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News Feed Latest worldwide news The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | The Prospect of More Books By a Late Literary Legend What speculation about J. D. Salingers unpublished writing has fans rejoicing and Salingers family not speaking to reporters about the subject? App Smart Streaming for a Good Beat Thats Just to Your Taste Online music services let users create their own radio stations that play the kind of songs they like, and will suggest similar music. The Week A Molten Planet and Meteorite Jewelry Recent developments in health and science news. This week A bog mummys remains are dated to 2000 B.C., and a United Nations warning on global warming. Microsoft shares head up as Ballmer heads out Aug 23 - Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's announcement that he will retire within the next year did something for the stock not often seen - a pop. Conway G. Gittens reports. Liquidated Irish bank seeks U.S. creditor protection DUBLIN, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The liquidation vehicle for Ireland's failed Anglo Irish Bank has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States, it said on Tuesday. T Magazine A Fine Balance The Dimore Studio designers Britt Moran and Emiliano Salci have pioneered a uniquely modern aesthetic through a subtle mixture of historical periods and a painterly palette. Straight Sets U.S. Open Food Review Hidden Gems Todays U.S. Open food review the vegetable quesadilla at the South Plaza Cafe, under the Court 7 stands. Feminist stand-up show wins top British comedy award LONDON (Reuters) - Women's rights campaigner Bridget Christie won one of Britain's most prestigious comedy awards on Saturday for a polemical stand-up show against men's lifestyle magazines. Lady Vols Approached UConn About Playing Again Tennessee coach Holly Warlick says she recently approached Connecticut about the possibility of playing each other again. UPDATE 1-Russia potash row seen causing market tumult and a price drop BEIJING/MUMBAI, Aug 28 (Reuters) - The global potash market could suffer short-term turbulence as it faces a potentially large price drop because of an escalating dispute between major exporters... UPDATE 1-Tanker firm Frontline says may struggle to pay debts * May have trouble repaying debt due in 2015 (Adds detail, background) Strikes = chaos? TV images will show U.S. bombs creating carnage in yet another Muslim country, writes one commentator. Peter Huttenlocher, Explorer of the Brain, Dies at 82 Dr. Huttenlocher counted synapses, observing how much of the information coming to the brain was discarded as the mind became more efficient. Watch CNN FC episode 16 Champions League veterans Owen Hargreaves and David Ginola discuss the game between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. RPT-COLUMN-Fracking fears expose confusion about risk Kemp LONDON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Should oil and gas producers be allowed to hydraulically fracture wells even if there is a small but hard-to-quantify risk to the environment, property and human life? 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. California wildfire heads deeper into Yosemite, entry road closed SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Yosemite National Park, faced with the spread of a massive California wildfire, closed a second key route into the park on Wednesday that could keep some visitors from reaching one of the nation's top outdoor destinations over the Labor Day weekend. Europe Set to Impose Sanctions on Faroe Islands Over Herring The European Commission said it would enact sanctions against the North Atlantic territory in a growing dispute over fishing quotas. Nikkei set to rebound on yen's pullback; cautious on Syria TOKYO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The Nikkei share average is set to rebound on Thursday after losing ground in the last three sessions, likely helped by the yen's retreat from two-week highs against the... N.F.L. Pressure Said to Lead ESPN to Quit Film Project ESPN had been working with PBS on a film about head injuries in the National Football League, whose games are shown on the sports network and represent a cherished source of revenue. Walker Evans' Depression-era photos revisited in New York exhibit NEW YORK (Reuters) - From a photograph of an Alabama cotton picker's wife to scenes of urban poverty, the photographs of Walker Evans, on display in a new exhibit at New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), shaped Americans' view of the Great Depression. Chase site in Dallas 'Uptown' section up for sale- sources Aug 28 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase Co is selling a drive-through bank branch in a toney Dallas neighborhood in a deal that could fetch $15 million to $20 million, according to sources familiar with... 'Walking Dead' creator on show's success "The Walking Dead" creator Robert Kirkman explains why the show resonates. See the full interview Friday at 11 p.m. ET. Rally star Loeb's new challenge Sebastien Loeb was a late starter in motorsport, but the French driver is happy to start all over again in his latest challenge after a decade of dominating the rally world. Possible 'N Sync reunion overshadows nominees at Video Music Awards NEW YORK (Reuters) - MTV's annual Video Music Awards, to be presented on Sunday, are known for delivering surprises, and rumors of an on-stage reunion of 1990s boy band 'N Sync are overshadowing who will take the top honors. Your Money A Start-Up Aims to Bring Financial Planning to the Masses If Alexa von Tobel has her way, financial advice will be as widely available and affordable as any other popular consumer product or service. Times Site Is Disrupted in Attack by Hackers The site was unavailable to readers Tuesday afternoon, the result of a malicious external attack. A Minute With Ethan Hawke on acting, Selena Gomez and Shakespeare LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After taking time away to focus on family and stage acting, Ethan Hawke is getting back to film and stepping into the driver's seat in his latest role as a racecar driver trapped in a car and racing against time in the action-thriller "Getaway." For James Harris, a Dream Fulfilled Inspired by the I Have a Dream speech delivered by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., James Harris became the first black player to be a regular, full-time starter at quarterback in the N.F.L. Scientists grow mini brains from stem cells We've seen beating heart tissue, windpipes and bladders all grown from stem cells. Now researchers have taken another important step forward by growing mini brains from these programmable cells. U.S. judge tosses BofA suit vs FDIC over $1.7 bln investor losses * Case arose from $2.9 billion Taylor Bean mortgage fraud Bo Xilai Show trial or serious test? Chinese authorities have ended the waiting game over when political pariah Bo Xilai will face court over corruption charges. A Minute With Ethan Hawke on acting, Selena Gomez and Shakespeare LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After taking time away to focus on family and stage acting, Ethan Hawke is getting back to film and stepping into the driver's seat in his latest role as a racecar driver trapped in a car and racing against time in the action-thriller "Getaway." GLOBAL MARKETS-Syria worries drive oil up; dollar, gold in demand * Oil settles slightly below six-month high; some profit-taking Accor posts 6.4 pct drop in H1 profit PARIS, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Accor, Europe's largest hotel group, posted a 6.4 percent drop in first-half operating profit on Wednesday amid a tough economic climate in Europe but said summer business... Economic Scene Lessons in Maryland for Costs at Hospitals Marylands price-regulated hospitals fit a core objective of federal health care reform changing hospitals and related facilities into something resembling an Accountable Care Organization. BlackBerry plans security feature for Android, iPhone TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry will offer technology to separate and make secure both work and personal data on mobile devices powered by Google Inc's Android platform and by Apple Inc's iOS operating system, the company said on Thursday. Mortgage applications fall as rates hit 2013 high MBA NEW YORK (Reuters) - Applications for U.S. home loans fell for a third straight week as average mortgage rates hit their highest level this year, although demand for purchase loans increased, data... Fukushima operator to seek foreign advice on toxic water HIRONO, Japan (Reuters) - Tokyo Electric Power Co, the operator of the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant, said it would invite foreign decommissioning experts to advise it on how to deal with highly radioactive water leaking from the site, and Japan signaled it may dip into a $3.6 billion emergency reserve fund to help pay for the clean-up. The Learning Network Blog Test Yourself | History, Aug. 27, 2013 Answer this question about the March on Washington, which took place 50 years ago this week.

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