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The top films at the North American box office
Sept 2 (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 movies at North American (U.S. and Canadian) box offices for the four days starting Aug. 30, led by "Lee Daniels' The Butler," at No. 1, according to...


GLOBAL MARKETS- Factory growth buoys shares as Syria risk eases for now
LONDON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - A delay in potential U.S. military action in Syria and improving economic data from China and Europe lifted world share markets on Monday and sent safe-haven government...


India's parliament passes cheap food law for 800 million people
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's upper house of parliament on Monday approved a $20 billion scheme to distribute subsidized wheat and rice to 800 million people, backing an anti-malnutrition drive that investors fear will mean missing the fiscal deficit target.


Harbinger's insurance unit files for $100 million IPO
(Reuters) - Fidelity Guaranty Life, the insurance unit of Harbinger Group Inc, filed with U.S. regulators on Thursday to raise up to $100 million in an initial public offering of its common...


Former NBA Star Scottie Pippen Won't Face Charges Over Malibu Fracas
Former Chicago Bulls basketball star Scottie Pippen will not be prosecuted over an altercation with a man at a Malibu restaurant in June, prosecutors said on Tuesday, citing insufficient evidence.


Sketch Guy Some Investing Stories Sound Good Until You Analyze Them
Stories about young real estate investors may be persuasive, the author writes, but deciding if similar actions would be good for us is crucial.


UPDATE 1-Dubai close to sale of Fontainebleau hotel in Miami
DUBAI, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Dubai World is close to selling its 50 percent stake in Miami Beach's landmark Fontainebleau hotel to South Florida developer Turnberry Ltd, three sources aware of the matter said.


The Gold Mine in the Hall
Buildings are finding new ways to cut costs, including selling off unused space like hall closets.


Around the Country The Days Best in College Football
Teams, players and games that stood out in the first week of college football.


Africa's 'Father of the Internet'
African Voices meets Ghanaian Internet pioneer Professor Nii Quaynor.


Clemson 38, Georgia 35 A Major Victory for Clemson, and for the A.C.C.
Quarterback Tajh Boyd helped the eighth-ranked Tigers defeat a top SEC team, No. 5 Georgia, in a big step for a conference that is seeking respect. Boyd threw for three touchdowns and ran for two.


WRAPUP 2-Verizon and Vodafone agree $130 bln Wireless deal
* Vodafone to return 71 percent, $84 bln, to shareholders


Britain's pioneer of the arts
The year is 1969 and Britain is at the peak of its counter-culture revolution -- a time of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll. The Beatles are at the height of their fame, while a relatively unknown musician, David Bowie is making waves with his track "Space Oddity."


More leaks feared at Japan's Fukushima
The drip, drip, drip of bad news about Japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear power plant keeps going.


Robots taking over kitchens?
Students from The School of Form in Poland have designed a robotic chef that could give a glimpse into the future.


UPDATE 1-Russia sending spy ship to Mediterranean - Interfax
* Interfax warship to gather information in Mediterranean


Straight Sets Stephens Wins Style Points; Williams Wins Match
Sloane Stephens hit the flashy winners Sunday, but Serena Williams prevailed with superior discipline, will and tactical acumen


We ride along with the Nokia Drive
Ride-along and interview Nokia's Aaron Dannenbring


Can a team win 79-0?
Two Nigerian matches that produced an incredible 146 goals are referred by the country's football authorities to the police as a "criminal matter."


Living With Cancer Is It Back?
The tunnel vision of cancer focuses me obsessively on myself. Perhaps all diseases bring egotism in their wake, for people in distress find it hard to think of anything else.


Public private partners come to potoroo rescue
Aug. 25 - Australia's threatened long-nosed potoroo may be making a comeback in southeast Queensland thanks to a collaboration between government and private land-owners. The shy marsupial has been the victim of habitat destruction through land clearing but efforts by farmers are producing signs of recovery. Tara Cleary reports.


Exclusive | 104 Willow Street Built When Sheep Grazed in Brooklyn Heights
An 1826 farmhouse with a comprehensive restoration that helped to create an ageless elegance.


The Mayoral Candidates on Public Health
The New York Times asked the leading candidates in contested mayoral primaries three questions about public health. The description of their positions is drawn from their responses and previous statements.


Garcia in charge at damp Deutsche Bank Championship
NORTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) - With birdies galore at a damp TPC Boston on Sunday, overnight leader Sergio Garcia shot a fine six-under 65 to hold a two-stroke lead after the third round of the Deutsche Bank Championship.


Whats on Saturday
Television highlights.


South Korea unfolds future of urban driving
Sept. 2 - South Korean researchers have developed an electric car that folds in half for easy parking. Called the 'Armadillo-T', the prototype vehicle is designed for commuters in busy urban areas. Rob Muir has more.


Iconic images
"Lee Harvey Oswald shot"


In Transit Blog 40 Winks More, Jeeves
Some hotels are now offering their guests a more personal wake-up call, for no extra cost.


Rivals see UBS holding on to clients after trading loss
GENEVA (Reuters) - Rich clients of Swiss bank UBS have not yet moved their millions to other banks after its $2.3 billion trading scandal last month, rival private bankers said.


Festival canceled after 2 reported drug deaths
The third and final day of New York City's Electric Zoo music festival was canceled Sunday after two concert-goers died and at least four others were hospitalized due to drug-related causes, according to Sgt. Lee Jones of the New York Police Department.


Blackhawks Agree Contract Extension With Goalie Crawford
The Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a six-year contract extension with goaltender Corey Crawford, the National Hockey League team said on Monday.


While Radwanska Is Upset, Djokovic Cruises
Agnieszka Radwanska became the highest-seeded player, on the mens or womens side, to lose thus far, while Novak Djokovic won his match in straight sets.


Straight Sets Hewitt Continues Run With Win Over Young Russian
Lleyton Hewitt, ranked 66th, is in the fourth round of the United States Open for the first time since 2006.


Rainy Day at U.S. Open Yields All-Italian Quarterfinal
No. 10 Roberta Vinci beat Camila Giorgi, 6-2, 6-2, to advance to the quarterfinals, where she will face her fellow Italian Flavia Pennetta.


Garcia Grabs the Lead in Boston
Sergio Garcia opened with five birdies in seven holes, closed with an eagle, and wound up as the guy everyone was chasing Saturday at the Deutsche Bank Championship.


Boy Kangaroo saved me
A seven-year-old boy who spent a winter's night lost in chilly conditions in the Australian bush says a friendly kangaroo is the reason he survived.


UPDATE 1-US regulator unveils plan for universal broadband
* Cable group says gives phone companies unfair advantage


Introducing the world's biggest ship
When the first Triple E Class cargo vessel sails out of the Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering yard in Okpo, South Korea, on July 2, an intriguing new age of container shipping will commence.


Clashes outside Mexico's Congress as it begins opening session
Sept. 1 - Protests dissolve into clashes in Mexico as hundreds of students attempt to block lawmakers from entering opening session. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


Sketch Guy A Sweet Lesson in Price Perceptions
It seemed crazy to spend $5 on a pint of ice cream, until a $12 pint came along. Anchoring to a number can change the way we make financial decisions.


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