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Signs May Be Evident in Hindsight, but Predicting Violent Behavior Is Tough
Mental health experts say that barring the rare few people who declare their intentions, picking out those who are likely to commit murder can be extremely difficult.


FA acts on 'yid' chanting
The "Y" word being used in some soccer chants is stirring up controversy over anti-semitism.


UPDATE 2-Chrysler files for IPO, forced by UAW trust
DETROIT, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Chrysler Group LLC filed paperwork on Monday for an initial public offering of up to $100 million, an action that could slow majority owner Fiat SpA's plans to take full ownership of the U.S. automaker.


Your Money Auto Leases Entice, but Theyre Still Costly
A car lease may seem like a steal, but it still costs several thousands more than buying a new car, not to mention a newish used car.


EFH creditors mull strategy to bridge value gap -sources
NEW YORK, Sept 23 (Reuters) - The creditors of Energy Future Holdings, at odds over how to split the company's equity in an expected bankruptcy, have discussed using a tool that would bolster the...


Wealthy Chinese seek U.S. surrogates for second child, green card
(Reuters) - Wealthy Chinese are hiring American women to serve as surrogates for their children, creating a small but growing business in $120,000 "designer" American babies for China's elite.


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


Teenager defies the odds
17-year old Charley Hull will be the youngest player in Solheim Cup history after receiving a wildcard pick.


Froese's 2 Goals Lead Blackhawks Past Wings, 4-3
Byron Froese scored his second goal 325 into the third period and the Chicago Blackhawks held on for a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings in a preseason game Sunday.


Fake reviewers snared in NY Attorney General yogurt sting
(Reuters) - Nineteen companies caught writing fake reviews on websites such as Yelp, Google Local and CitySearch have been snared in a year-long sting operation by the New York Attorney General, and will pay $350,000 in penalties.


ArtsBeat Times Square Art Project Keeps Score on Capitalism
In Times Square, the artist Steve Lambert asks people to vote yes or no on the statement Capitalism Works for Me!


Thank you, Miss America
Roxanne Jones says the new Indian-American Miss America is a reminder of the universality of American beauty and everyone knows it--though haters and runway fashion culture may be stuck in past


Ariel Castro's son describes personal torment after father's crimes
Grappling with the fact that his father was a convicted rapist and kidnapper was difficult enough.


Characters on Veep Become Shorthand for Washington Types
The on-screen characters in Veep have managed to capture a subset of Washingtons striving population.


Homes for $900,000
Homes include a Dutch Colonial in New York; an adobe in Santa Fe, N.M.; and a three-story condo in Chicago.


No. 19 Florida 31, Tennessee 17 Despite Misfortune of Its Own, Florida Capitalizes on Mistakes
The Gators defense forced six turnovers in their SEC opener against Tennessee, but the offense lost starting quarterback Jeff Driskel to a season-ending lower-leg injury.


Recent Commercial Real Estate
Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased.


Russia Sells Stake in Maker of AK-47s to Investors
A Russian government-owned conglomerate said it would sell to two private investors just under half of the company that makes Kalashnikov assault rifles.


Artist Liu Bolin hides in plain sight at Beijing theatre
BEIJING (Reuters) - Liu Bolin, the Chinese artist known as "the invisible man" for using painted-on camouflage to blend into the backdrops of his photographs, has done it again by making himself and 22 others "disappear" into the red seats of a Beijing theatre.


'Sheva' struggles on debut
Andriy Shevchenko is returning to pro sports.


Time lapse Cruise ship lifted
This timelapse video shows the full parbuckling salvage operation of the Costa Concordia. (This video has no audio)


Critics Notebook liane Radigues Newest Works Arrive in New York
liane Radigues music was featured in two concerts in New York last week and influenced a third.


Jets 27, Bills 20 Jets Overcome Their Mistakes With One Long Pass
A 69-yard touchdown pass from Geno Smith to Santonio Holmes in the fourth quarter helped the Jets, who committed 20 penalties, defeat the Bills and improve their record to 2-1.


Honors for Breaking Bad and Modern Family
It was a night of upsets at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, in which several HBO series won unexpected victories.


German PMIs point to a growing - and rebalancing - economy
Sept. 23 - It's German PMI day - growth in the service sector accelerates in September, while manufacturing growth stalls. This points to a more domestic demand-driven economy. says Markit Economist Rob Dobson.


Bankruptcy judge delays hearing on Detroit swaps deal
DETROIT, Sept 23 (Reuters) - A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge on Monday granted a motion by Detroit to delay a hearing on a controversial deal between the city and banks aimed at ending interest-rate...


Britain's Labour says to scrap planned corporation tax cut
BRIGHTON, England, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Britain's opposition Labour Party will scrap the government's plans for a cut in corporation tax in 2015 if Ed Miliband wins the next election, according to extracts of a speech the Labour leader is due to give on Tuesday.


Little hope for 68 missing in Mexican village mudslide President
ACAPULCO (Reuters) - Sixty-eight people were missing on Saturday after a mudslide caused by torrential rains that have already killed more than 100 people across Mexico buried a mountain village and President Enrique Pena Nieto said there was little hope any had survived.


Museum Review At Autry National Center in Los Angeles, Histories Converge
The Autry National Center in Los Angeles, based on the collection of the singing cowboy Gene Autry, is fine-tuning its mission and message.


Television Review Hollow Crown Serves Up Shakespeare and Royal Contrasts
The Hollow Crown is a four-part serving of Shakespeare that begins on Friday on PBSs Great Performances.


UPDATE 4-Fairfax consortium bids $4.7 billion to take BlackBerry private
TORONTO, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Smartphone maker BlackBerry has agreed to go private in a $4.7 billion deal led by its biggest shareholder, allowing the on-the-go email pioneer to regroup away from public scrutiny after years of falling fortunes and slumping market share.


U.S. leveraged loan buyers undeterred by Fed, regulation
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve's no-taper decision kicks interest rate hikes further down the road, yet investors still pour into U.S. leveraged loans to hedge duration risk and are willing...


Woods and Stenson nominated for Player of Year award
(Reuters) - Tiger Woods, Adam Scott and Henrik Stenson are among the five nominees for the PGA Tour's Player of the Year, the tour said on Monday.


Recipes for Health Lasagna With Tomato Sauce and Roasted Eggplant
A delicious and hearty do-ahead dish.


Israel showcases Botticelli fresco
Sept. 17 - The Israel Museum displays a Botticelli masterpiece, "The Annunciation of San Martino alla Scala," on loan from the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy. Tara Cleary reports.


German PMIs point to a growing - and rebalancing - economy
Sept. 23 - It's German PMI day - growth in the service sector accelerates in September, while manufacturing growth stalls. This points to a more domestic demand-driven economy. says Markit Economist Rob Dobson.


DealBook For a Better Way to Prosecute Corporations, Look Overseas
American prosecutors have used deferred prosecution agreements in cases of great public importance without any meaningful oversight, the authors write.


Residents mourn deadly church attack
Sept. 23 - Residents in Pesharwar observe three days of mourning after a deadly suicide attack on an Anglican church kills at least 78. Julie Noce reports.


SEC charges former Akamai executive whose tips went to Rajaratnam
(Reuters) - A former Akamai Technologies Inc official agreed to pay over $145,000, and be banned from serving as a public company officer or director, to settle civil charges he provided illegal tips...


Greece wonders what next from Merkel
Sept 23 - Representatives from the EU, IMF and ECB are in Athens assessing Greece's compliance with economic reforms. Melanie Ralph asks what difference the German election will make to their chances of securing a better deal?


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