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Six dead in Sudanese fuel protests
KHARTOUM, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Six protesters were killed on Wednesday in clashes with security forces during demonstrations against a cut in fuel subsidies, medics and relatives said.


Iran's Rouhani calls for 'consistent voice' from U.S. on nuclear issue
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Iran's new president, Hassan Rouhani, expressed hope on Tuesday that U.S. President Barack Obama would not be swayed by "warmongering pressure groups" at home in dealing with the Iranian nuclear dispute and called for a consistent voice from Washington on the issue.


Secrets below tennis stars' feet
CNN's Christina MacFarlane shows us how the French Open maintains its special surface.


Brady Blames Himself for Patriots' Red-Zone Woes
Tom Brady bent forward and put his hands on his knees in frustration. Then he stood up, slapped both sides of his helmet and jogged off the field.


As Oil Thieves Bleed Nigeria, Report Says, Officials Profit
Thieves in Nigeria steal an estimated 100,000 barrels of oil a day, and the countrys politicians and security officials are among those profiting, a report said.


Girls flee bombs, start over in U.S.
Blair Brettschneider didn't experience war or genocide as a young girl in suburban Michigan. She has never received a death threat, and she has never seen a family member murdered. But the 49 teenagers she helps every week have.


The Texas Tribune Texas, Where Oil Rules, Turns Its Eye to Energy Efficiency
A diverse coalition is racing to institute a plan to increase energy and water efficiency upgrades that supporters say could help Texas improve its conservation record.


Helping Arab states in transition
CNN's John Defterios reports on Europe's attempt to reboot relations with countries affected by the Arab Spring.


Gunfire From Nigerian Forces Kills Squatters
The security police opened fire on an unfinished building occupied by squatters, killing at least seven residents, but officials later said they had come under attack by militants.


After Comeback for the Ages, a Last Dash for Americas Cup
After winning seven races in succession, including two Tuesday, Oracle Team USA, the Cup defender, has tied the series with Emirates Team New Zealand at 8-8.


Dog looks like Putin
CNN's John Berman shows a dog that looks similar to Russian President Vladimir Putin.


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.


Ex-Leader Weds, Complicating Czech Bribe Case
Former Prime Minister Petr Necas and his onetime chief of staff, Jana Nagyova, in the spotlight of a corruption investigation, are said to have wed secretly.


Diaphanous dresses, angular tailoring close Milan fashion week
MILAN (Reuters) - Diaphanous dresses, nautical prints and angular tailoring drew Milan fashion week to a close on Monday after six days of catwalks and campaigning to promote the city's fashion industry as a bright spot in a gloomy local economy.


Miss Piggy, other Muppets, join Kermit the Frog at Smithsonian
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Miss Piggy is finally getting the attention and recognition she desperately sought.


Water "the teeth" of climate change - World Bank
June 19 - Growing pressure over water remains the most worrying symptom of climate change, argues the World Bank President, while a projected 2C rise in temperature by 2030 could submerge Bangkok.


Watch full episode Bourdain in Israel
In the season 2 premiere, Anthony Bourdain and crew make their first trip to Israel, the West Bank and Gaza.


Bryan Cranston, the man of the moment
Right now, Bryan Cranston is The Man.


No. 15 Michigan Dodges Upset, Beats UConn 24-21
Michigan was making a mess of another game against a heavy underdog, when Desmond Morgan snatched away Connecticut's chance for a huge upset.


After Syria, Congress wary of Obama's Iran thaw
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - After balking at President Barack Obama's plan to attack Syria, the U.S. Congress is also stirring in opposition to his latest foreign policy goal an effort to improve relations with Iran.


Bulldog carves across Peru's streets on skateboard
Sept. 19 - Skateboarding bulldog wins hearts and minds in Peru and beyond. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


Back to His Working-Class Roots
Christopher Abbott, formerly of HBOs Girls, has found a milieu closer to his working-class roots in the play Where Were Born, at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater.


World Briefing | Africa Zimbabwe 81 Elephants Killed
Zimbabwean authorities say at least 81 elephants have been killed for their ivory tusks by poachers using cyanide poison in water holes in a vast western national park.


Bits Blog The Human Behind a Favorite Spambot, Horse_eBooks
Jacob Bakkila, a 29-year-old artist and Buzzfeed employee, said he had been operating the Twitter account for the last two years.


Djokovic Reaches 100th Week at No. 1 in Rankings
Novak Djokovic is No. 1 in the rankings for the 100th week. Djokovic, 26, is the ninth player to reach the milestone.


Rainbow laces spark criticism
It was supposed to provide the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow but the latest effort to fight homophobia in football is in danger of fading into monochrome.


Your Money Tighter Rules Will Make It Harder to Get a Reverse Mortgage
Reverse mortgages, through which people over 62 can tap home equity, are getting streamlined rules to protect both borrowers and lenders.


911 call released in execution-style triple murder
Police searching for the suspect in a triple homicide in Georgia have released a 911 call from a man who was one of the killer's intended targets.


The advert that changed a life
Some people take many years to find their calling -- but for Adam van Koeverden, it was right in front of him in black and white. On a small section of his local newspaper, the boy who would become an Olympic champion saw his future flash before him.


Sudan Leader Says He Will Travel to U.N.
Omar Hassan al-Bashir, wanted by the International Criminal Court on genocide charges, said he planned to attend this weeks General Assembly and had already booked a hotel in New York.


Well After Cancer, Fertility Is Often Within Reach
Oncologists are increasingly making a point of bringing up the subject of fertility at the time of a cancer diagnosis in children, discussing various options before treatment.


UPDATE 2-Bankrupt California city to unveil adjustment plan Friday
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept 24 (Reuters) - The bankrupt city of Stockton, California, will present a draft plan on Friday to adjust its debt while it keeps negotiating with bondholders, a lawyer for the...


The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | New Short Video Series Reveals Mysteries of Natural World
On what topic would you like to see Mr. Gorman create a ScienceTake video?


T Magazine Sign of the Times | The Virtues of Fine in the Age of Awesome
In an age of superlatives, vacation runs the risk of becoming a space reserved for extreme adventure and alienating exclusivity. Whatever happened to things being simply good enough, or even simply enjoyable?


Gene Therapy With a Difference
An experimental drug for Duchenne muscular dystrophy failed in a large clinical trial recently, but the technique of counteracting mutated genes holds promise.


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.


Exclusive U.S. city, county public pension levels sank in 2012 - Wilshire
(Reuters) - Funding levels for U.S. city and county public pension systems plummeted by 11 percentage points to 69 percent in fiscal 2012, pushed down by a poor performance of the stock market and...


Target aims at online rivals with baby goods subscription plan
Sept 25 (Reuters) - Target Corp will launch a free service on Wednesday that lets shoppers set up recurring deliveries of bulky baby goods, a move that mimics Amazon.com Inc and is aimed at attracting more moms.


DealBook A Call for New Laws in New York to Fight High-Tech Crime
A task force made proposals, including strengthening laws against identity theft and computer code, in a report unveiled by the Manhattan district attorney, Cyrus R. Vance Jr.


Uncommon Doughnuts, Healthier Chicken Nuggets and More
Recommendations for the week of Sept. 24.


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