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Murray wins Wimbledon
CNN's Pedro Pinto talks to Andy Murray who made history by becoming the first British man to win Wimbledon since 1936.


U.S. seniors lock in reverse mortgages before rules change
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - American seniors grappling with strained savings following the deepest recession in generations will soon face new hurdles in tapping a tool some have used to help finance...


UPDATE 4-JPMorgan's Dimon meets with U.S. Attorney General Holder
Sept 26 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase Co CEO Jamie Dimon met with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder on Thursday, seeking to make sure a possible $11 billion settlement will end the bank's pain from...


Open Mic Tehran
Iranians in Tehran step up to CNN's Open Mic and tell Americans what they really feel about them.


A Shaken Kenya Is Hit by 2 More Deadly Attacks by Militants
Three people were killed in attacks on police officers near the border with Somalia. The Kenyan authorities blamed the Shabab militant group that has taken responsibility for the mall siege.


UPDATE 3-EBay to buy Braintree to boost PayPal's mobile presence
Sept 26 (Reuters) - Ebay Inc will buy payment gateway Braintree for about $800 million to strengthen its PayPal unit's presence on mobile devices and take out a rapidly growing rival.


No. 19 Florida 31, Tennessee 17 Despite Misfortune of Its Own, Florida Capitalizes on Mistakes
The Gators defense forced six turnovers in their SEC opener against Tennessee, but the offense lost starting quarterback Jeff Driskel to a season-ending lower-leg injury.


T Magazine Model-Morphosis | Marina Nery at Rochas
The photographer Greg Kessler captures the transformations of the Spring 2014 Fashion Week in Paris.


Pakistan quake creates new island
Sept. 27 - The earthquake's magnitude 7.7 tremors were powerful enough to force the sea bed to rise up and form a new island off the coast of Pakistan. Deborah Gembara reports.


Earthquake shakes southern Peru
Sept. 26 - Deaths feared after a magnitude 7 earthquake rocks the southern coast of Peru. Paul Chapman reports


U.S. household wealth rises $1.3 trillion in second quarter
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A rise in home and stock prices lifted U.S. household net worth to a record high in the second quarter, giving a hopeful sign for the nation's economy, Federal Reserve data...


Elop to Nokia I won't return 18.8m
Nokia's chairman asked Stephen Elop, the Finnish group's former chief executive, if he would forgo part or all of his 18.8m pay-off.


Editors Choice
Our best photos from the last 24 hours.


New Franciscan revolution
David Perry says that the pope seems so transformative without changing any theological principles is a testament to the power of his reform.


For power and precision, leaping insect gets into gear
Sept. 13 - Video showing the first known example of a gear mechanism in nature has been released by British scientists. Their research shows that the common garden insect, Issus, has hind-leg joints containing cog-like strips that intermesh when moving, allowing it to leap with power and precision. Jim Drury has more.


Sports Briefing | Pro Football Giants Webster Out Against Panthers
Giants cornerback Corey Webster will not play in Sundays game against the Carolina Panthers.


MA flat so far this year, even with mammoth Verizon deal
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dealmaking around the world was basically flat over the first nine months of the year, a disappointing level given the $130 billion Verizon Communications Inc transaction that...


Filling up on petrol station offices
(Reuters.com) - Seeking a place to work out of the office that is quieter than a bustling coffee shop and provides drinks, printers, Wi-Fi and even petrol?


First cases of flesh-eating narcotic Krokodil suspected in U.S.
PHOENIX, Sept 26 (Reuters) - A dangerous flesh-eating narcotic known as "Krokodil," or crocodile, in Russia where it emerged more than a decade ago may have made its first appearance in the United States, medical experts in Arizona said on Thursday.


U.S. durable goods edge higher, boosted by car demand
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Orders for long-lasting U.S. manufactured goods edged higher in August and gave a signal that the factory sector gained a step midway through the third quarter.


Batman's crime-ridden Gotham metropolis comes to Fox TV
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Batman's crime-ridden gritty fictional metropolis of Gotham City will be the focus of a new Fox drama, the latest comic book-inspired series to tap superheroes' ability to draw audiences to both film and TV.


Trendiness of forward guidance has been shoved back in a box
Sept. 26 - Former Goldman Sachs Asset Mgmt Chairman Jim O'Neill and HSBC Chief Economist Stephen King discuss Fed credibility and global recovery at the 30th Oxford Analytica conference.


Pipeline Reopens in Libya, Bolstering Oil Production
A striking militia opened the valves on a pipeline between two major western oil fields and Mediterranean port terminals.


Celebrating the life of Arthur Ashe
Retired tennis player James Blake talks to Arthur Ashe's widow about keeping his legacy alive.


America's Cup 'new-age speed'
The America's Cup, the most prestigious yachting race in the world and its oldest at 162 years, will seemingly join the aviation age this weekend when a new design of boat sails as fast as 52 mph.


Are people happiest in 'nanny states?'
Benjamin Radcliff says across the Western world, the happiest people live in countries with generous social safety nets.


Mall attack a blow to tourism
Kenya remains a safe place to visit despite an attack on a Nairobi shopping mall over the weekend in which at least 68 people, including foreigners, died, the country's tourism minister said Monday.


Britain's Labour treads narrow path between populism and prudence
LONDON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - An attack by British opposition leader Ed Miliband on energy companies, big corporations and landowners may give him a short-term lift in the polls, but could damage his Labour party's bid to restore its economic credibility before the 2015 election.


China hit with flood waters
Torrential rains trigger severe flooding in China.


Potential blockbuster in Davis Cup
Switzerland was drawn to face Serbia in the 2014 Davis Cup, which means Roger Federer could play Novak Djokovic. Federer, though, doesn't usually show up for first round ties. In another intriguing pairing, record champion the U.S. hosts Andy Murray's Great Britain.


Cheaper iPhone Will Cost More in China
While many analysts expected Apple to price the iPhone 5C at about $400, it will actually go for significantly more in China, where the company is struggling.


Star of NASA Planet Hunting Falls Idle With Broken Parts
NASA says it will look for a new mission for its Kepler spacecraft, which has broken wheels but a perfect telescope.


Cargo Ship Docking at Space Station Is Delayed
A commercial cargo spacecraft, which was to dock at the International Space Station on Sunday, will not make its second attempt until at least Saturday.


Researchers predict violent response to global warming
Sept. 26 - Researchers in California say climate change could spur an increase in global violence by as much as 50 percent over the next 40 years if current temperature trends continue. The UC Berkeley study links climatic shifts to historical outbreaks of violence, such as wars and riots, and says the trend is on an upward trajectory. Ben Gruber reports.


Fitch Rates Rogers Communications' US$1.5B Debt Offering 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable
(The following statement was released by the rating agency) CHICAGO, September 26 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has assigned a 'BBB+' rating to Rogers Communications Inc.'s (Rogers) two-tranche senior unsecured notes offering consisting of US$850 million of 10-year notes and US$650 million of 30-year notes. The Rating Outlook is Stable. Rogers intends to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes. The terms and covenants of the new debt offering are virtually the same as Rogers existing d


Fed needs better way to signal policy, officials say
FRANKFURT/STOCKHOLM/HOUGHTON, Michigan (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve confused financial markets over scaling back its bond buying, three top officials said on Thursday, with one arguing the central bank should link tapering to drops in the jobless rate and another calling for a broad remake of strategy.


Orioles Hit 4 HRs in 9-5 Win Over Blue Jays
Ryan Flaherty hit a pair of two-run homers, Jonathan Schoop had a solo shot in his big league debut and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-5 on Wednesday night to snap a six-game skid and clinch their second straight winning season.


Exclusive Greece does not need third bailout, seeks debt 'reprofiling' - deputy PM
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Greece does not require a third bailout and can cover its needs without further burdening its current backers, by improving the terms of its debt and possibly returning to the bond market next year, the country's deputy prime minister said on Wednesday.


Soros Angela Merkel was the creator of the European crisis
George Soros explains to Reuters' Chrystia Freeland how German Chancellor Angela Merkel's actions in 2008 could lead to the disintegration of the European Union. Consequently, a disorderly default of European sovereignties may lead to a global financial meltdown worse than 2008. He explains his analysis here.


UPDATE 1-Oracle to pay $199.5 mln to resolve false claims case
* Oracle denied engaging in fraud, but agreed to settle (Adds details of case, Oracle comment)


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