprietary leases; roommates in stabilized apartments; and options to renew leases in co-op apartments. On-Fire Mickelson Has Eye on Player of the Year Award Phil Mickelson, fresh off a solid start at the Deutsche Bank Championship on Friday, said he has his sights on the PGA Tour Player of the Year award but knows a FedExCup title is needed to reach that goal.

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