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ArtsBeat Images of Her Russian Aunts Win Award for Brooklyn Photographer
Nadia Sablin is the winner of the Firecracker Award for her documentary project, Two Sisters.


UPDATE 2-Indofood swoops in to buy embattled China Minzhong for $382 mln
* Offers to buy remainder of Minzhong shares at S$1.12/share


Rookie Spieth sends Couples a presidential message
NORTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) - Rookie of the Year favorite Jordan Spieth sent United States Presidents Cup captain Fred Couples a timely reminder of his form with a superb, closing 62 at the Deutsche Bank Championship on Monday.


Gadgetwise Forget the Punching Bag, Try the Robots
A new toy called Battroborgs simulates boxing in the vein of Rock Em Sock Em Robots.


Phys Ed How Exercise Can Help Us Sleep Better
If you habitually experience insomnia, exercise can help you sleep better, a new study found. But it can take up to four months before you see results, and you may sleep worse on days you exercise.


DealBook To Cover New York, Zillow Buys a Rival Site
The real estate Web site Zillow will acquire StreetEasy, a much smaller site, for about $50 million to patch what it described as a glaring hole in its coverage.


DoubleLine's Gundlach says Treasury yields to rise further CNBC
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Jeffrey Gundlach, chief executive and chief investment officer of DoubleLine Capital, said Thursday that the yield on the 10-year Treasury could hit 3.10 percent by the end of...


Autodesk forecasts disappointing third-quarter, shares fall
(Reuters) - Autodesk Inc forecast third-quarter results below analysts' estimates as it anticipates lower demand for its computer-aided design (CAD) software used in construction, manufacturing and...


Jobless claims data points to pickup in job gains in August
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell as expected last week, suggesting a strengthening in job gains in August after a slight pullback the...


Freedivers sip coffee with sharks
Things which might distract you while having coffee with a friend food in their teeth, attractive waiters, giant sharks circling your head.


Garca Finds Much Light in the Darkness
Sergio Garca posted his third consecutive sub-70 round, a six-under-par 65, at the Deutsche Bank Championship on Sunday.


Ficken Is Kickin' Em Through for Penn State
Sam Ficken, Mr. Reliable. Seriously.


Mickelson's warm-up win
Phil Mickelson won the Scottish Open to end a 20-year drought in Europe. With the British Open starting this week, it was perfect timing.


UPDATE 2-Libya imports fuel to keep the power on
TRIPOLI, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Libya is importing diesel and fuel oil to fend off increasing power cuts, as queues of drivers grow at the pumps and daily life grows harder in the face of political crisis.


Prime Lot, Empty for Years (Yes, This Is Manhattan)
The dormancy of a 6.4-acre parcel in Midtown Manhattan overlooking the East River is an enigmatic and confusing tale of ambition, infighting, personality conflicts and bad timing.


City Room Aug. 31 Where the Candidates Are Today
The candidates daily campaign schedule at a glance.


Beautiful Congo, beyond conflict
Congo has a reputation for violence, but this beautiful country can be the breadbasket of Africa, and an economic powerhouse, says one campaigner.


Wealth Matters What to Do When a Friend Pitches an Investment Idea
The decision to decline or invest requires an analysis of the offer and the person making it, and an assessment of the pain of losing a friend if the investment turns sour.


WRAPUP 4-Verizon, Vodafone agree $130 bln Wireless deal
* Vodafone to return 71 percent, or $84 billion, to shareholders


Afghan Taliban target U.S. army base
Sept. 2 - Taliban fighters attack part of a U.S. military outpost in the eastern Afghan province of Nangarhar, officials say. Lily Grimes reports.


Sister says Liz Cheney's opposition to gay marriage 'dead wrong'
(Reuters) - Mary Cheney, the younger daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney who married her long-time partner Heather Poe last year, chastised her older sister, a Republican who is running for the Senate, for her opposition to same-sex marriage in a posting on Facebook.


Former heavyweight champion Morrison dies at 44
(Reuters) - Former world heavyweight champion Tommy Morrison, who was widely known for his power-punching style, a charismatic smile and role in the "Rocky V" movie, has died at the age of 44.


Rupee Continues Decline on New Evidence of Weakness in Indian Economy
A survey of purchasing managers at manufacturers across India, released on Monday, showed them to be at their gloomiest since March 2009.


Nyad 1st to Swim to Florida From Cuba Without Cage
U.S. endurance swimmer Diana Nyad told supporters on a Key West beach that they should never ever give up.


NEWSMAKER-Vittorio Colao caps Vodafone revamp with US megadeal
* Colao lands elusive $130 bln deal that will remake group


Serena I apologized to Maria
Serena Williams refuses to get drawn into a pre-Wimbledon war of words with Maria Sharapova Sunday -- claiming she has apologized to her Russian rival for comments made about her personal life.


How CNN produced 'The City'
From Rio to Johannesburg, take a look at how CNN produced its latest special theme week,"The City". Interviewing five mayors in five cities over five days, here's what the production team got up to.


Yoga tied to better sleep after cancer
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Practicing yoga may help people who have had cancer sleep better and reduce their use of sleep aids, according to a new study.


Saudi Arabia to back U.S. strikes if supported by Syrian people
Sept. 1 - As the Arab League convenes to discuss increasing tensions in Syria, members are speaking out about possible U.S. strikes. Nathan Frandino reports.


Tooth Fairy inflation gone wild
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Kelly Bird Pierre knew the world had changed when she heard what the Tooth Fairy was giving out these days.


Legalization The Uruguay model
Views on marijuana are shifting, but nearly everywhere, it is too early to talk about substantive changes to drug policies.


Paperback Business Best Sellers
Rankings are based on October figures.


The New Old Age A Renewed Push for End-of-Life Discussions
Representative Earl Blumenauer, Democrat of Oregon, still believes that doctors should be paid to discuss patient preferences at the end of life.


Indonesian shares fall 3 pct amid economic worries
Sept 2 (Reuters) - Indonesian stocks fell more than 3 percent on Monday amid late selling in large caps including Bank Rakyat and PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk as accelerating inflation in August and a record trade deficit in July worried investors.


The Plant Whisperer
In Los Angeles, one woman lives in a miniature botanical garden of her own creation, with fruit trees and a turtle named Ting.


Russia's Putin feeds dolphins, shakes hands with walrus on trip to Russia's Far East
Sep. 1 - Russian President Vladimir Putin feeds dolphins, greets walruses and watches Amur tigers during his trip to Russia's Far East. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


Meet F1's 'Mr. Consistency'
He may hate the attention off the track, but it's hard to avoid the media glare when you've been driving as well as Kimi Raikkonen this season.


Parents' ADHD goals tied to treatment choices study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Parents' goals and concerns for their children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder may influence their decision to start behavior therapy or medication, according to a new study that researchers say supports a shared decision-making approach to ADHD treatment.


UPDATE 1-Spain pushes for pension reform plan tied to life expectancy
MADRID, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Spain is pushing for state pension reforms that would link payments to life expectancy and to economic cycles, without raising the retirement age, employment minister...


UPDATE 3-Microsoft offers ValueAct president seat on board
SEATTLE, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp on Friday offered a seat on its board to the president of ValueAct Capital Management, the activist fund manager that pressed for the ouster of Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer and wanted a say on the software giant's strategy after taking a $2 billion stake earlier this year.


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