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U.S.-based stock funds post $3.1 billion outflow Lipper
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors in funds based in the United States pulled $3.1 billion out of stock funds in the latest week due to the partial U.S. government shutdown and looming concerns over the...


Joint U.S.-Russian crew reaches space station
(Reuters) - A Russian Soyuz rocket blasted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Wednesday to deliver three new crew members to the International Space Station.


Butler Loses F Jones for Season to Wrist Injury
Butler's turbulent offseason isn't showing any signs of slowing down.


Dozens killed as death toll rises in Cairo clashes
Oct. 6 - Dozens are killed as supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood and deposed President Mursi clash with local residents and police as they attempt to march on Tahrir Square. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


Stars share thoughts on government shutdown
Oct 4 - Daniel Radcliffe, Elizabeth Banks and Amy Poehler give their take on the U.S. government shutdown. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)


Diesel exhaust pollution may disrupt honeybee foraging
LONDON (Reuters) - Exposure to pollution from diesel exhaust fumes can disrupt honeybees' ability to recognize the smells of flowers and could in future affect pollination and global food security, researchers said on Thursday.


Americans Abroad Totally Immersed in European Soccer
The writer, a United States international midfielder, also plays for Kopparbergs/Goteborg in Sweden.


The Cost of the Shutdown by the Numbers
A look at the budget standoffs effects on Americas economy, institutions and government workers.


'Gay players want to come out'
Anton Hysen is a football player. He is also gay. "We can run, we can play, we can score. So what's the problem?" he says. "There's so much ignorance. Some people who are homophobic don't even know a gay person."


Termites' powerful weapon against extermination? Their own poop
ORLANDO (Reuters) - Scientists trying to understand why destructive wood-eating termites are so resistant to efforts to exterminate them have come up with an unusually repugnant explanation.


Europe Threatens Gazprom With Antitrust Action
The European Union's two-year investigation into the company's practices has already created tensions with Russia's president, Vladimir V. Putin.


Tropical Storm Karen dissipates off U.S. Gulf Coast
(Reuters) - The remnants of Tropical Storm Karen, already downgraded to a depression, have dissipated over the Gulf of Mexico, the National Weather Service said on Sunday.


RPT--GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. tensions keep dollar near 8-mth low, stocks sag
* Euro holds near 8-month high vs dollar, eyes 2013 peak * European shares lower, world shares head for 2nd week in red * Nikkei hits a 4-week low, BOJ more upbeat on capex * Bond markets remain...


Members of Congress point blame for government shutdown
Oct. 1 - Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. Congress continue to blame each other for the current battle over funding and the ensuing government shutdown. Multimedia display (no reporter narration).


Abuse inside Qatar's labor force?
There's nearly a decade to go before a ball is kicked at soccer's 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. But the tiny Gulf state, which won the right to host the event nearly three years ago, is embroiled in controversy over the treatment of the huge migrant labor force within its borders.


What's in It? That Nacho Dorito Taste
This is the irresistible flavor with its coppery, finger-staining dust that sent Doritos into the processed food hall of fame.


10 best countries for startups
New Zealand tops the list as the easiest place to start a small and medium-sized enterprise, according to the World Bank's most recent report.


The great North Korea bike ride
When Bernt Johansson crossed the mountainous countryside of North Korea into the city of Rason, the crowds there reminded the Swedish biker of the adulation that greeted his 1976 Olympic gold finish in Montreal.


Americans Abroad Totally Immersed in European Soccer
The writer, a United States international midfielder, also plays for Kopparbergs/Goteborg in Sweden.


Bridge Transnational Teams in Bali
A team from the United States won the Transnational Teams world championship in Bali, Indonesia, last month.


Terrorists seeking 'soft' targets?
A document found on the body of an al Qaeda operative killed two years ago contains chilling plans that take on new significance after the Nairobi mall terror attack.


Paperback Row
Paperback books of particular interest.


Kenya gets $20 million to water parched Iten, home of track champs
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya has secured funding from Belgium for a 1.7 billion shilling ($19.66 million) water project serving the highlands town of Iten, used by athletics champions such as Wilson Kipsang and Mo Farah.


Huge waves as typhoon approaches China
Oct. 6 - Huge waves crash against China's east coast as Typhoon Fitow approaches, state media reports. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


Laura Jenkins, John Plack Everything Changed at the Ball
The couple a soon-to-be lawyer and a Navy lieutenant and helicopter pilot met as junior White House staff members in the Bush administration and started dating after they left the White House.


Slovakia pushing on with possible Slovak Telekom stake sale
PRAGUE, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Slovakia is pressing ahead with plans to sell its 49 percent stake in Slovak Telekom whether or not majority shareholder Deutsche Telekom takes up its option of first refusal, the government said on Friday.


Wal-Mart eyes acquisitions in China -WSJ
CHICAGO, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc is open to potential acquisitions in China, the head of the retailer's Asia division said on Saturday, according to the Wall Street Journal.


The New Old Age Blog In a Quick Parole, Some See an Unwelcome Message
The parole of Anthony D. Marshall, son of the late socialite Brooke Astor, raises concern among some experts that financial abuse of the elderly still is not being taken seriously enough.


An endgame to U.S. deadlock?
The government is shut down with neither side talking. There seems to be little hope for breaking the impasse.


Advertising Fruit of the Loom Sees Workers in Their Underwear
The company is sending people with new jobs complimentary undergarments and has begun an ad campaign without its longtime mascots.


Dirndls and brass Oktoberfest mania spreads beyond beer festival
Munich (Reuters) - A decade ago, waitresses at Oktoberfest were the only ones in dirndls, the Bavarian peasant-inspired, corseted dresses featuring white blouses and colored aprons, and trendy...


Fifteen killed in protest clashes in Egypt
CAIRO, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Fifteen people were killed and more than 80 wounded in clashes during protests in Egypt on Sunday, state television and security sources said.


What to know before visiting Spain
It's Western Europe's second largest country, but it's the diversity of its people and passions that holds the key to understanding Spain's eternal appeal.


Berlin wax museum unveils second Angela Merkel
Sept. 19 - Madame Tussauds in Berlin unveils a new wax figure of Angela Merkel, denying any connection to the upcoming federal election when the German chancellor hopes to be reelected. Elly Park reports.


Giants Fall to Eagles, Manning's Struggles Leave Giants 0-5
The New York Giants' season lay in ruins, while the Philadelphia Eagles climbed into the thick of the NFC East division race on Sunday as they won their Desperation Bowl showdown at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.


More than $1 million tossed from a plane in Bolivia
More than $1 million tossed from a plane in Bolivia


Richardson Takes Trade as Fuel for Improvement
The running back, dropped midseason by the Browns, fits into the Colts hopes of building a dynasty around Andrew Luck.


Shopping With West Chin Cleansing the Palette Black White Accessories
The look is graphic and the combination timeless.


Treasury Secretary warns of serious consequences of default
Oct. 6 - U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew quotes from President Ronald Reagan to caution against allowing the country to go into a debt default. Mana Rabiee reports.


Spotlight | Hamptons International Film Festival Screen Gems and Stars Aplenty
The 21st annual festival opens Oct. 10, with such anticipated films as Kill Your Darlings, with Daniel Radcliffe, and 12 Years a Slave, directed by Steve McQueen.


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