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Phys Ed Why Runners Dont Get Knee Arthritis
One of the most entrenched beliefs about running is that it can ruin knees by causing arthritis. But a new study finds that distance running is unlikely to contribute to the development of arthritis.


Scientists urge Europe to shift focus to bowel cancer screening
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - European governments should divert funds to routine bowel cancer tests from less effective breast and prostate screening programs, scientists said on Saturday, presenting what they called "irrefutable" evidence that bowel screening saves lives.


Peter Schlessel to Lead Universals Focus Features
Mr. Schlessel, of FilmDistrict, is replacing James Schamus, the chief executive who helped found the studio 12 years ago.


DealBook Twitter Discloses Its I.P.O. Plans
Twitter has taken the cover off its initial public offering, making public its prospectus and setting the clock on one of the most anticipated stock sales of the year.


Ghana's tricky commute
CNN's Errol Barnett discovers some of the innovative and creative ways Ghanaians handle the challenges of commuting.


Encounters Lois Duncan Revisiting the Classics of an Earlier Generation
A new imprint brings back out-of-print books for young adults, feeding nostalgia and building a new generation of fans.


'Little Giant' wants Grand Slam glory
Pedro Pinto meets reigning U.S. Open doubles champion Sara Errani, who advanced to the semifinals in singles last year.


Obama, congressional leaders still deadlocked on shutdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama met with Republican and Democratic leaders in Congress on Wednesday to try to break a deadlock that has shut down wide swaths of the federal government, but there was no breakthrough.


After melanoma, people head back to the sun study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with the most dangerous type of skin cancer tend to stay out of the sun and wear extra sunscreen the year after being diagnosed. But a new small study suggests those precautions don't last.


Canada chocolate factory may get new life as marijuana farm
(Reuters) - A Canadian start-up wants to turn an empty chocolate factory in eastern Ontario into a production facility for medical marijuana, a possible boost for a local economy that has been...


New-look A's contend with old 'Moneyball' formula
(Reuters) - Coming to theaters this October "Moneyball 2 Return of the Athletics."


Taliban suicide attack hits Pakistan ally
A suicide attack Thursday at an anti-Taliban commander's compound in northwest Pakistan killed 10 people and wounded nine others, authorities said.


Nadal Breathing Down Djokovic's Neck in China
Rafa Nadal starts the final push to what he hopes will be a return to the top of the world rankings when he gets under way at the China Open on Tuesday.


Russia Accuses Greenpeace Activists of Piracy
Prosecutors brought the charges against 13 Greenpeace activists and a journalist for trying to scale an oil platform in the Arctic.


A Showcase for Lar Lubovitch at the Joyce
Opening a two-week season at the Joyce Theater, Lar Lubovitchs company will survey the trajectory of his career while presenting a new twist on his 1989 piece Fandango.


The Week Looking for Lincoln, and an Early Fish Fossil
Recent developments in health and science news. This week A substitute for silicon in computer chips and a United Nations warning on carbon emissions.


Editor's Choice
Our best pictures from the last 24 hours.


Now comes the real test in Syria
Over the weekend, the U.S. and Russia hashed out a plan to get Syria to give up control of its chemical weapons. But will Syria actually hand over the weapons, or is this just a delay tactic?


The Art of Collecting Special Report New Buyers Transform Auctions World
As auction houses lure new audiences for works that had, until now, required specialized knowledge, they are skillfully bringing in record prices.


Saudi cleric says women who drive risk damaging their ovaries
RIYADH (Reuters) - A conservative Saudi Arabian cleric has said women who drive risk damaging their ovaries and bearing children with clinical problems, countering activists who are trying to end the Islamic kingdom's male-only driving rules.


In South Sudan, Government Troops Implicated in Violence
Since achieving independence, South Sudan has been bedeviled by problems, especially violence by soldiers against civilians.


Vertu scales down the bling
Luxury smartphone maker Vertu unleashes a new handset that tones down its extravagant image. Jim Boulden reports.


'Bad' Why can't we look away?
David Bianculli says "Breaking Bad" finale and "Homeland" premier Sunday night have galvanized the attention of viewers in large part because of our modern embrace of the anti-hero.


Introducing 'Le Zlatan' burger
Zlatan Ibrahimovic may have cost Paris Saint-Germain $30 million, but you can get your own chunk of the Swedish striker for just $48.


Sketch Guy When Labeling Yourself Middle Class Can Hold You Back
Investing and financial planning should be on the agenda of middle class families, not just wealthy people.


Hits to the Head Dont Differ With Age, Research Indicates
Football players as young as 7 sustain hits comparable in magnitude to those absorbed by high school and adult players, and most of the hits are sustained in practices, not games.


U.S., Japan to modernize alliance to counter 21st century threats
TOKYO (Reuters) - The United States and Japan agreed on Thursday to modernize their defense alliance for the first time in 16 years to address growing concerns about North Korea's nuclear program, global terrorism, cyber intrusions and other 21st century threats.


Shackles drop off fundraising for startups. Should we worry?
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Entrepreneur Nicole O'Rourke has a novel idea for raising cash that would have been illegal until this week smacking a "fund me" sticker on every bottle or can of hair...


Can doodling boost your memory?
The common doodle has long been frowned upon in business meetings. But now researchers say doodling aids concentration by reducing a person's capacity to daydream whether in the workplace or the classroom.


Japan fast-food chain to grow food 100 km from wrecked nuclear plant
TOKYO (Reuters) - A Japanese fast-food chain has announced plans to grow rice and vegetables on a farm 100 km (60 miles) from the crippled Fukushima power plant, site of the world's worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl in 1986.


Di Resta reveals Ferrari 'dream'
Monza may be a long way from his birthplace in West Lothian, Scotland but Italy is unquestionably a home from home for Paul di Resta.


UPDATE 3-Turkey "highly likely" to sign Chinese missile deal
* Chinese firm chosen over U.S., European, Russian rivals


Leader of Far-Right Party in Greece Is Jailed
Nikos Michaloliakos, the leader of the Golden Dawn party, was ordered held pending trial on charges of setting up a criminal organization.


Japan and U.S. Agree to Broaden Military Alliance
The agreement, which includes a new missile defense system in Japan and a pledge to coordinate on cyberthreats, signals the United Statess increased military, economic and diplomatic focus on Asia.


Secret to beating tennis' big four
Tennis legends Jim Courier and John McEnroe show us why Djokovic, Murray, Nadal and Federer are so tough.


DealBook Alibaba Invests in a Search Engine for Apps
Quixey, a search engine for apps, announced on Thursday that it had raised a $50 million financing round led by Alibaba.


Exposures Gorgeous Glimpses of Calamity
Man-made perils to the universes garden of life are evident from space.


10 wild things about Scotland
This small country contains some of the most unspoiled territory in Europe.


Well Ah, Theres Nothing Like New Baby Smell
New baby smell is not only real, but acts as a kind of sensory compensation for mothers, new research reveals. But nobodys exactly sure where it comes from.


Service sector growth slows in September ISM
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Growth in the services sector cooled last month after approaching an eight-year high in August as the pace of new orders dipped and hiring slowed, according to an industry report...


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