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News Feed Latest worldwide news 10 Late de Kooning Works to Go on View, and on Sale The Willem de Kooning Foundation and Gagosian Gallery plan to exhibit, and sell, 10 paintings by de Kooning in New York this fall to raise money for scholarly and educational programs. World's weirdest wedding photos? Tired of the same old engagement and wedding photos? The cliched poses in gardens or on beaches? Seamus Heaney, Irish Poet of Soil and Strife, Dies at 74 Mr. Heaney, a widely celebrated Irish poet who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1995, is recognized as one of the major poets of the 20th century. Ghana court confirms election Ghana's Supreme Court Thursday declared President John Dramani Mahama "validly elected" as the court dismissed all claims of voter fraud, mismanagement and irregularities in the West African nation's December 2012 presidential election. Things I wish I'd known at 15 International day of the girl 'To my 15-year-old self' Shopping With Olga Naiman Vases That Make a Statement Whether or not you put flowers in them. N.F.L. Roundup Tebow Is Among Quarterbacks Cut, Joining Carr (Giants) and McElroy (Jets) Tim Tebow, David Carr and Greg McElroy were all cut as teams roster were trimmed to the league-mandated 53-man limit. Former heavyweight champion Morrison dies at 44 (Reuters) - Former world heavyweight champion Tommy Morrison, who was widely known for his power-punching style, a charismatic smile and role in the "Rocky V" movie, has died at the age of 44. Electric hemp scooter aims high as eco alternative Aug. 30 - According to its Dutch developers, an electric scooter made entirely from natural materials, including around 80 percent hemp, offers a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel power. The Be.e scooter has enough power on a single charge to travel for 80 km at speeds of up to 25 km/h - ideal for fast and flexible city travel. Matthew Stock reports. Turks rally for peace as PM calls for U.S. strike in Syria Demonstrators congregated in central squares in Istanbul on Sunday, blowing giant bubbles, blaring music and chanting "down with the government" for a "Peace Day" rally. 'Space stations' to transform Riyadh Can car-loving Saudis be convinced to step out of their air-conditioned comfort and take public transport? Irish poet Heaney's last words a text message in Latin, son says at funeral Sept. 2 - Irish Nobel laureate and poet Seamus Heaney's last words to his wife, delivered via text message in Latin, were "don't be afraid", his son tells mourners. Rough cut (no reporter narration) GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia markets set to benefit from global data; yen eases * Yen eases as safe-haven bid wanes, dollar hits 1-month high Bits Blog Researcher Controls Another Persons Brain Over the Internet Researchers at the University of Washington were able to send a brain signal from one person through the Internet to control another persons hand. While Radwanska Is Upset, Djokovic Cruises Agnieszka Radwanska became the highest-seeded player, on the mens or womens side, to lose thus far, while Novak Djokovic won his match in straight sets. Advertising E-Cigarette Makers Ads Echo Tobaccos Heyday Antismoking advocates criticize e-cigarette manufacturers for using the same marketing methods as big tobacco did in the 1950s and 60s. A Firm That Aims to Match Environmental Values With Financial Value The company Mosaic functions as an online renewable energy bank, soliciting investments for solar projects and making loans for them. NEWSMAKER-Vittorio Colao caps Vodafone revamp with US megadeal * Colao lands elusive $130 bln deal that will remake group Preview Can Red Bulls Turn a Scuffle Into a Win? Coach Mike Petke of the Red Bulls, who were to play D.C. United, and the teams star striker Thierry Henry had a confrontation on the practice field earlier in the week. Through the Night, by Stig Saeterbakken, and More New books by Stig Saeterbakken, Zhu Wen, Herv Le Tellier and Adam Bodor. No. 9 Louisville Dominates Ohio 49-7 Teddy Bridgewater had No. 9 Louisville up by two touchdowns before he threw an incomplete pass. On the Runway Blog From McQueen to Venus Brave Women Before getting knocked out of the U.S. Open this week, Venus Williams made quite a statement with her purple braids. Seeing her made me think of Alexander McQueen. Football Liverpool still perfect No wonder Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers gave the thumbs up. Liverpool beat fierce rival Manchester United to make it three wins in as many league games this season. Arsenal, meanwhile, downed Tottenham. British wildlife captured at its best The British Wildlife Photography Awards 2013 are celebrating the beauty of Great Britain's nature. Khartoum Journal As Floods Ravage Sudan, Young Volunteers Revive a Tradition of Aid As the Sudanese government has been slow to respond, critics say, the members of Nafeer, a volunteer youth-led initiative, have taken phone calls and headed out in trucks to deliver bags of aid. Life, Interrupted A Test of Faith It had never occurred to me that, with all of the progress that has been made in cancer research, none of the standard treatments would work for me. Thats when I learned about something called a clinical trial. Motherlode Blog What Makes for a Successful Family Reunion? Readers share tips for a successful gathering of relatives (and a few stories of reunions that were less than successful). CORRECTED-Gasoline fuels comeback for China's electric car maker BYD (Corrects name of BYD's electric buses in 4th from last paragraph) Why is this guy a top thinker? In the past, author and NYU professor, Clay Shirky's predictions haven't always come true, but it appears he was on the money in 2011. Foreign Policy Magazine named Shirky one of their "Top 100 Global Thinkers," for his musings on social media's impact on revolutions, which we saw come to full fruition in the Arab Spring. Tennis baby takes Internet by storm The daughter of Bob Bryan, part of of tennis' greatest double act in history, has become a social media phenomenon. U.S. cinema chain AMC Entertainment files for $400 mln IPO Aug 30 (Reuters) - U.S. cinema chain AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc filed with regulators for an initial public offering up to $400 million, roughly a year after being acquired by China's Wanda Group. Is Rio ready for the World Cup? CNN travels to Rio to discover whether the city is ready for the 2014 World Cup. Bridgewater Leads Louisville Rout of Ohio Teddy Bridgewater threw five touchdown passes, and the former Auburn star Michael Dyer had a 46-yard touchdown run as No. 9 Louisville defeated visiting Ohio, 49-7. Hunters rescued from Alaskan forest Sept. 2 - U.S. Coast Guard helicopter team rescues two hunters who went missing in an Alaskan forest. Deborah Gembara reports. City Room A Quiet Beauty Flying By Many New York City shorelines afford a chance to stand with your boots in the mud, surrounded by the sights, smells and sounds of North American shorebirds journeys. Japan reiterates may consider discharging radiated Fukushima water into ocean TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's nuclear regulator reiterated on Monday that it may have to consider discharging into the ocean water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant that contains radiation below regulatory thresholds. Farm income poised for record in 2013 USDA WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. agricultural sector will enjoy record high income in 2013 as bin-busting grain harvests in the Midwest more than offset expected lower prices, the Department of... Whats on Monday Television highlights. Garcia in Charge at Damp Deutsche Bank Championship With birdies galore at a damp TPC Boston on Sunday, overnight leader Sergio Garcia shot a fine six-under 65 to hold a two-stroke lead after the third round of the Deutsche Bank Championship. No. 17 Michigan Routs C Michigan 59-9 in Opener Devin Gardner did enough with his right arm and legs to help No. 17 Michigan have its best day offensively in more than a century during an opener, routing Central Michigan 59-9 Saturday.

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