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News Feed Latest worldwide news T Magazine On View | The Natural History of American Design An exhibition at the Bard Graduate Center of artifacts from the Americas, which were lent to New York fashion designers by the American Museum of Natural History nearly a century ago, is unexpectedly relevant today. Bus Bombing in Pakistan Kills at Least 17 Government Employees The bombing, which left more than 40 people wounded, was the second major attack in a week in the Peshawar area in northwestern Pakistan. Judge tosses lawsuit opposed to Sirius takeover by Liberty Media (Reuters) - The board of Sirius XM Radio Inc did not breach its duty to shareholders by allowing a takeover by Liberty Media Corp without demanding it pay a premium for the stock, a Delaware judge ruled on Friday. Entrepreneur starts his version of Harvard, tuition-free SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Minerva Schools of KGI doesn't yet have accreditation, a campus or even a full faculty roster, but it is offering something even Harvard can't - four years of free tuition... E.A. Sports Settles Lawsuit With College Athletes The settlement in the suit filed by student-athletes seeking to be paid included the Collegiate Licensing Company, and the court filing came after E.A. Sports announced it would not publish a college football video game in 2014. U.N. Deal on Syrian Arms Is Milestone After Years of Inertia In the most significant diplomatic initiative of the Syrian civil war, five key nations have agreed on a resolution saying Syria must give up its chemical weapons, but the statement lacks the threat of force. Your Money A Guide to the New Exchanges for Health Insurance Details on the Obama administration health care plan are scheduled to be disclosed next week, but its never too early to examine the basics. How does Galaxy Gear measure up? It's tricky business comparing the handful of smartwatches publicly unveiled so far. Go Deeper Into Mexico With Mezcal Tequilas more-assertive cousin is working its way into many cocktails. Bartoli talks first grand slam win Marion Bartoli, the new Wimbledon women's singles champion talks to CNN's Amanda Davies. Argentine farmers hoard soybeans as inflation hedge BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentine farmers are hoarding more soy this season than in past years, threatening to reduce much-needed export tax revenue as raw beans become the preferred unit of savings in an economy impaired by double-digit inflation. Thanks to the Digital Revolution, a Conservative Uprising Can Rally Its Troops A fervent group of conservatives is harnessing the power of the Internet, determined to tell the story of the current budget showdown on its terms. Steve Mills Returns, Grunwald Out as Knicks GM Steve Mills is returning to the New York Knicks as president and general manager, replacing Glen Grunwald in a front-office shake-up just days before the start of training camp. Same-sex couples earn victory in New Jersey Sep. 28 - A state judge rules New Jersey must allow gays to marry starting on October 21. Opponents are vowing to appeal the decision. Linda So reports. SpaceX ready to test-fly new Falcon rocket LOS ANGELES, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Privately owned Space Exploration Technologies plans to test an upgraded Falcon 9 rocket on Sunday from a site in California as part of its push into the satellite launch market. Well Statins Tied to Cataract Risk In one of the largest studies ever done on the subject, researchers have found that taking statins, the widely used cholesterol-lowering drugs, is associated with an increased risk for cataracts. Private bank clients urged to avoid U.S. securities GENEVA (Reuters) - Some Swiss bankers are advising clients to steer clear of U.S. securities ahead of a new law that would tax people with over $50,000 invested in stocks or bonds of U.S. companies... CANADA FX DEBT-Loonie weakens as U.S. budget woes weigh * C$ at C$1.0311 versus US$ or 96.98 U.S. cents * Worries over U.S. budget impasse keep C$ range-bound * Bond prices higher across the curve By Leah Schnurr TORONTO, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The Canadian... Well Scans More Likely if Doctors Have Financial Stake A new study suggests that doctors with a financial interest in M.R.I. machines may be more likely to order the scans even when clinical findings suggest they are unnecessary. Last minute issuance rush raises hopes for the final quarter LONDON, Sept 27 (IFR) - Market participants are hoping that the strong primary market volumes in the past weeks will continue until the end of the year, countering a sharp drop in global bond issuance in the third quarter. Murray wins Wimbledon CNN's Pedro Pinto talks to Andy Murray who made history by becoming the first British man to win Wimbledon since 1936. Moscow Biennale sheds more light on modern culture Sept. 19 - The fifth Moscow Biennale of contemporary art, "More Light", brings together works of artists from 40 countries. Tara Cleary reports. Movie Review The Spy Undercover Operation, With the Anti-Bond In The Spy Undercover Operation, a Korean comedy, the agents wife may be his most formidable challenge. Do black tech entrepreneurs face institutional bias? Wayne Sutton has been asking venture-capital investors and Silicon Valley executives a question that's not often broached here in the epicenter of the technology industry Field Notes Divorce After 50 Grows More Common For the first time, more Americans 50 and older are divorced than widowed. Jackson deathLast arguments Jurors who will decide if a concert promoter shares blame in Michael Jackson's death begin deliberations Thursday after five months of testimony and three days of closing arguments. Mexico's America Movil may launch KPN offer in October MEXICO CITY, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Mexican phone company America Movil, embroiled in an increasingly complex offer for Dutch telecom KPN, said on Friday it may proceed with its formal offer next month. Race to get Obamacare online sites running goes to the wire NEW YORK, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Just days before the launch of the new U.S. state health insurance exchanges that are the centerpiece of the Affordable Care Act, a nationwide push is still under way to test and patch the technology behind the online sites. Japans Leader Gives No Ground in Islands Dispute Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan said he was open to dialogue with China about disputed islands in the South China Sea but that Japan owns them. Women push to end driving ban Women who want the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to lift a de facto ban that prohibits them from driving have launched an online campaign urging Saudi females to stage a demonstration by driving cars on October 26. Rays Lose to Blue Jays 7-2, Drop Back in Wild Card The Tampa Bay Rays have left themselves with a pretty big Game 162. You're the Boss Blog Trying to Take Advantage of Government Programs Is it worth the time it takes to pursue the work? Gas prices lead to Sudan violence Civic unrest over a spike in gas prices roiled Sudan for a fourth straight day Wednesday, with gunshots ringing out around the capital of Kharthoum and elsewhere as government forces tried to clamp down. Orphaned bear cubs released back into wild Sept. 17 - Orphaned Russian bear cubs are returned to the wild after several months in a rehabilitation centre dedicated to saving the bear population under threat. Tara Cleary reports. BRICs will suffer from QE rollback - World Bank June 19 - As quantitative easing slows, developing countries will struggle to access capital, warns World Bank President Jim Yong Kim at a newsmaker event in London. Raikkonen returns to Ferrari in 2014 Ferrari re-signs its 2007 world champion Kimi Raikkonen to partner Fernando Alonso next season. UPDATE 1-US regulator unveils plan for universal broadband * Cable group says gives phone companies unfair advantage Shutdown Looms as Senate Passes Budget Bill After a series of Senate votes that sent the stopgap spending measure back to the House, fissures appeared in the badly divided Republican ranks. Op-Ed Contributor The Shifting Mandala The concept of an elaborate art can be applied to the conservation of native plants. Greece Arrests Senior Members of Far-Right Party The arrests of Golden Dawn members, including the leader of the party and top members in Parliament, are part of a widening Greek crackdown on extremism.

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