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Leland Mitchell, Who Defied Racism on the Basketball Court, Dies at 72
A decision by Mitchell and his teammates to play in a N.C.A.A. tournament despite opposition was widely seen as the beginning of the end of segregation in college sports.


Try the poor man's space travel
Part of the imagined charms of space flight is not just the view from the window. It is also the thrill of breaking the shackles of gravity and free-floating. Now taking a break from Newton's laws is easier (and cheaper) than ever.


In Jane Austen's footsteps
Jane Austen is one of the English language's best-known and most-loved writers. Celebrate the 200th anniversary of her most popular book, "Pride and Prejudice," with a tour of some of the key locations in her life and works -- and in the big-screen adaptations they inspired.


National Briefing | Washington Money Awarded for Tobacco Research
The Food and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health are awarding millions of dollars to create 14 centers to research tobacco products.


The Boss Flying the Annin Co. Flag
After trying to buy the nationx2019;s oldest flag company, an executive with wide experience ended up running it.


John Grisham's 'Time to Kill' adapted for Broadway stage
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Best-selling author John Grisham's first novel, "A Time to Kill," has been adapted for the stage and is heading for Broadway next month with an ensemble cast that includes Fred Dalton Thompson of TV's "Law and Order" and Tom Skerritt, an Emmy-award winner for "Picket Fences."


Arts Review | Connecticut A Review of An Artificial Wilderness, at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
An Artificial Wilderness, now at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, showcases a different vision of nature, marked by human intervention.


Kings of Leon draws on sounds of its past for 'Mechanical Bull'
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Grammy-winning Kings of Leon marked a decade in music with a new album on Tuesday which critics have praised for showcasing the best of the band's talents while still moving forward in its sound.


Coveted Restaurant Reservations Without the Groveling
A bit of cleverness can take you far in getting that elusive table.


China's Bo Xilai appeals conviction
One day after a court in eastern China sentenced him to life in prison for corruption, former Communist Party leader Bo Xilai appealed his verdict and sentencing, a source told CNN.


'Modern' creator Emmys sad
"Modern Family creator" Steve Levitan said Sunday night's Emmys were a buzz-kill due to producers over-stuffing the ceremony with tributes to fallen celebrities.


Peter Matthiessen to Publish New Novel
Mr. Matthiessen, 86, said the new novel, about a group that comes together for a meditation retreat at the site of a World War II concentration camp, may be my last word.


Radwanska Reaches Quarterfinals at Korea Open
Top-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska advanced to the quarterfinals of the Korea Open on Thursday with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Estrella Cabeza Candela.


Sports of The Times Settlement Leaves Fans at a Moral Crossroads
The recent settlement of a concussion lawsuit against the N.F.L. has put fans on a moral hot seat. Will they continue to watch a game that they know is damaging its players?


Washington's popular Spy Museum seeks move to historic library
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Spy Museum, one of the U.S. capital's most popular tourist attractions, is seeking to move to a historic library in a fast-growing part of the city, its owner...


The Learning Network Blog How Much Do You Trust Online Reviews?
Do you read online reviews to help you make decisions about movies, books, stores or music?


EU mergers and takeovers (Sept 24)
BRUSSELS, Sept 24 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process


Closing arguments begin in Jackson trial
Sept. 24 - Jackson family lawyers begin closing arguments. John Russell reports.


Doctor gives free weekend surgeries
In Cameroon, there is only one doctor for every 5,000 people, according to the World Health Organization. Seeing his father and so many of his countrymen suffer, Georges Bwelle was determined to do something about it.


U.S. SEC sets zero-tolerance objective for glitches at exchanges
NEW YORK, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Technical glitches and other operational errors at U.S. exchanges cannot be tolerated, given the high-speed, interconnected nature of the markets, the head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Tuesday.


The Mayors of New York
Historically, the template for choosing a new mayor of New York has resembled a pendulum, swinging from one extreme to another.


Court-martial delayed for U.S. general accused of sexual assault
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (Reuters) - The court-martial for a U.S. Army general accused of forcing a subordinate to have sex has been delayed until January, officials at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, said on Tuesday.


Solar charity takes aim at Africa's kerosene lamps
Sept. 24 - Non-profit groups aiming to replace Africa's deadly kerosene lamps with safe, solar alternatives say their campaign is gaining momentum. The award-winning Solaraid project says the dangerous lamps could be eliminated from the continent by 2020. Jim Drury has more.


'Big brother' tech watches over Rio
Rio de Janeiro's state-of-the-art Operations Center is gathering real-time information on traffic jams and environmental emergencies around the clock. It's part of the mayor's vision to make the city safer and more sustainable.


U.S., Iranian presidents share U.N. spotlight
For years it was a United Nations General Assembly annual ritual Iran's president would denounce the United States, and the American president would fire back. But this year the talks in New York are brimming with the possibility of diplomacy.


Russia scales back cut in oil supplies to Belarus for 2nd time
MOSCOW, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Moscow for a second time has scaled back its threatened cuts in oil supplies to Belarus amid a row over the arrest of a Russian potash executive, agreeing to restore some volumes that it had planned to divert elsewhere.


Whats on Sunday
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Rays 5, Orioles 4 Orioles, Deflated and Battered, Face Cruel End to Their Season
The Orioles lost a two-run lead, suffered two injuries, and saw their wild-card chances nearly evaporate in a demoralizing loss to the Rays.


Private banks keen to finance Brazil infrastructure-Mantega
NEW YORK, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Private-sector banks are interested in financing multi-billion dollar infrastructure projects key for the Brazilian economy to grow at a faster pace in coming years,...


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Ariana Grande finds 'Way' to No. 1
Nickelodeon star Ariana Grande has proven she knows "The Way" to No. 1.


China's rich wealthier than thought
China's urban rich are making far more than they officially report, suggesting the wealth gap in the world's second largest economy is much higher than previously thought, according to a new study.


On Video Silent Treasures From the New Zealand Film Archive
Lost and Found American Treasures From the New Zealand Film Archive offers a dozen newly restored American silent features and shorts that were unearthed abroad.


On Location | Sonoma, Calif. Bespoke for the People
An architect builds a case against prefab.


Exports key to U.S. success
Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says that the American consumer is no longer the driver of the global economy and that high-tech exports are the key to future growth of the U.S. economy.


Di Resta reveals Ferrari 'dream'
Monza may be a long way from his birthplace in West Lothian, Scotland but Italy is unquestionably a home from home for Paul di Resta.


DealBook In Latin America, Brazilian Banks Fill Void Left by Global Giants
As the big international investment banks pull back from Latin America, BTG Pactual and Ita BBA are expanding there.


Economic View The Mental Strain of Making Do With Less
The constant distraction of restricting calorie intake strains the mental capacity of dieters; in a similar way, poverty is a strain on the poor.


Wealth Matters Seeking Investments That Are Profitable and a Little Bit Green
Many investors are no longer looking for companies in the vanguard of the green movement, but those that are making a profit while showing concern for social and environmental issues.


ArtsBeat Michelle Obama Visits Studio Museum in Harlem
As President Obama attended the United Nations General Assembly, Michelle Obama hosted an event for the spouses of chiefs of state at the Studio Museum in Harlem.


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