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News Feed Latest worldwide news FOREX-Dollar hits over one-month highs vs euro, yen * Unannounced Israel-U.S. missile test fuels jitters over Syria Dog loves trampoline This boxer reminds us it's the simple pleasures that make life awesome. Large earthquake hits remote Alaska waters, no tsunami seen ANCHORAGE (Reuters) - A large 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck early on Friday in waters 57 miles off the remote Alaska island of Adak, a former U.S. Navy station that is now a commercial fishing and maritime-service center, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The Lede Lawmakers Respond on Twitter to Obamas Statement on a Syria Vote Some lawmakers took to Twitter to respond to President Obamas announcement that he would ask Congress for authorization before launching a strike against Syria. UPDATE 1-Cash from TV deals drives record European soccer transfer spree * Real Madrid and Barcelona defy Spain's economic downturn The Media Equation Campaign Journalism in the Age of Twitter A far younger campaign reporter now feeds a never-ending news cycle named Twitter. Silver Lining in Chinas Smog as It Puts Focus on Emissions A plan would swiftly limit the carbon dioxide China produces from fossil fuels, which constitute over a quarter of the worlds total such emissions. ArtsBeat Seamus Heaneys Journey Into the Wideness of Language In addition to his own poetry, Mr. Heaney, who died on Friday, was acclaimed for his translations, including his version of Beowulf. President Gains McCains Backing on Syria Attack The White House pushed forward for Congressional approval of an attack on Syria as President Obama got qualified support from a hawkish Republican critic, Senator John McCain. Global Soccer If Rooney Stays, United Won This Draw After a 0-0 draw at Manchester United, the Chelsea coach Jos Mourinho seemed resigned to the fact he would not acquire Wayne Rooney. Insight As Finland reels, Microsoft doubles down with Nokia phone deal HELSINKI/SEATTLE (Reuters) - In an era when shiny new tech start-ups can be worth tens of billions of dollars, Microsoft's deal to acquire Nokia's mobile handset business for 5.44 billion euros ($7.2 billion) is a modest one from a strictly financial point of view. Global Soccer It Wont Be Easy to Judge Whether Bale Is Worth the Cost It will be hard, if not impossible, for Gareth Bale to post better numbers than Cristiano Ronaldo, but much of Bales game is making the team, and not just himself, better. In Turnaround, Its France Backing Arms While Britain Sits on Syria Sidelines In contrast to the 2003 Iraq war, France is asserting its power and Britain is stepping back, raising questions about whether and how much the European strategic landscape has changed since then. U.S. public opposes Syria intervention as Obama presses Congress WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has failed so far to convince most Americans that the United States should launch a limited military strike against Syria in response to a suspected chemical weapons attack by the Syrian government, a Reuters/Ipsos poll showed on Tuesday. 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). Cute furry species discovered Scientists at the Smithsonian announced Thursday the discovery of a mammalian species called the olinguito. Chinese Manufacturing Data Confirm Rebound A private survey shows a modest uptick in factory activity driven by domestic demand, in line with official figures. Ladies Who Power Lunch Women in New York are redefining the ritual of red meat and business talk. Girl catches big catfish by hand Girls in Texas go "noodling" for big catfish using their bare hands. WFAA reports. Death of Serie A exaggerated Italian football has had plenty of problems in recent years. But as Serie A kicks off on Saturday, there are hopes of a new dawn. More outrage over Syrian amateur video (WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT) Aug. 22 - International reaction continues over graphic video from Syria appearing to show civilians being attacked by chemical weapons. Julie Noce reports. Daily Digit Shopping with $130bln Sept. 3 - There's still a lot of chatter about that $130 billion price tag for the Verizon Wireless stake, so Conway G. Gittens takes a look at what else can be bought for that huge sum. Ethiopian food goes mainstream? Marketplace Africa meets Hiyaw Gebreyohannes, an Ethiopian entrepreneur cooking up a successful business in America. City Room Big Ticket | Terrace Swimming for $14.7 Million A sprawling seven-bedroom duplex includes a private outdoor swimming pool on a large terrace built on a setback. Morsi and Muslim Brotherhood Leaders Charged With Inciting Murder The charges seemed to extinguish hope of a political resolution that would bring the Muslim Brotherhood out from underground and back into the political process. Kerry We are not asking Senate to approve war U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry argues the case for U.S. intervention in Syria, saying that any strike would be a "limited, targeted effort" to degrade the regime's chemical weapons. CNN poll U.S. allies wary of bombing Syria As the United States and its allies wrestle with how to respond to the possibility that the Syrian regime used chemical weapons against its own people, a new poll for CNN finds Washington's European allies distinctly lukewarm on military intervention. UPDATE 2-Verizon to roadshow potential record bond issue next week NEW YORK/LONDON, Sept 3 (IFR/LPC) - Verizon Communications could steal the record from Apple for the biggest bond issue ever to hit the global markets in coming weeks, as it begins the process of raising US$50bn of bonds to pay for part of the US$130bn price take on the 45% stake in Verizon Wireless that it is buying from Vodafone. Friends Suicidal boy had been bullied A 15-year-old Connecticut boy who shot and killed himself last week with the family shotgun had sustained years of bullying, friends said Monday. Intersection Siam Shopping Style In Bangkoks Siam neighborhood, a choreographer describes a local trend involving contact lenses. Circus of peers brings smiles to Afghan children Aug. 20 - A travelling circus started by a Danish man aims to bring smiles as well as juggling skills to children in conflict-ridden Afghanistan. Tara Cleary reports. ArtsBeat Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 Moving to Midtown The immersive nightclub-meets-musical production, based on a section of Tolstoys War and Peace, is moving to an empty lot on West 45th Street for a 14-week run. Obama U-turn no surprise Barack Obama came to Washington to end wars. Not to start them. Motherlode Blog Dressing for Kindergarten Success It wasnt just my son who loved his shirt. Any kid who saw it pointed and yelled, Angry Birds! I could see why he wanted to wear it; I just couldnt allow it. Justice for Down Syndrome man Ethan Saylor, a young man with Down syndrome, died after deputies tried to forcibly remove him from a movie theater for not paying for a ticket. David Perry says police need training in dealing with disabled people in confrontations. Cumulus Media Will Buy a Radio Syndicator The deal would let Cumulus beef up its syndication business with programs from the National Football League, the Olympics and Nascar, as well as news and entertainment. Shortcuts Taking an Invention From Idea to the Store Shelf Building a better mousetrap may be the easy part. After that comes patent, production and marketing, and missteps along the way can be costly. Whats on Tuesday Television highlights. Tough homecoming for China's migrants Savoring a meal of vegetables and rice grown in nearby paddy fields washed down with some home-brewed rice wine served, it's clear Long Taiyang is delighted to be back. Israeli President Voices Strong Support for Obamas Decision on Syria In a radio interview, Shimon Peres encourages patience and expressed full confidence in the American presidents commitment to Israel.

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