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


The Media Equation War on Leaks Is Pitting Journalist vs. Journalist
The recent security and military leaks have received predictable criticism from the government, but a number of journalists have also lashed out at those who are closest to the stories.


Movie Night, Hamptons Style
Twenty years ago, the Hamptons home theater was a rare indulgence. These days, its a mandatory amenity.


Rally star Loeb's new challenge
Sebastien Loeb was a late starter in motorsport, but the French driver is happy to start all over again in his latest challenge after a decade of dominating the rally world.


UPDATE 2-Syria's Assad says US military will fail if it intervenes
* Assad says U.S. military intervention would fail in Syria


Manning Does Another Commercial, This One Silent
Peyton Manning's latest commercial doesn't have a catchy tune like "Football On Your Phone" that he rapped with brother Eli.


Mother panda and cub reunited after separation
Aug. 13 - Taiwan's female giant panda embraces and breastfeeds her baby cub for the first time, more than a month after the cub's birth. Jeanne Yurman reports.


RPT-New Zealand's Chorus year profit NZ$171 mln
WELLINGTON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - New Zealand telecommunications network operator Chorus Ltd reported a profit of NZ$171 million ($133.38 million)for the year on Monday but said that potentially lower broadband prices may cut its annual earnings by up to NZ$100 million.


Rivals see UBS holding on to clients after trading loss
GENEVA (Reuters) - Rich clients of Swiss bank UBS have not yet moved their millions to other banks after its $2.3 billion trading scandal last month, rival private bankers said.


Daimler's Mercedes-Benz to outline strategic plan for China
BEIJING (Reuters) - Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz will launch about 20 new or upgraded car models in China over the next two years, part of a broader turnaround effort aimed at reversing the brand's recent struggles in the world's biggest auto market.


Nadal cruises, Venus turns back clock at U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal made an ominous return to the U.S. Open on Monday after Venus Williams rolled back the years as the last grand slam of the year burst into life.


FOREX-Dollar stuck in a rut, EM currencies pressured
* Soft US data do nothing to clarify outlook for Fed policy


Nikkei set to fall on weak Wall St, trading seen subdued
TOKYO, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average is set to open lower on Tuesday, tracking a decline on Wall Street, with investors likely to remain sidelined amid a lack of trading cues. The benchmark Nikkei is likely to trade between 13,400 and 13,700, strategists said, after shedding 0.2 percent to 13,636.28 on Monday. The broader Topix eased 0.1 percent to 1,140.00. Nikkei futures in Chicago closed at 13,540 on Monday, down 0.8 percent from the Osaka close of 13,650. "The T


Critics Notebook MTVs Teen Mom 3 Tells Distressingly Familiar Stories
Teen Mom 3 walks a fine line between cautionary-tale documentary and tabloidization of an emotionally, logistically and financially challenging situation.


Dean Meminger, Who Helped Knicks to a Title, Dies at 65
The speedy point guard and tenacious defender had long battled drug problems.


The Lede French Journalists Previously Reported Chemical Attacks in Damascus Suburbs
Journalists for the French newspaper Le Monde reported in May that they had witnessed repeated chemical attacks on Syrian rebel forces in the Damascus suburbs.


Cacao fever! Why people pay $6 for a chocolate bar - Felix TV
People craving the best ingredients and flavors are changing the economics of chocolate, making it possible for chocolate makers such as Madecasse and Cacao Prieto to produce expensive chocolates, support farmers in the developing world and turn the simple candy bar into an artisanal experience. (November 27, 2012)


Rio rentals surge for World Cup
Travelers planning to attend the 2014 World Cup in Brazil better get cracking on their accommodation bookings.


Prayer Plaza in Jerusalem for Both Sexes Ignites Uproar
Israeli officials unveiled a plaza where men and women can pray together. But the move was denounced as discriminatory by the main group that has protested the rules at the holy site.


How CNN produced 'The City'
From Rio to Johannesburg, take a look at how CNN produced its latest special theme week,"The City". Interviewing five mayors in five cities over five days, here's what the production team got up to.


Well At the Chiropractor, Well-Adjusted Pets
Chiropractic is gaining popularity among pet owners, as a way to treat animals suffering from arthritis, sprains, joint pain and other ailments.


Kanye stops by Jenner's talk show
Kris Jenner worked her magic and familial connections, of course to land an interview with the typically media-shy Kanye West, the father of her granddaughter North. Kanye stopped by the set of Kris on Monday to tape an hour-long interview that will air this week.


The New Old Age Blog Faster Assistance for Medicare Patients
More on what Medicare quality improvement organizations can do for older patients and their caregivers.


Mickelson savors his 'greatest day'
They were tears of pride as Phil Mickelson conquers the greatest test in the game of golf.


VMAs Complete winners list
There was no sleep in Brooklyn -- well, at least not at the Brooklyn Barclays Center -- as the MTV Video Music Awards handed out the prizes for 2013.


Filipinos Hold Mass Protest Over Official Corruption
The peaceful four-hour rally reflected growing anger over corruption, extortion and bribery on the part of government officials.


Patent Case Has Potential to Give Apple the Upper Hand
If the International Trade Commission decides on Friday that Samsung violated Apple patents, it could give Apple significant power in other patent feuds.


Senate leader McConnell a big loser on Election Day
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell set two top goals for the 2012 election a Republican takeover of the Senate and the defeat of President Barack Obama.


Preview For Red Bulls, First Place for the Taking
A win at Chivas USA on Sunday would give New York sole possession of the top spot in the Eastern Conference of M.L.S.


Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased.


Crime A Tap on the Window, by Linwood Barclay, and More
In A Tap on the Window, by Linwood Barclay, a private investigator in a small town finds himself in the middle of a political smackdown.


Sports Briefing | Hockey Report of Devils Takeover Is Denied
Commissioner Gary Bettman said a news report claiming that the N.H.L. was on the verge of taking over the Devils was inaccurate.


QA Are There Reasons for Different Sneezing Patterns?
Sneezing patterns have not been extensively studied, but researchers have investigated a couple of reasons that people might sneeze differently.


Fighting 'leftover women' label
On the face of it, women in China seem to have cracked the code for success.


Sorrell Strong leadership is crucial
Martin Sorrell on the Eurozone crisis and how he operates WPP, the world's leading marketing and communications group.


World's weirdest food fests
"It's quite a site to watch people wrestling around in mashed potatoes." We concur. Check out the word's strangest food festivals.


Exclusive United Tech, Pentagon in $1 billion-plus deal for F-35 engines
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Pratt Whitney, a unit of United Technologies Corp, has reached an agreement in principle with the Pentagon on a contract to build 39 engines for a sixth batch of F-35 Joint...


Daimler's Mercedes-Benz to outline strategic plan for China
BEIJING Aug 27 (Reuters) - Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz will launch about 20 new or upgraded car models in China over the next two years, part of a broader turnaround effort aimed at reversing the brand's recent struggles in the world's biggest auto market.


Stevens' Move Comes as Surprise to Bulldogs
Hours after Brad Stevens told athletic director Barry Collier he was leaving Butler for Boston, he sat down to explain the decision to his players.


On the brink of making it big in comedy at Edinburgh Fringe
EDINBURGH (Reuters) - A few months ago Max Olesker and Ivan Gonzalez, both 27, were sitting in a dank East London flat poring over lines and comedic pauses. Now they're in the running to win one of Britain's most prestigious comedy awards.


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