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Michael Jackson's birthday Mom looks back
Michael Jackson's life began on August 29, 1958, as the seventh child in a family crowded into a tiny home in Gary, Indiana.


Bin Laden search doctor faces retrial
A Pakistani judicial commissioner has overturned the conviction of a doctor who is accused of helping the United States find Osama bin Laden, and has ordered a new trial, the official's office said Thursday.


Iran Slows Its Gathering of Uranium, Report Says
International nuclear inspectors said that Iran was slowing its accumulation of uranium that could be quickly turned into fuel for an atom bomb.


16 Medal of Freedom Honorees Are Named
President Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey will be among the 16 recipients of the nations highest civilian honor.


Greylock makes $100 million venture bet on marketplaces
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - In a big bet on marketplaces, venture capital firm Greylock Partners is promoting former eBay Motors founder Simon Rothman to partner, and dedicating $100 million to...


The Oceans Vein of Iron in South Atlantic
The discovery of a rich plume of iron and other nutrients in the South Atlantic Ocean may mean recalculating estimates of the vital element in the worlds waters.


The New Old Age In Coming Decades, Fewer Caregivers
As baby boomers age, the odds of finding a family caregiver or even a professional one are very likely to worsen, according to a new report from the AARPs Public Policy Institute.


The Boss Joel Peresman, Drawn to the Music
At the age of 6, Joel Peresman saved 63 cents to buy his first single record. Now he is C.E.O. of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation.


Endo Health to buy private generic drugs firm for $225 million
(Reuters) - Specialty pharmaceutical company Endo Health Solutions Inc said it would buy privately-held Boca Pharmacal for $225 million to boost its generics business, as two of its biggest drugs are set to lose patent protection.


Why women 'owe' Billie Jean King
When the winner of the women's singles at the U.S. Open picks up her check for $2.6 million -- buck for buck the same as the men's champion -- she might well reflect that, if not for Billie Jean King's pioneering efforts, those riches might not exist.


Sports Briefing | Womens basketball Mystics Put Away Liberty
The Washington Mystics beat the host Liberty, 66-57, despite 14 points by Katie Smith.


Tim Finchem Happy With PGA Tour's 2 Networks
The PGA Tour had what Commissioner Tim Finchem described as "robust" conversations with Fox Sports in two of the last three television negotiations until scheduling conflicts with the network kept the discussion from going anywhere.


Stars, taboo sex and death at Venice film fest
LONDON (Reuters) - Space, stars and taboo sex will be on display in Venice this week as the world's oldest international film festival fights to keep its head above water in a city slowly slipping into the sea.


Analysis-Heavyweight Clashes May Promise More Than They Deliver
The Champions League group stage draw threw up two heavyweight clashes and plenty of intriguing ones on Thursday, yet there was a general air of predictability about who would eventually qualify.


N.F.L. Roundup Flynn Could Be Passed Over, This Time With the Raiders
Matt Flynn is in almost the same situation as last year with Terrelle Pryor playing Thursday, Flynn, slowed by a sore elbow, could lose out on a starting quarterback job.


McCarron Leads Web.com Tour Finals Opener
Scott McCarron took the first-round lead Thursday in the Hotel Fitness Championship, the opening event in the new four-tournament Web.com Tour Finals series.


How to lift a capsized ship
It's been 19 months since the Costa Concordia, one of the largest cruise liners ever built, ran aground off the west coast of Italy, killing 32 passengers and capsizing after granite rock tore a 50-meter hole in the ship's hull.


Column Why Wouldn't Johnny Football Play?
Of course Johnny Football is going to play Saturday against Rice.


Currents | Cleaning Nobody Knows the Crumbs Theyve Seen
A suite of colorful products for cleaning all of your devices.


UPDATE 5-New G4S boss starts turnaround with $541 mln share sale
* Aims to raise initial 600 mln stg including via share sale


'Twerk' dancing and 'selfie' photos added to English dictionary
LONDON (Reuters) - "Twerk", a provocative dance move that has gone viral, and "selfie" a photograph taken of oneself using a phone, are two new words added to the Oxford English Dictionary on Wednesday.


A Minute With Ethan Hawke on acting, Selena Gomez and Shakespeare
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After taking time away to focus on family and stage acting, Ethan Hawke is getting back to film and stepping into the driver's seat in his latest role as a racecar driver trapped in a car and racing against time in the action-thriller "Getaway."


Mouse body clock study offers clues to possible jet lag cure
LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have found a genetic mechanism in mice that hampers their body clock's ability to adjust to changes in patterns of light and dark, and say their results could someday lead to the development of drugs to combat jet lag.


Smart highways inspire innovation
Innovator Daan Roosegaarde describes how "intelligent roads" could revolutionize the future of transportation.


The Legend of Jadeveon Clowney
The story of South Carolinas Jadeveon Clowney, known for his exploits from an early age, reflects the popularity and the hype of college football today.


Wal-Mart to Offer Health Benefits to Domestic Partners
The retailer said it wanted a uniform policy for all 50 states at a time when some states have their own definitions of what constitutes domestic partnerships and civil unions.


Becker tours hometown
Three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker talks about his career and his first tennis court.


CANADA FX DEBT-C$ slips on positive U.S. economic data; oil supports
* C$ at C$1.0505 vs US$, or 95.19 U.S. cents * U.S. Q2 GDP grows at 2.5 pct annual rate; job claims fall in previous week * Canada current account widens to C$14.6 billion in Q2 * Bond prices fall...


Update Tour Iran? Operators Hope So
Irans new president is promoting international tourism as part of his plan to fix the countrys economy, but United States officials continue to warn against travel there.


Torres Fills in Nicely, Mets Beat Phillies 11-3
Carlos Torres did his best Matt Harvey imitation, carrying a two-hit shutout into the seventh inning for the New York Mets in an 11-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday.


UPDATE 1-Massive wildfire prompts new travel restrictions through Yosemite
(Adds latest acreage figures, number of firefighters, weather forecasts)


Secret to beating tennis' big four
Tennis legends Jim Courier and John McEnroe show us why Djokovic, Murray, Nadal and Federer are so tough.


T Magazine Market Report | Styles Thatll Put You at the Head of the Class
With the arrival of the new school year comes a raft of clothing and accessories that put a playful twist on academic fashions.


Remote Control To Protect Its Empire, ESPN Stays on Offense
Emerging competitors, decreasing cable subscriptions and rising political opposition to bundled channels have created a precarious environment for ESPN, which is fighting back.


The TV Watch Spiral and 3 Other French Shows Worth Seeking Out
Four French TV dramas serve up the most common themes crime, war, sex and the occult in fresh and unexpected ways.


Ferrer cruises into third round at U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) - David Ferrer sailed into the third round of the U.S. Open on Thursday with a 6-3 6-7(5) 6-1 6-2 win over his fellow Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut.


Leeds Journal Giving Troubled Youth a Chance to Leap and Soar
A highly disciplined dance boot camp has become one of the most successful programs for troubled youths in Britain.


For Malis New President, Corruption Issue Lingers
Now that it has elected a new president, Malis greatest enemy may not be Muslim extremists, but the corruption that has lingered for decades.


Percent of depressed men comparable to women study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The proportion of men who experience symptoms of depression may be similar to the proportion of women with depression when doctors look for non-traditional symptoms, according to a new study.


Powerhouse behind the arts
The year is 1969 and Britain is at the peak of its counter-culture revolution -- a time of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll. The Beatles are at the height of their fame, while a relatively unknown musician, David Bowie is making waves with his track "Space Oddity."


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