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News Feed Latest worldwide news Stewart on U.S. Grand Prix Racing legend Jackie Stewart gives his thoughts on the United States Grand Prix and how the title race may end. Chinese Smartphone Maker Hires Google Executive Xiaomi, which outsells Apple smartphones in China, hired Hugo Barra from Google, where he was vice president for the Android mobile operating system. UPDATE 7-Verizon in talks to buy out Vodafone stake - sources * Vodafone confirms talks on sale of Verizon Wireless stake Domenicali challenges Ferrari Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali wants total commitment from his charges as the Formula One season clicks back into gear this weekend. California prison crowding plan neglects rehabilitation lawmaker LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A plan by California Governor Jerry Brown to ease prison crowding by leasing space in county jails and private lockups came under fire Wednesday from lawmakers who advocate spending more for rehabilitation and mental health services. Thom Powerss Routine for Toronto Festival Thom Powers, the organizer of Toronto Film Festivals documentary section, starts previewing hundreds of entries, with assistance, in June. Logistics behind 'floating city' Isa Soares ventures below deck to see the operation behind the scenes at the Royal Princess cruise ship. Wealth Matters From a Prominent Divorce in the Affluent Class, Lessons for All Rich people may have more assets at stake, but any couple with a broken marriage have to consider the same issues in a divorce. With Touch of Self-Sufficiency, Argentine Strings Her Own Rackets Taught by her father, Paula Ormaechea first began stringing her rackets when she was 11 and has continued ever since. The U.S. Open Issue Li Na, Chinas Tennis Rebel What she wants and what the Chinese government wants are not the same. This is the secret to her success. Highest-paid U.S. CEOs are often fired or fined study NEW YORK (Reuters) - About 40 percent of the highest-paid CEOs in the United States over the past 20 years eventually ended up being fired, paying fraud-related fines or settlements, or accepting... Nudged to the Produce Aisle by a Look in the Mirror Researchers out to promote healthier eating habits are using gentle cues, like strategically placed mirrors, to steer shoppers toward fruits and vegetables. Global Soccer In Premier League, a Shuffle of Players, Then a Reshuffle Trying to make sense of a system that encourages the buying and selling of players just as Europes major soccer leagues get under way. New Rules Would Cut Silica Dust Exposure The proposal to limit crystalline silica, which causes the irreversible respiratory disease silicosis, would strengthen exposure limits adopted four decades ago. Hunter's 3-Run HR in 9th Lifts Tigers Over A's Torii Hunter hit a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning, lifting Detroit over the Oakland Athletics 7-6 Thursday and boosting the Tigers after Max Scherzer was denied his 20th win and Miguel Cabrera limped off with an injury. Devils Sign Veteran Right Wing Jagr The New Jersey Devils have signed veteran right wing Jaromir Jagr in a move to help plug the scoring gap left by the recently retired Ilya Kovalchuk, the National Hockey League (NHL) team said on Tuesday. The top films at the North American box office July 7 - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting July 5, led by 'Despicable Me 2,' according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Despicable Me 2........................$ 82.5 million 2 (*) The Lone Ranger........................$ 29.4 million 3 (2) The Heat...............................$ 25.0 million 4 (1) Monsters University................... $ 19.6 million 5 (3) World War Z............................$ Living With Cancer Is It Back? The tunnel vision of cancer focuses me obsessively on myself. Perhaps all diseases bring egotism in their wake, for people in distress find it hard to think of anything else. LGI Homes files for $125 million IPO as U.S. housing market recovers (Reuters) - Homebuilder LGI Homes Inc filed with U.S. regulators on Wednesday to raise up to $125 million in an initial public offering, at a time when the recovery in the U.S. housing market picks... Syria a problem from hell Peter Bergen says President Obama has to decide what to do about a rogue regime that is warring on its people, confronting a classic problem that has bedeviled the U.S. Jobless claims data points to pickup in job gains in August WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell as expected last week, suggesting a strengthening in job gains in August after a slight pullback the... A Few Dollars to Help a Tennis Prospect The Web site Involved Fan, much in the mold of Kickstarter, hopes to help finance lower-ranked professionals with online donations from fans. New York Times, Twitter hacked by Syrian group SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Media companies, including the New York Times, Twitter and the Huffington Post, lost control of some of their websites Tuesday after hackers supporting the Syrian government breached the Australian Internet company that manages many major site addresses. Front Burner Soba Noodles at Cagen, a Honey Pot for Rosh Hashana and More Florence Fabricants recommendations for the week of Aug. 27. GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares gain on signs of delay in Syria action; oil retreats * Anxiety over imminent Syrian attack eases, caution rules Fine Points Danger Earrings Ahead! Pretend-piercings and tribal spikes ear jewelry these days takes many shapes. In Facebook's first pay vote, tough love from an old friend (Reuters) - Some of Mark Zuckerberg's mutual fund backers delivered a tough message on compensation for the leaders of Facebook Inc. Wealth Matters What to Do When a Friend Pitches an Investment Idea The decision to decline or invest requires an analysis of the offer and the person making it, and an assessment of the pain of losing a friend if the investment turns sour. Catch by Catch, Rookie Receiver Builds Case for Making the Jets Ryan Spadola, a rookie free agent from Lehigh, is trying to win a spot as a wide receiver on the teams 53-man roster. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Child porn charges for ex-PTA head A Washington man is facing federal child pornography charges after allegedly recording and posting online the sexual assault of an 8-year-old girl at an elementary school where he was once the PTA president. Philip Green's Hong Kong venture Arcadia Group owner Philip Green talks to CNN's Monita Rajpal about bringing British high street fashion to Hong Kong. In Fantasy Football, More Is More Remaining open to drafting any player, no matter how much he may have doomed your team in the past, is perhaps the most overlooked trait of successful fantasy owners. Sports of The Times The Influence of Remaking the Racial Composition of a Sport Venus Williams, who lost Wednesday night, made a lasting impact on womens tennis with her sister Serena by inspiring a new wave of African-American players. Players' need for speed The love affair between football stars and flash cars goes back years -- but what does the number of players being hit with driving bans say about footballers' need for speed? Rambus asked about shredded records in Nvidia case * Appeals judge says Rambus doesn't know what was shredded Azarenka Steams Into Third Round at U.S. Open Victoria Azarenka charged into the third round of the U.S. Open on Thursday with a 6-3 6-1 win over Canada's Aleksandra Wozniak. Florida mayor arrested for failing to disclose consulting job MIAMI (Reuters) - A Florida mayor was arrested on corruption charges on Wednesday for allegedly failing to disclose that he worked as a paid consultant for a health clinic company looking to expand in his city. Wealth Matters From a Prominent Divorce in the Affluent Class, Lessons for All Rich people may have more assets at stake, but any couple with a broken marriage have to consider the same issues in a divorce. Medicaid Expansion Battle in Michigan Ends in Passage Gov. Rick Snyder narrowly won the fight over making Medicaid available to more low-income people in a state where some Republicans did not want to seem to be backing the new health care law.

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