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News Feed Latest worldwide news Daily Digit Shopping with $130bln Sept. 3 - There's still a lot of chatter about that $130 billion price tag for the Verizon Wireless stake, so Conway G. Gittens takes a look at what else can be bought for that huge sum. Common Sense Long Odds for Authors Newly Published The book, written under a pseudonym by the best-selling author J. K. Rowling, became a success only after her identity was revealed. Well Four Frittatas and a Terrine Crack some eggs to make these delicious and surprisingly-portable frittatas (and a terrine) inspired by the tastes of Provence from Martha Rose Shulman. Robredo sensed an upset against doubtful Federer NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tommy Robredo suspected he could stun Roger Federer at the U.S. Open because the Swiss master had developed self-doubts, the Spaniard said after the extraordinary upset on Monday. UPDATE 1-Nokia patent move may mean big payoff post Microsoft SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Nokia may have sold its handset business to Microsoft Corp, but by hanging on to its valuable patent portfolio, the Finnish company could also get a big future payoff at the expense of Android phone makers. UPDATE 1-Record-breaking San Francisco Bay bridge opens after delays (Updates with light morning rush hour, first cars to cross bridge) Insight Verizon, Vodafone CEOs talked in gym, agreed on price at breakfast (Reuters) - In the end, all it took was a workout session in the gym followed by conversation over breakfast at San Francisco's Four Seasons hotel for Verizon Communications Inc's Lowell McAdam and Vodafone Group Plc's Vittorio Colao to bridge a $30 billion, 10-year-long gap between their companies and strike the third-biggest corporate deal ever. NASAs Deputy Administrator Is Leaving Agency Lori B. Garver, a top administrator at the agency who played a large role in drafting the Obama administrations controversial space policies, will leave next month. New Moon Probe Raises Questions About What to Do Next in Space While scientists are excited about what the experiment may yield, they are also concerned about the absence of future moon voyages on NASAs schedule. Libya oil strife squeezes market, oil release off radar * Global supply outages close to 3 million barrels per day Disruptions Fraying at Tethers of Our Phones A YouTube video about pervasive smartphone use may have landed at a moment when people start questioning if something has gone too far and start doing something about it. President Seeks to Rally Support for Syria Strike The Obama administration began a full-press campaign for Congressional approval of its plan to carry out a punitive strike against the Syrian government. FOREX-Dollar jumps vs euro, yen as data boosts views on Fed taper NEW YORK, Sept 3 (Reuters) - The dollar hit a six-week high against a basket of major currencies on Tuesday as strong U.S. manufacturing data supported expectations that the Federal Reserve in a few... T Magazine Feeling For | A Refreshingly Casual Pair of Sneakers In an age of luxury sneakers, the new Swedish brand Eytys offers a refreshing alternative in the form of low-key platform plimsolls that riff on the 90s skater shoe. Vodafone shares open 1.2 pct down after Verizon deal agreed LONDON, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Shares in Vodafone opened 1.2 percent down on Tuesday after Verizon Communications agreed to pay $130 billion to buy the British company out of its U.S. wireless business, Verizon Wireless. DealBook Blackstone Is Said to Buy Apartments From G.E. The investment firm has agreed to buy control of 80 apartment complexes from General Electric, valuing the properties at about $2.7 billion, a person briefed on the matter said on Monday. Syrian crisis hits global markets Richard Quest speaks with Rachel Ziemba about how the U.S. reponse to the Syrian crisis may affect the global economy. Donovan Signs Contract Extension With Galaxy The high-scoring United States national team star Landon Donovan signed a multiyear contract extension with the Los Angeles Galaxy. 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. Flow of Refugees Out of Syria Passes Two Million The United Nations high commissioner for refugees says neighboring countries are not receiving nearly enough help to handle the influx. Mississippi alligator hunting season gets off to a record start JACKSON, Mississippi (Reuters) - Mississippi hunters smashed back-to-back records on the opening weekend of the state's 10-day alligator season by bagging some of the biggest critters on the books. DealBook Datto, a Data Backup Service, Raises $25 Million in Round Led by General Catalyst The financing of Datto, which provides both local and cloud-based data backup, is the latest bet that cloud computing will help transform data backup and recovery. London keeps global edge as top transport finance hub LONDON (Reuters) - London remains the top financing centre for the global transport industry, although it faces stiff competition from New York and capitals in Asia Pacific as companies seek to tap more funding sources, a survey showed on Friday. Square Feet Across China, Skyscrapers Brush the Heavens China is home to 60 of the worlds 100 tallest buildings now under construction, but the scale and speed of the projects have caused concern. U.S. naval cadet admitted sex with accuser investigator WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A military investigator testified on Tuesday that a former U.S. Naval Academy football player said he had a sexual encounter with a female midshipman who has accused him and two other former players of raping her. The WTA hits 40th Serena Williams and a host of No.1 ranked women's players gather at a unique celebration event Sunday to mark the 40th anniversary of the WTA founded by her 'inspiration' Billie Jean King. Mom Paris 'has no life' since dad's death The mother of Michael Jackson's two oldest children broke down in tears when she was asked to describe the impact of the singer's death on his daughter Paris. A Scandal-Scalded Murdoch as a Song-and-Dance Man Rupert Murdochs many missteps get stage treatments in Australia and Britain. Michigan House approves expanding Medicaid under Obamacare (Reuters) - The Republican-led Michigan House gave final approval on Tuesday to a bill that would expand the Medicaid health program for the poor under Democratic President Barack Obama's healthcare reform law. UPDATE 1-Hayman Capital takes 5.2 pct stake in J.C. Penney NEW YORK, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Two hedge fund managers revealed sizable stakes in J.C. Penney Co Inc on Tuesday after Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Capital Management sold all its shares in the struggling retailer. DoubleLine's Gundlach says Treasury yields to rise further CNBC NEW YORK (Reuters) - Jeffrey Gundlach, chief executive and chief investment officer of DoubleLine Capital, said Thursday that the yield on the 10-year Treasury could hit 3.10 percent by the end of... N.F.L. Scouting Report Difference Makers? Could Be A look around the league shows that each team has a player whose individual success could affect how things go in 2013. Firefighters holding line against massive California wildfire (Reuters) - Firefighters battling a colossal California wildfire that has eaten away at the Yosemite National Park backcountry managed overnight to largely stem the spread of the flames, authorities said on Sunday. HSBC's chief advisor Germany to lead global MA unit FRANKFURT (Reuters) - HSBC , Europe's biggest bank, has picked Florian Fautz to head the group's mergers and acquisitions unit, a spokesman for HSBC Germany said on Tuesday. Nokia's grip on patents offers revenue potential after Microsoft deal SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Nokia may have sold its handset business to Microsoft but by hanging on to its valuable patent portfolio, the Finnish company can try to boost royalties by sueing Android phone makers, or unload the patents in a future deal. Fantasy Football When to Take a Chance on Injury-Prone Players The following players have become known for their injury-riddled past. Some are still worth taking, depending on where you take them. Cute furry species discovered Scientists at the Smithsonian announced Thursday the discovery of a mammalian species called the olinguito. Detroit launches two-month review of city assets DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit will begin to assess the value of its assets, including parking meters, real estate, and a portion of the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) collection, in what the city called a "necessary part" of its restructuring efforts. Blackstone and Fidelity offer hedge fund taste to retail crowd BOSTON (Reuters) - Blackstone Group LP , one of the world's biggest hedge fund investors, said on Monday Fidelity Investments is a strategic partner in giving retail investors a taste of the normally... F1's GP of America 'is off' Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has revealed that the inaugural Grand Prix of America in New Jersey will not take place as planned next year because the organizers have not raised enough money to fund it.

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