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Barca battle to victory
What a difference a Messi makes. Last weekend "King Leo" inspired Barcelona to a seven-goal victory on the opening day of the Spanish soccer season, but in his absence Sunday the reigning champions battled to beat Malaga 1-0.


Hear Miley Cyrus' new twerking song
Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber and rapper Lil Twist collaborate on a new song about twerking. CNN's Carol Costello has more.


Banklike Company Offering Cash-Back Rewards to Close
PerkStreet Financial, which offered rebates on purchases, said it was out of money and would shut next month but discontinue the rebates immediately.


Why we love the transfer window
The sun is shining, barbecues are out, beaches are packed and the commute to work is slightly less crowded than normal. It can mean only one thing football's summer transfer window is upon us.


ENRC bidders hold 94.5 percent of shares, extend offer
LONDON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The founders of Kazakh miner ENRC , bidding to buy out minority shareholders, said on Thursday that a majority of small investors had taken up the offer, taking acceptances to 94.5 percent and all but guaranteeing success.


California wildfire burns deeper into Yosemite National Park
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - One of the largest California wildfires on record roared deeper east into Yosemite National Park on Tuesday, frightening away many late-summer visitors, while the sprawling blaze also crept closer to thousands of homes west of the park.


Ask Well Is It Better to Bike or Run?
The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds answers readers questions on fitness.


The 30-Minute Interview David J. Galullo
Mr. Galullo is the chief executive of Rapt Studios, a company based in San Francisco that designs corporate interiors for clients like Adobe, Google and the North Face.


UPDATE 2-Detroit seeks $350 million ground-breaking loan
DETROIT, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Detroit, which made the largest Chapter 9 municipal bankruptcy filing in U.S. history, on Thursday filed a request for proposals for $350 million in unprecedented...


Bayern Sink Chelsea in Dramatic Super Cup Shootout
Bayern Munich gained some revenge for the 2012 Champions League final defeat by Chelsea when they beat the Premier League club 5-4 on penalties after a thrilling UEFA Super Cup ended 2-2 at the end of extra-time on Friday.


Well Oral Infections Causing More Hospitalizations
Surprising numbers of patients are being hospitalized with serious, sometimes fatal tooth abscesses, a new study finds.


Wildfire Chokes Off Tourist Towns Livelihood
With the closing of an entrance to Yosemite, tourist traffic and the business it brings disappeared on the parks northwest edge.


UPDATE 1-Most Brazil IPOs have lost money since 2005 -Credit Suisse
CAMPOS DO JORDO, Brazil, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Many initial public offerings in Brazil have led to investor losses over the past eight years, a senior Credit Suisse Group fund manager said on Friday,...


Herms Reports 14% Rise in First-Half Profit
Strong demand, particularly in Asia, drove the increase, which exceeded analysts expectations.


Migrant workers head home
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.


India and rape Women in their own words
When Michaela Cross, a U.S. student at the University of Chicago, posted a CNN iReport about the sexual harassment she says she experienced during a study abroad trip in India, the response was overwhelming.


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.


Mourinho tells Rooney 'make up your mind'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has told Manchester United's Wayne Rooney to decide where his future lies after the England striker starred in a goalless draw between the two teams on Monday.


Currents | Open Knock Twice for Offbeat Design
In San Francisco, an architectural firm opens an unconventional shop.


Romney's untaxed '47 percent' of Americans shrinks, center says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The "47 percent" of U.S. households who owe no federal income tax, memorably disparaged last year by former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, has shrunk to 43 percent, said the research group that produced the original estimate.


Sports Briefing | Basketball Liberty Lose to Chicago
Sylvia Fowles scored 14 points to lead host Chicago to an 82-64 win over the Liberty, clinching the Skys first playoff berth in its eight-year history.


Obama, buoyed by election win, faces new battles
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama had little time to savor victory on Wednesday after voters gave him a second term in the White House where he faces urgent economic challenges, a looming fiscal showdown and a still-divided Congress able to block his every move.


12 Minutes of Freedom in 460 Days of Captivity
My kidnapping marked the moment when one life ended and another began.


Common Sense Cuckoos Calling Reveals Long Odds for New Authors
The book, written under a pseudonym by the best-selling author J. K. Rowling, became a success only after her identity was revealed.


L'Oreal CEO says ready to buy out Nestle stake in 2014 - paper
PARIS, Aug 29 (Reuters) - L'Oreal will be ready to buy Nestle's 29.5 percent stake in the French cosmetics giant next year, French daily Les Echos reported, citing L'Oreal Chief Executive Jean-Paul Agon.


UK Seized data is 'security risk'
Data seized from the partner of journalist Glenn Greenwald, who has led The Guardian newspaper's reporting on secret U.S. surveillance programs, would cause harm to UK national security and could expose British spies to risk if it is disclosed, London's High Court heard Friday.


Tiger's Practice May Be Restricted by Ailing Back
Tiger Woods is undergoing a daily routine to treat his back troubles and the FedExCup points leader may be forced to restrict his practice sessions at this week's Deutsche Bank Championship.


Small-Business Guide Fearing Obsolescence, a Company Charts Its Reinvention
When a Web marketing and communications company discovered its hardware system was out-of-date, it set out on the giant and ultimately successful task of remaking the company.


U.S. Congress finds common ground
Congress is a stalemated cesspool of government shutdown showdowns that could come straight from an Aaron Sorkin TV series. But on the issue of using military force in Syria, bipartisanship is coming from unexpected places.


Wealth Matters A Guessing Game for Taxpayers on What They Owe
With the next estimated tax payment around the corner, here are some tips to avoid overpaying.


Analysis EU coal demand starting decades-long slide
LONDON (Reuters) - European Union coal demand is on course for a decades-long slide from a peak last winter as the growth in capacity of renewable power outstrips new coal-fired plants.


Column Could Bama Be In for a Big Surprise?
There's not a lot to like about it, maybe because it seems so inevitable and Nick Saban always seems so crabby.


Your Money An $18 Million Lesson in Handling Credit Report Errors
Despite a whopping judgment against Equifax, little is going to change for those who find mistakes in their credit reports, industry observers say.


Venezuelan man who shot U.S. attaches sentenced to prison
CARACAS, Aug 30 (Reuters) - A Venezuelan man has been sentenced to 5-1/2 years in prison for shooting and wounding two U.S. military attaches at a strip club in the capital, the attorney general's office said on Friday.


Rigel drops asthma drug after trial fails, stock hits life-low
(Reuters) - Rigel Pharmaceuticals Inc said it will stop developing its experimental asthma drug after the therapy failed in a mid-stage trial, sending its shares down as much as 17 percent to a...


What We Eat Building a Better Mass-Market Tomato
Plant geneticists say a project to develop tastier mass-produced tomatoes is just one step in pushing Americans toward more healthy eating.


China environment min suspends some approvals for Sinopec, CNPC
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's environment ministry will stop approving some new refining projects and upgrades of existing facilities by the country's top state-owned oil firms after the two failed to meet key pollution targets in 2012, it said on Thursday.


Louisville DE Mauldin Involved in Moped Accident
Lorenzo Mauldin's availability for Sunday's season opener against Ohio will be determined following his release from the hospital after the Louisville defensive end was hit by a vehicle while riding his Moped on campus Tuesday morning.


ITC Nexus buys Accumetrics to gain blood-clot monitors
Aug 30 (Reuters) - ITC Nexus Holding Co, which sells products to measure blood clotting in patients undergoing anticoagulation therapy, on Friday said it had acquired Accumetrics and its products...


Bits Blog Troubles Ahead for Internet Advertising
Much of the commercial Web relies on advertising, but increasing use of ad-blocking software is just one of the problems that advertisers face.


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