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Money manager Vilar's conviction upheld, new sentence ordered
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court upheld the 2008 fraud conviction of money manager and arts patron Alberto Vilar, but ordered that he be resentenced, in a decision that may set back some...


Kate First appearance since birth
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, made her first public appearance Friday alongside her husband, Prince William, just over a month after she gave birth to Prince George.


U.S. cinema chain AMC Entertainment files for $400 mln IPO
Aug 30 (Reuters) - U.S. cinema chain AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc filed with regulators for an initial public offering up to $400 million, roughly a year after being acquired by China's Wanda Group.


Riders flock to Milwaukee for Harley-Davidson's 110th anniversary
MILWAUKEE, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts have roared into Milwaukee to celebrate the 110th anniversary of Harley-Davidson Co, but few traveled as far as Chai Chua.


Bloombergs Plan for Bigger East Midtown Towers Is Zoning for Dollars, Group Says
Under Mayor Michael R. Bloombergs proposal, developers seeking to build towers larger than zoning rules allow would pay $250 for every extra square foot into a fund.


Relief, but Disappointment, for Plaintiffs in N.F.L. Case
One day after the announcement of a $765 million settlement in a concussion lawsuit, some former players and their families expressed mixed feelings.


Well Waiting to Hear From the Doctor
My wife reminded me that when one of my patients calls, concerned that they have leukemia, that I always reassure them that the test was probably wrong. Then she asked, Why cant you follow your own advice?


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


U.S. nuclear agency seeks input to resume Yucca Mountain review
HOUSTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on Friday said it will seek comments on how to restart the licensing process for the long-stalled Yucca Mountain nuclear waste project.


F1 design pushes boundaries
Christina MacFarlane explores the evolution of F1 design with 4-time F1 World Champion Alain Prost.


Heads Up Bringing the Wine to Portland, Ore.
Vintners are moving their operations to the city, complete with tasting rooms.


Hygiene, sanitation tied to small effects on growth
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children from poor regions with clean water, hygiene and sanitation programs tend to be slightly taller than those who grow up in similar areas without such programs, according to a new review.


Common Sense Long Odds for Authors Newly Published
The book, written under a pseudonym by the best-selling author J. K. Rowling, became a success only after her identity was revealed.


5 lessons for Syria from Iraq
The U.S. invasion and occupation of Iraq led to nearly 10 years of occupation, nearly 5,000 deaths among the U.S. military and the few allies that joined "Operation Iraqi Freedom," a visceral sectarian-based insurgency and the meddling of neighbors all seeking to influence post-Saddam Iraq. What was intended as an act of liberation -- then-Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld expected the troops to be coming home in a few months -- became a quagmire.


UPDATE 10-Oil slides on U.S. response to Syria, but up for week
* British Parliament votes against Syria attack (Adds CFTC commitment of traders data)


Well Shorter Workweek May Not Increase Well-Being
Think shorter working hours will make you happier? Maybe not, a new study suggests.


Murray inspires hometown
Open Court travels to Dunblane, Scotland to talk to the people who know Andy Murray best.


Judge plans to appoint monitor for controversial Arizona sheriff
PHOENIX (Reuters) - A federal judge plans to appoint a monitor to watch over the operations of hardline Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio, whose office had been found by the judge to have racially profiled Latino drivers during the lawman's crackdown on illegal immigration.


Twins Trade Morneau to Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are all-in as they chase the franchise's first playoff appearance in 21 years.


The TV Watch Keith Olbermanns Show Has Its Debut on ESPN2
At the premiere of his hourlong show Olbermann, on ESPN2, Keith Olbermann didnt talk all that much about sports.


UPDATE 1-Laurentian Bank profit falls as costs, provisions rise
* Shares down 0.9 percent (Adds details on profit fall, share price move, analyst's comment)


Through the Night, by Stig Saeterbakken, and More
New books by Stig Saeterbakken, Zhu Wen, Herv Le Tellier and Adam Bodor.


Obama says U.S. will not accept attack on innocent civilians
Aug. 30 - President Barack Obama says the alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria represents a challenge to the world to stand up for international norms. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


F.B.I. Sharpens Scrutiny of Syrians in U.S.
In an unusual step, federal officials also warned agencies and companies of possible cyberattacks if the American military takes action against Syria.


Recipes for Health Bulgur Salad With Greens, Barberries and Yogurt
Barberries are a tart dried fruit that add an interesting flavor to this salad.


TBR Inside the List
Keith Richardsx2019;s autobiography, x201C;Life,x201D; hits the hardcover nonfiction list at No. 1, unsurprisingly.


You're the Boss Blog How Do You Decide When to Add New Employees?
In the recessions aftermath, many small-business owners are wary of hiring too fast.


Icahn raises Nuance stake, may push for board seats
Aug 29 (Reuters) - Activist investor Carl Icahn said he had raised his stake in speech recognition software maker Nuance Communications Inc to 16.9 percent and that he may discuss the possibility of...


Devils Sign Veteran Right Wing Jagr
The New Jersey Devils have signed veteran right wing Jaromir Jagr in a move to help plug the scoring gap left by the recently retired Ilya Kovalchuk, the National Hockey League (NHL) team said on Tuesday.


Golf 'Lefty' magic at Deutsche Bank
Phil Mickelson is making a habit of setting pulses racing with inspired birdie filled charges this year and Friday was no exception on the TPC Boston.


Zimbabwe's President Mugabe sworn in for another term
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe will be sworn in for another term Thursday following disputed elections.


Common Sense Long Odds for Authors Newly Published
The book, written under a pseudonym by the best-selling author J. K. Rowling, became a success only after her identity was revealed.


U.S. oil boom puts Saudi ties on shifting sand
The oil-for-security bond that has defined U.S.-Saudi relations for 70 years is fraying, says Warren Strobel, as the United States looks to a future that does not depend on crude from the Arab power.


Obama may need Republican help if picks Summers for Fed
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will likely have to contend with Democratic defections and bring some Republicans on board to support Lawrence Summers if he chooses the controversial...


BRICs will suffer from QE rollback - World Bank
June 19 - As quantitative easing slows, developing countries will struggle to access capital, warns World Bank President Jim Yong Kim at a newsmaker event in London.


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


Update Tour Iran? Operators Hope So
Irans new president is promoting international tourism as part of his plan to fix the countrys economy, but United States officials continue to warn against travel there.


Suzuki Hits 3-Run HR in Return to Oakland
Kurt Suzuki couldn't have scripted his return to the Oakland Coliseum any better.


Weak spending, inflation data point to soft U.S. economy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer spending barely rose and inflation was tame in July, offering a cautionary note on the economy as the Federal Reserve weighs cutting back its massive bond-buying...


Cage hits the red carpet for world premiere of "Joe"
Aug 30 - Nicolas Cage reinhabits a low-life version of his "Leaving Las Vegas" alcoholic role in Venice film festival competition entry "Joe." Roselle Chen reports.


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