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Compuware-controlled Covisint's shares jump 36 percent in debut
(Reuters) - Shares of Covisint Corp jumped 36 percent to $13.57 in their market debut, valuing the cloud-based supply chain software provider, at about $494 million.


Nokia handset sale hammers hedge funds
LONDON/PARIS (Reuters) - Hedge funds betting that the collapse in Finnish telecom group Nokia's share price would continue got a rude surprise on Tuesday, and their rush to unwind their bets left the...


What's for Dinner? Panzanella With Chicken and Capers
Toss roasted chicken into this Tuscan tomato salad, and spend an extra few minutes crisping up the skin first.


De Niro to Replace James Gandolfini in HBO Drama
Robert De Niro, the Oscar-winning actor, has agreed to take over the part played by Mr. Gandolfini in the pilot of Criminal Justice. Mr. Gandolfini died in June.


Path to Manning Slices Through Offensive Line, Again and Again
Giants center David Baas said he was embarrassed, disgusted after the offensive line allowed seven sacks of Eli Manning, six of them in the first half.


Grunge rock hero Kurt Cobain's childhood home for sale
OLYMPIA, Washington (Reuters) - The childhood home of the late grunge rock hero and Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain has been put up for sale in Washington state, with his family asking $500,000 for the property, more than seven times its assessed value.


UPDATE 1-UK's Osborne asks Bank of England to keep closer eye on housing scheme
LONDON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Britain's Finance Minister George Osborne has asked the Bank of England to play a bigger role in ensuring that his controversial "Help to Buy" housing programme does not...


UPDATE 1-UK's Osborne asks Bank of England to keep closer eye on housing scheme
LONDON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Britain's Finance Minister George Osborne has asked the Bank of England to play a bigger role in ensuring that his controversial "Help to Buy" housing programme does not...


California man behind anti-Islam film freed from federal custody
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The man behind an anti-Islam film that stoked angry protests against the United States across the Muslim world was released from federal custody in California on Thursday after serving time for probation violations stemming from his role in making the video.


Peru rescues man trapped in mine after 7.0 quake, no deaths
LIMA (Reuters) - Authorities in Peru said they rescued a man trapped in a mine on Wednesday after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake shook the coast - causing landslides, damaging homes and schools and injuring at least 17 in rural provinces.


Hers to Lose
Christine C. Quinn, the longtime front-runner in the New York mayoral race, lost in the Democratic primary. A behind-the-scenes film captures the final weeks of her bid.


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.


Sports Briefing | Tennis Murray to Have Surgery
Andy Murray will have surgery for a lingering back problem and will miss the rest of the season.


UPDATE 1-UK's Osborne asks Bank of England to keep closer eye on housing scheme
LONDON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Britain's Finance Minister George Osborne has asked the Bank of England to play a bigger role in ensuring that his controversial "Help to Buy" housing programme does not...


EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks lose post-Fed gloss, S.Africa at record high
LONDON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Emerging stocks lost the last of their post-Fed gains on Thursday, hitting eight-day lows as attention switched to a battle over the U.S. budget, though South African...


New delays hit Obamacare rollout before October 1 launch
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government on Thursday announced new delays in rolling out President Barack Obama's healthcare reform, saying small business and Spanish-language health insurance enrollment services would not begin on October 1 as planned.


NBA stars meet Africa's best
African basketball players get a training masterclass from NBA stars in Johannesburg.


ArtsBeat Video Watching the Finale of Dexter
Mike Hale, a television critic for The Times, breaks down Sundays series-ending episode of Dexter on Showtime.


Japanese Auto Parts Makers Fined
The companies agreed to pay $740 million on federal charges of fixing prices on parts like radiators sold to automakers in the United States, Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. said.


Sports Briefing | Soccer El Salvador Bars 14 Players From National Team
El Salvadors soccer federation permanently barred 14 players from the national team over accusations of match-fixing, including games against the United States and Mexico.


Fed's Stein need to be more predictable on bond taper
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve should make itself more predictable about scaling back its massive bond buying campaign, a top U.S. central banker said on Thursday, acknowledging that it...


Larry Ellison glows under shine of America's Cup
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - For Larry Ellison, the only thing better than winning the America's Cup is winning it against all odds.


Capturing China's e-commerce
The growth of e-commerce in China has outpaced that of western countries during the past five years. This is largely due to the rapid growth of Internet users, improved online payments, increasing coverage and improving services.


Bo Xilai appeals conviction
One day after a court in eastern China sentenced him to life in prison for corruption, former Communist Party leader Bo Xilai appealed his verdict and sentencing, a source with direct knowledge of the case told CNN.


Greek Civil Servants Start 2-Day Strike
Public sector workers were striking against plans to cut thousands of jobs, with anger fueled by the killing of an rap artist.


You're the Boss Blog Trying to Take Advantage of Government Programs
Is it worth the time it takes to pursue the work?


Nadal wins U.S. Open
Rafael Nadal confirmed his status Monday night as the dominant force in men's tennis with a four-set win over world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the U.S. Open final.


As Some Companies Turn to Health Exchanges, G.E. Seeks a New Path
Seeking to cut costs and improve care for its employees, General Electric has taken a hands-on approach with hospitals and doctors.


'Pink Star' might go for $60 million
The Pink Star diamond is expected to go for more than $60 million, the highest price in history for any diamond ever purchased, auctioneer Sotheby's says.


FDA strengthens hepatitis B warning on 2 cancer drugs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. health regulators have strengthened the warnings on two blood cancer drugs to reflect the risk that they may reactivate the hepatitis B virus in patients previously infected with the disease.


FOREX-Dollar climbs but U.S. budget cliffhanger limits upside
* Dollar gains despite wariness over possible U.S. gov't shutdown


Matter In Fragmented Forests, Rapid Mammal Extinctions
A man-made reservoir in Thailand has given biologists the opportunity to measure the speed of mammal extinctions and to watch them happen, quickly.


With Doubled Fees, Tennis Court Permit Sales Plunge
After doubling the seasonal fee, to $200, the citys Department of Parks and Recreation saw a drop even more significant than expected.


Chinese Court Sentences Celebrity Singers Son to 10 Years for Rape
Li Tianyi, 17, and four other defendants were convicted in a case that stirred discussion about the reckless lives of some offspring of Chinas elite.


DEALS-MA flat so far this year, even with mammoth Verizon deal
* U.S. MA up 35 pct, Europe down 24 pct, Asia dropped 8 pct


Liberia's Charles Taylor loses appeal against war crimes conviction
Sept. 26 - Former Liberian President Charles Taylor loses his appeal against a war-crimes conviction for encouraging rebels in neighboring Sierra Leone during its civil war. Mana Rabiee reports.


Television Review Trophy Wife, on ABC, Hopes to Repeat Sitcom Magic
Trophy Wife is an ABC comedy revolving around the latest spouse of a man who has already been married twice.


Militants raid forces in India before India-Pakistan talks, 12 dead
SAMBA, India (Reuters) - Militants dressed in Indian army uniforms attacked Indian police and soldiers near the border with Pakistan on Thursday, killing nine people and triggering calls for talks between the prime ministers of the rival nations to be called off.


Man evicted for 1964 Tokyo Olympics will be forced out again for 2020 Games
Sept. 19 - A Tokyo resident whose home was flattened to make way for the enlarged 1964 Olympics stadium faces eviction again for the 2020 Games. Tara Cleary reports.


UPDATE 2-Maldives court orders security forces to enforce run-off election postponement
* Election Commission wants to override court's postponement


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