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Watch CNN FC episode 16
Champions League veterans Owen Hargreaves and David Ginola discuss the game between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.


No. 12 LSU Opens With 37-27 Win Over No. 20 TCU
Walking off the podium after LSU's season-opening victory, coach Les Miles provided an appreciative nod to his new offensive coordinator.


Limits put on how long U.S. Naval midshipman in rape case must testify
(Reuters) - The military officer presiding at a hearing on accusations by a U.S. Naval Academy midshipman that she was raped by three academy football players agreed on Sunday to limit the amount of testimony she must give, after her lawyers complained she was exhausted.


Arrests of 3 Mayors Reinforce Floridas Notoriety as a Hothouse for Corruption
In a state that led the nation in convictions of public officials last decade, the leaders of Homestead, Sweetwater and Miami Lakes were apprehended within a month.


Chinese Educators Look to American Classrooms
While the world may be dazzled by Chinese students test scores, educators in China worry that the lack of hands-on science learning is stifling innovation and critical thinking.


Japanese astronaut to command space station in March
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - The first Japanese astronaut to live aboard the International Space Station is preparing for a return flight, this time to serve as commander, officials said on Wednesday.


Man and Boy, 3, Shot in the Bronx
A man and a toddler were wounded Friday night in a shooting near Vidalia Park in the West Farms section of the Bronx, the authorities said.


Canadian Documents Suggest Shift on Pipeline
Papers released to an environmental group say Canadas government once viewed Keystone XL as important to oil sands development, in contrast to a United States assessment.


Verizon in talks to buy out Vodafone stake sources
LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Verizon Communications is close to buying the remaining stake in Verizon Wireless from Vodafone Group PLC it does not own for potentially $130 billion, according to people familiar with the talks, in what could be the third-biggest deal of all time.


ArtsBeat In Telluride, a Peek at Gravity
The Telluride Film Festival ofers a sneak peak of Gravity, starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney.


Exclusive club admits women
For almost 200 years Britain's Royal Yacht Squadron has had a strict men-only policy, meaning even its patron, Queen Elizabeth II, was denied entry.


Firefighters gain an edge on wildfire in Yosemite National Park
Sept 2 (Reuters) - Firefighters in California gained ground on Monday against a massive wildfire burning part of Yosemite National Park, although complete containment may be weeks away, officials...


Liberty Crushed by Minnesota
Lindsay Whalen scored 18 points to help the Minnesota Lynx beat the host Liberty, 73-47.


Retooled Ravens get set for defense of Super Bowl crown
(Reuters) - The Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens, hoping to find a cure for a possible title hangover worsened by the loss of defensive stalwarts Ray Lewis and Ed Reed, have retooled as they open defense of the Lombardi Trophy.


Museum and Gallery Listings for Aug. 30-Sept. 5
A critical guide to the visual arts in New York and the region.


Bones unearthed in search at former Florida reform school
MARIANNA, Florida (Reuters) - Teams of searchers recovered human bones from the sands of Florida Panhandle woodlands on Saturday in a "boot hill" graveyard where juveniles who disappeared from a notorious Old South reform school more than a half-century ago are believed to have been secretly buried.


Australia's Billabong attracts debt players
SYDNEY, Sept 2 (Reuters) - U.S. hedge fund Coastal Capital joined debt specialists circling Billabong International Ltd on Monday, seeking a board spill, as rival investors eye the proceeds from a...


Gadgetwise Forget the Punching Bag, Try the Robots
A new toy called Battroborgs simulates boxing in the vein of Rock Em Sock Em Robots.


Hovercraft shocks beachgoers
Sunbathers and sandcastle builders are surprised when a military hovercraft lands at a holiday resort in Russia.


Dance Review Olivier Weverss Whim WHim Tweaks Conventions at the Joyce
Whim WHim, a small Seattle troupe, brings a program of three works to the Ballet v6.0 festival at the Joyce.


Dot Earth Blog Hurricane Marco Rubio A Winning Climate Campaign?
An edgy climate campaign names hurricanes for politicians rejecting action on global warming.


Brazil's foreign minister resigns amid row with Bolivia
Antonio Patriota, Brazil's foreign minister, stepped down Monday night amid a diplomatic row with neighboring Bolivia.


Interactive Charting the perils of the sea
One of the most demanding races in sport is setting sail. Explore the dangers with our interactive map.


Israel's martial art Krav Maga
CNN's Vladimir Duthiers takes a look at the no-holds-barred Israeli martial art of Krav Maga.


T Magazine In the Air | International Velvet
The rich textile has long been the calling card of the stylishly privileged. Now, its fashions turn to embrace the stuff of royals.


BlackBerry director says company can survive as niche smartphone maker WSJ
(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, the Wall Street Journal said.


Tool Kit A Digital Back-to-School Checklist
The choices for stocking up for the school year whether it be grade school or college can be overwhelming, and expensive. Here are some tips.


Paris Was the Place, by Susan Conley
Memories afflict a woman as her brother struggles with AIDS.


McCain Congress' rejecting use of force in Syria would be "catastrophic"
Sept. 2 - U.S. Senator McCain said if Congress rejects use of force in Syria it would be catastrophic. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.


Critics Notebook Electric Zoo Festival Cut Short by Two Deaths
The news of two deaths at Electric Zoo 2013, the fifth annual Labor Day weekend of electronic music on Randalls Island, casts a sorrowful shadow over what was supposed to be a celebration.


Hawks Coach Budenholzer Arrested on DUI Charge
Atlanta Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer has apologized for his arrest on a driving under the influence of alcohol charge.


France says can't act alone on Syria, wants to create coalition
PARIS (Reuters) - France aims to build a coalition of countries to back military action against the Syrian government in response to a chemical weapons attack in Damascus, Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said on Monday.


Braves 13, Mets 5 Matsuzaka Makes a Long Day Even Longer for the Mets
Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed six runs in three innings after the Mets staggered into Atlanta shortly before 5 a.m. Monday after playing the night before in Washington.


Salmonella in Spices Prompts Changes in Farming
The United States Food and Drug Administrations finding that imported spices are a surprisingly potent source of salmonella poisoning has prompted India to change how they are grown and harvested.


6 dead in Brazil building collapse
At least six people died when a building collapsed in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Tuesday, a state security spokeswoman said.


Power plant operator Longview Power files for bankruptcy
Aug 30 (Reuters) - Longview Power LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy along with certain of its affiliates, a court filing showed, as the U.S. power plant operator aims to restructure its debts to...


U.S. Open Fans Affected by Coverage Blackout Have Options
The CBS blackout on Time Warner Cable continues, but fans can still watch the matches online or on the CBS Sports Network cable channel, which is not subject to the blackout.


Dot Earth Blog Hurricane Marco Rubio A Winning Climate Campaign?
An edgy climate campaign names hurricanes for politicians rejecting action on global warming.


Could crypt reveal 'Mona Lisa' model?
The exhumation of three bodies from a Florentine crypt may have brought Italian researchers a step closer to confirming the identity of the woman believed to be the subject of Leonardo da Vinci's famous "Mona Lisa" painting, also known as "La Gioconda."


At Transfer Deadline, Arsenal Makes Its Move
On the frenzied final day of the European transfer period, it was Arsenal that appeared to make the loudest move by bidding for Real Madrids German midfielder Mesut zil.


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