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News Feed Latest worldwide news 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. Seeking Tacos in Their Purest Form A quest for the kind of tacos you might find on any corner of Mexico City. Jury deliberating Jackson death verdict Jurors began deliberations Thursday afternoon in the Michael Jackson wrongful-death trial, potentially bringing the contentious case to a close after five months of testimony and three days of closing arguments. Royal baby a retail giant UK retailers are riding the wave of excitement over Prince William and Kate Middletons baby all the way to the bank. Spending, from collectibles to celebratory libations, is expected to exceed $300 million. 10 things U.S. still does best Love it or hate it (and feel free to do both) the U.S. is the world' s undisputed leader, at least at these things. Cancellara the danger man in world road race FLORENCE, Italy (Reuters) - Once again, Fabian Cancellara will start a one-day race with a big target on his back in Sunday's elite race at the world cycling championships. Have-Nots Squeezed and Stacked in Hong Kong In a city with some of the highest living costs in the world, those at the bottom of the income ladder increasingly resort to cupboardlike living spaces, a dozen or more to an apartment. Some U.S. House Republicans mull 10-day government funding bill WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A number of Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives are informally discussing the possibility of a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown next week, Republican Representative Shelley Moore Capito said. Billie Jean King's equality fight Mark McKay reports on Billie Jean King's campaign for equality in tennis. World Briefing | Middle East Bahrain Obama Speech Buoys Marchers Tens of thousands marched in Bahrain on Friday in the largest antigovernment protest in months. Swiss banks tout stability and secrecy to lure rich GENEVA (Reuters) - Switzerland's banking industry is relying on its stability and expertise to ensure it has a bright future as a leading center for managing the assets of the rich, despite a... Ex-Soldier Became Contract Killer, Authorities Say Joseph Hunter and two other ex-soldiers agreed to kill an agent of the Drug Enforcement Administration and one of that agencys confidential informants for $800,000, federal prosecutors said. Market Ready Whats the Best Way to Give Our Shower a High-End Look? Advice for repairing or redecorating a home before selling it. Have-Nots Squeezed and Stacked in Hong Kong In a city with some of the highest living costs in the world, those at the bottom of the income ladder increasingly resort to cupboardlike living spaces, a dozen or more to an apartment. Man City's Pellegrini Vows to Keep Calm Despite Defeat Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini refused to panic after his side lost 3-2 at Aston Villa on Saturday as their wait for a first away win in the Premier League this season goes on. Penney stock plunges on share sale, lower cash forecast (Reuters) - J.C. Penney Co Inc's decision to shore up its cash reserves by issuing almost $1 billion in new shares sent its stock tumbling more than 13 percent Friday. Narrow Escapes and Questions on Emergency Response in Attack at Kenya Mall Pretending to be Muslim, hiding in a box and using the blood of a shooting victim were among the ways that potential victims escaped death. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Gray Matter Why We Like Sad Music The emotions that we feel when listening to sad music differ from those that we perceive, a study shows. N.F.L. Roundup Buccaneers Bench Freeman for Rookie The Buccaneers replaced Josh Freeman at quarterback with Mike Glennon even though Coach Greg Schiano insisted Monday that Freeman would remain the starter. Bank of Ireland bond marks peripheral decoupling * Bailed-out bank attracts EUR 2.3bn of orders for seven-year bond BlackRock launches first retail alternative funds NEW YORK (Reuters) - BlackRock Inc is launching its first alternative mutual funds for retail investors. Gun rights advocates sue to block tough Maryland gun law WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Gun rights supporters filed a motion on Friday to block Maryland's new gun law, one of the toughest in the United States, from taking effect next week. UPDATE 2-U.S. Republicans reject Senate bid to avoid government shutdown WASHINGTON, Sept 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. government edged closer on Saturday to a shutdown as Republicans in the House of Representatives rejected an emergency spending bill approved by the Senate... 'I did it my way,' says F1's 'Lazarus' He was given last rites by a priest after suffering life-threatening injuries in a race accident, but returned to the track just 42 days later and went on to win two more world titles. Niki Lauda reveals how he defied his rivals, his employers and even his family to create a career that has been immortalized on the big screen. U.S. appeals court revives lawsuit vs United Airlines over wheelchair SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday revived a lawsuit against United Continental Holdings Inc's United Airlines that was brought by a woman who claimed she was not promptly provided a wheelchair in an airport when she asked for one. Damascus Syrians welcome U.N. chemical arms eradication vote Sept. 28 - Syrians in Damascus say the U.N. Security Council resolution to remove chemical weapons from the country is a positive step forward. Nathan Frandino reports. Bus blast in Pakistan kills 17 At least 17 people were killed and more than 30 others wounded in an explosion that ripped through a bus carrying government employees in northwest Pakistan on Friday, authorities said. BlackRock launches first retail alternative funds NEW YORK (Reuters) - BlackRock Inc is launching its first alternative mutual funds for retail investors. Sister of Into the Wild Protagonist Is Writing Memoir Carine McCandless, the sister of Chris McCandless, will publish her memoir through HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins. Fed's Kocherlakota urges more stimulus, not necessarily more QE HOUGHTON, Michigan (Reuters) - Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Narayana Kocherlakota, one of the most dovish policymakers at the U.S. central bank, on Thursday made his most impassioned... Hungry City New York, All Wrapped Up in a Tortilla Every cart, truck and bodega holds a promise of taco greatness. Adjunct profs New working poor? Gary Rhoades says there's not reason why a professor like Margaret Vojtko should have to die in poverty. A Fresh Set of Grades Measures Energy Use in Residential Buildings The Bloomberg administration issued a report card showing consumption in the citys largest residential buildings, the first time any American city publicized such data, environmental groups said. The Week Ahead | Film Dizzying Search for God Particle Although you have to be knowledgeable in physics to fully grasp the concepts in Mark Levinsons documentary Particle Fever, this movie is a mind blower. Environmentalists win U.S. court fight to protect whales from Navy sonar (Reuters) - A federal judge in California has sided with environmental groups in their lawsuit against the U.S. government over Navy training exercises off the West Coast involving sonar that they say harms endangered whales, dolphins and other protected marine mammals. Toro and Other Restaurants Opening This Week A New York edition of the Boston tapas bar and restaurant opens, and more. U.S. Senate will reject new House bill to fund government -Reid WASHINGTON, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said on Saturday his Democratic-led chamber was certain to kill legislation moving through the House of Representatives to delay... Sketch Guy A Time to Splurge, and a Time to Pinch Pennies People make their own choices on what they are willing to spend extra for. The important thing is having good reasons for these choices. Doctor and Patient Easing Doctor Burnout With Mindfulness Two-thirds of doctors experience the emotional, mental and physical exhaustion characteristic of burnout. New research points to mindfulness, the ability to be fully present and attentive in the moment, as a possible remedy.

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