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Rabbi Linked to Kickback Scheme at Charity
Two people briefed on the investigation into William E. Rapfogel said that Rabbi David Cohen was one of the unnamed co-conspirators referred to in the criminal complaint.


The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | Giant Sinkhole Continues to Grow, Unsettling a Small Town
Watch the video above showing the destructive power of a giant sinkhole in Bayou Corne, La. What is your reaction? How would you feel if you lived there or nearby?


Spieth's Decision to Turn Pro Dates to Olympic
Tiger Woods knew he was ready to turn pro when he shot a 66 at age 20 in the second round of the 1996 British Open at Royal Lytham St. Annes. He closed with a pair of 70s and tied for 22nd, his best finish as an amateur in 14 professional events. His father referred to it as his "coming out party."


State of the Art A Whole New Idea Half a Camera
Married to a big-screen smartphone, Sonys QX cameras turn out great pictures, but the cameras themselves have flaws.


Pilots snoozed at 30,000 feet
Cruising at 30,000 feet, pilots snoozed in the cockpit of a 300-passenger airliner en route to Britain last August, UK aviation authorities told CNN on Thursday.


White House to help bankrupt Detroit demolish buildings, hire firefighters
WASHINGTON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - The White House will send a group of top officials to Detroit on Friday to offer millions in assistance for knocking down empty buildings, hiring firefighters and...


N.F.L. Roundup Burleson, Lions Receiver, Is Injured in a Car Accident
Detroit wide receiver Nate Burleson sustained a broken arm in an auto accident early Tuesday and could miss the rest of the season.


Meet the CEO feeding the world
Helene Gayle must be one of the few chief executives working to eradicate her own job. The first African American female boss of poverty charity CARE, talks about some of the challenges of feeding the world


Peter Matthiessen to Publish New Novel
Mr. Matthiessen, 86, said the new novel, about a group that comes together for a meditation retreat at the site of a World War II concentration camp, may be my last word.


Tokyo man to lose home to make way for stadium - again
TOKYO (Reuters) - Kohei Jinno fans out the black and white photos of his family posing proudly in front of their central Tokyo home, a house they were forced to leave ahead of the 1964 Olympic Games to make way for construction of the main stadium.


In Transit Blog One Fine Stay Expands to Los Angeles and Paris
One Fine Stay, the house rental service, now offers homes in Paris and Los Angeles.


One word that can fix Obama's second term China
Obama needs to borrow a play from Richard Nixon and go to Beijing, says U.S. presidential historian Douglas Brinkley. A deal on carbon emissions with China, Brinkley says, would help turn his second term around.


Dance Review New York City Ballet Revives a Standard in Swan Lake
The New York City Ballet production of Swan Lake was shaped by the companys artistic director, Peter Martins, in the 1990s, and it hasnt changed.


Square Feet Tourists, Not Conventions, Feed Chicago Hotel Boom
The Windy City is attracting more tourists, and many prefer smaller lifestyle hotels near the citys sites and bars and restaurants.


The great North Korea bike ride
When Bernt Johansson crossed the mountainous countryside of North Korea into the city of Rason, the crowds there reminded the Swedish biker of the adulation that greeted his 1976 Olympic gold finish in Montreal.


California Man Arrested in Stabbing Death of Dodgers Fan
A 21-year-old California man was arrested on Thursday in the stabbing death of a Los Angeles Dodgers fan just blocks from the San Francisco Giants baseball stadium in a fight between fans of the rival franchises.


Tony Blair on the Middle East
Former UK PM Tony Blair on the Middle East on the heels of Kenyan mall shooting


Mall attack a blow to tourism
Kenya remains a safe place to visit despite an attack on a Nairobi shopping mall over the weekend in which at least 68 people, including foreigners, died, the country's tourism minister said Monday.


White House to help bankrupt Detroit demolish buildings, hire firefighters
WASHINGTON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - The White House will send a group of top officials to Detroit on Friday to offer millions in assistance for knocking down empty buildings, hiring firefighters and...


Dream Advance to Conference Finals
Erika de Souza scored 10 of her 18 points during a decisive fourth quarter and the host Atlanta Dream beat the Washington Mystics, 80-72, in the decisive Game 3 of their W.N.B.A. first-round series.


Movie Review We Came Home Follows Ariana Delawari to Afghanistan
Ariana Delawari mined her Afghan heritage for an album in 2009 and now a film, We Came Home.


U.N. probing more Syria chemical attacks, inspections to start
BEIRUT (Reuters) - U.N. chemical weapons inspectors in Syria are investigating seven cases of alleged chemical or biological weapons use, including three incidents around Damascus after the August 21 attack which almost triggered U.S. air strikes.


Study Sees a Higher Risk of Storms on the Horizon
Rising temperatures and the atmospheric changes they spawn are most likely to generate more severe-weather days in the eastern and central parts of the nation by midcentury, scientists concluded.


Pakistan's minorities threatened
All Saints Church was designed to look like a mosque -- to symbolize unity amidst a community of many religions. Completed in 1883, it was built within the old walled city of Peshawar during a century of relative peace and harmony.


Bus Bombing in Pakistan Kills at Least 17 Government Employees
The bombing, which left more than 40 people wounded, was the second major attack in a week in the Peshawar area in northwestern Pakistan.


Newsmaker Fed's Kocherlakota argues for more stimulus
Sept 27 - Minneapolis Fed president Narayana Kocherlakota discusses why he thinks the central bank should keep up, or possibly increase, its stimulus programs.


U.N. scientists aim to pitch climate case to widest audience
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - A U.N. panel of global climate scientists were set to work through Thursday night to ensure that their strongest case yet for man-made global warming would make sense to the widest possible audience.


Knicks Dip Into Past and Bring Back Mills as President and General Manager
Steve Mills, a former high-level executive at Madison Square Garden before departing in 2009, will replace Glen Grunwald, who will remain as an adviser.


Red Bulls Rewind Goalkeeper Makes a Case for Team M.V.P.
Goalkeeper Luis Robles recorded his 10th shutout of the season in a 1-0 over win over visiting Dallas on Sunday.


Smartwatches don't make the grade for luxury brands
ZURICH (Reuters) - Don't expect your $10,000 wristwatch to be surfing the Web or calling your broker any time soon.


American Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Colombia
An American Airlines plane flying from Costa Rica to Miami made an emergency landing on Colombia's San Andres Island on Thursday, CNN affiliate Caracol TV reported, citing civil aviation authorities.


U.S. seniors lock in reverse mortgages before rules change
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - American seniors grappling with strained savings following the deepest recession in generations will soon face new hurdles in tapping a tool some have used to help finance...


Zalaznick, Once a Programming Force at NBCUniversal, Is Leaving
The announcement wasnt a surprise within the company. Promoted because of her work at Bravo, she had recently lost a corporate power struggle, executives said.


Tech Giants Fear Spread of Patent Wars to Europe
After spending hundreds of millions of dollars in the United States to defend patent-infringement lawsuits, the companies worry that Europe could become a similar battleground.


RLPC-Dell benefits from hot US leveraged loan market
LONDON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Dell is the latest company to benefit from the red-hot US leveraged loan market as strong investor demand allowed the computer giant to cut funding costs on the $10.6 billion financing package backing its $25 billion buyout.


Gunmen Kill Dozens in Terror Attack at Kenyan Mall
Two squads stormed into a Nairobi mall Saturday, killing at least 39 people. Hours later, police officers dashed through corpse-strewn corridors, trying to find the assailants. A Somali militant group is suspected in the attack.


WRAPUP 2-U.N. Security Council set to vote on Syria chemical arms resolution
* Britain wanted reference to International Criminal Court


UPDATE 1-CNH Industrial targets investment grade credit rating
MILAN, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Truck and tractor maker CNH Industrial is aiming for an investment grade credit rating and could distribute the money saved on interest payments to shareholders, the group...


Satellite problems cut phones in Canada's Arctic
*Flights canceled, bank machines, cell phones stop working


Impact Your World How to help
CNN Films' "Girl Rising" tells the stories of girls across the globe and the power of education to change the world. Are you inspired to help the cause of girls' education around the world? You can make an impact in many ways, but by just being aware of the issue, you can spread the word. By acting in your own community, you can make a global difference.


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