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News Feed Latest worldwide news Gadgetwise With New Stylus, LeapFrog Tackles Reading and Writing The LeapReader is an electronic pen that sounds out letters and words in LeapFrog books and teaches children how to write them. AEG Live's last chance to argue in trial Michael Jackson's last concert promoter has four hours Wednesday to convince a jury that it is not responsible for the pop icon's death. Capping an epic comeback, Oracle wins the America's Cup SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Oracle Team USA prevailed in a dramatic winner-take-all showdown with Emirates Team New Zealand on Wednesday to win the 34th America's Cup, completing a stirring comeback that helped make the once-troubled event among the most exciting in sailing history. Fed official blasts White House handling of Bernanke succession SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - The White House has handled the process of picking the next chair of the Federal Reserve "terribly," a top official at the U.S. central bank said on Monday in an unusual... Editors Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Struggling, San Jose Tests a Way to Cut Benefits The city that calls itself the capital of Silicon Valley is planning to cut pensions and other benefits to fight its escalating fiscal woes, and other municipalities are watching. Pirates Fall to Cubs, Blunting NL Central Hopes The Pittsburgh Pirates' hopes of catching up in the NL Central took a big hit Wednesday when Darnell McDonald launched a three-run homer, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 4-2 win. Spieth Ends Fairytale PGA Tour Debut With a Flourish Rookie sensation Jordan Spieth ended a fairytale PGA Tour season in scintillating fashion at the Tour Championship on Sunday, chasing tournament leader Henrik Stenson hard before finishing in a tie for second. App Smart Keep Those Due Dates From Sneaking Up on You Mobile devices can be powerful personal finance tools, with apps that make managing and paying bills easier, if not more enjoyable. Preoccupations An Entrepreneur Who Took a Chance on Herself Prerna Gupta, C.E.O. of Khush Inc. x2014; the creator of an iPhone app called LaDiDa x2014; discusses her journey to entrepreneurship. IMF official says U.S. Fed mindful of global impact BOGOTA (Reuters) - Latin America's growth outlook is shaky and a delay in pulling back economic stimulus in the United States shows the Federal Reserve is mindful of the impact its actions can have... Emmys Draw 17 Million Viewers, Up From Recent Shows The audience was the largest in almost a decade and, notably, had competition from the big winner of the night, AMCs Breaking Bad. Breakingviews Diplomatic deal-making Sept. 24 - Jeffrey Goldfarb and Breakingviews columnists discuss the unique structure and tactics in the $29 bln merger between U.S.-based Applied Materials and the Japanese Tokyo Electron. Despite a Deadly Crash, Rail System Has Good Safety Record Statistics suggest that Chinas high-speed trains have actually proved to be one of the worlds safest transportation systems so far. The Haggler Seeking Vital Signs in a Lifetime Warranty If a product is covered by a lifetime warranty, who is to say it has reached the end of its life? A reader asks the Haggler for help in dealing with a backpacks manufacturer. Scene City Partying With HBO After the Emmys HBO might not have swept the Emmys, but it was a winner among the after parties. How to nominate a CNN Hero A CNN Hero's journey to global recognition begins with a nomination by someone who's been touched by their efforts. Bands unite for peace Two Israeli bands, one Jewish and one Arab, are joining together in "metal brotherhood" to spread a message of peace through rock 'n roll. U.S. senator presses EPA on biofuel market volatility WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. senator is pressing the Environmental Protection Agency to release more information on the market used to trade biofuel credits, known as RINs, after suggestions of manipulation by Wall Street banks. .. but another refuses to ditch BlackBerry My BlackBerry is my lifeline. JPMorgan in talks to settle government probes for $11 billion sources NEW YORK (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase Co is in talks with government officials to settle federal and state mortgage probes for $11 billion, two people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. Nadal 'had doubts' before U.S. Open triumph Crushing a string of opponents before dispatching Novak Djokovic in four sets in the U.S. Open final, Rafael Nadal was back to his ruthless best, with not a hint of the injury problems which have threatened to blight his career, even during a year which has seen him claim two grand slams. 'Breaking Bad' finally makes good with best drama Emmy LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Television drama "Breaking Bad" won the top Primetime Emmy award for the first time on Sunday, just as the gritty tale of a chemistry teacher turned meth cook and drug kingpin winds down to widespread acclaim. Books of The Times Yossi Klein Halevis Like Dreamers Focuses on 1973 War Like Dreamers focuses on Israels near-defeat in the 1973 war as the catalyst for the settler movement and much else that has shaped Israel in the past 40 years. Eric Schmidt U.S. poised for growth CNN's Richard Quest speaks with Google's Eric Schmidt about why he thinks manufacturing can make a comeback in the U.S. Back to His Working-Class Roots Christopher Abbott, formerly of HBOs Girls, has found a milieu closer to his working-class roots in the play Where Were Born, at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater. Officials Detail Premium Costs of Health Plan The Obama administration highlighted premiums for consumers in states where the federal government will run new insurance markets starting next week, with costs it said were generally lower than prior estimates. U.S. senator presses EPA on biofuel market volatility WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - A U.S. senator is pressing the Environmental Protection Agency to release more information on the market used to trade biofuel credits, known as RINs, after suggestions of manipulation by Wall Street banks. Deadly typhoon makes landfall in southern China Sept. 23 - At least 25 people are dead after typhoon Usagi hits southern China. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Television Review In Lucky 7, on ABC, Co-Workers Strike It Rich Together Lucky 7, a new drama on ABC, shows the problems of no money, and of sudden wealth. Future of Marc Jacobs at Louis Vuitton in doubt PARIS, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Marc Jacobs may be on the verge of leaving Louis Vuitton when his contract ends next month as designer's future at the French luxury brand remains unresolved, an industry source told Reuters. London keeps global edge as top transport finance hub LONDON (Reuters) - London remains the top financing centre for the global transport industry, although it faces stiff competition from New York and capitals in Asia Pacific as companies seek to tap more funding sources, a survey showed on Friday. U.S. ballet company takes on tragedy in dance September 25 - An American ballet troupe hopes to promote tolerance through the artistic portrayal of Holocaust horrors. Sharon Reich reports. Buzz Fly Reaches USGA Senior Amateur Semifinals Former PGA Tour player Buzz Fly beat Patrick Tallent 5 and 3 on Wednesday to advance to the semifinals in the rain- and fog-delayed USGA Senior Amateur. QA A Change in iTunes Radio Adjusting to shifts in iTunes after the arrival of iOS7, and locking a Nexus 7 screen into place. ArtsBeat Levine Returns to the Met James Levine was greeted to a thundering ovation as he returned to the conductors podium at the Metropolitan Opera after a two-year absence because of injury. India-U.S. ties lose shine over economic differences NEW DELHI (Reuters) - When India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh last visited the White House in 2009 he was feted at President Barack Obama's first state dinner, a star-studded affair that reflected the excitement about blooming ties between the two big democracies. Mueller Fires Holders Bayern Past Hanover in German Cup Holders Bayern Munich crushed Hanover 96 4-1 with two goals from Thomas Mueller to reach the German Cup round of 16 On Wednesday. Theater Review | New Jersey A Review of Proof, at the McCarter Theater Center Proof, at the McCarter Theater Center, is more concerned with the value of trust in relationships than with proving some mind-boggling equation that changes the worlds understanding of the cosmos. Rachel Reider, David Kwitman The bride works for Bloomingdales; the groom, for Prudential.

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