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Russia Seizes Greenpeace Ship and Crew for Investigation
The Federal Security Service said it would tow the ship, the Arctic Sunrise, to port in Murmansk and conduct an inquiry after Greenpeace activists scaled an offshore oil rig in the Arctic Ocean.


Murray's historic win
Andy Murray won Wimbledon, breaking Britain's 77-year drought for a men's singles champion.


For Furyk, Another One Lips Cup
Zach Johnson shot a six-under 65 and birdied three of the last seven holes to finish 16 under to win the BMW Championship, snatching victory from Jim Furyk, who shot a 71 and finished 13 under.


'To Kill a Mockingbird' author in dispute with U.S. museum over book's title
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "To Kill a Mockingbird," Harper Lee, is locked in a dispute with a museum in her Alabama hometown over the use of the novel's...


Goldman, HSBC spat over Huishan IPO highlights Chinese squeeze on banks
HONG KONG, Sept 19 (Reuters) - A recent shouting match between senior bankers involved in Hong Kong039;s second-largest IPO so far this year illustrates the competitive squeeze on banks from Chinese companies offering incentives ahead of lucrative initial public offerings.


Bertelsmann sees 2013 sales, operating profit up
FRANKFURT, Aug 30 (Reuters) - German media group Bertelsmann expects sales and adjusted operating profit to grow this year, as cost cutting and bestsellers such as Dan Brown's "Inferno" will help offset slow economic growth in Europe.


UPDATE 4-UK estate agent Foxtons makes $1.2 bln stock market debut
* Blackrock bought 8.2 pct stake, Fidelity 3.2 pct (Rewrites first paragraph, adds details from prospectus, valuation comparison)


Study Affirms Benefit of Back Braces as Scoliosis Treatment
Physicians have recommended bracing to treat scoliosis in adolescents for more than 50 years, but until now, research on its effectiveness had produced mixed results.


Report What happened at In Amenas?
Inadequate security measures and an unprepared military are two factors that allowed a group of Islamists to attack and take hostages at a gas field in Algeria in December, a report says.


UPDATE 1-Foreigners push Kenyan shares to three-week high
* Safaricom hits new all-time high mid-session * Shilling seen targeting 87, but not breaching it (Recasts with stocks, adds market close) By Richard Lough NAIROBI, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Kenyan shares hit a three-week high on Friday as local investors who had been supplying liquidity this week sat tight in the face of strong offshore demand, pushing prices higher, traders said. Kenya's benchmark NSE-20 Share Index climbed for a fourth straight session, adding 0.1 percent in the d


T Magazine After Hours | A Starry, Stilted Tribute to dith Piaf
At the first stateside edition of the popular French festival Francofolies, on the Upper West Side, performers like Harry Connick Jr. and Beth Ditto tried to capture the spirit of the legendary chanteuse.


Iran Frees Political Prisoners on Eve of Presidents Visit to U.S.
Analysts said the release of 11 prominent prisoners was a significant step in President Hassan Rouhanis efforts to repair Irans relationship with the West.


Fantasy Football Week 3 Matchup Breakdown
Marshawn Lynch offered fantasy owners a valuable lesson in Week 2. He is among our favorable matchup picks for Week 3.


Ex-paramedic who mocked patients on Twitter slapped with lawsuit
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York City paramedic who was forced to resign this year after mocking patients by posting pictures of them on his Twitter account is being sued by a woman who said he...


Suspected leader of Islamic militant cell arrested
The alleged leader of an Islamic militant cell in Spain who escaped arrest in June when eight of his suspected colleagues were detained has been taken into custody, the Spanish Interior Ministry said Monday.


Dufner claims 1st major title
Jason Dufner wins 2013 PGA Championship over Jim Furyk. Patrick Snell reports.


Hackers want your smartphone
In the world of cyber security there are some well-known designations for anyone that considers him or herself to be a hacker, the term being so broad in scope now.


U.S. Jumps to No. 13 in FIFA Rankings
The United States moved up six places in the latest world rankings, released on Thursday by FIFA.


DealBook Hedge Fund Drops Opposition to Smithfield Deal
Starboard Value, the activist hedge fund that was seeking to block Smithfield Foods $4.7 billion sale to a Chinese meat processor, dropped its fight on Friday, saying that it could not formalize an alternative takeover bid.


Immelt Economic efficiencies drive China ahead
Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says a large and educated workforce is fueling China's strength and not simply a deflated yuan.


Atop the Puck Building
The SoHo beacon, built in 1885, is going to be a residential destination for the first time in its history.


Breakingviews What the FICC?
The third-quarter stumble by Jefferies in fixed income raises questions for Breakingviews editors about whether it's a business suited for every bank.


Merkel Faces Tough Questions While Campaigning in Former East Germany
Chancellor Angela Merkel may have an uphill battle to win over eastern Germans who feel shortchanged by capitalism almost 24 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall.


China official sacked after belittling compatriots at banquet
BEIJING (Reuters) - A Chinese official has been sacked after an online video showed him complaining about the ingratitude of ordinary Chinese while he ate lobster and drank expensive liquor, in the latest instance of government excess to spark popular anger.


Inspiration for 'Contact' still listening
From a remote valley in Northern California, Jill Tarter is listening to the universe.


Jets Rookie Cornerback Learned All About the Bench in College
The Jets top draft pick, Dee Milliner, who was pulled from Thursdays game in New England for poor play, received similar treatment as an Alabama freshman before becoming a standout.


Iran Said to Seek a Nuclear Accord to End Sanctions
Seizing on a perceived flexibility in a letter from President Obama to President Hassan Rouhani, Irans leaders are focused on getting quick relief from crippling sanctions, a top adviser to the Iranian leadership said.


Critics Notebook The Dexter Finale Expect Controversy
Showtimes Dexter ends on Sunday, and the question is, Will Michael C. Halls serial killer head off to happy retirement in Argentina or end up in some kind of hell?


Autonomous quadcopter takes humans out of flying equation
Sept. 19 - A group of Austrian students has designed a quadcopter which flies autonomously using only the computing power of a smartphone. The reasearchers say the drone could one day be used for search and rescue scenarios or fighting fires without putting humans in harm's way. Jim Drury reports.


He does the dirty work for charities
CNN Hero Judson Kinnucan collects donated goods in Chicago and distributes them to charities in need.


Loose baggy pants foil Florida church robbery suspect's getaway
ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - A robber who was running away with his hands full of loot from a Florida church was caught when his baggy pants started slipping off, a sheriff's spokeswoman said.


NEWSMAKER Liberian President on road to peace prosperity
Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, discusses her administrations development goals and challenges at a Thomson Reuters Newsmaker event in Washington, D.C.


Administration Presses Ahead With Limits on Emissions From Power Plants
The limits, to be announced Friday, are an aggressive move to bypass Congress on climate change, and a sign that the White House is not backing down from a confrontation on emissions.


Most powerful female politician?
Frugal, discreet and boring -- just some of the ways Angela Merkel has been described by peers and in the global press. As Germans head to the polls Sunday, CNN looks at how the German chancellor became the most powerful woman in the world.


Living Golf meets Samuel L. Jackson
Amanda Davies gets a crash course in golf from actor Samuel L. Jackson, who always makes time for his favorite sport.


Ivory Coast to create 2.4 mln agriculture jobs by end of 2016
ABIDJAN, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Ivory Coast, the world's top cocoa grower, aims to create 2.4 million new jobs by the end of 2016 though a programme of heavy investments in agriculture, a senior government official said.


City Room The Week in Pictures for Sept. 20
Watch a slide show of photographs from the past week in New York City and the region. Subjects include a fire on the Jersey Shore, prayers at the grave of the Lubavitcher Rebbe in Queens, and vote counting in Brooklyn.


Japan clears up after storm fury
Sept. 17 - Japan cleans up after powerful storm that killed at least three. Paul Chapman reports


ArtsBeat Why Million Second Quiz Didnt Work A Multiple-Choice Answer
NBCs game-show event didnt draw big ratings but it did raise questions about the format.


Boyds Touchdowns Lead Clemson Over N.C. State
Clemson struggled to get its offense running in high gear and spent much of Thursday night fighting to protect a slim lead. The third-ranked Tigers still did enough to stay unbeaten in the kind of game that often has slipped away in recent years.


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