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Number of Jobless People Declines Slightly in Europe
The employment figures, along with declining inflation and improved confidence in the economy, was taken as evidence that the worst of the downturn was probably over.


'Crazy obsession' The Singaporean man with 6,000 Barbie dolls
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The white exterior and spartan grey staircase of Jian Yang's tidy rowhouse give no hint of the shock that lies within - a pink living room floor and his collection of more than 6,000 Barbie dolls.


Carla Bruni The Face
The former model is the new ambassador for Bulgari.


Explosions hit U.S. base near Pakistan
A series of explosions took place at a U.S. base in Nangarhar province, near the border with Pakistan, NATO said Monday.


Pennetta Wary About Facing Friend
Italy's Flavia Pennetta desperately wants to make it through to the semi-finals of the U.S. Open for the first time but the prospect has left her with a heavy heart.


Perfect timing Murray's triumph
Andy Murray tells CNN he was unable to sleep after his historic victory over Novak Djokovic to become Britain's first men's singles champion at Wimbledon since 1936.


Museum Review Shelburne Museum Is Opening a New Visitors Center
A new 18,000-square-foot visitors center opens on Sunday at the Shelburne Museum in Vermont, capitalizing on the institutions quirky holdings and expanding its educational mission.


Global Soccer If Rooney Stays, United Won This Draw
After a 0-0 draw at Manchester United, the Chelsea coach Jos Mourinho seemed resigned to the fact he would not acquire Wayne Rooney.


F1 infographic Deals on Wheels
Christian Sylt is the co-author of Formula Money, an annual report examining all aspects of Formula One's finances with detailed data on teams, drivers, sponsors and races. Here, he answers key questions about F1's financial model.


Congress weighs in Syria
Sept. 1 - Mixed reactions among U.S. lawmakers after special briefing on Syria intervention. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.


Former heavyweight champion Morrison dies at 44
(Reuters) - Former world heavyweight champion Tommy Morrison, who was widely known for his power-punching style, a charismatic smile and role in the "Rocky V" movie, has died at the age of 44.


Lisa Gernak, Calder Hynes
The bride is an administrative assistant at a Ritz-Carlton; the groom is the public relations manager for the Brooklyn Nets.


Soviet attack that shocked the world
In 1983, the USSR shocked the world by shooting down a South Korea-bound jet.


RPT-Insolvent town exposes gulf between EU dreams and reality
ANINOASA, Romania, Sept 1 (Reuters) - On an abandoned storefront, an old poster advertises one of the few career opportunities available in this Romanian town naked webcam models wanted for Internet...


The New Old Age Blog In California, Intense Debate Over Home Care
California lawmakers are considering a measure requiring that home care agencies obtain licenses and that aides be certified.


Fast and Flawed Inspections of Factories Abroad
While some audits are performed in depth, retailers often choose check the box inspections that fail to uncover substandard conditions and outright fraud.


Quantum computers
Tiny transistors are the building blocks of computers, but scientists say we may have reached the limit of how small they can get -- so is quantum computing the future?


Not your grandmother's gym class
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Physical education in the United States has come a long way since the one-size-fits-all regimen of jumping jacks and rope climbing that was the bane of the baby boomer generation.


Cholera spreads through Cuba
CNN's Patrick Oppmann says diplomats are warning travelers about an outbreak of cholera in Cuba.


Rocco Mediate Wins Champions Tour Event
Rocco Mediate ran away with the inaugural Shaw Charity Classic on Sunday for his second victory in 17 starts in his first Champions Tour season.


Public private partners come to potoroo rescue
Aug. 25 - Australia's threatened long-nosed potoroo may be making a comeback in southeast Queensland thanks to a collaboration between government and private land-owners. The shy marsupial has been the victim of habitat destruction through land clearing but efforts by farmers are producing signs of recovery. Tara Cleary reports.


Critics Notebook Luminous Julie Harris, Close Up and Afar
Ben Brantley remembers ways Julie Harris affected his life professionally and personally.


Stenson wins Deutsche Bank Championship
NORTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) - Sweden's Henrik Stenson won the Deutsche Bank Championship by two shots with a five-under-par round of 66, leaving him with a tournament record-tying total of 22-under 262 at the TPC Boston on Monday.


1-Year-Old Boy Is Fatally Shot in Brooklyn
Antiq Hennis was in a stroller, crossing Livonia Avenue in Brownsville with his parents, when he was hit in the left side of the head by a bullet.


Wins determine who is greatest, says Serena
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Serena Williams enters the second week of the U.S. Open believing she cannot be considered the greatest of all time unless she wins the most major championships.


Scornful Syria hails 'historic American retreat' as Obama hesitates
BEIRUT/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Syria hailed a "historic American retreat" on Sunday, mockingly accusing President Barack Obama of hesitation and confusion after he delayed a military response to last month's chemical weapons attack near Damascus until after a congressional vote.


Dashboard Today in Small Business Cliffgate
The clock is ticking on the budget battles. Home prices are surging. How to maintain a brand.


Firefighters holding line against massive California wildfire
(Reuters) - Firefighters battling a colossal California wildfire that has eaten away at the Yosemite National Park backcountry managed overnight to largely stem the spread of the flames, authorities said on Sunday.


Robin Roberts Plans to Return Full Time to Good Morning America
A year after leaving the ABC morning show for a bone-marrow transplant, Ms. Roberts said she wants to get back to my full life.


ArtsBeat Kanye West Sings at Kazakh Wedding
Mr. West performed at the wedding reception for the grandson of Kazakhstans longtime president, Nursultan Nazarbayev.


Dance Review The Bolshoi Performs Balanchines Jewels in London
Performing Balanchines Jewels in London, the Bolshoi Ballet featured Olga Smirnova, a 21-year-old dancer of rare gifts, in the Diamonds section.


Analysis No Matter Who Leaves, Premier League Wins
Gareth Bale, transferring to Real Madrid from Tottenham, is the latest top player to go somewhere other than England. But the Premier League has shown it is bigger than any stars.


Mark Ronson on love for music
CNN's Monita Rajpal meets Grammy award-winning Mark Ronson who has produced some of the biggest stars in the industry.


Currents | Open Knock Twice for Offbeat Design
In San Francisco, an architectural firm opens an unconventional shop.


Is media in the Middle East trusted?
The Arab world's relationship with media is -- like the region itself -- complicated and often contradictory and one that has been changing rapidly since the Arab Spring.


Rain plays havoc with schedule at U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nearly five hours of play was lost to rain at the U.S. Open on Monday, forcing tournament organizers to cancel dozens of matches and issue an revised playing schedule.


Nixon interviewer David Frost dead at 74
Veteran British broadcaster David Frost, best known for his series of interviews with disgraced U.S. President Richard Nixon, has died. He was 74.


On the Runway Blog Maria Pinto Makes Another Run
Maria Pinto, the Chicago designer made famous by her longtime client Michelle Obama, is starting a new business this week.


Field-Testing the Math Apps
With the advent of interactive touch screens, educational apps have taken off. Until recently, there has been little research into their effectiveness, but that is starting to change.


Goat doesn't like own reflection
This goat is not pleased with seeing her reflection in the mirror.


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