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South Korea unfolds future of urban driving
Sept. 2 - South Korean researchers have developed an electric car that folds in half for easy parking. Called the 'Armadillo-T', the prototype vehicle is designed for commuters in busy urban areas. Rob Muir has more.


Popes John Paul II, John XXIII Canonized April 27
Popes John Paul II and John XXIII will be declared saints on April 27, 2014.


Record revenues for Man Utd
But that doesn't mean all United fans are happy. While Real Madrid landed Gareth Bale in the off-season's highest-profile transfer, the Red Devils were largely quiet during the summer window.


U.S. Plans to Unveil New Insurance Options
The Obama administration will announce on Monday new health insurance options to be offered through Blue Cross and Blue Shield in 30 states next year.


Emerging-market investors get picky with Fed set to taper
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors bracing for the U.S. Federal Reserve to wind down its monetary stimulus have fled emerging markets in recent months, and while the impact of slow capital flows is...


Robert Barnard, Award-Winning Writer of British Crime Cozies, Dies at 76
Mr. Barnard, the author of 40 novels, was an accomplished creator of the cozy genre, murder mysteries that feature picturesque settings, colorful characters and minimal violence.


Japan big manufacturers' sentiment improves - BOJ tankan
TOKYO, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Japanese big manufacturers' sentiment improved in the three months to September for a third straight quarter, the central bank's "tankan" survey showed, cementing the case...


Chat Chow A Taste of Childhood, With a Cherry on Top
A family trip on the Staten Island Ferry to visit the citys only Dairy Queen franchise triggers a cascade of memories.


Howell Comes Through the Pain to Win Dunhill Title
England's David Howell ended seven years in the golfing wilderness with a sudden-death playoff victory over American Peter Uihlein in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrew's, Scotland on Sunday.


Newmont joins race for Glencore's Las Bambas mine -FT
Oct 1 (Reuters) - Newmont Mining Corp the biggest gold miner in the United States, has joined the race for Glencore Xstrata's copper mining project in Peru, the Financial Times reported in its Tuesday edition.


Sonar jamming moths hinder hungry bats
Sept. 25 - A tiger moth native to the deserts of Arizona has developed a highly evolved sonar jamming system it uses to fend of attacks by hungry bats. The discovery, described in a paper published in the journal PLOS One, could have applications in the design of acoustic deterrents to protect bats from dangerous wind turbines. Rob Muir reports.


City Room New York Today Overdue
What you need to know in N.Y. for Monday a library returns, the weather stays glorious and elevators attract crime.


Greece files charges against Golden Dawn party leader, 4 members
The leader of Greece's extreme right wing Golden Dawn party and four party lawmakers were charged Sunday with forming and participating in a criminal gang.


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.


Jets Close-Up
A quick look at key moments from the Titans victory over the Jets.


No. 2 Ducks Defeat Cal 55-16 in Driving Rain
Marcus Mariota threw for two touchdowns and ran for another and No. 2 Oregon defeated California 55-16 on Saturday night in the rain-drenched Pac-12 opener for both teams.


Hernandez Steals Suarez Limelight as United Beats Liverpool
Manchester United ruined Luis Surezs return from a 10-match ban for biting by beating visiting Liverpool, 1-0, on Wednesday in the third round of Englands League Cup.


Photos A 'cuddle' of baby pandas
Pandas on display at China's Chengdu Panda Base


Stenson pockets $11.4M jackpot
Henrik Stenson keeps his cool to collect the biggest paycheck of his career Sunday, landing a $10 million FedEx Cup jackpot along with the $1.44 million prize for winning the Tour Championship in Atlanta.


RPT-FOREX-Dollar slumps as chance of U.S. gov't shutdown increases
* Dollar struggles as U.S. government shutdown deadline looms


WRAPUP 3-World mourns Steve Jobs; Apple shares edge higher
* Apple shares up 1 percent (Updates links to stories, graphics, Breakingviews; updates shares)


Aldi UK profits more than double in 2012
LONDON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Aldi, Britain's fastest growing grocer, more than doubled profit in its UK business in 2012, as it attracted 1 million more shoppers and got existing customers to spend more.


Fitch cuts Detroit's GO ratings to D on imminent default
Sept 30 (Reuters) - Fitch Ratings on Monday dropped Detroit's general obligation bonds ratings to the lowest level of D from C ahead of the city's expected Tuesday default on its debt-service...


Exclusive French carmakers back German bid to delay CO2 curbs - sources
BRUSSELS/PARIS (Reuters) - Germany has enlisted French carmakers' support for a last-ditch bid to delay new EU vehicle emissions limits by four years as it battles to win more time for its luxury auto industry, government officials and diplomats said.


'Breaking Bad' ends, Perry had suicidal thoughts
Sept. 30 - The latest celebrity news including "Breaking Bad" comes to an end after five seasons and Katy Perry had thoughts of ending her life after her divorce from Russell Brand. Roselle Chen reports.


Ford C-Max Hybrid Owners Get Rebate for Disappointing Mileage
Ford will pay owners of the car $550 to compensate for what they will spend on gas beyond what the original rating had led them to expect.


Smaller car makers face squeeze from China's "lemon law"
BEIJING, Oct 1 (Reuters) - A beefed-up vehicle warranty law that takes effect in China on Tuesday is unlikely to burden global automakers, but will likely raise costs for smaller local players that...


Kopitar Gets Quick Goal as Kings Beat Rangers 4-1
Anze Kopitar scored 15 seconds into the game, and the Los Angeles Kings went on to a 4-1 preseason win over the New York Rangers on Friday night.


'Breaking Bad' finale draws series record of 10.3 mln viewers
LOS ANGELES, Sept 30 (Reuters) - AMC's gritty drug drama "Breaking Bad" drew its biggest audience for the series finale on Sunday, as 10.3 million viewers tuned in to see anti-hero Walter White meet a dark and fitting end.


Decorator blamed for Mumbai collapse
The death toll from the five-story building collapse in Mumbai rose to 60 on Sunday, authorities said.


Breakingviews Deflating strategic reserves
Sept. 30 - Reynolds Holding and Robert Cyran discuss the U.S. government's botched sale of helium stockpiles and why socking away valuable resources rarely makes sense.


Breaking Up With Breaking Bad Is Hard for Albuquerque
The popular series, which showcased Albuquerques grit and high-desert beauty, has helped the city become a star in its own right and given rise to an entire Breaking Bad economy.


Psychiatric drug use in preschoolers stabilizing
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - By the end of the last decade, psychiatric medications were being used less often in very young children, a new study suggests.


Why women 'owe' Billie Jean
When the winner of the women's singles at the U.S. Open picks up her check for $2.6 million -- buck for buck the same as the men's champion -- she might well reflect that, if not for Billie Jean King's pioneering efforts, those riches might not exist.


Set to Play, Bulls Rose Puts Focus on Future
Derrick Rose offered no apologies in explaining his decision to not return last season from an A.C.L. injury, and said the time off had helped make him a better player.


Voices from the Westgate Mall
Westgate Mall survivors describe their encounters, hiding as as gunmen moved from room to room.


Wealth Matters Financing Start-Up Dreams With Retirement Savings
You can use 401(k) money to create a new business, but beware the rules are complicated and the Internal Revenue Service will be watching closely.


Dance Review New York City Ballet Revives a Standard in Swan Lake
The New York City Ballet production of Swan Lake was shaped by the companys artistic director, Peter Martins, in the 1990s, and it hasnt changed.


Marlins' Alvarez throws no-hitter against Tigers
(Reuters) - Henderson Alvarez of the Miami Marlins pitched a no-hitter against the Detroit Tigers in the regular season finale on Sunday when the Marlins scored on a wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth for a 1-0 victory.


Top five craziest horse festivals
As the dust settles on Italy's iconic medieval Palio di Siena horse race, CNN takes a look at five weird and wonderful equine festivals from across the world.


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