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Cultured Traveler Call It Beyrouth Beirut With a French Accent
Beirutis returning from France bring a craving for Parisian life, while the young embrace a Franco-flavored hybrid.


Late UTEP Coach Haskins Among Lapchick Winners
Naismith Hall of Famer Don Haskins, who led Texas Western to one of the most memorable NCAA championships, women's basketball pioneer Theresa Grentz and former Iowa and USC coach George Raveling have been selected as the 2013 recipients of the Lapchick Character Award,


BlackBerry director says company can survive as niche smartphone maker -WSJ
Aug 30 (Reuters) - A member of BlackBerry Ltd's board committee tasked with exploring strategic alternatives said the company can survive as a niche smartphone maker but should sell off some parts,...


Priceline profits on the rise
CNN's Maggie Lake talks with Priceline.com CEO Jeff Boyd about soaring profits for the discount travel group.


Former NBA star Scottie Pippen won't face charges over Malibu fracas
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - 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.


Belgium may cut its stake in Belgacom - paper
BRUSSELS, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Belgium could reduce its stake in telecoms operator Belgacom to just over 50 percent from the 53.51 percent it currently owns, Belgian business daily De Tijd writes on Friday citing government sources.


U.S. Wont Sue to Reverse States Legalization of Marijuana
The Obama administration said it would monitor operations in 20 states to make sure they do not run afoul of several enforcement priorities.


Site Insight A Web Site Tries to Convince Mattress Shoppers to Buy Online
Does this site have the right approach? And what do you think of responsive design?


Slovenia's Petrol says first-half profit up 6 pct
LJUBLJANA, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Slovenia's largest fuel retailer, Petrol, said its group net profit in the first half of this year rose by 6 percent to 24.4 million euros ($32.3 million) on higher sales.


L'Oreal could sell Sanofi stake to fund acquisitions-CEO
PARIS, Aug 30 (Reuters) - L'Oreal Chief Executive Jean-Paul Agon reiterated on Friday that the cosmetics group could sell its stake in drugmaker Sanofi to help fund acquisitions.


More signs Abenomics is working as Japan prices, output rise
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan is escaping deflation, the government said on Friday as data showing rising prices, falling unemployment, higher incomes and factory activity gathering momentum pointed to an ongoing recovery in the world's third-largest economy.


Kirilenko Concedes Tennis Payback More Gentle Than in NHL
Maria Kirilenko got some revenge at the U.S. Open on Tuesday but admitted that evening up an old score in tennis was different than the sort of pay back action her hockey star boyfriend Alex Ovechkin endures.


India's frugal entrepreneurs
In 2001 a huge earthquake shook the state of Gujarat in India.


U.S. Congress finds common ground
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.


T Magazine Travel Diary | Michael Voltaggios Gutsy Food Adventure in Copenhagen
The Los Angeles-based chef traveled to Denmark with his brother and fellow chef Bryan Voltaggio for a symposium curated this year by David Chang.


The most expensive education in America - Felix TV
The Poway school district in San Diego County, Calif., is investing $105 million in education. But the final cost will actually be much more.


The TV Watch Spiral and 3 Other French Shows Worth Seeking Out
Four French TV dramas serve up the most common themes crime, war, sex and the occult in fresh and unexpected ways.


Gus the Central Park polar bear dead at 27
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Gus, the Central Park Zoo's polar bear, has died after spending the last two years alone following the death of his mate, Ida, in 2011, zoo officials said on Wednesday. He was 27.


Can cruising regain public trust?
Richard Quest speaks with Alan Buckelew, CEO of Princess Cruises, who says the industry cannot afford more accidents.


Sponsors in branding battle for Sochi
LONDON (Reuters) - Official Olympic sponsors are being beaten by non-affiliated rivals in the race for brand awareness ahead of next year's Sochi Winter Olympics and the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, according to a report due out on Sunday.


Can an expanded army of seniors stem Medicare fraud?
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Enrolled in Medicare and want to join the ground war against fraud? All you need now is a pen and a pair of reading glasses.


Column Manziel's Punishment Beyond Laughable
Don't blink, or you may miss Johnny Football's suspension.


Dozens in NYC, Washington protest possible U.S. action in Syria
Aug. 29 - As President Barrack Obama weighs the option of U.S. intervention in Syria, protesters gathered in NYC and the nation's capital to protest military intervention. Rough cut. (No reporter narration)


Wasikowska hits Venice carpet for "Tracks"
Aug 29 - Mia Wasikowska walks the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival for her new movie, "Tracks." Bob Mezan reports.


Saudi prince's swipe at tiny Qatar draws riposte
DOHA (Reuters) - A U.S. media report quoting the Saudi intelligence chief as mocking Qatar over its small population has drawn a stinging rebuke from Doha, underlining tensions between the two Gulf...


DealBook Apache to Sell Stake in Egyptian Holdings to Sinopec for $3.1 Billion
The deal is part of the companys continued effort to sell off assets and rebalance its portfolio.


Cacao fever! Why people pay $6 for a chocolate bar - Felix TV
People craving the best ingredients and flavors are changing the economics of chocolate, making it possible for chocolate makers such as Madecasse and Cacao Prieto to produce expensive chocolates, support farmers in the developing world and turn the simple candy bar into an artisanal experience. (November 27, 2012)


Tiffany's strong China sales offset tepid Americas business
(Reuters) - Tiffany Co's strong sales in China and higher prices made up for some disappointing business in its home market in the latest quarter, leading the U.S. jeweler on Tuesday to raise its...


CNNFC stars sign on for UNICEF
Over the past few weeks some of the biggest names in world football have been guests on CNNFC.


Well Beers Implicated in Emergency Room Visits
A study found that five beer brands were consumed most often by people who ended up in the emergency room.


UPDATE 1-Turkish PM says Syria intervention should aim to end Assad rule
ANKARA, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that any international military intervention against Syria should be aimed at bringing an end to the rule of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.


Dot Earth Blog Can Cities Adjust to a Retreating Coastline?
Is there a way for leaders to acknowledge the need for a managed retreat from rising seas?


An Appraisal Capturing Rhythms of Nature in Poems
Regardless of a poems subject there are continuities in Seamus Heaneys work, including an awareness of mortality and the precariousness of life.


Summer festivals highlight Lebanese resilience in shadow of war
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Hours after bombs ripped through the Lebanese city of Tripoli this month, concertgoers gathered for the opening performance of the Baalbek music festival. But it wasn't in Baalbek,...


Chile retailer Cencosud 2nd qtr net drops 78 pct on debt, forex
SANTIAGO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Chilean retailer Cencosud's second-quarter net profit unexpectedly plummeted 78 percent due to higher debt levels following purchases as well as exchange rate...


Editorial Statehouse Swagger in the Gun Debate
Republican legislators in Missouri seek to pronounce federal gun safety laws null and void in their state.


U.S. Senator Cruz will "renounce any Canadian citizenship"
Aug. 20 - After his recent trips to Iowa sparked speculation he may run for president, Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz releases his birth certificate showing he was born in Canada to an American mother and a Cuban born father. Sarah Irwin reports.


America's Cup classic designs
Since its launch 162 years ago, the America's Cup -- which kicked off in San Francisco last month -- has been at the forefront of yacht design, encouraging the best sailing clubs in the world to invest big in their seafaring weapons of choice.


Win a Trip 2013
As Erin Luhmann travels with Op-Ed columnist Nicholas D. Kristof, she reports on malnutrition in Mali, treatments for clubfoot in Niger and the refugee crisis from the conflict in Darfur.


Sports Briefing | Pro Basketball McGrady Ends 16-Year N.B.A. Career
Tracy McGrady, a seven-time All-Star who averaged 19.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game, said he was retiring from the N.B.A.


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