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News Feed Latest worldwide news S.Korea July s/adj current account edges up from June SEOUL, Aug 29 (Reuters) - South Korea's seasonally adjusted current account surplus inched up in July from June, extending an uninterrupted run of surplus since early 2009 and marching toward a... James DiMaggio's sister Hannah Anderson was 'trouble' A few weeks before James DiMaggio allegedly kidnapped Hannah Anderson, his sister said she told him that the 16-year-old girl was "trouble" and that he needed to "watch out." 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. Bats Cano Leaves Game After Taking a Pitch Off His Hand A pitch from the Blue Jays starter J. A. Happ hit Robinson Cano on the left hand in the first inning. He stayed in to run the bases, before leaving the game. Russian athletes issue angry denial of 'gay kiss' protest Two Russian athletes issued angry denials Tuesday that their exchange of a kiss on the victory podium at the world championships was a protest against their country's strict new anti gay propaganda law. Entergy to shut controversial Vermont nuclear plant HOUSTON/BOSTON (Reuters) - Entergy Corp will shut the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant, citing high costs tied to regulation and competition from cheap natural gas, bringing to an end a long battle with politicians and environmentalists seeking to close it. The Public Editor's Journal Blog How Well Has The Times Advanced a Story That It Didnt Break? Readers want to see a greater sense of urgency in the coverage of the N.S.A. Firefighters battle mountain blaze in Mallorca Aug. 21 - Over 150 residents are forced to flee as firefighters battle a mountain fire on the Spanish holiday island of Mallorca. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Second panda cub at U.S. National Zoo arrives stillborn (Reuters) - A giant panda surprised its keepers by giving birth to a stillborn cub at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington on Saturday evening, a day after the animal delivered a live cub, an official said. Sports Briefing | Soccer Manchester City Romps in Opener Manchester City sent a strong message to its Premier League title rivals in a 4-0 rout at home over Newcastle. 'He said no one loved him' A front-office employee at an Atlanta-area school where a gunman threatened to kill police tells ABC News that she talked him down by telling him she loved him, and that everything would be okay. US STOCKS-Wall St rebounds as energy stocks rise over Syria * Chevron, Exxon boost Dow as oil prices rise on supply concerns N.S.A. Phone Data Collection Is Illegal, A.C.L.U. Says The American Civil Liberties Unions motion in a federal suit cited the warnings of George Orwell in arguing that the National Security Agencys collection of Americans phone call data violated the Constitution. 'Thrill kill' victim died from single shot The Australian victim of an alleged "thrill killing" in the United States was laid to rest in his hometown today, as an autopsy report revealed he was killed by a single shot to the back. T Magazine Collected | The United Colors of Benetton, and the World Luciano Benetton, the father of the Italian sportswear label, displays 200 of his commissioned works, each the size of a business card, at the Venice Biennale. Mudslides kill 13 after Fernand hits Mexico Mudslides killed at least 13 people after Fernand slammed into the east of coast of Mexico, state media reported Monday. U.S. gets its own bull running festival August 26 - Lining a dirt track at the Virginia Motorsports Park, thousands raced ahead, around and behind a dozen bulls stampeding down the fence-bordered course. Elly Park reports. Facebook says countries sought data on 38,000 users in first half of 2013 SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Governments sought information on over 38,000 Facebook users in the first half of 2013 and the No.1 social network complied with most requests, the firm said in its first report on the scale of data inquiries it gets from countries around the world. Scene City Partying After MTVs Video Music Awards The fun was just starting when the stars gathered at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Afterward, almost everyone fled back to Manhattan to continue the party. Comcast's Fandango ticket service buys Quantum promotion firm Aug 28 (Reuters) - Fandango, the movie ticketing service owned by cable company Comcast, said on Wednesday it was buying Quantum Loyalty Solutions, which creates promotions linked to ticket sales. Incyte pancreatic cancer drug improves survival in mid-stage trial (Reuters) - Incyte Corp reported an improved survival rate in patients most likely to benefit from its experimental pancreatic cancer treatment, Jakafi, sending the company's shares up 30 percent to... Off the Menu Slow-Smoked Texas Barbecue at Morgans, and More Restaurant Openings A pitmaster who worked at the Franklin Barbecue in Austin will serve up brisket, turkey, sausage and more in Prospect Heights. The Learning Network Blog Word of the Day | wont This word has appeared in 37 New York Times articles in the past year. Kings Sign Captain Brown to Eight-Year Extension Los Angeles Kings captain Dustin Brown has signed an eight-year contract extension, joining a number of key players committed to the club long-term, the National Hockey League team said on Thursday. Meet F1's 'Mr. Consistency' He may hate the attention off the track, but it's hard to avoid the media glare when you've been driving as well as Kimi Raikkonen this season. How to avoid a major choke You are only a short putt away from a major championship and golfing immortality, but then dark visions appear and you start wondering, "What if I miss?" Even top golfers need help training their minds -- and they turn to Dr. Bob Rotella. Gadgetwise A Digital Camera From a Kit The build-it-yourself Bigshot camera works, but it may be more of a challenge than its target audience is ready for. Putin, Rouhani oppose chemical arms, military intervention in Syria MOSCOW, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani agreed that the use of chemical weapons is unacceptable and signalled their shared opposition to military intervention in Syria war, the Kremlin said after the leaders spoke by phone. London gin Now made in London There is a type of gin known only as London gin. Now, a group of entrepreneurs are making London gin ... in London. Most Big Ten Teams Returning a Lot of Experience Lots of the names are the same around the Big Ten. The Energy Rush Foreseeing Trouble in Exporting Natural Gas Gas producers see profits in exports, but Andrew Liveris, chief of Dow Chemical, wants to block what he considers a squandering of a national resource, and a hit to his bottom line. Aerodynamics of F1 Christina MacFarlane explores the role aerodynamics play in boosting a Formula One car's performance. Dominguez, Carter Hit HRs in 9th, Astros Beat WSox Matt Dominguez hit a tiebreaking solo homer with two outs in the ninth inning and Chris Carter followed with his second home run of the game to lift the Houston Astros to a 10-8 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night. Economix Blog Janet Yellens Wealth Janet L. Yellen, the Federal Reserves vice chairwoman, held investments in 2012 worth at least $4.8 million, including a valuable stamp collection, according to financial disclosures. GLOBAL MARKETS-Syria worries drive oil up; dollar, gold in demand * Oil settles slightly below six-month high; some profit-taking Personal Health Tested Recipes for Kitchen Safety Modern kitchen appliances and gadgets offer many opportunities for injury. Nestle chairman says wants to keep all options open on L'Oreal ZURICH, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Nestle wants to keep its options open for its stake in cosmetics firm L'Oreal and will not extend a purchase contract with France's Bettencourt family, the food group's chairman told a Swiss newspaper. Wines of The Times Germanys Rieslings on the Tip of the Tongue The countrys dry rieslings capture a sense of place with more crystalline precision and delicacy than most others. ArtsBeat Attention Helps Cyrus and Thicke Sales Miley Cyruss performance at the MTV Video Music Awards sent her music up the streaming charts, and Katy Perrys Roar performed well, but Mr. Thickes Blurred Lines topped them both. Straight Sets For a Day at Least, British Fans Have More Than Murray to Cheer The British qualifier Daniel Evans upset No. 11 Kei Nishikori, and Laura Robson, seeded for the first time at a major, beat Lourdes Dominguez Lino.

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