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Longest-serving soap actor pleads not guilty to sex charges
LONDON (Reuters) - William Roache, the world's longest serving soap actor according to Guinness World Records, pleaded not guilty on Monday to seven sex offences against five girls, a court spokeswoman said.


FTSE rallies broadly on robust data, Syria policy doubts
* Vodafone up 3.4 pct on Verizon Wireless deal expectations (Updates prices)


Cumulus Media Will Buy a Radio Syndicator
The deal would let Cumulus beef up its syndication business with programs from the National Football League, the Olympics and Nascar, as well as news and entertainment.


Restaurant Takeaway Butterscotch Pudding Creamy, Light and Nutty
A Denver pizzerias version adds an intense, nutty character by caramelizing the brown sugar first.


Florida to call on Labrador retrievers to stem Giant Snail invasion
MIAMI (Reuters) - Florida officials trying to eradicate the Giant African Land Snail, one of the world's most destructive invasive species, plan to deploy a new weapon in the battle - Labrador retrievers.


As Summerss Odds Rise, Stimulus Easing Is Seen
Anticipation that Lawrence H. Summers will be President Obamas choice to lead the Federal Reserve Board has some investors speculating about a faster withdrawal of stimulus.


Plan to expand US auto loan program faces bumpy road
* Lawmakers' bill would expand program to heavy duty trucks


Bigger and healthier European men grow 11cm in a century
LONDON (Reuters) - The average height of European men grew by a surprising 11 centimeters from the early 1870s to 1980, reflecting significant improvements in health across the region, according to new research published on Monday.


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.


Street Style Grunge Inspired Beauty Accessories
The best of readers photos from the week of Aug. 26.


Firefighters holding line against massive California wildfire
(Reuters) - Firefighters battling a colossal California wildfire that has eaten away at the Yosemite National Park backcountry managed overnight to largely stem the spread of the flames, authorities said on Sunday.


On the Market in New York City
Two-bedroom co-ops, in Chelsea and on the Upper West Side and a town house in Bedford-Stuyvesant.


Esperion's drug lowers blood fat in mid-stage study
(Reuters) - Esperion Therapeutics Inc said its drug reduced levels of bad blood fat in a mid-stage trial among patients with high levels of cholesterol, when added to a standard of care treatment.


Russia Rejects U.S. Evidence on Syrian Chemical Attack
Foreign Minister Sergey V. Lavrov dismissed as unconvincing the evidence presented by Secretary of State John Kerry, indicating that Russia would continue to block action at the United Nations.


Senator McCain Congress' rejecting use of force in Syria would be catastrophic
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senator John McCain said on Monday that a vote by the Congress against President Barack Obama's proposal for using military force in Syria would be catastrophic.


First Cars Cross Bay Area Bridges New Span
With little fanfare, the newly built $6.4-billion eastern span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge opened to the public after more than a decade of construction delays.


Recession Reverses California Airports Growth
Analysts say a change in how airlines operate has also affected business at Ontario International Airport.


F1's spiritual home in U.S.
The Circuit explores the history of F1 in America ahead of Austin hosting this year's U.S. GP.


Personal Health Keeping Food-Borne Illnesses at Bay
People, not products, are the main cause of food-borne illnesses, and they can be avoided by following certain basic principles of food safety.


Car bombs across Iraqi capital kill nearly 60 people
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A series of car bombs exploded across the Iraqi capital on Tuesday, killing nearly 60 people in predominantly Shi'ite districts, police and medics said.


A.A.U. Coach Arrested on Drug Charge
Curtis Malone, the founder of the D.C. Assault program and one of the key power brokers in college basketball recruiting, was arrested after a yearlong investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration.


Bertelsmann Joins Venture for New Music by Established Acts
The German media giant will buy most of the publishing assets of Primary Wave, and they will form a joint venture to release and market new recordings.


Staying Alive Sharing the Profits Requires Some Tough Calls
How often should we pay bonuses? How big should the bonus pool be? Do all employees get to participate?


New puppy bounces into the White House
Aug. 20 - U.S. President Barack Obama and his family welcome a new puppy named Sunny to the White House. Tara Cleary reports.


Obama cites strategy to help Syrian opposition
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Tuesday he was confident that Congress would vote in favor of U.S. military action in Syria and said the United States had a broader plan to help rebels defeat President Bashar al-Assad's forces.


'Philomena' flies British flag at Venice
Judi Dench stars in this true life tale of an Irish woman who searches for her son who was sold by nuns 50 years earlier. Rough Cut - No Narration.


Navigational Cells Located in Human Brains
Grid cells, which provide a sort of dead reckoning navigation, had until now only been recorded in some animals.


Five texts you should never send
We're texting more than ever, and, like society, the texts themselves are getting worse and worse. Read on to learn just how terrible silent cell phone users are these days.


Shocking celebrity splits
Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas are taking a break from their marriage.


Hovercraft shocks beachgoers
Sunbathers and sandcastle builders are surprised when a military hovercraft lands at a holiday resort in Russia.


GameStop boosts profit forecast on console outlook; stock jumps
(Reuters) - GameStop Corp raised its 2013 earnings forecast on Thursday, counting on new consoles from Microsoft Corp and Sony Corp to boost holiday season spending on video games and reverse the...


Syria, Egypt strife sparks surge in cyber attacks-McAfee
DUBAI, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Syria's civil war and political strife in Egypt have thrown up new battlegrounds on the Web and driven a surge in cyber attacks in the Middle East, according to a leading Internet security company.


BlackBerry shares rise as Microsoft-Nokia move sparks hope for deal
TORONTO (Reuters) - Shares of struggling smartphone maker BlackBerry Ltd rose as much as 3.6 percent on Tuesday after Microsoft's move to acquire Nokia's handset business reignited investor optimism that BlackBerry too would find a buyer.


ArtsBeat New York Fringe Festival Report Waiting for Waiting for Godot
Dave Hansons play is about two understudies waiting for their chance to go onstage in Samuel Becketts Waiting for Godot.


'Never, ever give up'
Diana Nyad was less than 10 miles shy Monday morning of reaching a goal she's been chasing for 35 years.


At the Table | Mojito Bar and Restaurant Tennis in the Background
For some visitors to the Mojito Bar and Restaurant, outside the site of the United States Open in Flushing, Queens, the annual event is more about drinks and people watching than about the matches.


Kodak emerges from bankruptcy with focus on commercial printing
Sept 3 (Reuters) - Eastman Kodak Co, the photography pioneer which invented the digital camera, emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, with plans to continue as a smaller digital imaging company.


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.


UPDATE 1-Nokia patent move may mean big payoff post Microsoft
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Nokia may have sold its handset business to Microsoft Corp, but by hanging on to its valuable patent portfolio, the Finnish company could also get a big future payoff at the expense of Android phone makers.


US SEC says won't appeal resource payment disclosure ruling
WASHINGTON, Sept 3 (Reuters) - U.S. securities regulators announced Tuesday they will not appeal a July federal court decision which tossed out a new rule requiring oil, natural gas and mining companies to disclose the payments they make to foreign governments.


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