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Study of Hormone Use in Menopause Reaffirms Complex Mix of Risks and Benefits
Research building on data from the Womens Health Initiative confirms that the risks of hormones outweigh the benefits, but that their use is sometimes appropriate.


Your Money Auto Leases Entice, but Theyre Still Costly
A car lease may seem like a steal, but it still costs several thousands more than buying a new car, not to mention a newish used car.


Pakistani Taliban Attack Rival Commander
A suicide attack in the countrys northwest killed at least 15 people, but left the commander with minor injuries, officials said.


20 greatest franchises for travelers
Stop kidding yourself -- 14 gigazillion customers can't be wrong. And like it or not, you're one of them.


Amid U.S. shutdown, probe of Tennessee deadly bus crash left to state
NASHVILLE, Tenn (Reuters) - Tennessee officials on Thursday pored over maintenance records and scene details a day after a bus carrying 18 people on a church outing veered across an interstate highway and smashed into a truck and SUV, killing eight people.


Euro Tour denies U.S. takeover
The chief executive of golf's European Tour has dismissed reports the organization could be bought out by its American counterpart the PGA Tour.


Sluggish India economy, tight credit take toll on smaller firms
MUMBAI, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Sunil Malhotra's expansion plans had a sound logic; they would reduce his company's exposure to imports made more costly by the slump in the rupee this year to a record low. It was an investment to improve profitability.


UPDATE 1-U.S. indicts 13 suspected members of hacker group Anonymous
WASHINGTON, Oct 3 (Reuters) - The United States brought criminal charges against 13 suspected members of the hacking group Anonymous on Thursday for allegedly attacking government, credit card and lobbying websites in a campaign in support of internet file-sharing.


The toughest shot in golf?
Living Golf takes a a look at the iconic 17th hole with its island green.


Ferrari waving white flag?
Sebastian Vettel has already won the 2013 Formula One world championship -- at least that's the view of his Ferrari rivals with six races still remaining this season.


Sketch Guy A Time to Splurge, and a Time to Pinch Pennies
People make their own choices on what they are willing to spend extra for. The important thing is having good reasons for these choices.


Al Shabaab backed by money from U.S.
Peter Bergen says Al-Shabaab has been bolstered not only by American recruits but also by money from U.S. backers.


Career tips from football managers
Football coaches are high-profile leaders of the sporting world, but can they also offer valuable insights in management to aspiring business or industry executives?


Emmys 2013 What you need to know
If you missed Sunday night's 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, don't worry -- we can bring you up to speed.


Road-Warrior Rays Down Indians to Advance
The Tampa Bay Rays continued to thrive on the road with a clinical 4-0 victory over a profligate Cleveland Indians in their one-game, wild card playoff on Wednesday to advance to the American League Division Series.


Gadgetwise For Your iPhone 5, a Personal Photo and Extra Juice
A battery case from Uncommon can be customized with a picture from the user.


ArtsBeat San Francisco Ballet Reaches Agreement With Dancers Union
The ballet company and the union representing its dancers resolved their dispute, meaning that performances in New York will proceed.


Australia shares seen hobbled by U.S. worries, gold uptick may support
SYDNEY, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Australian shares are seen opening lower on Friday as investors worried that political brinkmanship in Washington could have more serious consequences for the world's...


Benchmark's Bill Gurley on writing "Above the Crowd"
Gurley explains the through process of his writing and what he hopes to achieve with it.


6 arrested in official's death
The drowning of an official during interrogation prompts questions about how far Chinese investigators will go.


This is Z10, the first BlackBerry 10 handset
Research In Motion is no more! BlackBerry is the new company name and the Z10 is the first BlackBerry 10 handset. Here's a quick overview of the new phone.


Asian giants jostle to join carrier club
Want to be an Asian superpower? Then you need an aircraft carrier, it seems. Economic powers China, Japan and India all are building "blue water" navies.


Phonebloks A new concept in phones
What if you could buy a smart phone that would last you for the rest of your life?


Bloomberg on climate change
For the first time in human history, more than half the world's population is living in cities, which now produce approximately 70 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. That puts cities on the frontlines of the battle against climate change -- and more and more cities are leading the charge.


Driverless shuttles seen as viable public transport alternative
Sept. 17 - A collaboration between French company Induct and a Singapore university aims to replace conventional shuttle buses with a driverless, electric alternative. The team are currently testing the vehicle on a two kilometre test route virtually devoid of other traffic, but hope eventually to increase its range. Rob Muir has more.


New Jersey race back on
The American dream of holding two Formula One races in 2014 is kept alive as a new Grand Prix of America is added to the 2014 calendar.


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


China's Minmetals submits first-round bid for Las Bambas mine
LONDON (Reuters) - China's Minmetals has submitted a first-round bid for Glencore-Xstrata's $5.9 billion Las Bambas copper mine in Peru, Gu Liangmin, managing director of the state-owned metals and...


Latest SpaceX Rocket Test Successfully Goes Sideways
The latest test flight of Space Exploration Technologies Corporations Grasshopper vehicle demonstrated more pronounced steering maneuvers.


Investors turn their backs on "robot" hedge funds
LONDON (Reuters) - Investors in the $330 billion computer-driven hedge fund sector are pulling out money for the first time since 2008, data showed on Wednesday, signaling the possible start of a...


Atari founder Tim Cook isn't the 'next Steve Jobs'
Apple's new CEO is no Steve Jobs, says Atari co-founder Nolan Bushnell, who first met Jobs when his company employed him in 1974 as a $5-an-hour developer.


New Moon Probe Raises Questions About What to Do Next in Space
While scientists are excited about what the experiment may yield, they are also concerned about the absence of future moon voyages on NASAs schedule.


Movie Review All Is Bright Stars Giamatti and Rudd as Thieves
Paul Giamatti and Paul Rudd play professional thieves attempting to give up crime in All Is Bright, a new film directed by Phil Morrison.


Mid-life stress could be linked to Alzheimer's study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Middle-aged women with lots of stress are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease down the road, a new study suggests.


Worries grow over Iraq security
A string of car bombings in predominantly Shiite neighborhoods across Baghdad on Monday killed 37 people and wounded 155, adding to rising concern about sectarian violence across Iraq.


Sports Briefing | Soccer Manchester United Wins
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.


Hong Kong's 'poor' hit 15%
CNN's Patricia Wu talks with Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Matthew Cheung, about the city's plan to help the poor.


The New Old Age The Icing on the Cake
Theres no fixing this, whatever you call it. So I bake a cake.


Bloomberg on climate change
For the first time in human history, more than half the world's population is living in cities, which now produce approximately 70 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. That puts cities on the frontlines of the battle against climate change -- and more and more cities are leading the charge.


Stop demonizing the needy
LZ Granderson says a Michigan bill that requires volunteer work and drug testing for welfare recipients is a useless move pandering to myths about poor people.


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