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News Feed Latest worldwide news Next bank stress test cycle to include Basel III U.S. Fed WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. banks must incorporate the strict new Basel III capital rules in the next set of the surveys of their financial health known as stress tests, the Federal Reserve said on... Sowing a Change in Kitchens Luminaries from the world of food gathered in Westchester to discuss using seeds to explore a new frontier of flavor. MARKET PULSE-Apple, Pandora, Isis, Dover Saddlery, Sealed Air (For more market insights, including options activity, click on STXNEWS/US; for the day ahead newsletter http//link.reuters.com/mex49s; for the Morning News Call newsletter... Retrophin offers to buy insomnia drugmaker Transcept for $4 per share (Reuters) - Drugmaker Retrophin Inc said it offered to buy the rest of Transcept Pharmaceuticals Inc shares it does not already own for $4 per share, valuing Transcept at about $250 million. Al Qaeda-linked group in Syria denounces pro-democracy rebels Al Qaeda-linked militants justified their takeover of a strategic opposition-held town near the Syrian border with Turkey by accusing the Syrian rebels who held it of being pro-democracy traitors who cooperated with Western officials like U.S. Sen. John McCain. Administration Presses Ahead With Limits on Emissions From Power Plants The limits, to be announced Friday, are an aggressive move to bypass Congress on climate change, and a sign that the White House is not backing down from a confrontation on emissions. Tiger deception scares off crop-raiding elephants Sept. 24 - Using a system of sensors and speakers, researchers in California are exploiting elephants' natural survival instincts to stop them encroaching on farms and villages in India. By fooling the elephants into believing there are predators nearby, the researchers say crops and lives can be saved. Ben Gruber reports. 10 wild things about Scotland This small country contains some of the most unspoiled territory in Europe. Sports Briefing | Basketball Croatia and Lithuania Win to Reach European Basketball Semifinals Croatia beat Ukraine, 84-72, to reach the semifinals of the European basketball championship for the first time in 18 years. Week 3 Matchup Giants (0-2) at Panthers (0-2) Cam Newton is the first of several dual-threat quarterbacks the Giants will face, and Mark Herzlich, a third-year middle linebacker, will play a pivotal role in minimizing his options. Your Money Adviser Businesses Manage Medical Bill Payment Plans Payment services let patients pay bills over time and let hospitals get paid for care immediately. CANADA STOCKS-Banks, industrials boost TSX as focus stays on Fed * TSX rises 37.71 points, or 0.29 percent, to 12,848.89 * Nine of the 10 main index sectors advance * TD Bank has biggest positive influence on index * BlackBerry slips a day after news of takeover deal By John Tilak TORONTO, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index climbed on Tuesday as gains in the financial and industrial sectors drove the market, with investors remaining fixated on the direction of U.S. Federal Reserve policy. With focus firmly on conjecture abo Roundup City Humbles United in Manchester Derby Sergio Agero scored twice as Manchester City rolled, 4-1, in the first derby between the rivals since the retirement of United Manager Alex Ferguson. Honors for Breaking Bad and Modern Family It was a night of upsets at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, in which several HBO series won unexpected victories. Evonik eyes 250 mln eur in annual cost savings FRANKFURT, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Germany's Evonik said on Monday it aims to cut administrative costs by 250 million euros ($338 million) per year from 2016 as it completes the transition from an... Bangladesh workers in pay protest CNN's Jim Boulden discusses the pressure on Western manufacturers as Bangladesh factory protests express outrage. Greek PM calls for calm after stabbing Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras pleaded for calm Thursday after rising anger at Greece's right-wing Golden Dawn party exploded into violence in a working-class Athens suburb. Gadgetwise Justin Case Offers More Than a Play on Words The Justin Power Case can charge an iPad and other gadgets, including iOS, Android and BlackBerry devices, at the same time. Inside Al-Shabaab CNN's John Vause talks with author James Fergusson about the Somali militant group Al-Shabaab. Disruptions Gawker Wants to Encourage More Voices Online, but With Less Yelling A site that will promote comments on Gawker Media sites wants to elevate the role of commenters while trying to keep needless vitriol at bay. T Magazine Sign of the Times | The Virtues of Fine in the Age of Awesome In an age of superlatives, vacation runs the risk of becoming a space reserved for extreme adventure and alienating exclusivity. Whatever happened to things being simply good enough, or even simply enjoyable? The Commissars Culinary Stamp The Soviet era and its demise inspire a food memoir. Iran hails 'new era' with nuclear talks at U.N. report DUBAI (Reuters) - A meeting between Iran's top diplomats and world powers at the United Nations this week will start a "new era" in efforts to end a dispute with the West over Tehran's disputed nuclear program, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. Air Force can't afford funeral flyover so airmen pay Two U.S. Air Force officers who died in a crash in Laos in 1969 were laid to rest Monday at Arlington National Cemetery and honored with a final flyover -- but not one provided by the U.S. military. Versace's former Miami mansion sells for $41.5 million at auction. Sept. 27 - The landmark Miami mansion where the late fashion designer Gianni Versace was shot dead is sold at auction for $41.5 million. Mana Rabiee reports. Pentagon, NASA to spend $44 billion on space launches through 2018 GAO WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Defense Department and NASA expect to spend about $44 billion to launch government satellites and other spacecraft over the next five years, including $28 billion in procurement funding, the Government Accountability Office said on Monday. Music Review New York Philharmonic Plays 2001 A Space Odyssey The New York Philharmonic performed music from 2001 A Space Odyssey on Friday as part of a new initiative, The Art of the Score. Fairfax's BlackBerry deal seeks to forgo Canada takeover review OTTAWA, Sept 24 (Reuters) - The investor that has struck a tentative $4.7 billion deal to take smartphone maker BlackBerry Ltd private is aggressively touting his group's Canadian status to avoid the government reviews of foreign takeovers that have plagued recent attempts to buy Canadian companies. Forward Calendar - U.S. corporate bond new issues Sept 24 (Reuters) - The following are lists of upcoming high-grade and high-yield corporate bond offerings in the United States. The information was gathered from Thomson Reuters U.S. new issues... Your Money Adviser Free Apps for Nearly Every Health Problem, but What About Privacy? An analysis of 43 popular wellness apps by the nonprofit Privacy Rights Clearinghouse found that many apps connect to advertising and data-analysis sites without the users knowledge. Katy Perry becomes four times the artist Sept 24 - Madame Tussauds unveils multiple wax figures of the global pop star. Alicia Powell reports. DealBook Chinese Conglomerate Plans $1.8 Billion Reverse Takeover in Hong Kong Cofco, whose operations include slaughtering livestock and selling life insurance, said it would place 12 property projects in mainland China into a subsidiary, the Hong Kong Parkview Group. Bruce C. Murray, Who Helped Earth Learn of Mars, Dies at 81 As director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory from 1976 to 1982, Dr. Murray faced shrinking budgets as the space agency focused on the emerging shuttle program. 'Breaking Bad' finally makes good with best drama Emmy LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Television drama "Breaking Bad" won the top Primetime Emmy award for the first time on Sunday, just as the gritty tale of a chemistry teacher turned meth cook and drug kingpin winds down to widespread acclaim. Wealth Matters Younger Generations Approach to Investing Three reports by big financial institutions show how the younger generations want to set themselves apart from the baby boomers. UPDATE 1-Netanyahu says Rouhani speech 'cynical', Iran buying time JERUSALEM, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's U.N. address was "cynical" and Tehran was stalling for time in order... Novelties Microsatellites What Big Eyes They Have By expanding Earth imaging, low-cost satellites could help many businesses keep track of their operations. But frequent updating of those images may also raise privacy questions. Brokerages cut down on novice hires, turn to experience NEW YORK (Reuters) - As brokerages search for ways to grow in a tight economy, many firms are cutting back on new adviser training programs and instead investing in experience. Dream Beat Mystics 63-45 to Even Series Angel McCoughtry scored 20 points as a controlling first half and dominant fourth quarter led the Atlanta Dream to a 63-45 victory over the Washington Mystics on Saturday night, evening their Eastern Conference semifinals series. Wealth Matters Financing Start-Up Dreams With Retirement Savings You can use 401(k) money to create a new business, but beware the rules are complicated and the Internal Revenue Service will be watching closely.

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