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News Feed Latest worldwide news Hiroshi Yamauchi, Who Steered Nintendo to Dominance, Dies at 85 At 22, Mr. Yamauchi became president of his familys playing-card company and later steered it into the growing game business, developing hits like Donkey Kong and the original Mario Brothers franchises. Poachers in Zimbabwe poison 87 elephants for ivory More than 80 elephants in Zimbabwe have been poisoned with cyanide -- the latest victims of poachers keen to feed soaring global demand for illegally trafficked ivory. U.K. Utility Shares Fall After Pledge to Freeze Rates The head of Britains opposition Labour Party said that if his party won the election in 2015, it would freeze gas and electric rates for two years. U.S. senator presses EPA on biofuel market volatility WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. senator is pressing the Environmental Protection Agency to release more information on the market used to trade biofuel credits, known as RINs, after suggestions of manipulation by Wall Street banks. Rules Sought for Workplace Wellness Questionnaires Representative Louise M. Slaughter wants the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to issue guidelines on employee wellness questionnaires to prevent workplace discrimination. FOREX-Dollar weakens as U.S. budget woes weigh * Dollar slips as US govt shutdown concerns leave traders wary Poll Shows Disapproval of Threat of Government Shutdown Republicans, Democrats and independents alike object to the threat of a shutdown during budget negotiations, a poll says. Lawyer Jackson killed by his choices Michael Jackson's last concert promoter is trying Wednesday to convince a jury that it is not responsible for the pop icon's death. Attention Switches to Investigation of Kenyan Mall Siege Investigators began sifting through rubble, studied closed-circuit television footage and brought in more resources to identify the militants who laid siege to an upscale mall in Nairobi. Quake kills 45 in Pakistan, creates new island in sea QUETTA, Pakistan (Reuters) - A major earthquake hit a remote part of western Pakistan on Tuesday, killing at least 45 people and prompting a new island to rise from the sea just off the country's southern coast. Ex cons turn curators September 25 - Nine inmates from a French penitentiary select works of art for an exhibition. Sharon Reich reports. France Is 1 Win From First Basketball Gold Tony Parker is one win from finally guiding France to its first major basketball title. One Dead and Another Hurt in Nassau County Shooting The police said the gunman, who was still being sought, carried out the shooting near the Roosevelt Field mall at a business where he was angered over a deal. Russia to prosecute Greenpeace Arctic oil rig activists MOSCOW/ST PETERSBURG (Reuters) - Environmental activists who protested at an offshore oil platform in the Russian Arctic last week will be prosecuted, possibly for piracy which is punishable by up to 15 years' jail, Russian investigators said on Tuesday. Singapore Looks Below for More Room The city-state is looking at the possibility of an Underground Science City containing 40 interconnected caverns for data centers and research labs. Orbital Sciences' new cargo ship blasts off for space station WALLOPS ISLAND, Virginia (Reuters) - An unmanned Antares rocket blasted off from a seaside launch pad in Virginia on Wednesday, sending a cargo capsule to the International Space Station. Netflix wins major Emmy award Sep. 23 - Netflix's Emmy win for "House of Cards" showed the streaming video service could compete among the best. It could inspire more Hollywood talent to consider online series. Fred Katayama reports. All the queen's horses His uncle Harry has promised the newest addition to the royal family that he will have "fun" -- and if a centuries old tradition is to be followed, it is an odds on certainty that horse racing will play a prominent role in young Prince George's future social life. For Low-Income Students Considering College, a Nudge to Aim High Seniors with high SAT scores are receiving packets from the College Board encouraging them to apply to top colleges, part of a new outreach effort. LVMH names J.W. Anderson creative director for Loewe PARIS (Reuters) - LVMH has reached a deal with British fashion designer J.W. Anderson, appointing him creative director for its high-end handbag brand Loewe. Tool Kit A Surge in Growth for a New Kind of Online Course Three major sites have emerged in the last couple of years to offer massive open online courses, greatly expanding the opportunity to take college classes. Larsen Toubro plans $500 mln-$1 bln toll road IPO in Singapore-IFR SINGAPORE, Sept 25 (Reuters) - India039;s Larsen Toubro Ltd is planning to list its toll road assets in Singapore in an initial public offering worth between $500 million to $1 billion using a business trust structure, IFR reported on Wednesday. Recipes for Health Lasagna With Tomato Sauce and Roasted Eggplant A delicious and hearty do-ahead dish. ScienceTake Scientific Discovery, Frame by Moving Frame This week, we begin a new video series that will take you inside the labs and give you a narrated view of research as it happens. Surgery for Spains King Fuels Debate on Monarchy King Juan Carlos of Spain underwent hip surgery on Tuesday, his fifth operation in 18 months. Bale Has Setback, but His New Team Is Surging Ahead Two goals by Cristiano Ronaldo helped Real Madrid defeat Getafe, 4-1, but Gareth Bale sat out after sustaining an injury during warm-ups at Madrids Santiago Bernabu stadium. Tradition Trumps Diversity in Boston Mayoral Vote Two white men of Irish descent topped the balloting on Tuesday in the crowded race for mayor of Boston, and they will face off in November. Campbell Soup sales disappoint, shares fall (Reuters) - Campbell Soup Co , the world's largest soup maker, reported quarterly revenue that fell short of analysts' expectations as sales in its core U.S. soup business slowed, sending its shares... School officials accused of sending racist, sexist texts A Pennsylvania school board voted to accept the resignations of two school officials who have been accused of sending each other a series of racist and sexist text messages on district phones, the board's attorney said. 49ers (1-2) at Rams (1-2) The 49ers and Rams have a historical rivalry, but on Thursday their meeting could be one-sided. Male Dallas Zoo gorilla to get therapy for sexist attitude DALLAS (Reuters) - A gregarious male gorilla at the Dallas Zoo will be sent to South Carolina for therapy after he bit one female gorilla and sneered at others, zoo officials said on Monday. Male Dallas Zoo gorilla to get therapy for sexist attitude DALLAS (Reuters) - A gregarious male gorilla at the Dallas Zoo will be sent to South Carolina for therapy after he bit one female gorilla and sneered at others, zoo officials said on Monday. Attention Switches to Investigation of Kenyan Mall Siege Investigators began sifting through rubble, studied closed-circuit television footage and brought in more resources to identify the militants who laid siege to an upscale mall in Nairobi. Restaurant Review Lake Pavilion in Flushing, Queens Lake Pavilion dresses to impress and is serious about its Cantonese seafood. Books of The Times Local Souls, by Allan Gurganus, Centers on Class and Sex Local Souls, Allan Gurganuss latest book, contains three novellas set in eastern North Carolina. Pink Star diamond You got $60M? The Pink Star diamond is expected to go for more than $60 million, the highest price in history for any diamond ever purchased, auctioneer Sotheby's says. Breaking Bad Creator Gilligan in Deal for CBS Show, Battle Creek Vince Gilligan wrote the new series, a police drama, for CBS 10 years ago, and it will begin next fall. Bits Blog On YouTube, Lyrics Videos Mark a New Genre Once a kind of fan tribute, lyrics videos have become so successful on YouTube that major musicians like Katy Perry and the Rolling Stones are now producing their own. Trading Up Kaleidoscopic Sneakers for Men Sneakers that prove men are as shoe-crazy as women. Wild pigs menace suburban Atlanta ATLANTA (Reuters) - Wild pigs have descended on a suburban Atlanta neighborhood where they are scaring children, making a general nuisance of themselves, and acting as they if they own the place.

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