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Obama Endorses de Blasio in New York Mayors Race
In a statement released by Bill de Blasios campaign, President Obama said Mr. de Blasios platform of progressive change would make him a great mayor.


Transgender girl crowned homecoming queen at California school
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A 16-year-old transgender girl said on Sunday she experienced "ultimate joy" when it was announced she would be crowned homecoming queen at her Southern California high school.


Netflix wins major Emmy award
Sep. 23 - Netflix's Emmy win for "House of Cards" showed the streaming video service could compete among the best. It could inspire more Hollywood talent to consider online series. Fred Katayama reports.


BofA ordered to pay $2.2 mln to black job seekers
Sept 23 (Reuters) - Bank of America Corp was ordered to pay $2.18 million to 1,147 black job applicants over racial discrimination in hiring that kept qualified candidates from getting jobs, the U.S. Department of Labor said on Monday.


From township girl to opera diva
Pumeza Matshikiza grew up in the townships of Cape Town, South Africa, during Apartheid. Now she's an opera star who's performed at the world's biggest opera houses.


Wind PIK see-saws as refi jitters fuel conspiracy theories
LONDON, Sept 20 (IFR) - Italian telecom company Wind's Payment-In-Kind bonds dropped sharply on Tuesday on concerns that the deeply subordinated notes would not be refinanced as quickly as some...


The Wimbledon greats
Open Court sifts through the archive to bring you some of its favorite interviews.


UPDATE 4-Iran takes charm offensive to U.N., agrees to nuclear talks
* U.N. assembly could see meeting between Obama and Rouhani


Can cruising regain public trust?
Richard Quest speaks with Alan Buckelew, CEO of Princess Cruises, who says the industry cannot afford more accidents.


Merkel win another step toward EU reforms Rehn
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's victory signals a "strong sense of continuity" as the EU moves forward with reforms and toward a banking union, says European Commission Vice President Olli Rehn in an interview with Reuters Editor-in-Chief Stephen Adler.


The decline of international adoption
After rising for decades, the number of overseas adoptions has dropped by almost half since 2004. CNN probes the reasons behind the decline. Could -- or should -- the trend be reversed.


Fed to push hard with stimulus now; can step back later this year Dudley
NEW YORK/SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve must for now continue to push hard against threats to the U.S. recovery, but should still be able to reduce its support for the economy later this...


FTSE on weaker footing after Fed comments
LONDON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Britain's blue chip share index was flat on Monday, with a drop in industrial metals prices hurting miners, while banks slipped on a hint that the U.S. Federal Reserve...


UPDATE 1-Brixmor Property sees IPO gross proceeds of $750 mln
NEW YORK, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Brixmor Property Group Inc , the neighborhood shopping center company that Blackstone Group LP plans to bring to the public market, said it intends to raise gross...


European banks turn to Yankees
LONDON, Sept 23 (IFR) - European banks are turning their sights on the US Yankee market again as a rally in spreads makes pricing about as good as it gets in euros, and in the case of subordinated debt more than 50bp better than in any other currency.


Roundup City Humbles United in Manchester Derby
Sergio Agero scored twice as Manchester City rolled, 4-1, in the first derby between the rivals since the retirement of United Manager Alex Ferguson.


Van Gogh copies in 3D look almost real, cost 25,000 euros
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - It would be the envy of forgers a technology that can mint near-perfect reproductions of Vincent Van Gogh's paintings at a rate of three a day, with differences only experts can detect.


The TV Watch The Old Guard Keeps Its Grip
Despite all the fear and anxiety, Netflix didnt steal Emmy night in the end as established series like AMCs Breaking Bad and Modern Family on ABC took top awards.


Stenson Wins Tour Championship and $10M FedEx Cup
Henrik Stenson knows better than most players how it feels to go from the depths of a slump to the elite in golf.


Crusier captain's trial starts
The captain of the capsized Costa Concordia is back in court facing multiple charges. Barbie Nadeau has more


U.S. FDA issues final rules on mobile medical apps
(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued final rules governing the development of mobile medical apps, saying it will focus its oversight on those products that have the potential to harm consumers if they do not function properly.


The Caucus Lawmakers Point Fingers Over Budget Deadlock
With days left to avert a possible government shutdown, Congressional leaders from both parties on Sunday passed around blame and resorted to name-calling.


Wines of The Times Beguiling Reds from Bierzo
Even with some problems in balance, this Spanish region has tremendous potential with wines that are distinctively its own.


Bits Blog Joy Covey, Former Amazon Executive, Dies at 50
Ms. Covey, who was the retailers first chief financial officer, was killed Wednesday when her bicycle collided with a delivery van in a remote stretch of Silicon Valley.


China Plans Its First Unmanned Moon Landing This Year
The mission, due by the end of 2013, will be the countrys first soft landing on an extraterrestrial body, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported.


UPDATE 1-Telefonica close to deal on Telecom Italia -source
(Adds quotes from junior minister and sources, background)


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.


Path to Manning Slices Through Offensive Line, Again and Again
Giants center David Baas said he was embarrassed, disgusted after the offensive line allowed seven sacks of Eli Manning, six of them in the first half.


Path to Manning Slices Through Offensive Line, Again and Again
Giants center David Baas said he was embarrassed, disgusted after the offensive line allowed seven sacks of Eli Manning, six of them in the first half.


16 Medal of Freedom Honorees Are Named
President Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey will be among the 16 recipients of the nations highest civilian honor.


Smartphones to last a lifetime
What if you could buy a smartphone that would last you for the rest of your life?


UPDATE 1-Evonik eyes 250 mln euros annual cost savings from 2016
* Evonik to reduce number of executive board members (Adds background on cost cuts at peers)


Private banker pay holds up in tough market
ZURICH (Reuters) - Stiff competition for top private bankers has kept a floor under pay even as low interest rates, flaccid client trading and tougher regulation squeeze industry profit margins.


Shaquille O'Neal Joining Kings Ownership Group
The larger-than-life figure that teased and tormented the Sacramento Kings for so long is now the biggest name to join the franchise's new ownership group.


The Amazon's World Cup race
For the World Cup in 2014, the 42,618-seater Arena Amazonia will be one of the event's most striking stadiums. If it is finished on time.....


Trimmings Milan Fashion Week
Accessories from Gucci, Fendi, Prada and more.


Tool Kit Better Smartphone Typing Is Just a Tap Away
Apps and tips to help ease your virtual keyboard frustrations.


Administration to Press Ahead With Carbon Limits
The proposed rules are an aggressive move by President Obama to bypass Congress on climate change with executive actions.


NASA deep-sixes Deep Impact
The most-traveled comet-hunter mission in history has ended, NASA announced with reluctance Friday as it shut the book on the Deep Impact spacecraft.


Market Ready Should I Convert My Alcove Into a Bedroom?
Advice on whether a home owner should renovate before selling.


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