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Israeli researchers walk the walk with gait analysis device
July 14 - An Israeli company is developing an inexpensive gait analysis device it believes will help doctors diagnose previously undetected medical conditions. The study of a person's walking style can reveal much about their health, and the company says it can now done at a price that most people can afford. Jim Drury has more.


Treasury's Lew declines to discuss nominees for Fed chair
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew on Tuesday said he wouldn't offer any insight on President Barack Obama's Federal Reserve chairman selection process, and he said the decision...


Manchester United and Chelsea Tie
Wayne Rooneys headline-grabbing presence could not inspire Manchester United to victory in David Moyess first home game in charge as Chelsea ground out a 0-0 draw.


America's Cup classic designs
Since its launch 162 years ago, the America's Cup -- which kicked off in San Francisco last month -- has been at the forefront of yacht design, encouraging the best sailing clubs in the world to invest big in their seafaring weapons of choice.


Escalation in Syria will worsen humanitarian situation - Red Cross
GENEVA, Aug 29 (Reuters) - An escalation of the Syrian crisis in the wake of the apparent use of chemical weapons will worsen the situation in the country where the suffering of civilians has reached unprecedented levels, the International Committee of the Red Cross said.


Shale development deal between Bridas and Argentina's YPF expires -YPF
BUENOS AIRES, Aug 29 (Reuters) - A preliminary deal between Argentina's state-controlled energy company YPF and privately held Bridas International to jointly invest $1.5 billion to develop shale resources has expired, YPF's chief executive said on Thursday.


LGI Homes files for $125 million IPO as U.S. housing market recovers
(Reuters) - Homebuilder LGI Homes Inc filed with U.S. regulators on Wednesday to raise up to $125 million in an initial public offering, at a time when the recovery in the U.S. housing market picks...


Some Scientists Cast Doubt on Finding of Origins of a Virus
A report last week that linked a dangerous new coronavirus to Middle Eastern bats has been criticized for its small sample size.


The Obamas introduce a new puppy
Aug. 19 - The first family welcomed a new puppy, a Portuguese Water Dog who is just over a year old and named Sunny, to the White House. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


Amen Corner God's Golfers
Forget hitting the greens -- it's the fairway to heaven which is on the minds of some of the world's top golfers.


UPDATE 2-U.S., Switzerland forge bank settlement deal amid tax probe
WASHINGTON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday it had signed an agreement with the Swiss government to allow some Swiss banks to avoid or defer prosecution stemming from a long-running probe of tax dodging by Americans using Swiss bank accounts.


SP revises Antioch, Illinois, outlook to 'positive'
Aug 29 (Reuters) - Standard Poor's Ratings Services on Thursday revised the outlook of Antioch, Illinois, to "positive" from "stable" for its series 2010 general obligation alternate revenue source...


Is 'kissing disease' harming tennis?
Nicknamed the "kissing disease," mononucleosis or glandular fever is a viral illness that can linger for weeks, months or even years. CNN investigates its prevalence within the sport of tennis.


At South Alabama, New to Big Time, Big Aspirations
Less than six years after deciding to add the sport, the Jaguars are hoping that joining the Football Bowl Subdivision Alabama will bring bowl berths and championships.


Surgeons shrink Indian child's head
Surgery saves the life of a girl whose skull had stretched to three times the average size.


Books Pregnant, and Disputing the Doctor
After having a child, Emily Oster wrote Expecting Better, a book that challenges the conventional wisdom on pregnancy.


NASCAR pioneer Nicole
Nicole Lyons sets the pace for African-American woman in NASCAR. George Howell reports.


Brazil's Batista sells 1.56 pct of oil firm OGX to pay EBX debts
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Brazilian tycoon Eike Batista, the controlling shareholder of OGX Petrleo e Gs Particiaes SA, sold 1.54 percent of the oil company's stock to pay debts of his EBX group, OGX said in a statement to securities regulators on Thursday.


The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | U.S. Accuses Syria of Using Chemical Weapons
How do you think the United States should respond if United Nations inspectors determine that the Syrian government used chemical weapons?


Movie Review Dark Tourist Stars Michael Cudlitz
Dark Tourist focuses on a fateful trip by a security guard (Michael Cudlitz) whose twisted hobby is visiting scenes of serial killings.


Real Estate on Grand Cayman Island
The market in Grand Cayman, the largest of the three-island archipelago known as the Cayman Islands, remains tilted much in favor of buyers.


The world's longest horse race
Welcome to the world's longest horse race, combining wild horses, raging winds and energy-sapping heat in the land of Genghis Khan.


Muslims challenging U.S. 'no fly' list win partial court victory
PORTLAND, Oregon (Reuters) - Thirteen Muslim Americans challenging the U.S. governments' secretive "no-fly" list won a partial victory in federal court when a judge found they "have a constitutionally protected liberty interest" in traveling internationally by air.


War? Not on al-Assad's Instagram
August in Syria kicked off with an ammo depot blast killing 40 people, followed by news that U.N. inspectors were probing claims that regime forces had used chemical weapons.


L'Oreal CEO says ready to buy out Nestle stake in 2014 paper
PARIS (Reuters) - L'Oreal will be ready to buy Nestle's 29.5 percent stake in the French cosmetics giant next year, French daily Les Echos reported, citing L'Oreal Chief Executive Jean-Paul Agon.


Yellen a better Fed chief for workers labor leader
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Labor unions would prefer to see Federal Reserve Vice Chairwoman Janet Yellen as the head of the U.S. central bank over former White House economic adviser Lawrence Summers, a top labor leader said on Thursday.


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.


Kobe Not Sure He'll Be Ready for Lakers' Opener
Kobe Bryant isn't sure he'll be ready to play when the Los Angeles Lakers open the season on Oct. 29, although he remains ahead of schedule in rehabbing his surgically repaired Achilles' tendon.


China Minzhong says short-seller misunderstands its business model
SINGAPORE, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Food producer China Minzhong Food Corp Ltd said on Thursday that the accounting issues raised by a short seller this week are not new and are based on a misunderstanding...


Op-Ed Contributor The New Flood Insurance Disaster
Reforms were needed, but victims are bearing too much of the burden.


U.S. will consult with Britain despite Syria vote White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will decide on a response to chemical weapons use in Syria based on U.S. interests, but Washington will continue to consult with Britain after its parliament rejected a motion supporting military action, the White House said on Thursday.


CANADA FX DEBT-C$ eases as U.S. data bolsters Fed expectations
* C$ at C$1.0530 vs US$, or 94.97 U.S. cents * U.S. Q2 GDP grows at 2.5 pct annual rate; job claims fall * Canada Q2 current account deficit widens to C$14.6 billion * Bond prices rise across...


McIlroy Harbors Hopes of a Late FedExCup Push
Rory McIlroy heads into Friday's opening round of the Deutsche Bank Championship believing he can still turn a disappointing year into a memorable season by winning overall FedExCup playoff honors.


New mammal species discovered
A small mammal with fluffy red-orange fur, a short bushy tail, and an adorable rounded face has leapt onto the raccoon family tree.


A Best-Ranked Player for One Country Has Decided to Represent Another
Tommy Haas has committed to playing for his country of birth, Germany, but became a dual American citizen in 2010.


Amanda Knox won't return to Italy
Amanda Knox was convicted in 2009 of murdering her roommate, then acquitted in 2011 for "lack of evidence." Now Italy plans to retry her.


Barcelona Maintains Perfect Start With Close Win
Missing Lionel Messi, Barcelona needed Adrianos long strike to beat Mlaga, 1-0, in the Spanish league.


California weighs making 'revenge porn' illegal
In the aftermath of a failed relationship, jilted lovers have been known to lash out by posting sexually explicit photos or videos of their exes online.


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


Romania to start Nuclearelectrica IPO in Sept
BUCHAREST, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Romania will begin the initial public offering of a 10 percent stake in state-owned nuclear power producer Nuclearelectrica on Sept. 9, a government official was quoted...


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