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News Feed Latest worldwide news Power plant operator Longview Power files for bankruptcy Aug 30 (Reuters) - Longview Power LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy along with certain of its affiliates, a court filing showed, as the U.S. power plant operator aims to restructure its debts to... Are you fit enough to be a jockey? Being a jockey is a demanding job. Alex Thomas finds out just how tough it is at the British Racing School in Newmarket. Chevrolets Cheap Minicar, the Spark, Is a Surprisingly Strong Seller The four-door Spark, made in South Korea and sold in the United States since last year, starts at $12,170 and gets about 35 miles to the gallon. No. 22 Northwestern Beats Cal 44-30 in Opener Collin Ellis returned two interceptions after deflected passes for touchdowns to help No. 22 Northwestern spoil Sonny Dykes' debut as California coach with a 44-30 victory on Saturday night. How transparent was Bo trial? Amid the swirl of claims and counter-claims involving sex, lies, and witness videotapes, one of the most intriguing aspects of Bo Xilai's so-called "trial of the century" in China has been the live micro-blogging of proceedings from the courthouse. Beijing issues new measures aimed at curbing air pollution BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijing unveiled yet another slew of measures on Monday to curb a choking pollution problem, including limiting the number of new vehicles on the roads and closing or upgrading the facilities of 1,200 companies. Decision Time Pleased With the Citys Progress, but Wary of the Price Residents of Windsor Terrace say New York City is safer thanks to Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, but the improvements have come at the expense of those who scrape by. Today's Economist The Charitable Deduction, Continued Not all charitable giving is efficient or aimed where it is needed, and Congress should think about that as it contemplates tax reform, an economist writes. The TV Watch Spiral and 3 Other French Shows Worth Seeking Out Four French TV dramas serve up the most common themes crime, war, sex and the occult in fresh and unexpected ways. Electric hemp scooter aims high as eco alternative Aug. 30 - According to its Dutch developers, an electric scooter made entirely from natural materials, including around 80 percent hemp, offers a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel power. The Be.e scooter has enough power on a single charge to travel for 80 km at speeds of up to 25 km/h - ideal for fast and flexible city travel. Matthew Stock reports. Texas Senator Cruz tells Republicans No surrender on Obamacare ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - Texas Senator Ted Cruz, who is leading a conservative push to eliminate funding for President Barack Obama's new healthcare law, took his fight on Saturday to a forum of Republican activists where he challenged lawmakers in his party not to "surrender" on Obamacare. Braves 13, Mets 5 Matsuzaka Makes a Long Day Even Longer for the Mets Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed six runs in three innings after the Mets staggered into Atlanta shortly before 5 a.m. Monday after playing the night before in Washington. Senior Chinese Official Falls Under Scrutiny as Some Point to Larger Inquiry Jiang Jiemin is the first full member of the elite Central Committee to be publicly singled out on corruption charges under the countrys leader, Xi Jinping. Passengers lack info on cruise ship crime Vegas stole the slogan. But cruise ships can also lay claim Whatever happens on cruise ships, stays on cruise ships. Exposures Gorgeous Glimpses of Calamity Man-made perils to the universes garden of life are evident from space. Piraeus investment deal eases privatization prospects ATHENS (Reuters) - China's largest bulk shipper COSCO Holdings Co Ltd has agreed a multi-million euros expansion of its container operations at Greece's biggest port Piraeus (OLP) , easing the way... Furniture to float your boat In the white sand beaches of Yoff, the small fishing town just north of the Senegalese capital Dakar, a seemingly endless line of brightly colored boats dots the Atlantic seaside. On Football Rules Trickle Down; Money in Settlement Wont The N.F.L. effectively sets the policies for youth football players, an invisible constituency that will see no compensation from Thursdays settlement over head injuries. Square Feet A Return to Downtown Birmingham Tax incentives are helping restore the center of an Alabama city still associated with civil rights battles and industrial decay. Exclusive Qatar bolstering wealth fund team to diversify portfolio - sources DUBAI (Reuters) - Qatar's sovereign wealth fund, one of the world's most aggressive investors, is hiring senior bankers and industry executives to lessen the fund's reliance on Europe and diversify its investment portfolio, sources familiar with the plan said. DealBook Amgen Said to Be Near Deal to Buy Onyx for $10.5 Billion The biotech giant Amgen is near a deal to buy Onyx Pharmaceuticals, a maker of cancer-fighting drugs, for about $125 a share, people briefed on the matter said on Saturday. Historic swim from Cuba to Florida Diana Nyad was less than 10 miles shy Monday morning of reaching a goal she's been chasing for 35 years. Russia Issues Travel Warning to Its Citizens About United States and Extradition The Foreign Ministry warned citizens wanted by the United States not to visit nations that have an extradition treaty with it, citing recent arrests. Insolvent town exposes gulf between EU dreams and reality ANINOASA, Romania (Reuters) - On an abandoned storefront, an old poster advertises one of the few career opportunities available in this Romanian town naked webcam models wanted for Internet... Rocco Mediate Wins Champions Tour Event Rocco Mediate ran away with the inaugural Shaw Charity Classic on Sunday for his second victory in 17 starts in his first Champions Tour season. Japan to spend 40 billion yen to treat radioactive water at Fukushima Nikkei (Reuters) - The Japan government plans to spend at least 40 billion yen ($402.60 million) to contain the leaking of radioactive water at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, the Nikkei newspaper said, citing government sources. The Boss Flying the Annin Co. Flag After trying to buy the nationx2019;s oldest flag company, an executive with wide experience ended up running it. Semtech expects lower demand from smartphone makers, shares fall (Reuters) - Chipmaker Semtech Corp said it expects lower demand from its largest smartphone customers and forecast current-quarter results well below market estimates. Arsenal Buy German Ozil From Real in Record Deal Arsenal made their first major signing of the transfer window when they smashed the club record to buy Germany playmaker Mesut Ozil from Real Madrid just minutes before the deadline on Monday. What I Love Lee Child and the Macho of Minimalism The author of the Jack Reacher books lives in a Manhattan apartment thats stripped down for action. Sports Briefing | Soccer Manchester United Is Held to Scoreless Tie Wayne Rooneys headline-grabbing presence could not inspire Manchester United to victory in David Moyess first home game in charge as Chelsea ground out a 0-0 draw. Bale mania as record signing unveiled Real Madrid officially unveil world-record transfer signing Gareth Bale to thousands of fans inside the Bernabeu Stadium. After $130 bln deal, Colao says 'super committed' to Vodafone's next chapter LONDON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Vodafone Chief Executive Vittorio Colao said on Monday he was committed to the next stage in the mobile operator's history after pulling off the $130 billion sale of the... Stewart on U.S. Grand Prix Racing legend Jackie Stewart gives his thoughts on the United States Grand Prix and how the title race may end. Last minute soccer transfer deals BLOG See the multi-million dollar deals squeezed through in the final minutes of the football transfer window. Garcia Leads a Low-Scoring Pace in Boston Sergio Garcia was doing everything right. He had the lead going into the third round. He kept bogeys off his card and made two birdies on the front nine. Hibbett joins list of retailers flagging weak spending (Reuters) - Sports-goods retailer Hibbett Sports Inc slashed its full-year earnings forecast, joining a growing chorus of retailers blaming weakening consumer spending. Site Insight A Web Site Tries to Convince Mattress Shoppers to Buy Online Does this site have the right approach? And what do you think of responsive design? Gadgetwise A Smartphone Case Delivers a Defensive Jolt The Yellow Jacket case for iPhone 4 and 4S conceals a stun gun, but it might get more use as a backup battery. Lufthansa wants to drop current pension plan for new scheme FRANKFURT, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Lufthansa wants to cut pension costs by dropping its current retirement plan in favour of a new scheme where payments to staff are linked to investment performance.

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