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Atletico shock Real in Madrid derby
Atletico Madrid recorded their first victory in the league over Real Madrid this century with a 1-0 victory at the Bernabeu on Saturday.


Jets Close-Up
A quick look at key moments from the Titans victory over the Jets.


Global Health Coca-Cola Plans Kiosks With Water and Internet
At the Clinton Global Initiative meeting, the Coca-Cola Company announced that it will erect kiosks in 20 countries to offer water, electricity and Internet connections.


Merck drug triggers response in 24 percent of lung cancer patients
(Reuters) - Early data from a small trial of Merck Co Inc's experimental immunotherapy cancer drug, known as MK-3475, showed that about a quarter of lung cancer patients responded to the treatment.


ArtsBeat Breaking Bad Your Series Finale Predictions
We asked readers to predict on Twitter how they believed the five-season run of Breaking Bad would come to an end. It turns out that a lot of theories can be packed into 140 characters, especially when so many of them boil down to two simple words Everyone dies.


Small business borrowing rises in August, slowly
(Reuters) - Borrowing by U.S. small businesses edged up in August, pushing an index of borrowing to a six-year high.


CBRE winding down Capital Partners debt fund - source
Sept 30 (Reuters) - CBRE Global Investors, the investment management business of CBRE Group Inc, will wind down a $700 million real estate debt fund following the departure of certain key executives,...


BlackBerry battles for survival
BlackBerry may have found a buyer, but its fight for survival continues. CNN's Richard Quest reports.


Masa Offers the Kernels of a Culture
Many foods native to Latin America have been absorbed into global kitchens, but masa remains stubbornly, proudly Latin.


Cup Needs to Be 'Very Competitive,' Says Price
Nick Price was reluctant to describe this week's Presidents Cup as a 'must-win' for his International team but he knows how important it is for United States dominance to be broken in the biennial competition.


Justices Agree to Hear Raging Bull Copyright Case
The Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal in a copyright dispute arising from the movie Raging Bull, brought by the daughter of a friend of Jake LaMotta, the boxer the film is based on.


Interpol issues alert for 'White Widow'
Interpol issues a red notice for Briton Samantha Lewthwaite, the so-called "White Widow," at the request of Kenyan authorities.


The Boss Back to the Ballet
The executive director of the New York City Ballet grew up in a musical family and knew early in life that she wanted to be involved in the arts.


In Practice Federal Data Reveals Variety of Health Care Plans
The federal government released data late Tuesday showing a wide variety of health care plans available on federally run exchanges.


UPDATE 2-U.S. Supreme Court to weigh taxability of severance pay
WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Tuesday to consider whether severance pay to workers laid off involuntarily is subject to federal payroll tax in a case the Obama...


IRS rides 1884 'dead horse' law to defense of tax preparer rules
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Tuesday defended its effort to regulate the tax return preparation business for the first time in U.S. history, basing its case largely on a 19th century law dealing with horses lost or killed in the Civil War.


Environmental Damage in Bangladesh
The garment and textile industries in Bangladesh have contributed heavily to what experts describe as a water pollution disaster.


Jean Anyon Dies at 72; Wrote Ghetto Schooling
Professor Anyon, who taught at the City University of New York, asserted that the problems that plague urban schools are inextricably linked to larger social ills.


On Pro Football Time for Smith to Learn, Quickly
If the Jets want to be playoff contenders, Geno Smith must immediately correct mistakes like carrying the ball carelessly and showing poor pocket awareness.


Royals Manager Yost Agrees to 2-Year Extension
The Royals and manager Ned Yost agreed to a two-year contract extension Tuesday after wrapping up an 86-76 season, the best finish for the franchise in 24 years.


T Magazine On View | John Armleder, the Artist Who Believes in Everything
Since having a brain tumor removed, the 66-year-old has abandoned gray matter as a subject, but his genre-hopping new show at Nahmad Contemporary still offers plenty of food for thought.


Well Pregnant Weight Lifter Stirs Debate
Most Americans are being told they are not exercising enough. Lea-Ann Ellison, who is pregnant, is being told she has taken her exercise routine too far.


California to sell $2 bln of general obligation debt in October
STOCKTON, Calif., Oct 1 (Reuters) - California aims to sell about $2 billion of its general-obligation bonds the week of Oct. 21, a spokesman for state Treasurer Bill Lockyer's office said on Tuesday.


Lilly drug fails in breast cancer trial, shares fall
(Reuters) - Eli Lilly and Co said it will not seek a breast cancer approval for one of its most closely watched experimental drugs after it failed to significantly delay disease progression and...


lvaro Mutis, Novelist Who Created a Rambling, Ruminative Soul, Dies at 90
Mr. Mutiss best-known character, Maqroll, wandered the world unwillingly, but always with a book.


Agrium completes farm retail purchase from Glencore
(Reuters) - Canadian fertilizer company Agrium Inc said on Tuesday it has completed its purchase of Viterra Inc's Canadian farm retail stores.


Qatar 2022 Too hot?
As the World Cup debate rages, CNN's Leone Lakhani looks at what it's like to play in the Gulf heat.


Your Money Adviser Businesses Manage Medical Bill Payment Plans
Payment services let patients pay bills over time and let hospitals get paid for care immediately.


Clark Farm girl to U.N. bigwig
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark is now the third most powerful person at the United Nations. Find out how the farm girl climbed her way to the top.


Wall Street Firm Despite U.S. Shutdown
Investors in New York pushed stock indexes slightly ahead Tuesday, while Asian and European indexes were quiet.


Square Feet Future Takes Shape for Bell Labs Site
The vacant research complex, once marked for demolition, and the surrounding land is to be redeveloped into offices, retail space and luxury housing.


Music Review El Gran Combo Celebrates Alliances and Traditions
At El Gran Combos show at Radio City Music Hall, guest singers represented Latin dance-band eras.


UPDATE 2-U.S. Supreme Court to weigh taxability of severance pay
WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Tuesday to consider whether severance pay to workers laid off involuntarily is subject to federal payroll tax in a case the Obama...


Texas Will No Longer Oppose Airline Merger
The Texas attorney general said his state would drop out of the federal governments lawsuit seeking to block the merger of American Airlines parent AMR Corp and US Airways.


Obama's FERC nominee Binz withdraws, cites Senate hurdles
WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama's pick to lead the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Ron Binz, said on Tuesday he was stepping aside, noting that his nomination was unlikely to pass a key Senate panel.


Currents | Books Looking for Beauty, Finding Soul
The Inspired Home features the interiors of artists and designers who attend to the laws of nature.


Derrick Rose Poised to Return to Bulls
Derrick Rose's long-awaited return is just about complete.


A new sense of optimism in Iran
From bakery to barber shop, cafe to carpet store, Iranians stroll their capital with a renewed step, uplifted by how their newly elected president seeks something remarkable after decades of cold war-like relations between their country and the West.


The U.S. power grid - at the mercy of hurricanes and hackers
Superstorm Sandy caused massive power outages and, yet, nearly a year later little progress has been made to protect the system, says energy analyst and author John Licata. In his new e-book, "Lessons from Frankenstorm," Licata says the U.S. energy grid is vulnerable to both natural disasters and cyber-attack and badly in need of modernization.


10 best countries for startups
New Zealand tops the list as the easiest place to start a small and medium-sized enterprise, according to the World Bank's most recent report.


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