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Second Washington state teen held in killing of World War Two veteran
(Reuters) - A second 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder in the Washington state beating death of an 88-year-old World War Two veteran who survived the Battle of Okinawa, police said on Monday.


U.N. inspectors reach Syria gas victims, despite coming under fire
(WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT) Aug. 26 - The U.N. team has begun interviewing victims and doctors of the alleged chemical weapons attack outside Damascus last week. Nathan Frandino reports.


Two More Arrests Made in Gang Rape in India
The five suspects are accused of assaulting a 22-year-old photojournalist on assignment for an English-language magazine.


What We Eat Tomatoes Ripe for Improvement
Plant geneticists say a project to develop tastier mass-produced tomatoes is just one step in pushing Americans toward more healthy eating.


Mets Disclose That Harvey Has Elbow Tear
The partial tear of pitcher Matt Harveys ulnar collateral ligament raises the prospect that he will require Tommy John surgery and be shut down for an extended period.


Dog eats dog as Britain's tabloids bare all
LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Fleet Street's finest jostled furiously at the start on Thursday of a government inquiry, trying to grab public attention with tales of shock and horror.


CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-CIMB Q2 net profit slips
(Deletes reference to Indonesia as cause of decline in profit)


Campaign Spotlight Never Mind Citi Bike, Heres Campus Bike
The University of Dayton is offering free bikes to 100 incoming freshmen in exchange for pledges to forgo bringing cars to campus for the first two years they are enrolled.


Dance Review Drive East Festival Highlights Indian Dance and Song
The Indian dancer Rama Vaidyanathan performed Mad and Divine at the Drive East festival at La MaMa.


Roundup Messi Is Untouchable in Neymars Debut
Lionel Messi scored two goals and set up another to mark the debut of Neymar and Coach Gerardo Martino in Barcelonas crushing of Levante.


Dining Review | Connecticut A Review of Mediterraneo, in Norwalk
A sister of Mediterraneo in Greenwich and the latest addition to the Z Hospitality Group has a short menu but makes a big impression.


Giants Brown, Surprise Safety of 2012, Is Lost for Season
Stevie Brown, who had eight interceptions last season, made one against the Jets on Saturday night but tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee on the play.


Woods overcomes back spasm in near miss at The Barclays
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey (Reuters) - He collapsed to his knees in pain and bent over to place both fists on the ground after a back spasm at the 13th, but Tiger Woods still managed to nearly force a playoff at The Barclays on Sunday.


On With the Show
After an unpredictable Wimbledon, what kind of drama is in store for the United States Open, the final Grand Slam event of the year?


Texas Tribune Cyberschools Grow, Fueling New Concerns
As the number of full-time cyberschools in Texas doubles this year, concerns are growing about online educations influence, finances and overall academic quality.


In Transit Blog A Scottish Resort Has a Beef List
At the Gleneagles resort in Scotland, diners can choose among cattle breeds for their steaks.


ArtsBeat Aziz Ansari Signs to Write a Book on Modern Romance
The actor and comedian signed with Penguin Press for a book scheduled for release in 2015.


NASCAR's pit crew pioneer
Christmas Abbott, 5'3 and 115 pounds, is the first woman to join a NASCAR pit crew team.


Bo Xilai Show trial or serious test?
Chinese authorities have ended the waiting game over when political pariah Bo Xilai will face court over corruption charges.


The Week Ahead | Film Some Stops on the March
In this 50th anniversary of a pivotal summer for racial equality, the Brooklyn Academy of Music has been offering A Time for Burning Cinema of the Civil Rights Movement.


Weighing Pain of Traffic for Preseason Games
Giants fans reflected on their decisions to wait in an endless string of brake lights for an inconsequential preseason game at MetLife Stadium.


John Riegger Leads Boeing Classic
John Riegger shot an 8-under 64 on Saturday to open a three-stroke lead after the second round of the Champions Tour's Boeing Classic


DealBook Ackman Moves to Sell Stake in J.C. Penney
The hedge fund manager William A. Ackman moved on Monday to sell his roughly 18 percent stake in J.C. Penney, nearly two weeks after he resigned from the board amid an unusual public battle with his fellow directors.


Baring to buy controlling stake in India's Hexaware for about $420 mln
Aug 23 (Reuters) - Baring Private Equity Asia has agreed to buy a controlling stake in Indian outsourcing services provider Hexaware Technologies Ltd for about $420 million in one of the largest...


Starbucks won't cut worker benefits ahead of Obamacare -CEO
NEW YORK, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Starbucks Coffee Co will not follow the lead of other companies that are cutting health insurance benefits or reducing hours for employees in anticipation of the U.S. Affordable Care Act, the coffee shop chain's CEO Howard Schultz told Reuters on Monday.


A post-Christian Middle East?
Peter Bergen says Christians are facing harassment and violence as the region becomes less hospitable to non-Muslims


Possible 'N Sync reunion overshadows nominees at Video Music Awards
NEW YORK (Reuters) - MTV's annual Video Music Awards, to be presented on Sunday, are known for delivering surprises, and rumors of an on-stage reunion of 1990s boy band 'N Sync are overshadowing who will take the top honors.


In potential 2016 campaign preview, Obama spotlights Biden on tour
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has so far stayed neutral about the presidential prospects of Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden - two friends who may be vying to succeed him - but on Friday he showcased his vice president with a joint appearance in Biden's hometown.


Michelin is open to returning to Formula One report
PARIS (Reuters) - France's Michelin said it was open to supplying tires to Formula One racing teams next season if it can agree terms with the sport's governing body, according to an interview in le Figaro.


Ask Well Eating Before Exercise
The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to reader questions about fitness.


Landmark Chinese copper deal with Afghanistan at risk
KABUL (Reuters) - A consortium of Chinese investors has demanded a review of a landmark $3 billion deal to produce copper in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Mines said on Monday, putting at risk one of...


Guru of the Long Snap
Chris Rubio spends much of the year traveling the country to stage clinics where he preaches the gospel of long snapping to young players, whose abilities are highly valued by college coaches.


'This man did not just kill 13 people'
A military jury on Monday will begin confronting the second phase of the court-martial of Maj. Nidal Hasan whether he deserves to die for the massacre at his hands four years ago on this sprawling U.S. Army base.


Once/Again Still Kooky After All These Years
A designer remakes an eccentric West Village co-op he worked on back in the 80s.


Tevez City pressure too much
Juventus striker Carlos Tevez talks to CNN about the pressure at Manchester City and his new challenge at his new club.


Straight Sets Hantuchova Remembers Finesse in Womens Tennis, and Misses It
Daniela Hantuchova, who turned pro in 1999, remains on tour at age 30 and is intent on returning to the top 10 in the rankings.


U.S. reviews economic assistance in Egypt
Aug. 19 - U.S. State Department says no decision has been made on freezing aid to Egypt, adding the U.S. is troubled by "suspicious deaths" of Egyptian prisoners. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


David Cassidy charged with drunken driving
Former teen idol David Cassidy has been charged with drunken driving after being stopped in New York. Sarah Mills reports.


Dining Review | Long Island A Review of Mavi Grill and Deli, in Mount Sinai
At Mavi Grill and Deli, Turkish cuisine comes in large portions in an airy, spacious converted house.


Bo trial ends
Aug. 26 - The politically charged trial of former Communist Party chief Bo Xilai comes to an end. Julie Noce reports.


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