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ArtsBeat New York Film Festival to Showcase Documentaries on Science and Democracy
Three series will focus on documentary films at this years New York Film Festival.


Nikkei set to rebound on yen's pullback; cautious on Syria
TOKYO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The Nikkei share average is set to rebound on Thursday after losing ground in the last three sessions, likely helped by the yen's retreat from two-week highs against the...


Build your home from scratch
Imagine if it were possible to build your own home, in this day and age, for less than $35,000. Or to cut up some timber and piece your new home together like a giant jigsaw puzzle.


Toyota says 2015 Prius hybrid will be lighter, more economical
DETROIT (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp , which introduced most consumers to hybrid technologies with its Prius more than 15 years ago, said on Wednesday that the next generation of that popular series will offer improved fuel economy due to smaller, lighter critical parts that cost less.


Suspect gouged out boy's eyes
A 6-year-old boy was recovering in hospital in China's Shanxi province on Wednesday after his eyes were gouged out in an attack that has left him permanently blind, according to state media reports.


Platini says any FIFA chief bid not dependant on Blatter
PARIS (Reuters) - Michel Platini's decision on whether to run for the FIFA presidency in 2015 will be made without considering the plans of incumbent Sepp Blatter, the UEFA chief was quoted as saying on Wednesday.


Hungarian train shines light on self-contained solar power
Aug. 28 - A nature reserve in central Hungary has become a testing ground for self-contained, solar-powered train travel. Engineers say the narrow gauge train is the first of its kind, and could become a template for larger train transport systems. Matthew Stock reports.


Babcock to Coach Canada's Men's Ice Hockey Team in Sochi
Mike Babcock will return as head coach of the defending champion Canadian men's ice hockey team at next year's Sochi Olympics, Hockey Canada said on Monday.


Bryan brothers win Wimbledon
Men's Wimbledon doubles champions, the brothers Bryan, discuss their victory with CNN's Amanda Davies.


Most Big Ten Teams Returning a Lot of Experience
Lots of the names are the same around the Big Ten.


McGinley Happy to Give Youth a Chance at Ryder Cup
European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley has said he will not be afraid to blood inexperienced youngsters in his team for next year's contest.


Scientists grow "mini human brains" from stem cells
LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have grown the first mini human brains in a laboratory and say their success could lead to new levels of understanding about the way brains develop and what goes wrong in disorders like schizophrenia and autism.


Taliban Breach an International Base, Killing at Least 7
The attack, on a Provincial Reconstruction Team base in Ghazni, was eventually stopped by Afghan and Western troops, and about seven insurgents were reported killed.


Even at $700, Apple is not a bubble Felix TV
It took 15,000 data points to answer a question millions of investors are asking Is Apple stock overvalued? With the help of friends at Datastream, Reuters blogger Felix Salmon presents a unique visual analysis showing that even at $700 a share, Apple is not overvalued as Microsoft was before its bubble burst. (September 19, 2012)


UPDATE 4-Argentina has new bond swap plan same terms, no end date
By Hugh Bronstein and Walter Bianchi BUENOS AIRES, Aug 28 (Reuters) - President Cristina Fernandez on Wednesday proposed a new bond swap offer aimed at "holdout" creditors who have refused to settle...


Advertising A Soft Sell for Air Fresheners, With Joan Rivers in Reality Show Spoofs
Seven planned episodes of a Web series featuring Joan Rivers will spoof The Bachelorette and other romance-centric reality competition shows.


Obamacare-like groups may produce 'spillover' savings
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A program focused on primary care and coordination of services between groups of doctors and hospitals reduced costs for patients who were not even covered by the plan, according to a new study.


Switzerland Zurich launches 'sex drive-ins'
In an attempt to reduce open street prostitution and to improve security for sex workers, Switzerland's largest city, Zurich, is opening "sex drive-ins" Monday.


Arkansas homeowners settle suit charging fracking wastewater caused quakes
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Five Arkansas residents who sued two oil companies claiming wastewater disposal wells from fracking caused earthquakes that damaged their homes settled with the companies for an undisclosed sum on Wednesday, according to U.S. court documents and the plaintiffs' lawyers.


Fed should focus on mortgage buys, sell Treasuries study
JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve should concentrate its unconventional monetary stimulus on mortgage asset purchases, according to a new study released on Friday, ditching...


Six people are killed in a building collapse in Brazil
Aug. 27 - Six people are killed and 20 injured in building collapse in Brazil's business capital, Sao Paulo. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


Telenor sees less than $2 billion investments in Myanmar CEO
OSLO (Reuters) - Telenor will invest less than $2 billion in building its telecoms operation in Myanmar, its chief executive said on Wednesday.


Meet the little boat making waves
The hi-tech sailing revolution is here. Meet the AC72, the new America's Cup flying yacht that is making serious waves at the world's most prestigious sailing race.


U.S. judge wants external monitor for Apple in e-books case
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A U.S. judge weighing remedies to assure that Apple Inc does not fix prices again in the e-books market said on Tuesday that she plans to require it to hire an external monitor, something the company considers unnecessary.


NASCAR's Labonte breaks ribs in bike accident
(Reuters) - Former NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Bobby Labonte will miss Sunday's race in Atlanta after breaking three ribs in a bicycle accident near his home in Trinity, North Carolina on Wednesday.


Scott, Hanging Around, Outlasts a Tightly Packed Field to Win the Barclays
Adam Scott, who teed off more than an hour before the leaders, shot a five-under-par 66 in the final round to win the first tournament in the monthlong FedEx Cup playoffs.


Dot Earth Blog From Lynas to Pollan, Agreement that Golden Rice Trials Should Proceed
Two recent reports by journalists strip away distortions and myths surrounding the controversy over genetically engineered Golden Rice.


Soccer hero's goal Korea United
"My number one hope is for North and South Korea to become united," says soccer star Ryang Yong-Gi. "It will contribute to the development of the country in many ways ... it will open up new possibilities beyond soccer and sports."


Critics Notebook The Unexpected Files Comes to Science Channel
The Unexplained Files, a new television series on the Science Channel, looks at some puzzles of existence.


Poll shows de Blasio surging in New York mayoral race
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Public advocate Bill de Blasio has taken a strong lead among Democrats in the race to be New York City's next mayor, just two weeks before the September 10 Democratic primary, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released on Wednesday.


DealBook Switzerland Close to Tax Deal With U.S.
A final settlement would likely require banks to pay a fine to the United States equivalent to 20 percent to 50 percent of the value of their undeclared American accounts, a person briefed on the matter said.


Madonna top-earning celebrity, One Direction premieres film
Aug 27 - The day's top showbiz news and headlines including Madonna is the world's top-earning celebrity, One Direction premieres their new film, and 'N Sync has no plans for a reunion. Bob Mezan reports.


QA Can Immunity to the Common Cold Come With Age?
As immunity to different viruses builds up over time, it decreases the number of viral types that can make one sick, an expert says.


French prosecutor investigates U.S. Prism spying scheme
PARIS (Reuters) - The Paris prosecutor's office said on Wednesday it had launched a preliminary investigation into the U.S. National Security Agency's Prism surveillance program after French rights groups complained it was snooping on citizens' emails and phone calls.


Obama says has not made a decision on Syria military strike -PBS
Aug. 28 - U.S. President Obama says he has not decided whether to conduct a military strike against Syria, but said the goal of a limited action would be to deter use of chemical weapons. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.


'The Butler' works its way to second box office win
LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Civil rights drama "Lee Daniels' The Butler" took home its second U.S. and Canadian box office title, topping a Jennifer Aniston comedy and a newly released supernatural teen film.


Lower costs and one-off gain lifts Agfa Q2
BRUSSELS, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Belgian graphics group Agfa posted a sharply improved net result in the second quarter, aided by lower production costs and a one-off gain from closing a medical plan in the United States.


Bo Xilai trial by social media
One of the most dramatic developments from the trial of disgraced senior politician Bo Xilai isn't what was said in court, but that the arguments were revealed at all.


Weak U.S. durable goods data dims growth outlook
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Orders for long-lasting U.S. manufactured goods recorded their biggest drop in nearly a year in July and a gauge of planned business spending on capital goods also tumbled,...


Rigel drops asthma drug after trial fails, stock hits life-low
(Reuters) - Rigel Pharmaceuticals Inc said it will stop developing its experimental asthma drug after the therapy failed in a mid-stage trial, sending its shares down as much as 17 percent to a...


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