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A Black Hole Mystery Wrapped in a Firewall Paradox
A paradox around matter leaking from black holes puts into question various scientific axioms Either information can be lost; Einsteins principle of equivalence is wrong; or quantum field theory needs fixing.


Comcast Ordered to Place Bloomberg With TV Peers
A Federal Communications Commission ruling asserted that the cable company must place Bloomberg TV closer to other news channels in so-called news neighborhoods.


My Story My Mothers Secret Heart Attack
It occurred to me that it may have been more fitting for my mother to call her friends, in their 80s like her, those who understand her, during her heart attack.


Sports of The Times N.F.L. Protects the Pocket as Black Quarterbacks Transcend It
Even as the number of starting black quarterbacks increases, the pro football establishment resists their freewheeling style of play.


Property Values What You Get for ... $800,000
Valley views in Massachusetts, waterfront in Washington State and downtown living in Columbus, Ohio.


Exclusive Time for Gates to go, some top Microsoft investors tell board
NEW YORK/SEATTLE (Reuters) - Three of the top 20 investors in Microsoft Corp are lobbying the board to press for Bill Gates to step down as chairman of the software company he co-founded 38 years ago, according to people familiar with matter.


T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Saint Laurent
Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Barbara Anastacio.


Boeing QF-16 completes first pilotless flight
Sept 25 - Two U.S. Air Force test pilots in a ground control station remotely fly an F-16 jet modified to be an aerial target. Jillian Kitchener reports.


James Street, 65, Dies; Led Longhorns to National Title
Street became an instant legend for fueling a 15-14 victory over Arkansas in 1969, which gave Texas the national crown, as declared by President Richard M. Nixon.


Meet Andy Murray's Mum
Tennis parents don't always have the best of reputations. Think Damir Dokic, John Tomic and Jim Pierce. However, Andy Murray's Mum is a very different breed.


Dozens killed in Pakistan bazaar blast
At least 40 people were killed -- with one family losing 18 members -- after a bomb exploded at a bazaar in Peshawar, Pakistan.


China typhoon survivors airlifted
Oct. 1 - Fishermen rescued from the South China Sea after a typhoon sank their boats are airlifted to hospital. Paul Chapman reports.


Nadal Breathing Down Djokovic's Neck in China
Rafa Nadal starts the final push to what he hopes will be a return to the top of the world rankings when he gets under way at the China Open on Tuesday.


Bosnia holds first census since war, reviving divisions
SARAJEVO (Reuters) - Bosnia launched its first census as an independent state on Tuesday, a politically charged event that has revived ethnic rifts and could shake the delicate power-sharing system...


India Ink Aftermath of the Mumbai Building Collapse
Survivors recount the horrors of the building collapse that killed more than 60 in Mumbais Mazgaon dockyard area.


Justices Agree to Hear Raging Bull Copyright Case
The Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal in a copyright dispute arising from the movie Raging Bull, brought by the daughter of a friend of Jake LaMotta, the boxer the film is based on.


Helping blind golfers thrive
Shane O'Donoghue speaks with Midori Miyazaki about encouraging blind people to take up the sport of golf.


Ex cons turn curators
September 25 - Nine inmates from a French penitentiary select works of art for an exhibition. Sharon Reich reports.


NASAs Deputy Administrator Is Leaving Agency
Lori B. Garver, a top administrator at the agency who played a large role in drafting the Obama administrations controversial space policies, will leave next month.


Sports Briefing | Soccer Ukraine Is Penalized for Fans Racist Abuse
FIFA has ordered Ukraine to play its next World Cup qualifier in an empty stadium after its fans shouted racist abuse during the teams match against San Marino.


Well Statins Tied to Cataract Risk
In one of the largest studies ever done on the subject, researchers have found that taking statins, the widely used cholesterol-lowering drugs, is associated with an increased risk for cataracts.


Scientists more convinced mankind is main cause of warming
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Leading climate scientists said on Friday they were more convinced than ever that humans are the main culprits for global warming, and predicted the impact from greenhouse gas emissions could linger for centuries.


Signs May Be Evident in Hindsight, but Predicting Violent Behavior Is Tough
Mental health experts say that barring the rare few people who declare their intentions, picking out those who are likely to commit murder can be extremely difficult.


Canada crude - Synthetic grades weaken on strong supply
CALGARY, Alberta, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Canadian light synthetic crude prices weakened on Tuesday, the first day of the October trading window, as a result of refinery outages and robust supply.


HarperCollins Joins Scribd In E-Book Subscription Plan
The deal will make the publishers backlist books available to monthly subscribers in a Netflix-style service.


U.S. judge rejects bids to halt enforcement of Maryland gun law
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A federal judge rejected on Tuesday bids by gun rights supporters to halt enforcement of Maryland's new gun law, which bans the sale of 45 types of assault weapons and requires handgun buyers to undergo safety training and fingerprinting.


Facial recognition brings new look to shopping
Aug. 19 - Scrambling for credit cards or mobile phones at the checkout counter could become a thing of the past as a Finnish company readies to launch the world's first face recognition payment system. Tara Cleary reports.


Winston Helps No 8 Florida St Beat BC 48-34
With a wave of his left arm, Jameis Winston motioned for Kenny Shaw to go long. With a heave by his right arm, the Florida State freshman delivered the ball in stride.


T Magazine Feeling For | A Reed Krakoff Clutch that Travels Well
The designer explains why he created this document pouch, which can double as a chic clutch, for women on the go.


South Korea shows military might
Oct. 1 - South Korea shows new missiles to target North Korean artillery and long-range weapons in a rare military parade. Paul Chapman reports.


Telus back in acquisition talks with Mobilicity -Globe
TORONTO, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Telus Corp, one of Canada's biggest wireless providers, is in talks with Mobilicity to revive a plan for Telus to purchase the struggling smaller player, the Globe and Mail newspaper reported late Monday.


You're the Boss Blog Goldman to Expand Small-Business Program
The ideal candidate for the program, a spokeswoman said, is a company in business for two years, with at least four employees and from $150,000 to $4 million in annual revenue.


Italy's Prysmian signs $260 mln contracts with Brazil's Petrobras
MILAN, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Italy's Prysmian, the world's largest cable maker, said on Tuesday it had signed contracts worth $260 million with Brazilian oil company Petrobras.


Sarah Brown, Eli Goldstein A Love That Lasted Beyond Summer
The couple met as counselors at a summer camp in the Berkshires.


Hassan Rouhani full interview
CNN's Christiane Amanpour's full interview with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.


Dan Zevin Wins Thurber Prize for Humor
The award, given annually for an outstanding book of humor published in the United States, recognized Mr. Zevins Dan Gets a Minivan.


Far-right Greek politicians arrested
The leader of Greece's extreme right wing Golden Dawn party and four party lawmakers were charged Saturday with forming and participating in a criminal gang.


Lotus explains why Raikkonen not paid
Kimi Raikkonen is leaving Lotus because he has not been paid his salary -- and the Formula One team now admits its philosophy is to prioritize spending on the car not its star drivers.


Christie Wants States Top Court to Block Gay Marriage Ruling
Gov. Chris Christies administration has appealed to the State Supreme Court, asking to block a lower courts order that would allow same-sex marriages in New Jersey.


Britain's FTSE dragged down by Unilever warning
LONDON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Britain's top share index entered the final quarter of 2013 on a cautious note on Tuesday, with a warning of lower sales at Unilever hitting other companies exposed to...


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