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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)

Baylor Coach Kim Mulkey Suspended for NCAA Game

Baylor basketball coach Kim Mulkey was suspended from her team's next NCAA tournament game for criticizing the officiating after a loss to Louisville last spring.

Analysis Military action in Syria faces uncertain fate in Congress

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Congress has resolved almost nothing of consequence since 2010, failing to complete what were once basic responsibilities for roads, schools, farms and the U.S. mail.

Aisha Tyler feels like an outsider

Actress and author Aisha Tyler tells George Stroumboulopoulos that she wants to be a voice for nerds and outsiders.

Shields Strong, Royals Beat Blue Jays

James Shields pitched seven innings of three-hit ball to win his fourth straight decision, Eric Hosmer drove in two runs and the Kansas City Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.

Real's Bale bid 'lacks respect'

Gareth Bale's imminent transfer to Real Madrid for a reported world-record fee has been criticized by Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino.

CORRECTED-Texas Senator Cruz tells Republicans No surrender on Obamacare

* Gathering of conservatives also draws Rubio, Jindal, Perry

Behind scenes with Solheim stars

Living Golf goes behind the scenes at the biggest tournament in women's golf.

The Media Equation Campaign Journalism in the Age of Twitter

A far younger campaign reporter now feeds a never-ending news cycle named Twitter.

Bayern Munich drawn with Manchester City

European Champions League holders Bayern Munich are paired with English side Manchester City in the group stages of the continent's most prestigious club competition while Barcelona and AC Milan are drawn together.

Wheels Blog Ford Recalls 370,000 Sedans

Ford said the recalls would be made in the United States and Canada because of a possibility that the cars could lose steering.

Death of Serie A exaggerated

Italian football has had plenty of problems in recent years. But as Serie A kicks off on Saturday, there are hopes of a new dawn.

UPDATE 4-Countdown begins to U.S. airline merger trial in November

* Trial date of Nov. 25 boosts stock of US Airways, American Airlines

Experts Fear That U.S. Plan to Strike Syria Overlooks Risks

Diplomats and others say President Obamas proposal to attack Syria fails to plan for risks like a surge in anti-Americanism and a wider regional conflict.

Halep's magic ride carries her to round of 16

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The magic ride enjoyed by Romanian Simona Halep grew more thrilling as she produced her best tennis to derail 14th-seeded Maria Kirilenko 6-1 6-0 on Saturday to reach the fourth round of the U.S. Open.

Christion Jones Leads No. 1 Bama Past VaTech 35-10

With everyone focused on a three-peat, Nick Saban reminded his Alabama players of someone who did it twice Michael Jordan.

Support Slipping, U.S. Defends Plan for Syria Attack

Facing faltering support in foreign capitals and Congress, the Obama administration made an aggressive push to justify military intervention in Syria on the grounds that American credibility was at stake.

Verizon, Vodafone to announce $130 billion U.S. deal on Monday

NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) - Verizon Communications and Vodafone plan to announce a $130 billion deal on Monday that will give the U.S. telecom giant complete control of Verizon Wireless, subject to final board approval, people familiar with the matter said.

Major Surge Is Unlikely for Prices of U.S. Gas

Ample inventories and North American production are expected to hold down prices, despite tensions in the Middle East and North Africa.

QA Cooking With a New Computer

Unless a specific program is needed say, one for creating a cookbook choosing between Mac or Windows is a matter of preference.

Letters Atoms Everywhere (1 Letter)

Letter to the editor.

Zain Saudi appoints telecoms veteran Kabbani as CEO

DUBAI, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's No.3 telecom operator Zain Saudi has appointed industry veteran Hassan Kabbani as chief executive with immediate effect, the firm said in a statement on Sunday.

TIMELINE-Verizon and Vodafone's long relationship

Aug 29 (Reuters) - Vodafone Group PLC confirmed on Thursday it was in talks with Verizon Communications Inc to sell its stake in Verizon Wireless, the number one U.S. mobile carrier, in what could be...

Norway's Arctic idyll shivers at oil plans

SVOLVAER, Norway (Reuters) - Oil companies seeking new Arctic areas for exploration face a battle with environmentalists, fishermen and hotel owners over Norwegian islands where jagged snow-capped peaks rise sheer from the sea.

Hardcover Business Best Sellers

Rankings are based on October figures.

Tseng Opens Three-Shot Lead in Oregon

Yani Tseng moved into position to end a long victory drought, shooting a nine-under 63 to take a three-stroke lead into the final round of the Safeway Classic in Portland, Ore.

Jordanians protest against military intervention in Syria

Sept. 1 - Protesters demonstrate in front of the U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan, in opposition to any military intervention in Syria. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

Europe Set to Impose Sanctions on Faroe Islands Over Herring

The European Commission said it would enact sanctions against the North Atlantic territory in a growing dispute over fishing quotas.

Dance Review Indian Dance Forms of Odissi and Kathak Are Showcased

The Indian dancers Sonali Mishra and Shambhavi Dandekar showcase the Odissi and Kathak forms as part of Drive East at La MaMa.

From movement to music

For Pieter-Jan Pieters, revenge has been both sweet and sonorous. When music schools refused to admit him because he could not read music, he went to a design school instead and invented a way to make melodies not only without sheet music, but without traditional instruments either.

The Pour The Coravin Makes Great Wines More Accessible by the Glass

For those ordering by the glass, a new device may revolutionize the sorts of wines that restaurants can make available.

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.

Hedge funds warm to Apple; Omega re-enters, Soros buys more

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Inc is regaining its popularity among the biggest hedge funds, some of which have said a massive sell-off this year has gone too far.

UPDATE 1-Verizon nears $130 bln wireless deal, to finance about $65 bln-sources

Aug 31 (Reuters) - Verizon Communications is near a $130 billion deal to buy out the 45 percent stake in Verizon Wireless it does not already own from Vodafone Group Plc and plans to raise about $65...

Obama will hold off on Syria strike until Congress has its say

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Saturday backed away from an imminent military strike against Syria to seek the approval of the U.S. Congress, in a decision that likely delays U.S. action for at least 10 days.

Bill Campbell, Former USGA President, Dies

William Campbell, a former U.S. Amateur champion who played on eight Walker Cup teams and later served two years as president of the U.S. Golf Association, has died. He was 90.

Americans Abroad Johannsson Is Happy He Chose U.S.

Aron Johannsson, born in the U.S. to parents from Iceland, is the newest addition to the U.S. mens national soccer team.

Bayern Munich drawn with Manchester City

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.

Carmakers Build a Showroom in an App

Using a technology called augmented reality, carmakers can embed images and video over a picture on a smartphone or tablet.