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Exports key to U.S. success
Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says that the American consumer is no longer the driver of the global economy and that high-tech exports are the key to future growth of the U.S. economy.


From NZ leader to U.N. heavyweight
There isn't much that rattles former New Zealand PM Helen Clark. But how has she become the third most powerful person at the United Nations?


Economic Scene Why the Health Care Law Scares the G.O.P.
The vehemence of the Tea Party aside, Republican efforts to derail the Affordable Care Act arent entirely irrational. Its a threat to their party.


UPDATE 2-Google offer may end search engine case, says EU antitrust chief
* Says settlement of 3-yr case could be made in spring 2014


ArtsBeat Bernadette Peters Will Star in Sondheim-Marsalis Collaboration
She will be one of the performers in A Bed and a Chair, which features Mr. Sondheims songs reimagined and arranged for a jazz orchestra.


Federal shutdown threatens hikers, pandas and Lady Liberty
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tourists may not understand how the federal government works, but could find out on Tuesday what happens when it doesn't.


Phys Ed Why Runners Dont Get Knee Arthritis
One of the most entrenched beliefs about running is that it can ruin knees by causing arthritis. But a new study finds that distance running is unlikely to contribute to the development of arthritis.


Firm That Sent 42 Million Texts Settles in Spam Case
Rentbro and its principals, Daniel Pessin and Jacob Engel, agreed to turn over all remaining assets and to repay up to $377,321.


Late UTEP Coach Haskins Among Lapchick Winners
Naismith Hall of Famer Don Haskins, who led Texas Western to one of the most memorable NCAA championships, women's basketball pioneer Theresa Grentz and former Iowa and USC coach George Raveling have been selected as the 2013 recipients of the Lapchick Character Award,


Insurance Markets Open Amid Heavy Volume and Delays
The insurance exchanges at the core of President Obamas health care law began operation, with officials watching closely, unsure of what to expect.


Sports Briefing | Soccer Turkish Club Hires Mancini
Galatasaray of Turkey hired the former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini to replace Fatih Terim as coach.


Woman rescued from mud in China's Yellow River
Oct. 1 - A Chinese woman trapped in deep mud by the Yellow River is rescued by emergency crews. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


Citing Efforts to Prevent Attack on Syria, Group Nominates Putin for Peace Prize
Citing his role in forestalling an attack on Syria, a Russian advocacy group says their president deserves it as much as a certain other president.


Expert Promoter didn't pressure Jackson's doc
The doctor convicted in Michael Jackson's death did not appeared to be pressured by AEG Live, an expert hired by the concert promoter testified Friday.


Syrian minister to U.N. 'There is no civil war'
Under a global microscope for chemical warfare in its country, the Syrian regime took the world stage at the U.N. General Assembly on Monday. "There is no civil war in Syria, but it is a war against terror," Foreign Minister Walid Moallem said.


UPDATE 1-Detroit defaults on more than $600 mln of 'unsecured' GO bonds
Oct 1 (Reuters) - Detroit on Tuesday defaulted on more than $600 million of general obligation bonds deemed unsecured by the city's emergency manager, a city spokesman said.


All the Presidents Men
Nick Price is not one to shy away from a battle.


"I'm not Tarzan," Pope Francis tells young crowd
CAGLIARI, Sardinia (Reuters) - Pope Francis brought laughter to a crowd of young people on Sunday when he told them he was not "Tarzan" but gets his staying power during times of difficulty from his faith.


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.


Once-Calm Area of Iraq Is Shaken by Bombings
Several explosions struck Iraqs northern Kurdish region, killing at least six people and setting off chaos in the streets of the capital, Erbil.


Campbell Soup to sell some European brands to CVC for $541 mln
Oct 1 (Reuters) - Campbell Soup Co said it would sell some of its European canned soups and meals brands to private equity firm CVC Capital Partners for 400 million euros ($541 million).


Web traffic, glitches slow Obamacare exchanges launch
(Reuters) - Technical glitches and heavy internet traffic slowed Tuesday's launch of new online insurance exchanges at the heart of President Barack Obama's healthcare reform, showcasing the challenge of covering millions of uninsured Americans.


National Briefing | New England Massachusetts Fishery Group Limits Herring Catch
According to the rules, the Atlantic herring fleet can incidentally catch no more than 311.4 metric tons of river herring and shad.


Football Wenger's perfect present
Arsene Wenger celebrates his 17th anniversary as Arsenal manager in style as the Gunners defeat Napoli in the European Champions League.


Retro themes rule at London tattoo show
Mermaids, anchors among favorite designs at international tattoo convention.


Malala's voice stronger, not silenced
The attack was meant to silence the outspoken teenager who dared to defy the Taliban's ban against girls in school. Instead, it only made Malala's voice more powerful. After a school year that started with a shooting, Malala now eyes a summer of speaking at the U.N., telling her story in a new book and amplifying the issue of girls education.


Marta Heflin, Actor, Dies at 68; Waif Seen in Altman Films
Ms. Heflin appeared in New York stage musicals like Fiddler on the Roof and Jesus Christ Superstar, and later in a string of Robert Altman movies that capitalized on her waifishness.


'The system is down' Obamacare glitches go public, reasons unclear
NEW YORK, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Blank boxes where security questions are supposed to appear. Pleas to "be patient." Error messages galore. Notices that "the system is busy right now." Web pages timing out before they load. Garbled lines of text riddled with stray question marks.


De Niro to Replace James Gandolfini in HBO Drama
Robert De Niro, the Oscar-winning actor, has agreed to take over the part played by Mr. Gandolfini in the pilot of Criminal Justice. Mr. Gandolfini died in June.


Pasqualoni Fired at Connecticut After 0-4 Start
Connecticuts football coach, Paul Pasqualoni, was fired Monday with his team 0-4 in his third season and the most recent loss by 41-12 at Buffalo.


The Lede Message Said to Be From Edward Snowden Read to European Parliament Rights Panel
Edward J. Snowden, the former National Security Agency contractor who disclosed classified government documents and is now in hiding in Russia, made a surprise appearance of sorts at the European Parliament on Monday.


Share Your Experience With Health Insurance Exchanges
The Times would like to hear from Americans who have begun to sign up for health care under President Obamas signature health care law.


Greek far-right members in court
Oct. 1 - Members of Greek far-right Golden Dawn party enter pleas on charges of belonging to criminal organisation. Rough cut (no reporter narration)


Movie Review The Time Is Now, Directed by Vishal Hiraskar
The documentary The Time Is ... Now focuses on people who have survived catastrophes and violence.


Water "the teeth" of climate change - World Bank
June 19 - Growing pressure over water remains the most worrying symptom of climate change, argues the World Bank President, while a projected 2C rise in temperature by 2030 could submerge Bangkok.


Exclusive Time for Gates to go, some top Microsoft investors tell board
NEW YORK/SEATTLE (Reuters) - Three of the top 20 investors in Microsoft Corp are lobbying the board to press for Bill Gates to step down as chairman of the software company he co-founded 38 years ago, according to people familiar with matter.


Turkey's Gul lauds peaceful protests, condemns violence
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Peaceful anti-government protests that shook Turkey in the summer were a sign of the country's democratic maturity but they took a wrong turn by becoming violent, President Abdullah Gul said on Tuesday.


Dance Review Liz Gerring Dance Offers Mirrorlike Illusions in Glacier
Liz Gerrings Glacier had its world premiere on Thursday at Montclair State Universitys Alexander Kasser Theater.


Sports Briefing | College Football Pasqualoni Fired at Connecticut After 0-4 Start
Connecticuts football coach, Paul Pasqualoni, was fired Monday with his team 0-4 in his third season and the most recent loss by 41-12 at Buffalo.


Accenture says too early to call consulting growth sustainable
(Reuters) - Accenture Plc said it was too early to say if the fourth-quarter growth in its consulting business was sustainable, and forecast quarterly revenue below analysts' estimates.


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