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Former JPMorgan Employee Arrested in Spain
Javier Martin-Artajo, who is wanted by the United States for allegedly falsifying bank records to cover up $6 billion in trading losses, was arrested Tuesday in Madrid, Spanish police said.


Well Supplements Fail to Relieve Joint Pain in Study
A randomized clinical trial found that vitamin D and calcium supplements are no better than a placebo for relieving joint problems.


Fifth suspect arrested in Mumbai gang rape
Indian police arrested a fifth suspect Sunday in the alleged gang rape of a female photographer, authorities said, in a case that has renewed outrage over safety of women in the nation.


Barkley and Townsend Named in England Squad
Young midfielders Ross Barkley and Andros Townsend were named on Tuesday in the England squad for World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Ukraine.


'Despicable Me' minions top Sandler's 'Grown Ups 2' at box office
July 14 (Reuters) - The mighty minions of "Despicable Me 2" fought off a challenge from Adam Sandler's new comedy sequel "Grown Ups 2" to top the weekend movie charts in the United States and Canada, according to studio estimates.


Children's Books Sidekicked, by John David Anderson
Six middle schoolers participate in a secret training program to fight evil.


West weighs options; Syria calls any plans of attack "delusional"
Aug. 27 - As the West weighs options in responding to reports of chemical attacks in Syria, Damascus says military action would be "delusional." Deborah Lutterbeck reports.


Ex-JPMorgan Employee Arrested Over 'London Whale' Charges
Former JPMorgan employee Javier Martin-Artajo, who is wanted by the United States in a trading scandal that cost the bank $6.2 billion last year, was arrested in Madrid on Tuesday morning, Spanish police said in a statement.


Mind A Dry Pipeline for Psychiatric Drugs
With rare exceptions, it is hard to think of a single truly novel psychotropic drug that has emerged in the last 30 years.


Even at $700, Apple is not a bubble Felix TV
It took 15,000 data points to answer a question millions of investors are asking Is Apple stock overvalued? With the help of friends at Datastream, Reuters blogger Felix Salmon presents a unique visual analysis showing that even at $700 a share, Apple is not overvalued as Microsoft was before its bubble burst. (September 19, 2012)


Teen wakes to wolf biting head
A Minnesota teen was sleeping outside of his tent while camping when he was attacked by a wolf. WCCO reports.


NCAA Reverses Course on Marine Playing at MTSU
The NCAA has ruled that a Middle Tennessee football player who spent five years in the Marines will be allowed to compete this fall and that he will have four years of eligibility remaining.


Challengers to South Carolina Senator Are Lining Up on the Right
Conservatives are waging a Republican primary battle to oust Senator Lindsey Graham, who has enraged the far right for reaching across the divide to President Obama.


FIFA puts heat on Qatar
Qatar will discover its World Cup fate in October after FIFA revealed it will make a decision over whether to move the tournament from summer to winter.


Theater Review Breakfast With Mugabe, by Fraser Grace
In Fraser Graces Breakfast With Mugabe, the president of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, sees a psychotherapist, and colonialism is put on the couch.


U.S. expects 6-pct rise in net farm income in 2013
WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Net farm income in the United States will reach $120.6 billion this year, up 6 percent and the second highest since 1973 when adjusted for inflation, the Department of...


Out There Timeless Questions About the Universe
Is time an illusion? Is there a universe, or multiverse? Finite or infinite? Will we ever know, and does it matter?


U.S. postpones August 28 meeting with Russia over Syria gas attack
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The State Department on Monday postponed a meeting scheduled for Wednesday in The Hague between senior diplomats from the United States and Russia due to "ongoing consultations" over the chemical weapons attack in Syria.


Dodgers series defeat a blip in resurgent season
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Such has been the extraordinary dominance of the resurgent Los Angeles Dodgers over the past two months that a series loss to the Boston Red Sox over the weekend barely dented their collective stride.


You're the Boss Blog Sharing the Profits Requires Some Tough Calls
How often should we pay bonuses? How big should the bonus pool be? Do all employees get to participate?


Who checks travel warnings?
Governments often use official alerts to highlight travel risks. But how many travelers really pay attention?


Investors must dig deep for Europe stock bargains
* SG only sees 26 deep-value stocks versus 145 in May 2012


Iraq sweetens new oil project terms, blames Shell for delay
* Iraq blames Shell for Majnoon delay; Shell cites safety focus


City Room New York Today Candidates Take a Swing
What you need to know for Tuesday mayoral hopefuls try stickball, breezy weather with a chance of rain, and a snow leopard makes his debut at the zoo.


Analysis Australia economy counts on post-election confidence
SYDNEY (Reuters) - With Australia's election just days away business leaders want one thing for certain -- certainty.


REFILE-UPDATE 3-California wildfire burns deeper into Yosemite National Park
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 27 (Reuters) - One of the largest California wildfires on record roared deeper east into Yosemite National Park on Tuesday, frightening away many late-summer visitors, while the...


Editor's choice
Our best photos from the last 24 hours.


Billabong shares plunge 15 percent after annual loss triples
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Shares in struggling Australian surfwear company Billabong International Ltd plunged 15 percent on Tuesday morning after its annual loss more than tripled and sales of its surf and...


Theater Review David Auburn Stages Anna Christie in the Berkshires
In his revival of Anna Christie at the Berkshire Theater Group, the director David Auburn finesses Eugene ONeills creaky plot with a calm, persuasive production.


Moscow Journal Gorky Park, Once Drab, Now Glows
The park has transformed over the past two years into an extravagant urban recreational space that offers Muscovites a respite from the intense political pressures of Russia.


TiVo posts profit after patent lawsuit settlement
Aug 27 (Reuters) - Video recorder pioneer TiVo Inc posted a quarterly profit as it gained $490 million from a patent litigation settlement with Google Inc's Motorola Mobility and Cisco Systems Inc.


News From the Advertising Industry
Account assignments, executive appointments and miscellaneous news from advertising agencies.


Miley stuns awards show
Miley Cyrus steals Lady Gaga's outrageous performance crown, drawing shocked reactions from celebrity onlookers.


Outcry Grows Against British Housing Plan
Help to Buy, in which the government either offers interest-free credit or guarantees part of the property loan, has come under criticism from those who say it could create a real estate bubble.


Assange dons wig in spoof vid
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange makes a spoof election video for a run at the Australian Senate.


The most expensive education in America - Felix TV
The Poway school district in San Diego County, Calif., is investing $105 million in education. But the final cost will actually be much more.


The New Old Age Blog A Surgical Center for Older Patients
Older patients can benefit from surgery, but doctors tend not to do full assessments of their ability to recover.


Drug lord's release is nightmare for victims
Every Sunday John Walker had a date to call his wife and young daughters in Minnesota. It was 1985, so he would ring from the landline in his apartment in Guadalajara, Mexico. The journalist had temporarily moved there hoping that it would inspire him to accomplish a lifelong goal write an epic murder mystery.


Fed's Lockhart 'comfortable' with cautious September taper
JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve could announce a cautious first step in tapering bond purchases at its meeting next month, provided there were no "really worrisome" signs the...


Judge speeds hearing on Detroit bankruptcy eligibility
DETROIT (Reuters) - The federal judge overseeing Detroit's bankruptcy filing is accelerating the already hurried process of determining whether the city is eligible for protection from its creditors.


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