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News Feed Latest worldwide news 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. Poet Seamus Heaney dead Nobel Prize-winning Irish poet Seamus Heaney died Friday, his publisher said. Dining Review | New Jersey A Review of Blue Water Seafood, in Red Bank Blue Water Seafood, opened in 2011, makes a point of presentation and often very large portions. Michigan Signs Beilein Through '18-19 Fresh off the first Final Four appearance of his career, Michigan coach John Beilein has a new contract. Obama says Syria chemical weapons attack threatens Israel, Jordan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Friday the chemical weapons attack in Syria threatened U.S. allies Israel, Turkey and Jordan and that while "nobody ends up being more war weary than me" he is considering a narrow, limited U.S. response. George and Keanu's excellent adventure Strombo visits Keanu Reeves' Arch Motorcycles where the actor reveals a previously unknown side of himself. Dot Earth Blog The Yosemite Inferno in the Context of Forest Policy, Ecology and Climate Change The growing intensity of Western fires is the result of many factors, with a drying, heating climate high on the list. U.S. appeals court revives lawsuit vs United Airlines over wheelchair SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday revived a lawsuit against United Continental Holdings Inc's United Airlines that was brought by a woman who claimed she was not promptly provided a wheelchair in an airport when she asked for one. Fandango Acquires a Rival in Movie Tickets The online ticket seller bought the company that runs Hollywood Movie Money, which helps studios promote DVD and Blu-ray releases with free tickets. Twitter conversations now easier to follow Twitter released an update Wednesday that makes it easier to keep up with conversations on the social network. Suzuki Hits 3-Run HR in Return to Oakland Kurt Suzuki couldn't have scripted his return to the Oakland Coliseum any better. CANADA FX DEBT-C$ posts 3rd straight weekly loss TORONTO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar ended steady against its U.S. counterpart on Friday, hurt as the United States made it clear it planned to punish Syria over a chemical weapons attack... BRIEF-Zurich CEO dismisses doubts about group's financial reporting ZURICH, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Zurich Insurance Group AG * CEO says there should be no doubt about the accuracy of the firm's financial reporting in relation to recent events Yingli Green's loss shrinks on China demand Aug 30 (Reuters) - Yingli Green Energy Holding Co Ltd posted a smaller quarterly loss mainly due to surging demand for its solar panels in China, where the solar power generating capacity is expected to more than quadruple in the next two years. N.C.A.A. to Quit Selling Memorabilia Online Facing legal and public scrutiny over its business practices, the N.C.A.A. said it would stop selling player jerseys and other memorabilia through its Web site. Analysis Obama and Syria The education of a reluctant war president WASHINGTON (Reuters) - He was the peace candidate who became a war president, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate who has regularly ordered executions by drone. Scientists discover key to normal memory lapses in seniors NEW YORK (Reuters) - Scientists have good news for all the older adults who occasionally forget why they walked into a room - and panic that they are getting Alzheimer's disease. DealBook Blackstone Is Expected to Sell Hilton in I.P.O. Hilton Worldwide, the hotel giant that the Blackstone Group bought in 2007 for $26 billion, has begun preparations for an initial public offering, people briefed on the matter said Wednesday. Ford recalls 370,000 Lincoln, Mercury, and Ford sedans Aug 31 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co is recalling about 370,000 model year 2005 to 2011 Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis and Lincoln Town Car sedans in the United States and Canada to fix a steering shaft issue, the company said in a statement. The new savior of Aussie swimming? Can sailing legend John Bertrand -- the man who snatched the America's Cup from the U.S. -- rebuild the scandal-hit Australian swimming team? Appeals court upholds California ban on foie gras LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - California can continue to ban the sale of foie gras, a federal appeals court ruled on Friday, in a setback for producers of the delicacy who have sought to ship it to the state. Prime Lot, Empty for Years (Yes, This Is Manhattan) The dormancy of a 6.4-acre parcel in Midtown Manhattan overlooking the East River is an enigmatic and confusing tale of ambition, infighting, personality conflicts and bad timing. Obama Set for Limited Strike on Syria as British Vote No President Obama is ready to pursue a limited military strike even with a rejection of such action by Britain and mounting questions from Congress, officials said. 'Man of Steel' sequel to film in metro Detroit Michiganders looking for work might want to keep their eyes peeled for Superman. India could save $8.5 bln by buying extra Iranian oil -minister NEW DELHI, Aug 31 (Reuters) - India could save $8.5 billion in foreign exchange spending on crude oil imports in 2013/14 if it relied more on supplies from Iran, which is able to accept payment in... Straight Sets In Book and Magazine Profile, Views Into Djokovics World Novak Djokovic released his first book last week and was the subject of a lengthy profile in The New Yorker. Frugal Traveler From Fashion to Crashing at County Fairs Nearing the end of his summer road trip, the Frugal Traveler stops in Minnesota where he sits runway-side for a fashion show and catches his first demolition derby. Explosions seen at tunnels area between Gaza and Egypt Aug. 31 - Smoke clouds cover the sky in Rafah in the Gaza Strip, where local residents say explosions hit tunnels connecting Gaza and Egypt. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). 10 secrets of 'The Butler' "Lee Daniels' The Butler" follows the life of Cecil Gaines, an African-American butler who serves in the White House under eight presidencies. Inspired by real-life butler Eugene Allen, Gaines (played by Forest Whitaker) witnesses the rise of the civil rights movement, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, Vietnam and the election of the Barack Obama, all while simultaneously balancing the highs and lows of his family life. First Challenge for Many Players Getting to the U.S. Open Most of the 543 players at the Open stay in Midtown Manhattan, and come to realize that the 10-mile commute from their hotel to Queens is anything but simple, or quick. Wealth Matters Fertility Treatments Produce Heirs Their Parents Never Knew In vitro fertilization can result in children born well after the death of one or even both parents, complicating inheritance laws. Scientists confirm new element As though it wasn't hard enough to memorize the names and atomic weights of 117 elements in the periodic table. Scientists have now confirmed another. Obama Will Seek Syria Vote in Congress President Obama paused his march to battle by asking lawmakers, who are not due to return to town for more than a week, to give him authorization before he launches a limited military strike against Syria. DealBook Blackstone Is Expected to Sell Hilton in I.P.O. Hilton Worldwide, the hotel giant that the Blackstone Group bought in 2007 for $26 billion, has begun preparations for an initial public offering, people briefed on the matter said Wednesday. Cantlay Opens Lead in Web.com Tour Finals Opener Patrick Cantlay opened a three-stroke lead Saturday in the Hotel Fitness Championship, a week after the former UCLA star missed a chance to wrap up a PGA Tour card. Arts Group Lays Off a Publicist and Co-Founder The World Music Institute has laid off Helene Browning because of declining donations, Karen Sander, the groups executive director, said. Energy stocks lead FTSE lower as oil price falls LONDON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - British stocks dropped on Friday in a broad-based sell-off, led by energy shares as the price of oil fell after Britain's parliament rejected the idea of taking part in any... Fergie goes from pop star to mom Aug 30 - The singer and her husband Josh Duhamel are the proud parents of a baby boy. Alicia Powell reports. U.S. foreclosures fall in July from year ago CoreLogic NEW YORK (Reuters) - There were fewer U.S. foreclosures in July than a year ago, while properties in the foreclosure pipeline also fell as the housing market continued to improve, according to data... Three Fed banks pushed for discount rate hike in July WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Three regional Federal Reserve banks pushed for an increase in the discount rate governing emergency loans from the central bank ahead of a late July policy meeting, minutes...

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