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Prominent Cuban dissident economist Oscar Espinosa Chepe dead at 72
HAVANA (Reuters) - Oscar Manuel Espinosa Chepe, a dissident Cuban economist whose work was censored by the government, died in Spain on Monday at age 72 after battling chronic liver disease and cancer, his wife announced on Facebook.


Dufner claims 1st major title
Jason Dufner wins 2013 PGA Championship over Jim Furyk. Patrick Snell reports.


Elie Saab's spring garden
Oct. 01 - The Lebanese designer creates a lace and floral landscape for Spring/Summer 2014. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)


A Disease Cuts Corn Yields
Gosss wilt, a disease that is spreading in the United States, has been devastating the crops of corn farmers, while the cause of the tidal wave remains uncertain.


Jobs at risk throughout economy
It took virtually no time at all. As soon as the government shutdown took effect at midnight, Americans of all stripes found their lives affected, and for some, their livelihoods threatened.


Station to Station, Avant-Garde Art Show, Nears End of Tour
The Station to Station train has been traveling across the country laden with artists, seeking to turn places like Barstow, Calif., into temporary cultural destinations.


2013 Emmys The winners list
Between "Breaking Bad," "House of Cards," "Homeland" and its respective stars, the 2013 Emmys race was tight.


Apple shares get boost on Icahn dinner with CEO Cook
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shares of Apple Inc. rose about 2 percent on Tuesday on news that billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn had dinner with Apple chief executive Tim Cook on Monday and "pushed hard" for a buyback.


Global Soccer In Arsne, Arsenal Utterly Trusts
Arsne Wenger on Monday celebrates 17 years - and counting - as the manager, coach, and mentor of every aspect of Arsenal's business.


3 arrests in Mexico kidnap case
Mexican authorities say they've arrested three additional suspects connected to the kidnapping of 13 youths from a bar in the country's capital.


Intel and Sony Ambitions for Internet TV Services Meet Skepticism
Intels goal of introducing its OnCue service by the end of the year has been scrapped, and Sony, like Intel, has yet to announce deals to carry any channels.


Navratilova vs. Cash
Open Court's Pat Cash takes to the court with 18-time grand slam winner Martina Navratilova.


Obama on government shutdown Not on my watch
Sept. 26 - U.S. President Barack Obama says a government shutdown is "not going to happen" during his presidency. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


Beijing Zhongchuang shares surge after proposed takeover by Chinese billionaire
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Shares in Beijing Zhongchuang Telecom Test Company Ltd surged by the maximum 10 percent limit on Friday after a Chinese billionaire said he planned to buy a majority stake in...


Iraq violence kills nearly 900 in September, gunmen storm police station
TIKRIT, Iraq (Reuters) - Nearly 900 civilians were killed across Iraq in September as sectarian violence worsened, raising the death toll for 2013 to more than last year's total, the United Nations said on Tuesday.


Dance Review Liz Gerring Dance Offers Mirrorlike Illusions in Glacier
Liz Gerrings Glacier had its world premiere on Thursday at Montclair State Universitys Alexander Kasser Theater.


FOREX-Dollar bounces from 8-mo low as US data offsets government shutdown
* Euro rises to 8-month high, Italy still seen a major risk


Too cute? Hello Kitty plane in L.A.
Cute and adorable or simply odd? The first of EVA Air's long range Hello Kitty jets completed its maiden flight to Los Angeles last week, drawing a litter of curious Kitty enthusiasts.


Why Rouhani deserves praise
The media circus over Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's visit to New York has evoked euphoria at one end of the spectrum, and rank alarmism at the other. It's worth taking a moment to pick out a few important points


RPT-Australian tycoon Rinehart wants to end family feud to focus on business
* Australian billionaire Rinehart wants out of battle over family trust


UPDATE 1-'Raging Bull' copyright fight headed for U.S. Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Emotionally raw boxing movie "Raging Bull" may have come out 33 years ago, but a copyright fight over an early screenplay has found its way to the U.S. Supreme Court.


In Practice In Debut, Affordable Care Web Site Gets Off to Rocky Start
While glitches hampered access to the Heatlhcare.gov Web site in its first day of operation, many early users liked the look.


Shutdown Suspends Sports at Service Academies
All intercollegiate athletic competitions at the academies were suspended, but a decision was put off on canceling Saturdays Air Force-Navy football game.


On Pro Football Time for Smith to Learn, Quickly
If the Jets want to be playoff contenders, Geno Smith must immediately correct mistakes like carrying the ball carelessly and showing poor pocket awareness.


Facebook expands ad service for app developers
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Facebook Inc is expanding an advertising service aimed at developers of smartphone and tablet apps, the social network's latest move to bolster its fast-growing mobile business.


Shares of cloud company RingCentral jump 28 percent in debut
(Reuters) - Shares of RingCentral Inc , a cloud-based business communications services provider, rose as much as 28 percent in their market debut on Friday.


Senna vs. Fangio Who is the greatest?
Senna vs. Fangio Who is the greatest?


U.S. Reckons With Impact of Shutdown
Barricades and padlocks closed access to federal facilities across the country Tuesday as the vast machinery of the federal government began shutting down for the first time in nearly two decades.


Meet the Rules of the Internet
Hello! Welcome to the Internet. It's a big place, so let me show you around.


Citing shutdown, US requests stay in fight over US Air, AMR deal
Oct 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday requested a stay of proceedings in its legal fight with US Airways Group Inc and American Airlines parent AMR Corp over the carriers'...


T Magazine All the Rage | Bright, Cheerful Colors at the London Design Festival
This years edition of the annual mega-fair found designers using an unexpectedly playful color palette that included a smorgasbord of neons and pastels.


T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Stella McCartney
Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Schohaja.


Alonso still wants cycling team
Fernando Alonso won't be bailing out Euskaltel Euskadi. But the Spaniard still wants a cycling team and hasn't ruled out starting one up from scratch.


Economic Scene Health Care As a Scare For G.O.P.
The vehemence of the Tea Party aside, Republican efforts to derail the Affordable Care Act arent entirely irrational. Its a threat to their party.


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.


Court orders new tests in Knox retrial
The latest chapter in Amanda Knox's long legal battle begins Monday in Florence, Italy, with a retrial over the 2007 killing of her British roommate Meredith Kercher.


UPDATE 2-Brazil judge dismisses case against Chevron, Transocean
* Prosecutors sought $18 billion, settled for $135 million


U.S. economy fuel? Fracking
Fracking is providing a huge boost to the U.S. economy, but what exactly does the process entail? Richard Quest reports.


Bessemer goes on defense, on pace for best year
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Portfolio managers at Bessemer Trust, financial adviser to ultra-wealthy U.S. families, took an extremely defensive posture a few weeks ago amid some of the most volatile...


"Practical" solar car hits the road in Sydney
Sept. 16 - Among the teams competing in next month's 3000 kilometer World Solar Challenge race across Australia, is a group from the University of New South Wales who've built a solar-powered vehicle designed to look like a conventional car. In a field dominated by vehicles that look anything but conventional, the car provides a glimpse of what we could be driving on the roads in years to come. Lester Ranby was there for its first test drive.


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