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A gift of U.S. diplomacy to Iran?
A 2,700 year-old silver chalice may be a new token of friendship between the United States and Iran, at least that's the way Iran's cultural heritage chief sees it.


Chipotle vs. Taco Bell Einhorns short put to the taste test - Felix TV
David Einhorn, the investor known for betting against stocks like Green Mountain Coffee, now is targeting Chipotle Mexican Grill, saying it will face significant competition from "a resurgent Taco Bell." We put his theory to the taste test with Reuters blogger Felix Salmon, Reuters Social Media Editor Anthony De Rosa and Food and Wine Restaurant Editor Kate Krader. (October 3, 2012)


Movie Review | 'House In the Alley ' House in the Alley, a Vietnamese Horror Drama
Postpartum depression takes a homicidal turn in Le-Van Kiets House in the Alley.


Facebook Eases Privacy Rules for Teenagers
Teenagers will now be able to post items that can be seen by the public, making it easier for the social network to turn a post into an ad that can be shown widely.


"Practical" solar car hits the road in Sydney
Sept. 16 - Among the teams competing in next month's 3000 kilometer World Solar Challenge race across Australia, is a group from the University of New South Wales who've built a solar-powered vehicle designed to look like a conventional car. In a field dominated by vehicles that look anything but conventional, the car provides a glimpse of what we could be driving on the roads in years to come. Lester Ranby was there for its first test drive.


Data Suggests Push to Spy on Merkel Dates to 02
The administration has seemed uncertain about how to handle the reports concerning the German chancellor, who has enjoyed a close rapport with President Obama.


Gambling Debate Entangles Disney in Florida
Disney has long led the fight against the expansion of casinos in the state, but it also owns the Marvel superheroes, whose images appear on slot machines.


United's Fletcher returns to action with reserves
(Reuters) - Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has made a return to competitive action, playing 67 minutes for the club's under-21 team as he battles back from a chronic illness.


Case Study A Business Owner Who Backed Off Tries to Step Back In
A cooking business is doing well under hired staff, but the owner wants to increase sales substantially over several years to attract potential buyers.


This Week's Movies Oct. 24, 2013
The New York Times film critics on "Blue is the Warmest Color," "The Counselor" and "The Square."


Tipsarevic's clay master class
Pat Cash caught up with world number 10, Janko Tipsarevic at the Tecnifibre clay court training camp in Nice, France.


TV Sports Fox Failed to Keep Lens on the Ball
The philosophy that what goes on between pitches in late innings is not riveting came back to haunt Fox in Game 4 of the World Series when it missed Koji Ueharas pickoff throw.


Adobe data breach more extensive than previously disclosed
BOSTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Adobe Systems Inc said on Tuesday that the scope of a cyber-security breach disclosed nearly a month ago was far bigger than initially reported, with attackers obtaining data on more than 38 million customer accounts.


Austen ring bought back from singer
A ring once owned by the 19th century novelist Jane Austen is to remain in Britain after a museum successfully raised funds to buy it from American singer Kelly Clarkson.


Major new course taking shape
Living Golf explores how work at the new private members club is progressing in the heart of the home of golf.


Design Notebook House Haunters
For designers who specialize in haunted houses, its high season. What scares them is how little time there is to furnish the home of your nightmares.


Google+ now has 300 million active users
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California (Reuters) - Google Inc's fledgling social network, Google+, has now signed up 300 million active users who participate in its main news page or feed, up from 190 million just six months ago, the company said on Tuesday.


Activist investor Ackman remains convinced Herbalife will fail
OXFORD (Reuters) - Billionaire investor William Ackman is still convinced that U.S. nutrition company Herbalife will fail as he sits on hundreds of millions in unrealized losses, nearly one year...


GE CEO says equal access in China is crucial
Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says true free trade between the the world's top two economies of U.S. and China is crucial.


US cattle slimmer as steer prices hit new highs, Zilmax removed
CHICAGO, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Cattle are entering U.S. packing plants slightly thinner than a year ago as feedlots rush the animals to market to cash in on record-high prices and are no longer feeding them the growth promotant Zilmax, analysts and economists said.


Russia039;s diamond miner Alrosa to raise $1.3 billion in IPO
MOSCOW, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Russia039;s diamond miner Alrosa said on Monday it would price its 16-percent share sale via initial public offering at 35 roubles per share to raise a total of 41.3 billion roubles ($1.30 billion).


UPDATE 1-San Francisco joins sugary drinks fray with tax proposal
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 29 (Reuters) - San Francisco may become the latest U.S. city to try to curb the consumption of sugary drinks with a proposed ballot measure to impose a tax on beverages seen as a...


Bill Mazer, Sports Fixture in New York, Dies at 92
Mr. Mazer, who spent more than 60 years in broadcasting, earned the nickname The Amazin for his encyclopedic recall of sports facts.


Apple gives economy a shine
Oct. 29 - Sales of the new iPhone most likely gave retail sales a shot in the arm in September, as car sales began to lose traction. Bobbi Rebell reports.


Fernandez-Castano Wins BMW Masters
Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano called it the perfect win, even though his final hole Sunday to win the BMW Masters was anything but perfect.


Smartphone shipments jump in third quarter on China demand IDC
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Global smartphone shipments jumped 39 percent in the quarter ended September 30, while brisk demand for low-priced Android devices in China eroded Apple's market share.


U.S. business inventories rise in August, may support third-quarter GDP
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. business inventories rose as expected in August, suggesting restocking could provide a lift to third-quarter economic growth.


A Concept Goes From Paper Sketch to Metal Reality
Long before it went public, when it was still only a designers sketch, the Cadillac Elmiraj had to win over General Motors executives.


UPDATE 1-Trulia sees upbeat 4th qtr as subscriber numbers climb
* Expects 4th-quarter revenue of $48.5 mln-$50 mln vs est $48.3 mln


Gruesome scenes on Santiagos streets
Oct. 21 - Scenes from hell ooze onto the streets of Santiago as thousands of zombies embark on their annual walk through the Chilean capital. Tara Cleary reports.


Insight U.S. Congress finds cure for gridlock in water
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives has rediscovered the formula for peace, harmony and an end to gridlock after a month of partisan warfare $8 billion worth of harbor dredging, dam and lock construction and other federal waterway improvements.


UPDATE 9-Oil drops on Libyan export resumption hopes
* Market awaits clues on policy from Federal Reserve meeting


Rory McIlroy in good shape after Korea
Rory McIlroy leaves South Korea in "good shape" despite what might have been at Korean Open.


The new pandemic road deaths
John Sutter says it's time to view car crashes and motorcycle accidents as symptoms of a disease, and killer roads as a public health crisis.


Thor is back for a second solo outing
Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman and Tom Hiddleston talk about their filming experiences and why superhero movies appeal to so many. Rough cut - no narration.


Theater Review Grasses of a Thousand Colors, at the Public Theater
Wallace Shawn has written and stars in Grasses of a Thousand Colors, a nasty and erotic fairy tale at the Public Theater.


Gunmen Fire at Church in Egypt; At Least 3 Die
The attack appeared to be one of the deadliest in months against Egypts Christian minority, security officials said.


'Baby Federer' vs. the Real Thing Who wins?
The old met the new. At one end of the court, the young man nicknamed "Baby Federer" -- at the other was one of the all-time tennis greats, albeit one who is battling to show that he's not a spent force.


Serena Williams Advances in Istanbul
Top-ranked Serena Williams beat Agnieszka Radwanska, 6-2, 6-4, to move toward the semifinals of the WTA Championships in Istanbul.


FOREX-Dollar rises broadly as traders cover bearish bets before Fed
NEW YORK, Oct 29 (Reuters) - The dollar rose for a third straight session against major counterparts on Tuesday as traders bought back the currency on a view that markets already priced in...


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