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News Feed Latest worldwide news In Obamas High-Level Appointments, the Scales Still Tip Toward Men President Obama, who is considering candidates for a new Federal Reserve leader, has named no more women to major posts than Bill Clinton did. Janet L. Yellen, the Feds vice chairwoman, is a finalist. Cardiff All Smiles After Beating Manchester City Fraizer Campbell scored twice, and Cardiff won for the first time in more than 50 years in the top tier of English soccer, jolting visiting Manchester City, 3-2. Parasite study reveals nocturnal secrets of snails Aug. 23 - Research into how snails spread a parasite fatal to dogs has revealed that the gastropods can explore the length of an average British garden in a single night - reaching a top speed of one metre per hour. The revelations came after scientists fitted a sample group of snails with LEDs and filmed them with high-speed cameras. Matthew Stock has more. Casinos to spin Timberlake, Affleck poker film as cautionary tale LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Justin Timberlake and Ben Affleck have Las Vegas on edge. GLOBAL MARKETS-Syria worries send oil to 6-month high; stocks slide * U.S. lays groundwork for possible action against Syrian government Penney says CIT still funding vendors; others keep same terms (Reuters) - J.C. Penney Co Inc said on Thursday that commercial lender CIT Group Inc continued to support deliveries from suppliers, and claimed reports to the contrary were untrue. Kerry Cites Clear Evidence of Chemical Weapon Use in Syria Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday that the use of chemical weapons in attacks on civilians in Syria last week was undeniable and that the Obama administration would hold the Syrian government accountable. Gadgetwise Headphones Combine Good Sound and Sleek Design Aimed at the higher end of the consumer market, KEFs M500 on-ear headphones provide style, comfort and sound. Your Money A Start-Up Aims to Bring Financial Planning to the Masses If Alexa von Tobel has her way, financial advice will be as widely available and affordable as any other popular consumer product or service. Cameron Any Syria action must be specific, avoid wider war Aug. 27 - After he recalled parliament to debate Britain's response to a suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria, British Prime Minister David Cameron said that any military action against Syria must be specific and not entail being dragged into a wider Middle East conflict. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Texas baby killer may walk free Genene Jones could be released from prison as early as May 2018 because of an old Texas law designed to prevent prison overcrowding. Corner Office To MasterCardx2019;s Retiring Chief, the X Factor is Presence Robert W. Selander, who is retiring this week as chief executive of MasterCard, says it is important for leaders to relate to stakeholders at different levels of their companies. Help on way for 1,345-pound man King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has intervened to help a man who has become one of the heaviest people in the world. Europe crushes U.S. to retain Solheim Cup Europe win the Solheim Cup on American soil for the first time after a record 18-10 victory over their U.S. rivals at the Colorado Golf Club. Seventh-Seeded Kvitova Is Tested Early While Ivanovic Cruises Petra Kvitova, the 2011 Wimbledon champion, beat Misaki Doi in three sets at the United States Open, while, all around her, seeded players like Ana Ivanovic were having a much easier time. BRIEF-CME ups initial margins for corn, soybean, soybean meal futures Aug 27 (Reuters) - CME Group - * CME raises corn futures initial margins for specs by 16.7 percent to $2,363 per contract from $2,025 * CME raises soybean futures initial margins for specs by 16.7 percent to $4,725 per contract from $4,050 * CME raises soybean meal initial margins for specs by 12.5 percent to $3,038 per contract from $2,700 Barkley and Townsend Named in England Squad Young midfielders Ross Barkley and Andros Townsend were named on Tuesday in the England squad for World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Ukraine. Dance Review Jin Won at La MaMas Drive East Festival A South Korean dancer performs a classic Indian form at the South Asian festival at La MaMa. A Back and Forth About Narcissism A social-science journal invited Jean M. Twenge and one of her most prominent critics, Jeffrey Arnett, to debate the levels of narcissism in todays emerging adults. U.N. official urges Iran to sway Syria government on peace talks UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - A top U.N. official visiting Iran has urged it to use its influence to persuade the Syrian government to attend planned peace talks with opposition groups in Geneva, the United Nations said on Tuesday. Memo From France A Proud Nation Ponders How to Halt Its Slow Decline Europe is talking about the French question whether the countrys Socialist government can prevent it from slipping permanently into Europes second tier. Australia shares slip on Syria tension, earnings, election SYDNEY, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Australian shares slipped 0.1 percent on Tuesday, with investors showing caution over a potential U.S. missile strike against Syria for the alleged use of chemical weapons,... Holding governments to account With hundreds of millions of Africans owning mobile phones, citizens are becoming increasingly well connected. This is providing a powerful opportunity for citizens to access critical information about their parliaments and to report on human rights violations, corruption and poor service delivery. Possible 'N Sync reunion overshadows nominees at Video Music Awards NEW YORK (Reuters) - MTV's annual Video Music Awards, to be presented on Sunday, are known for delivering surprises, and rumors of an on-stage reunion of 1990s boy band 'N Sync are overshadowing who will take the top honors. Analysis U.S. could look beyond U.N. Security Council in any Syria strike UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - In the face of a U.N. Security Council deadlocked on Syria, the United States and its allies could seek other means of legitimizing any retaliatory strike they launch against Syria's government for last week's alleged gas attack on civilians. Jets 24, Giants 21 (ot) Few Answers in Game With No Real Winner The Jets and the Giants did little to silence questions about their offenses, showing little spark and committing many mistakes as they slogged toward the regular season. Wooing Us Down the Produce Aisle New methods foster smarter choices at the grocery store. Last year's top ten The top 10 Heroes In their own words Six dead in Brazil building collapse At least six people died and 20 were injured when a building collapsed in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Tuesday, the state-run Agencia Brasil news agency reported. A Big Win for Scott, and a Long Way to Go Two snapshots from Liberty National could illustrate the fortunes and future at the top of the world golf ranking. U.S. judge approves Facebook privacy settlement over ads SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Monday granted final approval to Facebook's $20 million settlement of a lawsuit over targeted advertising despite objections that the deal did not go far enough to protect children's privacy. Kanye West doesn't sell baby photo, but takes it to grandma's show NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rapper Kanye West showed the first picture of his and Kim Kardashian's baby on Friday during the season finale of the Fox talk show hosted by Kardashian's mother, Kris Jenner. House Proud Pink Robots at the Gate What to do with a 39-year-old who wont leave home? Let him turn it into his own Roden Crater. New Rangers Coach Chooses Assistants Alain Vigneault will have more hands-on help behind the bench than the former coach John Tortorella did. Currents | Kitchens Left Over, Reshaped, and Ready to Roll A woodworkers scraps find a purpose as rolling pins. Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. RLPC-CLO funds' bid to extend investing life divides market LONDON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - European Collateralised Loan Obligation (CLO) funds nearing the end of their investing lives are looking at potentially controversial new ways to stay invested in buyout... Barnes Noble's retail head sells shares (Reuters) - Barnes Noble Inc's retail group head Mitchell Klipper sold about two-thirds of his shares in the beleaguered retailer in the past few days, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. He? She? News Media Are Encouraged to Change News organizations were divided in their handling of a request that they now refer to Pfc. Bradley Manning as a woman. Square Feet Sublets Lure Manhattan Start-Ups Many tech companies in their early stages rent modest spaces from bigger tech companies, and then rent out any leftover space in turn.

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