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Genetics Research May Point to Treatment for Cold Sores
Insight about a mutated gene in people who got cold sores suggests a possible research route for both cold sores and other infections caused by herpes simplex virus type 1.


Sports Briefing | Soccer Juventus Salvages Tie in Champions League
Juventus needed a second-half equalizer from Fabio Quagliarella to earn a draw 1-1 at FC Copenhagen in their opening match in the Champions League on Tuesday.


eHarmony's job matching
The only dating company, eHarmony thinks it can help you fall in love and get job. Erin Burnett reports.


The Caucus House Democrats Crafting Immigration Proposal
Though no final decisions have been made on the immigration proposal, a topic that has been languishing in the Republican-controlled House, Democratic leadership hopes to introduce the bill in the next few weeks.


Soros weds consultant at his New York estate for his third marriage
NEW YORK (Reuters) - George Soros, the 83-year-old billionaire investor, philanthropist and active supporter of liberal political causes, married health care and education consultant Tamiko Bolton on...


Ruth Patrick, 105, a Pioneer in Science and Pollution Control Efforts, Is Dead
Dr. Patrick, one of the countrys leading experts in the study of freshwater ecosystems, or limnology, was an innovator of a number of environmental practices and principles.


Netiquette Saying farewell
So many folks manage to lose their netiquette heads when they scramble, legs flailing and akimbo, toward the denouement of events and life chapters. So here is the ultimate (get it?) digital-etiquette guide to a polite big finish.


Peter Matthiessen to Publish New Novel
Mr. Matthiessen, 86, said the new novel, about a group that comes together for a meditation retreat at the site of a World War II concentration camp, may be my last word.


Personal Journeys Savoring Family Trips When the Kids Are Adults
A road trip to Montreal with two sons in their 20s reveals the enduring pleasures of traveling together.


Corner Office The Limitedx2019;s Chief Re-Recruit Your Team Every Day
Linda Heasley of The Limited says she should always be able to show her workers why they should work for her and her company.


Malaysia UMW Oil Gas to start taking orders for $737 mln IPO on Oct 3-sources
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Reuters) - UMW Oil Gas Corporation Bhd, a Malaysian offshore and drilling services firm, will start taking orders on Oct. 3 for its 2.36 billion ringgit ($737.73 million) initial share sale, sources with direct knowledge of the deal said.


Brazil regulator could demand sale of TIM Participacoes -source
BRASILIA, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Brazil's telecom regulator Anatel would demand that Telecom Italia sell its Brazilian mobile operator affiliate TIM Participacoes if Spanish group Telefonica SA acquired...


Powerful typhoon kills 20 in southern China, swipes Hong Kong
HONG KONG (Reuters) - A powerful typhoon hit Hong Kong and the southern China coast on Monday, killing at least 20 people on the mainland, crippling power lines and causing flooding and gale force winds.


Books of The Times Debora L. Spars Wonder Women, on Chasing Perfection
Debora L. Spars Wonder Women joins the public conversation about womens success and the work-life balance.


Man scales tower with bare hands
Without safety equipment, Michael Kemeter scales a 268-meter tower in Changsha, China, before parachuting to the ground.


Henrik Stenson Wins Tour Championship, FedEx Cup
At this stage in his career, Henrik Stenson never expects anything to come easily.


Drouin Lifts Lightning Over Panthers in Shootout
Jonathan Drouin scored the only goal in the shootout to lift the Tampa Bay Lightning over the Florida Panthers 5-4 in a preseason game Saturday night.


Insider trading trial of SAC's Martoma delayed until January
NEW YORK, Sept 24 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Tuesday pushed back the insider trading trial of former SAC Capital Advisors portfolio manager Mathew Martoma to Jan. 6.


Snedeker fights back
World no. 7 Brandt Snedeker targets strong finish to 2013 after fighting back from a bone disease.


Tasting the Green Circle Chickens
In a blind tasting, Melissa Clark and two Dining editors sampled the chickens fed scraps from some of New Yorks best restaurants.


Bryan Cranston, the man of the moment
Right now, Bryan Cranston is The Man.


Dozens Killed in Earthquake in Pakistan
The magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck in a remote area of Baluchistan Province, killing at least 39 people.


Vote for Merkel Seen as Victory for Austerity
For months, Europe waited for German elections, hoping that a re-elected Chancellor Angela Merkel would ease austerity measures. The wait is over, and so, too, is any hint of a new approach.


Calls to end child marriage
The story was horrific An 8-year-old girl died from internal injuries suffered on her wedding night with a 40-year-old man. It caused outrage -- and numerous calls to end child marriage in Yemen.


Amanda Bynes' drunk driving case moved to mental health court
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The drunk driving case against troubled actress and former teenage star Amanda Bynes has been moved to the mental health court at the request of her attorney, a Los Angeles judge ruled on Tuesday.


Family comes first for risk-averse fund managers
LONDON (Reuters) - Investors seeking less volatile returns from their stock portfolios are turning their attention to family-owned firms that play for pride as well as profit.


US STOCKS-SP 500 inches up after string of declines
* Homebuilders rise after data shows continued price gains


City Room New York Today Small-Screen City
What you need to know for Tuesday Brooklyns moment in the TV spotlight, the president weighs in on the mayors race, and Yankees playoff tickets get them while you can.


Seeking cheaper widgets, NYC to share procurement data
Sept 24 (Reuters) - When New York's Rockland County needed to buy two new asphalt rollers for highway construction projects this summer, it saved $38,000 by looking halfway across the country - in...


Dashboard Today in Small Business Failure Parties
Retailers look to the holidays. A money-back guarantee. Twenty-three graduates of the Goldman Sachs small-business program. And an iPhone spoof.


French court upholds Sarkozy vote funding probe
BORDEAUX, France Sept 24 (Reuters) - A French appeals court ruled on Tuesday that an investigation could proceed into former president Nicolas Sarkozy for allegedly duping L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt into donating election campaign funds, a lawyer for her family said.


Russia Sells Stake in Maker of AK-47s to Investors
A Russian government-owned conglomerate said it would sell to two private investors just under half of the company that makes Kalashnikov assault rifles.


Stocks Stall, Wary of Fed Action and Budget Showdown
Uncertainty about the Federal Reserves next step and the potential for a budget showdown in Washington kept Wall Street in check on Tuesday.


Rinne Backstops Predators to 2-0 Win Over Isles
Pekka Rinne made 13 saves in his first preseason game to lead the Nashville Predators to a 2-0 victory over the New York Islanders on Sunday night.


Racing's $186 million man
Heavyweight champions share a variety of qualities -- but one that often exposes their true nature is the desire for more success as soon as it is achieved.


Peter Matthiessen to Publish New Novel
Mr. Matthiessen, 86, said the new novel, about a group that comes together for a meditation retreat at the site of a World War II concentration camp, may be my last word.


Michigan Signs Beilein Through '18-19
Fresh off the first Final Four appearance of his career, Michigan coach John Beilein has a new contract.


Libraries, schools get 464 calls to ban books in 2012
The "Captain Underpants" books, "Beloved", "Thirteen Reasons Why" and "And Tango Makes Three" are just some of the most frequently challenged books the American Library Association is drawing attention to during Banned Books Week.


Pirates Clinch 1st Playoff Berth in 21 Years
The long wait is over, Pittsburgh. Your Pirates are finally headed back to the postseason.


'Big brother' tech watches over Rio
Rio de Janeiro's state-of-the-art Operations Center is gathering real-time information on traffic jams and environmental emergencies around the clock. It's part of the mayor's vision to make the city safer and more sustainable.


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