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NASCAR pioneer Nicole
Nicole Lyons sets the pace for African-American woman in NASCAR. George Howell reports.


Pope Francis biopic in the works from fellow Argentine report
(Reuters) - An Argentine director is planning a biopic of fellow countryman Pope Francis' life from his upbringing in Buenos Aires to his surprise election as leader of the world's Roman Catholics, Variety reported on Monday.


NASCAR's 'Bad Brad'
NASCAR champion Brad Keselowski talks to CNN's Carol Costello about winning and honoring the tradition of the sport.


Senate panel approves resolution on Syria military strikes
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a resolution on Wednesday authorizing limited U.S. military intervention in Syria, setting the stage for a debate in the full Senate next week on the use of force.


Watch CNN FC episode 16
Champions League veterans Owen Hargreaves and David Ginola discuss the game between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.


New mammal discovered
A small mammal with fluffy red-orange fur, a short bushy tail, and an adorable rounded face has leapt onto the raccoon family tree.


Lester Outduels Scherzer, Red Sox Top Tigers 2-1
The Detroit Tigers have the best pitcher in the American League and the best hitter in baseball.


British chef Rogan beats "Fat Duck" to lead top restaurant list
LONDON, Sept 4 (Reuters) - A British restaurant run by chef Simon Rogan and committed to nature not science has toppled celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck eatery as Britain's top restaurant after six years.


U.S. appeals court revives lawsuit vs United Airlines over wheelchair
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday revived a lawsuit against United Continental Holdings Inc's United Airlines that was brought by a woman who claimed she was not promptly provided a wheelchair in an airport when she asked for one.


Sports Briefing | Soccer A.C. Milan and Celtic Advance in Europe
A.C. Milan avoided another early-season hiccup by reaching the group stage of the Champions League on Wednesday with a 3-0 win over PSV Eindhoven


UPDATE 1-Network gear maker Ciena rides on raised carrier spending
* Expects fourth-quarter revenue $550 mln-$580 mln vs est $551.4 mln


10 Targeting Penalties, 3 Overturned Ejections
The new penalties for targeting in college football resulted in 10 ejections in 75 FBS games during the first weekend of the season, though three of the ejections were overturned by instant replay.


Prime Lot, Empty for Years (Yes, This Is Manhattan)
The dormancy of a 6.4-acre parcel in Midtown Manhattan overlooking the East River is an enigmatic and confusing tale of ambition, infighting, personality conflicts and bad timing.


Putin Says Proof of Chemical Arms Attack Is Not Enough to Justify U.S. Action
In an interview, President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia warned that an attack on Syria without authorization from the United Nations Security Council would violate international law.


Japanese scientists see end to animal testing with artificial cornea
Sept. 1 - Japanese scientists say they have developed an artificial cornea to replace live animals in the testing of new cosmetics. Animal testing is banned in Europe but is still legal in Japan and the United States. The researchers believe their cornea could help end the practice completely. Tara Cleary reports.


Florida governor orders review of election laws after voting snafus
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) - Florida Governor Rick Scott ordered his top elections official on Wednesday to figure out what caused long lines at polling stations and delays in ballot counting in the battleground state on Election Day.


Australia shares seen edging up, caution ahead of election
SYDNEY, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Australian shares are set to open slightly higher on Thursday, following a positive lead from Wall Street on strong auto sales and a possible limited military action in...


Nunez's Hit Caps 5-Run 8th, Yanks Rally to Win 6-4
Down by three against an All-Star pitcher who's had their number in the past, the New York Yankees put together a vintage comeback that kept them on track in the playoff chase.


Corner Office The Limitedx2019;s Chief Re-Recruit Your Team Every Day
Linda Heasley of The Limited says she should always be able to show her workers why they should work for her and her company.


Janusz Lewandowski, 82, Polish Peace Envoy in Vietnam, Dies
In Operation Marigold, Mr. Lewandowski, then a diplomat from Poland, was given the task of trying to initiate talks between Washington and Hanoi in 1966.


Blackstone and Fidelity offer hedge fund taste to retail crowd
BOSTON (Reuters) - Blackstone Group LP , one of the world's biggest hedge fund investors, said on Monday Fidelity Investments is a strategic partner in giving retail investors a taste of the normally...


Bits Blog Samsung Unveils Galaxy Gear Smartwatch
The timing of the release could also give Samsung a leg up over Apple, which has yet to unveil a similar device but has long been rumored to be working on one.


Straight Sets U.S. Open Food Review Vegging Out
Tuesdays United States Open food review the roasted summer vegetable sandwich at Farm 2 Fork.


Algeta launches $120 mln bond; may use it for acquisitions
OSLO, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Norwegian pharmaceutical firm Algeta, which has developed a novel prostate cancer drug, launched on Wednesday a $120 million convertible bond due in 2018.


Your Money An $18 Million Lesson in Handling Credit Report Errors
Despite a whopping judgment against Equifax, little is going to change for those who find mistakes in their credit reports, industry observers say.


Currents | Furniture Decadent as a Bite of Velvet Cake
Squint, a London furniture company, introduces velvet-covered tables and vases.


New Bombardier jet readied for possible weekend debut -sources
PARIS, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Canada's all-new Bombardier CSeries passenger jet is being readied for a long-awaited maiden flight as early this weekend, possibly on Sunday, two industry sources...


Recreating golf's most iconic photo
Shane O'Donoghue attempts to recreate the most iconic photo in golf, Hy Peskin's pic of Ben Hogan's 1-iron shot.


Vontobel sees client inflows at same pace as in H1
GENEVA (Reuters) - Swiss bank Vontobel AG has seen private client inflows continuing at the same pace as in the first half of the year, private banking head Peter Fanconi said on Wednesday.


UPDATE 1-'Despicable Me' minions top Sandler's 'Grown Ups 2' at box office
NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES, July 14 (Reuters) - The mighty minions of "Despicable Me 2" beat human comedy star Adam Sandler's new "Grown Ups 2" at the U.S. and Canadian movie box office this weekend.


U.S. manufacturing, construction data suggest growth pickup
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stronger-than-expected data on U.S. manufacturing and construction spending on Tuesday hinted the world's biggest economy was gaining traction, potentially supporting views the...


Phys Ed Why A.C.L. Injuries Sideline So Many Athletes
Tears to the anterior cruciate ligament sideline more athletes for longer periods of time than almost any other acute injury. Researchers are trying to understand why the injury is so slow to heal.


Former NBA Star Scottie Pippen Won't Face Charges Over Malibu Fracas
Former Chicago Bulls basketball star Scottie Pippen will not be prosecuted over an altercation with a man at a Malibu restaurant in June, prosecutors said on Tuesday, citing insufficient evidence.


Medical device co C. R. Bard to buy peer Rochester Medical for $262 mln
Sept 4 (Reuters) - Medical device company C. R. Bard Inc said it will buy urology products maker Rochester Medical Inc for about $262 million to boost its presence in the urology homecare market.


Heavy rains drench Palm Springs, causing major flooding
Sept. 4 - A thunderstorm drops several inches of rain in Palm Springs, California, flooding area roadways and causing multiple accidents. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


Mortgage applications rise first time in four weeks MBA
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Applications for U.S. home loans rose for the first time in four weeks as mortgage rates fell from their highest level this year, although demand for purchase loans slipped, data...


Sketch Guy The Beauty of Limits
It may seem counterintuitive, but constraints give us something to use as a framework, a way to help us judge what to do next.


Taylor Farms, Big Food Supplier, Grapples With Frequent Recalls
Taylor Farms, a giant supplier of produce and other food products, has a recent record of recalls that industry experts call high.


Kodak emerges from bankruptcy with focus on commercial printing
Sept 3 (Reuters) - Eastman Kodak Co, the photography pioneer which invented the digital camera, emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, with plans to continue as a smaller digital...


Sweden's Princess Madeleine to have baby in March
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Princess Madeleine, fourth in line to the Swedish throne, is expecting her first child, the royal court said on Tuesday.


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