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Breakingviews Diplomatic deal-making
Sept. 24 - Jeffrey Goldfarb and Breakingviews columnists discuss the unique structure and tactics in the $29 bln merger between U.S.-based Applied Materials and the Japanese Tokyo Electron.


New shoes for 10,000 homeless kids
Nicholas Lowinger, 15, has provided new shoes to more than 10,000 homeless children since 2010.


Burger King Introducing a Lower-Fat French Fry
The fast-food chain says its new Satisfries will have about 40 percent less fat and 30 percent fewer calories than the fries sold by its rival McDonalds.


Michael Jackson verdict could shake up entertainment business model
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of late pop star Michael Jackson against his concert promoter is now in the hands of a jury, and the verdict could have far-reaching implications for how the entertainment industry does business with its biggest stars.


Britain's Cameron says recovery, tax cuts key to easing high living costs
MANCHESTER, England, Sept 29 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Sunday that the government must cut taxes, create more jobs and stick to its budget deficit reduction plans if it...


UPDATE 1-NY-Connecticut commuter line sees half capacity Monday
Sept 29 (Reuters) - The Metro-North Railroad expects its New Haven line to return to half capacity by Monday after a power failure last week caused delays for tens of thousands of commuters into New...


Manning Starts Game After Game Despite Hit After Hit
Sundays game against the Chiefs will mark the 150th consecutive Giants game started by Eli Manning, including the postseason, since 2004.


The best of African street art
Africa street art can be anything from beautifully painted shop fronts, to spray can graffiti, to inspiring murals. You sent your street art photos to CNN iReport - here are the best.


In BP Trial, The Amount Of Oil Lost Is At Issue
The fines against BP hang in the balance, and depend on the level of negligence that is determined and how much oil was spilled.


3LD Has Used Its Technology to Create a Revenue Stream
3LD has confronted a lot of adversity and survived, thanks to its earned-revenue model, and has a full season ahead.


China's small firms see profit growth easing, costs rising ministry
BEIJING (Reuters) - Most of China's small and medium companies have seen profit growth slowing this year as costs rise and financing remains tight, the official Xinhua news agency said on Monday,...


Tokyo Elec sees profit without rate hike-paper
TOKYO, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Tokyo Electric Power Co, the operator of the crippled Fukushima plant, will likely turn a profit for the first time in three years in the current business year, without raising electricity rates or restarting reactors, its president was quoted as saying on Sunday.


Canada's Harvest drilling finds 5.9 mln bbls oil reserve - KNOC
SEOUL, Sept 29 (Reuters) - State-run Korea National Oil Corp (KNOC) said on Sunday its loss-making subsidiary Harvest Operations had found at least 5.9 million barrels of crude oil in a Canadian well where it began drilling earlier this month.


Almost True Confessions, by Jane OConnor
In Jane OConnors novel, a copy editor turns to detective work.


Obama calls on U.N. members to enforce chemical weapons ban
Sept. 24 - In his address to the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Barack Obama says the U.N. must prove its capability to enforce international laws. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


In first census since war, Bosnia's 'Others' threaten ethnic order
SARAJEVO (Reuters) - Darko Brkan wants to upend Bosnia's constitutional order, and he's going to use the country's first census as an independent state to do it.


Amy DiLuna, Bryan Koplin
The bride is the news editor for the Today Web site; the groom is a vice president at Goldman Sachs.


In Transit Blog From Carnival Cruise Lines, a New Guarantee Policy
A new guarantee policy from Carnival Cruise Lines offers passengers full refunds and an additional 10 percent if they are dissatisfied.


Can African aviation lift its game?
Nico Bezuidenhout, the CEO of South Africa's Mango Airlines, talks about the growing number of African airlines.


EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil stocks firm on Santander unit payout
* U.S. debt, budget negotiations still worrying investors * Banks drive gains in Brazil Bovespa, OGX weighs * Mexico IPC and Chile IPSA each fall 0.24 percent MEXICO CITY, Sept 27 (Reuters) -...


Agony in Kenya as families wait for news
Days after the Westgate Mall shooting, dozens of families linger and wait, not sure whether their loved ones are dead or alive. As many as 63 people are still unaccounted for.


Mom Paris 'has no life' since dad's death
The mother of Michael Jackson's two oldest children broke down in tears when she was asked to describe the impact of the singer's death on his daughter Paris.


Japan Sept PMI shows manufacturing expanding at fastest since 2011 quake
TOKYO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Japanese manufacturing activity expanded in September at the fastest pace since a record earthquake and nuclear disaster in early 2011, a survey showed on Monday, suggesting the economy has been able to stage a full recovery due to strong domestic demand and recovering exports.


European cyclists race into N. Korea
Adulation of N. Korean crowds reminds a cyclist of his 1976 Olympic gold finish.


Music Review Global Citizen Festival in Central Park Raises Awareness
The second Global Citizen Festival in Central Park featured Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, Alicia Keys, Kings of Leon, Elvis Costello, as well as a visit from Ban Ki-moon, of the United Nations.


Langer Shoots 63 to Take Champions Tour Lead
Bernhard Langer birdied his first four holes and finished with a nine-under 63 to open a four-stroke lead in the Champions Tours First Tee Open in Pebble Beach, Calif.


Japans Leader Gives No Ground in Islands Dispute
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan said he was open to dialogue with China about disputed islands in the South China Sea but that Japan owns them.


Sony's PS4 tops Xbox One as gamers' holiday choice Reuters/Ipsos poll
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - More U.S. shoppers prefer Sony Corp's upcoming PlayStation 4 than Microsoft Corp's Xbox One, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, as the industry's two leading videogame console makers prepare to do battle this holiday season.


The greatest F1 driver ever?
Who is the greatest F1 driver of all time? Past and present drivers give their verdict on the contenders to CNN.


California solar policy costing all utility customers report
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - California's non-solar homeowners are paying a growing share of maintaining the power grid under a controversial state policy, while ratepayers with solar rooftops are paying less, a report commissioned by the state's utility regulator said on Thursday.


Obama Government shutdown won't delay healthcare exchange launch
(Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Friday that the new state insurance exchanges created by his healthcare reform law will launch as scheduled on Tuesday even if the federal government shuts down due to Republican efforts to defund Obamacare.


You're the Boss Blog Does Fulfillment Have to Be a Headache?
Laura Zander of Jimmy Beans Wool sees it as a competitive advantage.


Seattle 4-0 After 23-20 OT Win Over Texans
Seattle's Richard Sherman saw quarterback Matt Schaub roll out in the fourth quarter and had a pretty good idea what he wanted to do next.


Ronaldo stars in Real thriller
Cristiano Ronaldo shows just why Real Madrid agreed to pay him the big bucks with a hat-trick on a scintillating evening of European football.


The Tailgate Experience, British Style
Millions of Britons follow American football, but the one thing many of them have no experience with is tailgating.


EU lawmakers back strict new approval system for medical devices
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union lawmakers backed a strict new approval system for high-tech medical devices on Wednesday, raising industry fears of added delays in getting new products to market that could dull Europe's competitive edge.


You're the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Postal Arbitrage
Americas toilet turnaround. The biggest start-up incubator in the world. And what percent of Yelps reviews do you think are fake?


World Briefing | Middle East Bahrain Obama Speech Buoys Marchers
Tens of thousands marched in Bahrain on Friday in the largest antigovernment protest in months.


Marijuana The Uruguayan model
Views on marijuana are shifting, but nearly everywhere, it is too early to talk about substantive changes to drug policies.


Sochi -- Russia's field of dreams?
CNN's Amanda Davies gives the inside track on Sochi's preparations for February's Olympic Games with the Russian city facing a race against time to be ready.


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