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Red Bulls Henry Strikes a Pose, and Starts a Trend
The postgoal celebration last week of the Red Bulls Thierry Henry has taken on a life of its own on Twitter.


Choi, Thonghchai Among Asian Stars for World Cup
Eight-time PGA Tour winner K.J. Choi and Bae Sang-moon will represent South Korea at the World Cup of Golf at Royal Melbourne, with Liang Wenchong and Wu Ashun set to play for China in the Nov. 21-24 tournament.


Virgin spacecraft's test flight
Billionaire Richard Branson's planned commercial spacecraft has a successful test flight.


Movie Review We Are What We Are, Reimagined in the Catskills
The director Jim Mickle takes on Jorge Michel Graus 2011 creep-out, We Are What We Are.


Temporary government funding bill clears Senate hurdle
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Friday overcame Tea Party-backed roadblocks and advanced a bill that would avert a government shutdown by funding federal agencies beyond October 1.


REFILE-IPOVIEW-Bankers brace for Q4 rush as global equity markets rise
Sept 27 (Reuters) - Bankers across the globe expect a string of large, high-profile IPOs during the rest of the year, on the back of strong equity markets and U.S. Federal Reserve policies that have driven an uptick in IPO activity.


'I did it my way,' says F1's 'Lazarus'
He was given last rites by a priest after suffering life-threatening injuries in a race accident, but returned to the track just 42 days later and went on to win two more world titles. Niki Lauda reveals how he defied his rivals, his employers and even his family to create a career that has been immortalized on the big screen.


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Big Events Have NHL Seeing Gold, Silver and Cash
With the Sochi Olympics, the biggest Winter Classic and a new Stadium Series, the National Hockey League (NHL) launches its most ambitious season since expansion on Tuesday looking to regain lost momentum and fans.


The McEnroe of 'chess on ice?'
He has overcome a fiery temper to become a champion in the world of curling -- a sport known as "chess on ice." Sweden's Niklas Edin is part of a younger generation with big dreams ahead of next year's Winter Olympics.


Possible China partner for Peugeot no worry for GM
NEW YORK (Reuters) - General Motors Co , which has been seeking to fix its ailing European operations, believes a crucial partnership in France would survive even if the French partner ties up with China's Dongfeng Motor Group Co Ltd , a top GM executive said on Friday.


Six people arrested for party at, theft from former NFL player's home
Six people face charges including theft and trespassing in the aftermath of a wild party over the Labor Day weekend at a former NFL player's second home while he was out of town, police in New York state said Thursday.


Life on Mars? Well, Maybe Not
In more than a year on Mars, Curiosity has found no evidence of methane, a gas that is considered a possible calling card of microbes, NASA announced Thursday.


Lawyer Gary Player Settles $1 Million Dispute
Gary Player's lawyer says the nine-time major winner has settled a dispute with a former friend over a $1 million transaction that took place in 1999.


Michael Jackson verdict could shake up entertainment business model
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of late pop star Michael Jackson against his concert promoter is now in the hands of a jury, and the verdict could have far-reaching implications for how the entertainment industry does business with its biggest stars.


Raikkonen switch to wake up Alonso?
The man who made Formula One's bravest comeback - Niki Lauda - has given his seal of approval to Kimi Raikkonen's dramatic decision to return to Ferrari.


Economix Blog Janet Yellens Confirmation
The prospective nominee to head the Federal Reserve is not a one-dimensional monetary dove, as some portray her, but has taken positions that cut across the partisan divide, an economist writes.


Miss Teen USA's former classmate accused as webcam peeper
LOS ANGELES, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Miss Teen USA Cassidy Wolf said on Friday it was "weird" to learn that the 19-year-old California man charged with hacking into her webcam and taking nude photos in a so-called "sextortion" case, was a high school classmate.


Westbrook Eager to Return for Oklahoma City
Russell Westbrook isn't quite ready to go full speed after last season's knee injury that left him on the bench for Oklahoma City's second-round exit from the playoffs.


Love match for world No. 1 Djokovic
It's been a good week for Novak Djokovic. First he celebrated 100 weeks at No. 1. Then he announced he was engaged to longtime girlfriend Jelena Ristic.


Toro and Other Restaurants Opening This Week
A New York edition of the Boston tapas bar and restaurant opens, and more.


Rebels in Mali Suspend Peace Deal With Government
Separatists in the north accused the government of failing to begin the process of releasing prisoners as called for under the June peace accord.


Tokyo Electric gets OK to seek restart of world's largest nuclear plant
TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo Electric Power Co took an initial step forward on Thursday in its plan to recover from the Fukushima nuclear disaster by winning approval from a previously reluctant local governor to apply to restart a plant in northwestern Japan.


What happened to Malala's friend?
Today we can tell the remarkable story of Shazia Ramzan, a 15-year-old Pakistani schoolgirl.


Hedge funds cut gold holdings more in second quarter
LONDON (Reuters) - Hedge funds further abandoned gold in the second quarter of this year, lightening holdings of the world's biggest gold exchange-traded fund SPDR Gold Trust as spot prices plummeted.


Banks get slim fees for privatisation of UK's Royal Mail
LONDON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The investment banks working on the privatisation of Britain's Royal Mail postal service stand to share a maximum fee pot of just under 24 million pounds ($38.4 million),...


Poachers in Zimbabwe poison 87 elephants for ivory
More than 80 elephants in Zimbabwe have been poisoned with cyanide -- the latest victims of poachers keen to feed soaring global demand for illegally trafficked ivory.


Doctor and Patient Easing Doctor Burnout With Mindfulness
Two-thirds of doctors experience the emotional, mental and physical exhaustion characteristic of burnout. New research points to mindfulness, the ability to be fully present and attentive in the moment, as a possible remedy.


Tasting the Green Circle Chickens
In a blind tasting, Melissa Clark and two Dining editors sampled the chickens fed scraps from some of New Yorks best restaurants.


No clear path to ending U.S. debt limit, spending impasse
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House of Representatives Republicans on Thursday refused to give in to President Barack Obama's demand for straightforward bills to run the government beyond September 30 and to increase borrowing authority to avoid a historic default.


DealBook Detroit Manager Seeks to Freeze Pension Plan
Detroits emergency manager wants to freeze the citys pension system for public workers, in light of evidence it was operated in an unsound manner for many years, contributing to the citys financial downfall.


Well When Teams Lose, Fans Tackle Fatty Foods
Football fans saturated-fat consumption increased by as much as 28 percent following defeats and decreased by 16 percent following victories, a new study reports.


Daniel Peddle, Casting Director, Can See for Miles and Miles
The wide-ranging vision of Mr. Peddle, the casting director for shows like Givenchy fall mens.


Certification board limits pay descriptions of U.S. brokers
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stockbrokers who market themselves as fee-only certified financial planners have been told to modify the way they describe their jobs.


Tasting the Green Circle Chickens
In a blind tasting, Melissa Clark and two Dining editors sampled the chickens fed scraps from some of New Yorks best restaurants.


Pirelli to remain F1 tire supplier in 2014
LONDON (Reuters) - Pirelli can continue as Formula One's sole tire supplier next season, the governing FIA said on Friday in a statement that also raised the possibility of a single fuel provider in future.


Gonzalez, Wieters Lead Orioles Past Blue Jays 3-2
Miguel Gonzalez pitched seven innings of two-hit ball, Matt Wieters homered and drove in two runs, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Thursday night.


UPDATE 1-Chipmaker RDA Microelectronics gets $15.50/ADS buyout offer
Sept 27 (Reuters) - RDA Microelectronics Inc said China's state-owned Shanghai Pudong Science and Technology Investment Co Ltd offered to buy the shares of the chipmaker it does not already own at $15.50 per American depositary share.


World Briefing | Asia The Philippines Over 100,000 Displaced Face Disease
The United Nations said Wednesday that those displaced by two weeks of fighting between soldiers and Muslim rebels are at risk of disease from unsanitary conditions in evacuation centers.


Your Money Adviser Businesses Manage Medical Bill Payment Plans
Payment services let patients pay bills over time and let hospitals get paid for care immediately.


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