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News Feed Latest worldwide news Bits PayPal Refreshes Mobile App to Woo Shoppers and Fight Off Rivals On Thursday, PayPal released an update to its mobile application as the mobile-commerce market continues to heat up. TABLE-Foreign brokers set to sell Japanese stocks TOKYO, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Following are orders for Japanese stocks placed through six foreign securities houses before the start of trade on Friday. Japanese Stocks SELL 11.0 million shares BUY 9.5... Nadal Rolls to Semifinals by Thrashing Robredo After missing last years Open, Rafael Nadal has stormed through his draw and improved his record on hardcourts this year to 20-0. Well Dress Up Your Salad With Grains When a grain is not the main ingredient in a salad you appreciate it for its texture and for the nutty flavor it contributes to the dish. High Low Finance The Perils When Megabanks Lose Focus Bailouts were necessary in 2008 to keep the financial system operating, but it is now more important than ever to distinguish why that was important. RPT-Oil firms rein in spending to save cash for dividends OSLO, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Oil and gas firms are cutting back on investments to try and improve profits and save cash for dividends, perhaps signalling an end to a decade-long boom in capital spending. Timken to spin off steel business Sept 5 (Reuters) - Timken Co said its board approved a plan to spin off the company's steel business from its bearings and power transmission business. My Story Reporter Returns to Texas Capitol, Where Fathers Voice Still Rings Babe Schwartz, my politician father, didnt get why I chose journalism, but now we both know that life can take us full circle, if on different paths. Jennifer Hudson tackles 'intimidating' role of Winnie Mandela LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - For Oscar and Grammy-winning actress and singer Jennifer Hudson, the decision to play anti-apartheid activist Winnie Mandela in her first lead role was no easy matter, especially when she saw what the former South African first lady meant to the nation. U.S. in cold as Russia warms to China China's President Xi Jinping will have plenty to discuss with his Russian host and counterpart Vladimir Putin when they meet on the sidelines of the G-20 leaders' summit in St. Petersburg this week, as relations between the former foes grow cozier. COMMODITIES-Gold, copper fall as US data spark talk of Fed tapering NEW YORK, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Gold fell to a two-week low on Thursday as upbeat U.S. data raised expectations the Federal Reserve could announce a cut in its stimulus program, and copper slipped too as the dollar's strength weighed on the base metal's price. Helping blind golfers thrive Shane O'Donoghue speaks with Midori Miyazaki about encouraging blind people to take up the sport of golf. Dennis Rodman heads to Pyongyang again Former basketball star Dennis Rodman was headed to Pyongyang Tuesday on a five-day visit amid speculation he may try to negotiate the release of jailed U.S. citizen Kenneth Bae. T Magazine Gallery | The Chelsea Hotels Resident Hairstylist Recalls Her Greatest Celebrity Clients Eighteen years after she opened Suite 303, a salon on the third floor of the Chelsea Hotel beloved by celebrities, April Barton has moved her operation downtown. Jennifer Lopez returns as 'American Idol' judge NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pop singer Jennifer Lopez will be returning to "American Idol," joining new judge Grammy- and Emmy-award-winning singer Harry Connick Jr. and veteran Keith Urban on the popular TV singing competition, Fox Broadcasting said on Tuesday. Straight Sets Adventures for Murray on His Way to Victory Andy Murray survived a challenge from Denis Istomin in their fourth-round match Tuesday night. He also was involved in two of the strangest points of the tournament. Will the fall TV season be less gay? "Will Grace" star Sean Hayes is leading the way again. Q. and A. With Stuart Elliott Was there something extra added to the Old Navy logo? Lego moves up toy maker ranks Sept 05 - Danish toymaker Lego has overtaken Hasbro to become the world's second-biggest toy maker after reporting a 13% rise in first-half sales. Hayley Platt reports. Sports Briefing | College Sports Mulkey Suspended for Criticizing Referees Kim Mulkey, Baylors womens basketball coach, was suspended for her teams next N.C.A.A. tournament game for criticizing the officiating after a loss to Louisville last spring. Bayern Sink Chelsea in Super Cup Shootout Bayern Munich gained some revenge for the 2012 Champions League final defeat by Chelsea when they beat the Premier League club 5-4 on penalties. Wil Myers' 2 Homers Lead Tampa Bay Past Angels 3-1 Rookie Wil Myers hit two homers off Jered Weaver, and the Tampa Bay Rays kept pace in the AL wild-card race with a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night. BRIEF-Ericsson closes acquisition of Microsoft Mediaroom STOCKHOLM, Sept 5 (Reuters) - ERICSSON * Ericsson closes acquisition of Microsoft Mediaroom Billy Crystal on His New Book and His Later Years For Billy Crystal, 65, the comic actor, director and perennial Academy Awards show host, the relationship with age is delicate. Messi's hat-trick heroics On the day that Gareth Bale commanded headlines by joining Real Madrid in a big-money move, the Argentine made news by scoring three goals for Barcelona in a 3-2 win at Valencia. Warzycha Out as Columbus Crew Head Coach Columbus Crew Coach Robert Warzycha was fired after five years. Brian Bliss, the technical director and a former Crew defender, will be the interim coach. Brazil tries to elude NSA with new cables, satellite BRASILIA, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Can any government escape the prying eyes of the U.S. National Security Agency? Brazil is going to try. Crossing the busy English Channel The Gateway visits the English Channel and looks at the technology that keeps marine traffic flowing smoothly on the world's busiest shipping lane. We ride along with the Nokia Drive Ride-along and interview Nokia's Aaron Dannenbring Bits Blog A Bloody Ballmer and Stalled Discussions on the Long Road to a Nokia Deal Microsofts purchase of some of Nokia was marked by a series of high-level negotiations that included Steven A. Ballmer that went nowhere. Straight Sets Pennetta Stays Focused on Opponents Weakness Flavia Pennetta refused to allow Roberta Vinci to coax her into playing points that would take her away from her game plan. The New Old Age Blog Online Lessons in Dementia Management Professors at Johns Hopkins University plan to offer an online course in coping with dementia. Carlos Slim increases stake in NY Times Oct 6 (Reuters) - Carlos Slim, the Mexican billionaire who loaned the New York Times Co $250 million, has upped his stake in the company for the third time in two months. U.N. Chief Reaffirms Opposition to Force Ban Ki-moon, the secretary general, said he welcomed President Obamas efforts to engage Congress but insisted that the Security Council should approve any military action. Theodore Miller, Philip Piga A wedding in Washington. National Briefing | Plains Nebraska Deaf Student Wins Creighton University violated the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act when it failed to provide accommodations requested by a deaf medical student. Your Money Win a Lottery Jackpot? Not Much Chance of That The odds of winning the top prize in Powerball or other big lottery is on a par with finding that needle in a haystack. A tall haystack. National Briefing | New England Massachusetts Mayor Is Sorry Mayor Thomas M. Menino of Boston did not intend to cause offense when he recently told The New York Times that if he were in Detroit, hed blow up the place and start all over. Denham Capital shifts power renewables head to London LONDON, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Denham Capital, a Boston-based private equity firm focused on the energy and resources sectors, has moved the head of its power renewables team to London as part of a... Penney to scrap Martha Stewart home goods line NYPost (Reuters) - J C Penney Co Inc is scrapping a line of products designed by Martha Stewart that rival Macy's Inc has claimed violated its contract with the home goods doyenne, the New York Post reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.

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