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News Feed Latest worldwide news Currents | Walls Serendipity and Tradition Meet in Wallpaper Design A new wallpaper design, called Astral, is made by students from Alpha Workshops. Australia's Scott Wins Barclays in Tight Finish Masters champion Adam Scott of Australia won The Barclays after a nail-biting finish, claiming the title on Sunday by one stroke over four rivals in the opening event of the FedExCup playoffs. Kelly, Holliday Lead Cards to 6-1 Win Over Reds Matt Holliday was hit by a ball three times while he was in the batter's box. He was sore from head to toe. Home Prices Gained in June, Survey Shows The SP/Case Shiller index of 20 cities rose 0.9 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis, just shy of economists forecast. Separate data showed a rise in consumer confidence in August. One Direction's wish One Direction reveal their wish and talk staying humble, and first look at Matthew McConaughey in "Dallas Buyers Club"! Korean island where time stops Empty beaches, no cars, fresh seafood, gorgeous sunset -- on pretty Bijindo, that's called a hectic day Rape Trial Casts Spotlight on Offspring of Chinas Elite In a case that raises questions about the accountability of those linked to Communist Party leaders, the son of celebrity singers is one of five young men accused of raping and beating a woman. Art Review American Modern Hopper to OKeeffe Opens at MoMA In its new show American Modern Hopper to OKeeffe the Museum of Modern Art tries to show that the museum did not ignore American artists during its early decades. Well Waiting to Hear From the Doctor My wife reminded me that when one of my patients calls, concerned that they have leukemia, that I always reassure them that the test was probably wrong. Then she asked, Why cant you follow your own advice? Frugal Traveler From Fashion to Crashing at County Fairs Nearing the end of his summer road trip, the Frugal Traveler stops in Minnesota where he sits runway-side for a fashion show and catches his first demolition derby. Syria evacuates most army buildings in Damascus residents AMMAN (Reuters) - President Bashar al-Assad's forces appear to have evacuated most personnel from army and security command headquarters in central Damascus in preparation for a Western military strike, residents and opposition sources said on Wednesday. California wildfire heads deeper into Yosemite, entry road closed SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Yosemite National Park, faced with the spread of a massive California wildfire, closed a second key route into the park on Wednesday that could keep some visitors from reaching one of the nation's top outdoor destinations over the Labor Day weekend. Wal-Mart offers health benefits to U.S. workers' domestic partners (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc said on Tuesday it will offer health insurance benefits to domestic partners of its U.S. employees starting next year, following the lead of other major companies. SE Asia Stocks-Extend slides; Indonesia at 14-month lows BANGKOK, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Philippine stocks dived as much as 6 percent, Indonesian shares skidded to 14-month lows and Thai stocks extended their slide to their lowest since November on Wednesday amid rising risk aversion and portfolio outflows hitting regional large caps. Philippine's composite index hit 5,562.13, the lowest since November 26, 2012 amid a fall in the peso against the dollar. Jakarta's Composite Index was down 2.7 percent at 3,861.13, after testing the 3,837.735 level Gambling queen Pansy Ho primes business empire for a new Macau HONG KONG (Reuters) - Pansy Ho, Hong Kong's richest woman and the daughter of Macau gambling godfather Stanley Ho, is lining up her chips for a new era in the world's casino capital that promises much more than gambling. Small-Business Guide Figuring Out What Time Is the Right Time to Start Hiring Business can come and go unexpectedly for small, private companies, and so experience offers the best lessons on when to hire new employees. Front Row A Look at September Fashion Magazines The latest September issues of the major fashion magazines draw a dissent from a columnist. Table for Three For Two Female News Anchors, Morning Has Spoken Their news shows may be over for the day, but for Gayle King and Mika Brzezinski, theres still plenty to talk about. Pick 6 Unsettled Quarterback Competitions If a decision has been made on who will start at quarterback for Penn State in its opening game, Bill O'Brien isn't saying. China Expands Inquiry on Graft to Oil Industry The authorities announced that four executives of the state-owned China National Petroleum Corporation were under investigation. In Transit Blog Walkabout Cleanup of Costa Concordia, Finally; Rim Fire Threatens Yosemites Resevoir A weekly capsule of travel news curated by our writers and editors. Li Advances to Third Round Before Rain Halts Play Li Na of China and Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland advanced on featured courts on a rainy Wednesday at the United States Open. India rupee closes in on 69 per dollar in biggest day fall for 18 years MUMBAI (Reuters) - The Indian rupee slumped to a record low near 69 to the dollar on Wednesday on growing worries that foreign investors will continue to sell out of a country facing stiff economic challenges and volatile global markets. Roundup Victorinos Home Runs Help Power Red Sox Past the Orioles Marlon Byrd and John Buck were dealt in a waiver deal that brought the Mets a prospect in the 19-year-old infielder Dilson Herrera. Settlement in Lawsuit Against Paula Deen A judge dismissed the sexual harassment portion of a lawsuit against the celebrity chef, whose multimillion-dollar food empire sustained a series of blows earlier this summer. U.S. government, 2 airlines say open to settling merger fight WASHINGTON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - American Airlines , US Airways and the U.S. Justice Department said on Wednesday they were open to settling a court fight over whether the two companies should be allowed to merge, but there was no sign of an imminent agreement. State of the Art A Better Way to Bring Your Desktop to Your iPad The new Parallels Access app eases the compatibility obstacles between the tablet and a Mac or PC computer. Former NBA Star Scottie Pippen Won't Face Charges Over Malibu Fracas Former Chicago Bulls basketball star Scottie Pippen will not be prosecuted over an altercation with a man at a Malibu restaurant in June, prosecutors said on Tuesday, citing insufficient evidence. Gingrich Stay out of Syria News that the United States is considering a military strike on Syria in response to the Bashar al-Assad regime's suspected use of chemical weapons suggests we could soon see an American bombing campaign on the war-torn country. The 30-Minute Interview David J. Galullo Mr. Galullo is the chief executive of Rapt Studios, a company based in San Francisco that designs corporate interiors for clients like Adobe, Google and the North Face. For James Harris, a Dream Fulfilled Inspired by the I Have a Dream speech delivered by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., James Harris became the first black player to be a regular, full-time starter at quarterback in the N.F.L. State of the Art A Better Way to Bring Your Desktop to Your iPad The new Parallels Access app eases the compatibility obstacles between the tablet and a Mac or PC computer. N.Y. appeals court revives claims against Charles Schwab NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York state appeals court has revived a lawsuit brought by the state attorney general's office against Charles Schwab Co Inc over claims that the brokerage firm... Victims blamed in India's rape culture Women don't report rape in India because they fear a backlash, writes Ruchira Gupta. Take a good look, fans Bob Greene says baseball on the radio is still a treasure, even as it gets more commercial Fidel Castro labels libelous report Cuba blocked Snowden travel HAVANA, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Retired Cuban president Fidel Castro blasted on Wednesday a report in a Russian newspaper that his country buckled to U.S. pressure and blocked former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden from traveling through Cuba to exile in Latin America. Ming Dynasty bowl valued at over $10 million set to hit the auction bloc August 28 - A rare blue and white Ming bowl from the Chenghua period valued in excess of $10 million U.S. dollars looks set to break records at auction next month. Sharon Reich reports. Apartment block rubble search Aug. 28 - Dozens feared trapped after apartment block collapses in western India. Rough cut (no reporter narration). Australian Matthews wins Vuelta Stage Five LAGO DE SANABRIA, Spain, Aug 28 - Australia's Michael Matthews won stage five of the Tour of Spain on Wednesday as Italian Vincenzo Nibali retained the overall lead. EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks down on Syria fears, OGX hurts Brazil * Syria concerns continue to weigh on Latam markets * Mexico IPC down 1.03 pct, Brazil Bovespa 0.45 pct off MEXICO CITY, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks fell on Wednesday as investors...

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