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News Feed Latest worldwide news Science of One Direction fans How fans' brains play a role in what makes boy bands like One Direction so beloved. CNN's John Berman reports. Record-breaking San Francisco Bay bridge opens after delays SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A San Francisco Bay crossing that ranks as the world's largest self-anchored suspension bridge was put to work on Tuesday, with thousands of rush hour commuters traveling the span after it opened six years behind schedule and five times over budget. Drawing a Line on Syria, U.S. Keeps Eye on Iran Policy Two recent diplomatic ventures have raised hopes that the United States will be able to strike Syria without compromising efforts toward easing tensions with Iran. Reflected light melts London car Never mind the traffic, car owners in London have a new hazard to worry about A skyscraper whose reflected rays have the power to melt cars. Why Goldman's board falls short - Felix TV The Goldman Sachs board of directors is supposed to keep management in check, but Reuters' blogger Felix Salmon says it is stacked with company insiders, conflicting interests and inexperience. (October 15, 2012) 15-love Top tennis romances The life of a tennis professional is tough, but the rewards are plentiful -- and not just in a financial sense. COLUMN-Waking up to the new copper supply narrative Andy Home LONDON, Sept 3 (Reuters) - State Chilean copper producer Codelco's first-half results were a reminder of the market's historic supply challenges. Drawing a Line on Syria, U.S. Keeps Eye on Iran Policy Two recent diplomatic ventures have raised hopes that the United States will be able to strike Syria without compromising efforts toward easing tensions with Iran. 'N Sync reunites at the VMAs Forget about the Moonmen. It was all about the performances at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. Friend says U.S. Naval Academy female cadet never mentioned rape WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The best friend of a female midshipman testified on Monday that in the weeks following her alleged sexual assault by three former U.S. Naval Academy football players, the midshipman never mentioned being attacked. Rodman Returns to North Korea to See Kim Mr. Rodman, the former basketball star who says he is a friend of the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, played down speculation that he hoped to secure the release of a detained American. Forget Paris, fall in love with Ghana Author Chibundu Onuzo takes a tour through the vibrant Ghanaian capital of Accra. 5 reasons to intervene in Syria Frida Ghitis says inaction in Syria is riskier and costlier than smart, limited intervention. Every passing day makes Syria more America's -- and the world's -- problem. The world's longest horse race Welcome to the world's longest horse race, combining wild horses, raging winds and energy-sapping heat in the land of Genghis Khan. Who is the greatest F1 driver? Who is the greatest F1 driver of all time? Past and present drivers give their verdict on the contenders to CNN. U.S. horse association will be ordered to allow clones on registry (Reuters) - A U.S. horse association soon will be required to add cloned horses and their offspring to its prestigious registry, a federal judge in Texas ruled on Monday. Frederik Pohl, Worldly-Wise Master of Science Fiction, Dies at 93 Mr. Pohl, who grew up in Brooklyn, edited magazines and books before finding renown as a writer. Perhaps the most famous of his novels was The Space Merchants. Hurricane Season Fast Facts Here is a look at what you need to know about the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season. 'Dufnering' back in style CNN's Rachel Nichols talks to Jason Dufner after his first major title at the 2013 PGA Championship. Winston, No. 11 Florida State Drub Pitt 41-13 One thing is for certain after Jameis Winston's electric debut for No. 11 Florida State, his blocking could use some work. Federer Loses to Robredo in 4th Round of US Open Right from the start, Roger Federer looked very little like, well, the Roger Federer who routinely reached the final weekend at Grand Slam tournaments. Secrets below tennis stars' feet CNN's Christina MacFarlane shows us how the French Open maintains its special surface. A Musical Homecoming Will Sheff, front man for the rock band Okkervil River, shows reporter Larry Rohter around his small New Hampshire hometown, which inspired the bands forthcoming album, The Silver Gymnasium. Economic View A Carbon Tax That America Could Live With A carbon fee would be a less invasive way than regulation to change peoples behavior and reduce carbon emissions. And it could be designed in a politically palatable way, an economist says. UPDATE 1-Record-breaking San Francisco Bay bridge opens after delays (Updates with light morning rush hour, first cars to cross bridge) Straight Sets Federer Paid Price for Not Adjusting His Game Plan Roger Federer held fast to a game plan that seemed better suited for playing Rafael Nadal than Tommy Robredo. Lionel Messi backs Madrid 2020 Games bid MADRID (Reuters) - Barcelona's Argentina forward Lionel Messi has thrown his support behind Madrid's bid for the right to host the 2020 Olympic Games. Japan outlines spending plans for Fukushima water crisis TOKYO (Reuters) - The Japanese government plans to spend 47 billion yen ($473.05 million) to deal with mounting amounts of radioactive water at Tokyo Electric Power Co's wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant, the country's industry minister said on Tuesday. Korea United Soccer star's goal "My number one hope is for North and South Korea to become united," says soccer star Ryang Yong-Gi. "It will contribute to the development of the country in many ways ... it will open up new possibilities beyond soccer and sports." Brazil, Mexico summon U.S. ambassadors over espionage reports Brazil and Mexico summoned U.S. ambassadors Monday after media reports that the United States had spied on their countries' presidents. Lauren Ciminello, James Jen The bride is a pediatrician; the groom, a surgeon. Straight Sets What to Watch at the U.S. Open on Tuesday Who would have thought the match of the day would feature the 32-year-old Lleyton Hewitt against the 31-year-old Mikhail Youzhny? Detroit defends contested swaps deal as key to city's survival DETROIT, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Detroit had no choice but to strike a deal with holders of interest-rate swaps contracts as the city scrambled to guarantee access to cash in the days before its... Britain's pioneer of the arts The year is 1969 and Britain is at the peak of its counter-culture revolution -- a time of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll. The Beatles are at the height of their fame, while a relatively unknown musician, David Bowie is making waves with his track "Space Oddity." ArtsBeat Its a Madhouse Winner Declared in Chimpanzee Art Contest Brent, a 37-year-old chimpanzee from a sanctuary in Louisiana, won the online vote for a work in which he applied paints with his tongue. Bribery by GSK China was coordinated at company level- Xinhua SHANGHAI, Sept 3 (Reuters) - A Chinese police investigation into drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline has discovered that alleged bribery of doctors in China was coordinated by the British company and was not the work of individual employees, state media reported on Tuesday. At 65, Michel Richard Is Tackling the New York Dining Scene The acclaimed chef is making his return to a daunting restaurant scene at a time in his life when other chefs might be thinking about golf. Drug Agents Use Vast Phone Trove, Eclipsing N.S.A.s The scale and longevity of a data storage program run by the government in partnership with ATT was unmatched by other government programs, including the National Security Agencys gathering of phone call logs. World Economy Growing Unevenly, O.E.C.D. Says The global economy will continue a slow expansion, despite relative weakness in China and an uneven euro zone recovery, the research group predicts. Upset Binge Boosts a Supposedly Lower College Division Eight teams from the Football Championship Subdivision, formerly known as Division I-AA, knocked off teams from college footballs top tier.

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