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News Feed Latest worldwide news Mythbuster Edoardo Molinari Ryder Cup star Edoardo Molinari shows how you can improve your golf game using technology, among other things. Retrophin offers to buy insomnia drugmaker Transcept for $4 per share (Reuters) - Drugmaker Retrophin Inc said it offered to buy the rest of Transcept Pharmaceuticals Inc shares it does not already own for $4 per share, valuing Transcept at about $250 million. Former Defense Secretaries Criticize Obama on Syria In a joint appearance, Robert M. Gates and Leon E. Panetta were critical of President Obama for asking Congress to authorize the use of force against Syria in retaliation for its use of chemical weapons. Ilili Box Will Serve Middle Eastern Fast Food The Lebanese chef Philippe Massoud is serving takeout from a stand just outside Madison Square Park, and more restaurant openings. An Earth Year on Mars NASAs Curiosity rover is slowly making its way to Mount Sharp, a Martian mountain whose rocks could provide clues on whether the planet was ever habitable. South Korean upstart Infraware battles Microsoft for office space SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean upstart Infraware Inc is in a David and Goliath battle with software giant Microsoft over a lucrative niche of the mobile office business and just like the diminutive biblical hero, it believes it can win. Egyptian police official killed in clashes on outskirts of Cairo Clashes between Egyptian security forces and armed men on the outskirts of Cairo on Thursday left at least one police official dead, authorities said. Lufthansa Announces Its Biggest Jet Order The deal, worth about $19 billion at list prices, expands a sweeping fleet renewal by Europes biggest airline. "Smart Tooth" gives health conscious something to chew on Sept. 8 - Researchers at the Taiwan National University have invented a "Smart Tooth" prototype that will monitor a person's eating, drinking, and chewing habits. The scientists say their device could promote better health in people who smoke or over-eat. Tara Cleary reports. U.S.C. Coach Has Support From Boss, if Not the Fans U.S.C. Athletic Director Pat Haden reiterated his backing of Coach Lane Kiffin, who has been booed by restless crowds and has found himself in the middle of another controversy. Mallory Jensen, Brian Crist An 11-Hour Train Ride Sealed It They knew early on that they would marry, but it was a long, last-minute train trip to Niagara Falls for New Years Eve that sealed the deal. Restaurant Review Estela in NoLIta At Estela, the little differences keep boredom at bay. On Tennis Nadal Inspires Awe After His Victory Rafael Nadal fits a special mold of athletes, the ones who are gracious winners against their biggest rivals. Fabricated molecule induces "cancer cell suicide" in mice Sept. 15 - Scientists at The Jackson Laboratory in Maine have developed a molecule they say offers the potential of providing a genetic alternative to chemotherapy in treating leukemia and possibly other forms of cancer. Tara Cleary reports. Pierre-Paul Is Seeking His Old Form After Being Slowed by Back Surgery The Giants defensive end says he is still rounding into form following back surgery that kept him from practicing until a week before the season opener. Sleepy Hollow Ratings Offer Hopeful Sign for Network TV Foxs new series about a reincarnated Ichabod Crane had a big audience for its premiere; and ABCs Dancing With the Stars showed some life. Dance Review Kafkas Metamorphosis Skitters at Joyce Theater The Metamorphosis, Arthur Pitas dance-theater adaptation of Franz Kafkas novella, opens the Joyce Theaters fall season. Gas Leaks in Fracking Disputed in Study Hydraulic fracking appears to cause smaller leaks of methane, a greenhouse gas, than the federal government estimates, according to a study released Monday. Real Estate in Montreal A three-bedroom Victorian mansion, on Mount Royal in Westmount, is on the market. Your Money Adviser Free Apps for Nearly Every Health Problem, but What About Privacy? An analysis of 43 popular wellness apps by the nonprofit Privacy Rights Clearinghouse found that many apps connect to advertising and data-analysis sites without the users knowledge. Player Ratings U.S. (2) vs. Mexico (0) Player ratings from the United States teams victory over Mexico in World Cup qualifying in Columbus, Ohio. WRAPUP 3-U.S. House Republicans ignore Obama veto threat on spending bill WASHINGTON, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday plowed ahead with a bill to gut President Barack Obama's healthcare law while temporarily funding other government programs, ignoring a warning from the White House that the measure would be vetoed. Well Behavior Therapy Aids Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Adding cognitive behavioral therapy may be more effective than an antipsychotic drug for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder, a new study found. ArtsBeat Injured Spider-Man Actor Blames Equipment Malfunction A young actor who was injured during a performance of Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark has filed court papers contending that his accident was caused by an equipment malfunction, not human error. The Learning Network Blog Word of the Day | abrasive This word has appeared in 119 New York Times articles in the past year. Professor Says He Has Solved a Mystery Over a Slaves Novel A novel praised for its dramatic depiction of Southern life in the mid-1850s became a best seller, but its tantalizing secret the authors identity may have been solved. iPhone's Siri leaves beta, enters manhood When Siri, the voice "assistant" on the iPhone, made its debut in 2011, it was welcomed as futuristic way to interact with our gadgets. You could ask it simple questions, banter and flirt, or launch applications with one push of a button and without slogging through touchscreen menus. New revelations in Navy shootings Red flags, unexplained etchings, poor police response. It's been three days since Aaron Alexis went on a shooting rampage at the Navy Yard in Washington. And each new day since has brought new revelations about his past, the attack and the subsequent inquiry. Green Rushes for 158 as Wildcats Top W. Michigan Treyvon Green rushed for 158 yards and two touchdowns, quarterback Kain Colter ran for 106 yards and a score and passed for another, and No. 17 Northwestern beat Western Michigan 38-17 on Saturday night. Art in Review Barbad Golshiri Curriculum Mortis Mr. Golshiri is part of a generation of young Iranian artists who, working primarily at home, are distancing themselves from the easy exoticisms that sell well abroad. 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. The Consumer New Concerns on Robotic Surgeries A study says that some cases of serious injuries involving robotically assisted surgeries performed by the da Vinci system were not reported to an F.D.A.-mandated database. Cher says 'no-brainer' to refuse Sochi gig over Russian anti-gay law MALIBU, California (Reuters) - Singer Cher said it was a "no-brainer" to turn down a chance to perform at next year's Winter Olympics in Russia because of the country's laws prohibiting gay... Ecotality, an electric car charger maker, files for bankruptcy (Reuters) - Ecotality Inc , a maker of charging stations for electric cars that won a $99.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy four years ago, has filed for bankruptcy protection and... Citgo to pay penalty resolving environmental violations (Reuters) - Citgo Petroleum Corp has agreed to reduce air pollution and pay penalty to resolve environmental violations at refineries in Louisiana and Illinois, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Thursday. Straight Sets Nadal Wins Second Open Title No. 2 Rafael Nadal defeated No. 1 Novak Djokovic, 6-2, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1, to win his second United States Open singles title. Nadal and Djokovic played for the Open title for the third time in four years. Beatles' protg Jackie Lomax dead at 69 British rocker Jackie Lomax, who recorded with legendary stars but whose own career always seemed a degree removed from fame, died at the age of 69 this week. In flood-struck Colorado, concerns about fracking spills NEW YORK (Reuters) - Contaminated water spilling from flooded oil and gas drilling sites in Colorado is refocusing attention on the environmental risks surrounding America's fracking boom. Multitasking with Chrome OS and Linux on the Chromebook Pixel Google's Chromebook Pixel is quite versatile after all. I can run Chrome OS and Linux at the same time, and switch between the two, allowing me to use Skype and other third party apps! The New Old Age Blog No Easy Answers on Financing Long-Term Care The full report from the federal Long-Term Care Commission offers few ideas about how Americans should pay for long-term care.

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