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Justice Department talks with Microsoft and Google stall
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice's talks with Microsoft Corp and Google Inc have hit a wall as the government pushes back at the tech companies' demand for the ability to disclose the now-secret data requests they receive.


CORRECTED-INSIGHT-To cut natural gas costs, Chesapeake pumps up royalty deductions
(Corrects 13th paragraph, deleting reference to U.S. three-year gas supply needs and inserting instead U.S. gas consumption in 2012)


Black hole is a picky eater
Black holes in the centers of galaxies must spit out a lot in order to swallow a little, new research suggests.


UPDATE 4-Countdown begins to U.S. airline merger trial in November
* Trial date of Nov. 25 boosts stock of US Airways, American Airlines


Pope Appoints Diplomat as Vatican Secretary of State
Archbishop Pietro Parolin, a longtime Vatican diplomat, will be the churchs new secretary of state, replacing Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone.


Spanning the world's scary-high bridges
The world's highest bridges don't scare two men who have traveled to some of the scariest on the planet. And sometimes, when nobody's looking, they climb them.


Passengers lack info on cruise ship crime
Vegas stole the slogan. But cruise ships can also lay claim Whatever happens on cruise ships, stays on cruise ships.


N.F.L. Roundup Redskins Complete a 4-0 Preseason
Andy Dalton led Cincinnati (3-1) to a score in his one drive against the Colts (2-2), who rested most of their starters, including Andrew Luck.


Shuttle lands at California air base
NASA officials Sunday waved off the first opportunity for space shuttle Endeavour to return to Earth, citing poor weather conditions.


Russian police seize painting of Putin in women's underwear
ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - Police seized a painting of Russia's president and prime minister in women's underwear from a gallery in St Petersburg, saying the satirical display had broken unspecified laws.


Well Shorter Workweek May Not Increase Well-Being
Think shorter working hours will make you happier? Maybe not, a new study suggests.


Weekend Kitchen
Melissa Clark makes an


Americans Abroad Johannsson Is Happy He Chose U.S.
Aron Johannsson, born in the U.S. to parents from Iceland, is the newest addition to the U.S. mens national soccer team.


BRIEF-United Drug buys healthcare marketing unit for C$15.5 mln
Aug 30 (Reuters) - United Drug PLC * Acquisition of healthcare marketing business * To acquire units from from Medical Communications Group Inc for C$15.5 mln * Acquisition to be financed by co's internal resources existing debt;


Mickelsons Hot Play Makes Him Co-Leader
Phil Mickelson shared the lead at the Deutsche Bank Championship with Brian Davis after shooting an eight-under 63 in the opening round.


The House That Calvin Built
About $75 million and almost half a decade later, Calvin Kleins Southampton house may finally be in move-in condition.


So, what are Obama's options?
Pundits argue Obama choices in Syria are bad, worse, horrible.


The Top Floor? Youre All Invited
With sales and rental activity strong, some developers find more value in top-floor amenities than penthouses.


Endangered sea turtles nesting at record level along southeast US coast
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, August 20, 2013 (Reuters) - E ndangered sea turtles are nesting in record numbers along the southeast Atlantic Coast this summer, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said on Friday, although they still face environmental threats from ocean pollution and a possible rise in sea levels.


Foes in U.S. Congress both anti-strikes
Congress is a stalemated cesspool of government shutdown showdowns that could come straight from an Aaron Sorkin TV series. But on the issue of using military force in Syria, bipartisanship is coming from unexpected places.


The Lede Lawmakers Respond on Twitter to Obamas Statement on a Syria Vote
Some lawmakers took to Twitter to respond to President Obamas announcement that he would ask Congress for authorization before launching a strike against Syria.


You're the Boss Blog How Do You Decide When to Add New Employees?
In the recessions aftermath, many small-business owners are wary of hiring too fast.


An open letter to texting-mad teenagers
Put your phone down for a second, teen texters -- there are some things you've got to hear.


Vodafone investors split on best use of Verizon windfall
LONDON (Reuters) - Top investors in Vodafone Group are set to clash over what the company should do with perhaps as much as $130 billion in proceeds from the sale of its stake in Verizon Wireless,...


Is the Acer W510 Windows 8 tablet better than Windows RT?
Can a Windows 8 tablet running on Intel's Atom be a good middle ground between Windows RT and more expensive devices? Take a look at Acer's W510 great battery life and full Windows 8.


On Location | Foussais-Payr, France The Barefoot Chateau
A Loire Valley fixer-upper becomes a summer place where a family treads the Savonnerie shoeless.


Swiss banks steer clear of consolidation
GENEVA (Reuters) - Swiss private bankers say a capital shortfall in the financial sector and a clampdown on tax evasion stand in the way of much-need consolidation in an industry battling rising...


QA Adjusting the OS X Security Settings
Help for computer users who want to download programs on to their Mac without the overzealous security questions.


UPDATE 1-PG shares briefly sink 5 percent in brisk trade
NEW YORK, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Shares of Procter Gamble fell nearly 5 percent in active trading during a brief period at midday on'm Friday.


Pioneering portraitists images on show
Aug. 20 - New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art opens a new photographic retrospective of leading 19th Century portraitist, Julia Margaret Cameron. Tara Cleary reports.


Lisicki unable to repeat Wimbledon heroics
Sabine Lisicki's hopes of repeating her success at Wimbledon are abruptly ended by Russia's Ekaterina Makarova in the third round of the U.S. Open.


Business Briefing | Company News Early Date Set for U.S. Suit to Block Airlines Merger
A federal judge set a trial date of Nov. 25 in the governments legal challenge to the merger of American Airlines and the US Airways Group.


Recipes for Health Raw and Cooked Tomato and Herb Salad With Couscous and Sorghum
In this salad, two types of couscous show off summers tomato bounty.


Well At the Chiropractor, Well-Adjusted Pets
Chiropractic is gaining popularity among pet owners, as a way to treat animals suffering from arthritis, sprains, joint pain and other ailments.


Experts Fear That U.S. Plan to Strike Syria Overlooks Risks
Diplomats and others say President Obamas proposal to attack Syria fails to plan for risks like a surge in anti-Americanism and a wider regional conflict.


Leader of Egypt's Brotherhood in good health in jail ministry
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's Interior Ministry said on Saturday the top leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, Mohamed Badie, was in good health and denied reports that he had died from a heart attack in prison.


Ona, by Ursula von Rydingsvard, Arrives in Brooklyn
A nearly 12,000-pound sculpture called Ona, by Ursula von Rydingsvard, now stands greeting the public at Barclays Center.


My airport's bigger than yours ..
Few things symbolize a country's aspirations as aptly as an airport. As ambitions grow in a handful of Middle Eastern countries, so too do the size of regional transit hubs.


Playlist Juicy J on Ambitions, Younger Rappers and Strip Clubs
The rapper Juicy J, a hip-hop veteran, a foundation of the Southern rap scene and a mentor to younger rappers, talks about his career.


T Magazine A Fine Balance
The Dimore Studio designers Britt Moran and Emiliano Salci have pioneered a uniquely modern aesthetic through a subtle mixture of historical periods and a painterly palette.


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