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News Feed Latest worldwide news Libya PM warns time running out for oil protests TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Libya's patience with protesters who have halted its onshore oil output is running out and action against them nearer, Prime Minister Ali Zeidan said on Wednesday. Pogue's Posts A Readers Question How Do You Hang Up on Voice Command? A reader whose husband is a quadriplegic asks how to manage a voice-activated phone that requires touch for commands. Kerry opens door to 'boots on ground' in Syria, then slams it shut WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Secretary of State John Kerry briefly opened the door on Tuesday to authorizing U.S. ground troops in Syria, but quickly slammed it shut and told Congress that any resolution approving military force would prohibit "boots on the ground." Obama Credibility on the line in Syria response Sept. 4 - U.S. President Obama says the credibility of the U.S. and international community is on the line as he presses the case for military action in Syria. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. What We Eat Building a Better Mass-Market Tomato Plant geneticists say a project to develop tastier mass-produced tomatoes is just one step in pushing Americans toward more healthy eating. Wimbledon's wild card returns home Goran Ivanisevic, 2001 Wimbledon champion, is back in Croatia. CNN's Pedro Pinto reports. Liverpool still perfect this season Liverpool beat fierce rival Manchester United 1-0 at Anfield to make it three wins in as many Premier League games this season under Brendan Rodgers. Iraq 804 killed, 2,000 injured in August A total of 804 Iraqis were killed and another 2,030 wounded in violence and acts of terrorism in August, the U.N. said Sunday. CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-U.S. judge puts SAC Capital civil lawsuit on hold NEW YORK/BOSTON, Sept 4 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge put on hold a civil forfeiture lawsuit against Steven A. Cohen's SAC Capital Advisors hedge fund on Wednesday while a criminal insider-trading case... Design Innovation for a Better Future A Danish award celebrates "Design to Improve Life," or ethically and environmentally responsible design. Is Rio ready for the World Cup? CNN travels to Rio to discover whether the city is ready for the 2014 World Cup. Bolt to retire after 2016 Olympics Spring king Usain Bolt plans on retiring after the 2016 Olympics in Rio, he said Wednesday. Automakers Build Showroom in an App Using a technology called augmented reality, carmakers can embed images and video over a picture on a smartphone or tablet. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Financial advisors ready for more restructuring deals in Brazil SAO PAULO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Companies in Brazil, struggling with weak economic growth, rising borrowing costs and a currency slump, are likely to boost demand for advice on debt restructuring as... China's Xi arrives in Russia for G20 summit Sept. 4 - Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in St. Petersburg for the G20 summit. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Sofia Vergara highest paid actress on U.S. TV, again Forbes NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sofia Vergara of ABC's successful TV comedy "Modern Family" is the highest-paid actress on U.S. television for the second consecutive year with estimated earnings of $30 million, Forbes magazine said on Wednesday. The most expensive education in America - Felix TV The Poway school district in San Diego County, Calif., is investing $105 million in education. But the final cost will actually be much more. Garcia in Charge at Damp Deutsche Bank Championship With birdies galore at a damp TPC Boston on Sunday, overnight leader Sergio Garcia shot a fine six-under 65 to hold a two-stroke lead after the third round of the Deutsche Bank Championship. Actresses Valerie Harper, Leah Remini join 'Dancing with the Stars' NEW YORK (Reuters) - Actresses Valerie Harper, who is suffering from cancer, and Leah Remini will join reality TV star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi and former NFL player Keyshawn Johnson for the 17th season of the hit TV competition "Dancing With the Stars." Bayern Sink Chelsea in Super Cup Shootout Bayern Munich gained some revenge for the 2012 Champions League final defeat by Chelsea when they beat the Premier League club 5-4 on penalties. Rivals see UBS holding on to clients after trading loss GENEVA (Reuters) - Rich clients of Swiss bank UBS have not yet moved their millions to other banks after its $2.3 billion trading scandal last month, rival private bankers said. Classes canceled to deal with race issues Oberlin College in Ohio suspended classes Monday after a student reported seeing a person resembling a Ku Klux Klan member near the college's Afrikan Heritage House. At the Critics Table Restaurant critics for The Times discuss food, star ratings and tricks of the trade. Theodore Miller, Philip Piga A wedding in Washington. Its the Economy Hollywoods Tanking Business Model After a series of big-budget bombs at the box office, Hollywood could learn a thing or two from economists. State of the Art No Strings On a Piano, But the Tone Is Grand To its line of hybrid grand and upright pianos, Yamaha adds the NU1 more compact and less expensive, but with real piano sound, not digital noise. Bezos Makes First Visit to Washington Post as Owner In an interview, Jeffrey P. Bezos, the founder of Amazon.com, said he expected the newspaper to have a new golden era under his ownership. Bolt to Retire After Rio Olympics Usain Bolt said he planned to retire after the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. Sports Briefing | Soccer Arsenal Is Back in the Champions League Arsenal will play in the Champions League for a 16th consecutive season, and 10-man Schalke scraped into the group stage as well on Tuesday. Wealth Matters Despite Drop in Commodity Prices, Farmland Values Rise After the financial crisis, real estate was generally shunned. But global demand and other factors caused farmland prices to surge. New vaccine targets Hepatitis B eradication Aug. 5 - Israeli drug company SciVac has developed a third-generation vaccine for Hepatitis B, a virus that kills more than half a million people each year. The company says the vaccine has the potential to stop the disease in its tracks and is currently seeking approval for its use in the United States and Europe. Elly Park reports. The New Old Age Blog Values Conflict at the End of Life Family members often make end-of-life decisions according to their own values, not the patients, a new study finds. Kerry rejects Syria "boots on the ground" in House panel Sept. 4 - Testifying before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel continue efforts to sway members of Congress to approve the limited use of force against Syria following a recent chemical attack in a Damascus suburb. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares gain, gold falls as Syria strike looks limited * Rising stocks on Wall Street lead European shares to rebound Brookfield Asset Management sells C$425 mln debt in 2 parts Sept 4 (Reuters) - Brookfield Asset Management Inc on Wednesday sold C$425 million ($405 million) of debt in two parts, according to a term sheet seen by Reuters. UPDATE 2-Apollo's EP Energy files for IPO a year after buyout Sept 4 (Reuters) - Oil and gas company EP Energy Corp filed for an initial public offering on Wednesday, potentially marking a fast exit after it was taken private by Apollo Global Management LLC in the largest private equity deal of 2012. In Nokia, Microsoft Bets on Apple-Like Revival Microsofts predicament recalls the situation Apple found itself in during the early 1990s, with high-quality products overlooked in the marketplace. Try the poor man's space travel Part of the imagined charms of space flight is not just the view from the window. It is also the thrill of breaking the shackles of gravity and free-floating. Now taking a break from Newton's laws is easier (and cheaper) than ever. Nyad's new 48-hour swim challenge With her decades-long dream of swimming from Cuba to Florida achieved, Diana Nyad is setting her sights on her next challenge.

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