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The Haggler Seeking Vital Signs in a Lifetime Warranty
If a product is covered by a lifetime warranty, who is to say it has reached the end of its life? A reader asks the Haggler for help in dealing with a backpacks manufacturer.


Oops! Kids can scrub online posts
James Steyer says a California law that lets children take down posts that reveal too much personal information about themselves or others is essential to protecting their privacy and futures.


Kindles add live, video-chat tech support
One of the oddest features in the new Kindle Fire tablets is decidedly retro a button that summons a human tech support representative on your screen.


George H.W. Bush Witness at Maine Same-Sex Wedding
Former President George H.W. Bush was an official witness at the same-sex wedding of two longtime friends, his spokesman said Wednesday.


Alex Rodriguez to fight suspension
The Yankees didn't make the playoffs this year for only the second time in 19 seasons, but star third baseman Alex Rodriguez has his own post-season battle to contend with.


Making It Last Moving Forward, Without a Stamp of Approval
Ray and Kathleen Quinn married in 1967 against her parents wishes and stayed together even when they were getting a hard dose of life.


MARKET PULSE-BlackBerry, J.C. Penney, Lumber Liquidators, Nektar
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Well Ask Well Sleep or Exercise?
The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to readers questions about fitness.


Celebrations all around for Barcelona
Neymar scored his first league goal for Barcelona and set up Lionel Messi while the Argentine also had a goal and an assist in a 4-1 win over Real Sociedad. Barcelona made it six wins in six games in La Liga.


Lake Pavilion
Inside the banquet-style Cantonese restaurant in Flushing, Queens.


Election blurring of church, state separation draws complaints
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Political watchdog and secularist groups are asking the U.S. government to investigate whether Catholic bishops and a Christian evangelical group headed by preacher Billy Graham should lose tax breaks for telling followers how to vote in this year's election.


Bed Bath Beyond posts strong profit, shares rise
(Reuters) - Bed Bath and Beyond Inc reported an 18 percent jump in second-quarter profit as the U.S. housing market recovery spurs demand for the home goods chain's products.


Why disc drives are an endangered species
Could the phrase "burn a disc" soon be interred in the computing graveyard, resting peacefully alongside 8-bit graphics and the chirping, buzzing hum of a dial-up modem? Some of the most influential computer makers in the world say yes.


Arizona Governor Jan Brewer gets tongue tied
Sept. 27 - Arizona Governor Jan Brewer can't say the name Tuskegee during a speech to honor the airmen. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


DEALS-MA flat so far this year, even with mammoth Verizon deal
* U.S. MA up 35 pct, Europe down 24 pct, Asia dropped 8 pct


DealBook Accountant Who Worked With Madoff for Years Is Indicted in Fraud
The arrest of Paul J. Konigsberg, a longtime accountant in Bernard L. Madoffs inner circle, represents a deepening of the federal criminal investigation of Mr. Madoffs multibillion-dollar Ponzi scheme.


Straight Sets U.S. to Host Britain in First Round of Davis Cup
The United States learned on Wednesday that it would host a first-round tie with Britain for the 2014 Davis Cup.


Sports Briefing | Pro Basketball ONeal Buys a Stake in the Kings
Shaquille ONeal is joining the ownership group of the Sacramento Kings.


UPDATE 1-U.S. removes roadblock to Actavis-Warner Chilcott deal
WASHINGTON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Federal regulators on Friday removed a roadblock to drugmaker Actavis Inc's purchase of Warner Chilcott Plc after Actavis agreed to sell all rights and assets related to three oral contraceptives and an osteoporosis treatment.


Telecom Italia chief Bernabe considering resigning source
MILAN (Reuters) - Telecom Italia Executive Chairman Franco Bernabe is considering resigning at a board meeting scheduled for Thursday, a source close to the situation said, as his plans to relaunch the heavily indebted company may not get enough backing.


College Football Around the Country
Teams, players and games that stood out in the third week of college football.


Lab grown brain to open doors for disease research
Sept. 11 - Scientists have grown human brain tissue from stem cells in a laboratory in Vienna. The researchers say they can replicate the organ's development in its early stages of life in the womb, potentially increasing our understanding of neurological and mental disorders. Jim Drury reports.


UPDATE 1-Iran's Rouhani wants results from nuclear talks in short time
NEW YORK, Sept 27 (Reuters) - New Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Friday he wanted talks with major powers on Iran's nuclear program to yield results in a short period of time and that the improved mood in U.S.-Iranian relations could lead to better ties.


California solar policy costing all utility customers report
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - California's non-solar homeowners are paying a growing share of maintaining the power grid under a controversial state policy, while ratepayers with solar rooftops are paying less, a report commissioned by the state's utility regulator said on Thursday.


Why disc drives are an endangered species
Could the phrase "burn a disc" soon be interred in the computing graveyard, resting peacefully alongside 8-bit graphics and the chirping, buzzing hum of a dial-up modem? Some of the most influential computer makers in the world say yes.


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.


Possible China partner for Peugeot no worry for GM
NEW YORK (Reuters) - General Motors Co , which has been seeking to fix its ailing European operations, believes a crucial partnership in France would survive even if the French partner ties up with China's Dongfeng Motor Group Co Ltd , a top GM executive said on Friday.


Movie Review | 'The Citizen' The Citizen, Directed by Sam Kadi
The Citizen is about a Lebanese immigrant to the United States who arrives on Sept. 10, 2001, only to find his American dream quickly turn into a series of nightmares.


Tennis greats gather for reunion
A group of exclusive players, including Roger Federer and Andy Roddick, met on the sidelines of the U.S. Open.


ABC TV's 'S.H.I.E.L.D' opens big with 12.2 million viewers
(Reuters) - New ABC drama "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." garnered strong ratings in its Tuesday debut, grabbing 12.2 million viewers overall and ranking first in its time slot among viewers ages 18 to 49, the group most prized by advertisers, according to Nielsen ratings data.


Arrest in webcam case
A college student was arrested for allegedly hijacking the webcams of young women -- among them, the reigning Miss Teen USA -- taking nude images, then blackmailing his victims to send him more explicit material.


Former Tigers Outfielder Gates Brown Dies at 74
Gates Brown, an outfielder who played his entire 13-year major league career with the Detroit Tigers, has died. He was 74.


Jets 27, Bills 20 Jets Overcome Their Mistakes With One Long Pass
A 69-yard touchdown pass from Geno Smith to Santonio Holmes in the fourth quarter helped the Jets, who committed 20 penalties, defeat the Bills and improve their record to 2-1.


'Breaking Bad' secrets revealed
Actor RJ Mitte of "Breaking Bad" shares inside secrets and discusses details about the final episode.


App Smart Apps That Make the Most of iOS 7
Apples mobile operating system has undergone a radical, huge redesign, and several apps have been updated to match the new look and feel.


Who is the 'White Widow'?
British-born Samantha Lewthwaite was once seen as a kind of victim of the July 2005 London terror attacks -- the pregnant wife of one of the suicide bombers that killed 52 people, now left alone to care for her children.


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


UPDATE 1-Raytheon wins $243 mln U.S. Navy order for SM-6 missiles
WASHINGTON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Raytheon Co has won a contract worth $243 million to build 89 new Standard Missile-6 interceptors for the U.S. Navy, the Pentagon said on Friday.


Heart docs call for help for severely obese kids
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Rates of overweight and obesity in U.S. children and teens may be leveling off, but kids at the extreme - the severely obese - are still swelling in numbers and need attention, according to a new statement from the American Heart Association (AHA).


Religious fury alters Miss World in Indonesia
Demeaning, exploitative, degrading. Beauty pageants have been called lots of things.


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