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	Click to View in Browser 09/4/2014 Sotloff family mourns, challenges Islamic State leader to debate MIAMI (Reuters) - The family of Steven Sotloff, the second American journalist beheaded by Islamic State militants, said on Wednesday he was "a gentle soul", and challenged the group's leader to a debate on the peaceful teachings of the Muslim holy book, the Koran. Friend of accused Boston Marathon bomber due in court BOSTON (Reuters) - The last of three friends of the accused Boston Marathon bomber to face criminal charges for removing a laptop and backpack from the suspect's dorm room was due in court on Thursday Big pharmacies knock on door of oil-rich North Dakota BISMARCK N.D. (Reuters) - North Dakota's oil boom has fueled a construction bonanza for new supermarkets, restaurants and clothing stores. But try finding a Rite Aid, Walgreens or other national pharmacy chain in the state, the fastest-growing economy in the nation, and you'll be largely out of luck. Obesity rates reach historic highs in more U.S. states NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rates of adult obesity increased in six U.S. states and fell in none last year, and in more states than ever - 20 - at least 30 percent of adults are obese, according to an analysis released on Thursday. Drought leaves up to 2.81 million hungry in Central America: U.N OROCUINA Honduras (Reuters) - A severe drought has ravaged crops in Central America and as many as 2.81 million people are struggling to feed themselves, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday, though the region's coffee crop has been largely unscathed. U.S. tax revenue to rise if Obama legalizes some immigrants: report WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. government tax collections would get a multi-billion-dollar boost if President Barack Obama issued an executive order giving temporary legal status to millions of undocumented residents, the liberal-leaning Center for American Progress said in a report on Thursday. Fast-food worker protests planned for more than 150 U.S. cities (Reuters) - Fast-food workers will stage another day of protests in more than 150 U.S. cities on Thursday as they seek a doubling in hourly pay to $15 and the right to form a union. Police surround Nashville youth detention center after disturbance (Reuters) - Tennessee state and local police set up a perimeter around a youth detention center on Wednesday night after about 20 boys were discovered outside their rooms without permission following a larger break-out from the facility earlier in the week. Family of Hawaii toddler who died after dental work settles suit HONOLULU (Reuters) - Relatives of a 3-year-old Hawaii girl who suffered brain injuries and died after undergoing a dental procedure that went awry late last year have settled the malpractice lawsuit brought in the case, the family's lawyer said on Wednesday. Thirteen people hurt in chemical explosion at Nevada museum (Reuters) - Thirteen people were hurt, including several children, in a chemical explosion on Wednesday at a museum in Reno, Nevada, where presenters demonstrating a so-called smoke tornado caused the blast with a faulty mixture, officials said. Related Video LEGO CFO on Q2 results Putin unveils Ukraine ceasefire plan Great Debate Russia-Ukraine conflict shows money isn't the root of all war What's between the covers of al Qaeda's 'Inspire' magazine A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend