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N.F.L. Roundup Manning Sets Mark as the Broncos Win
Peyton Manning became the first N.F.L. player to throw 12 touchdown passes in the seasons first three games, topping Tom Bradys 11 in 2011, as the Broncos beat the Raiders, 37-21.


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.


30 Seconds With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
The former Laker Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has a new childrens book out, and something to say about the expectations that come with being tall.


Why oil is where Iran feels the pain
Economic sanctions have ground down the Iranian economy and hit the energy sector. The country has huge potential and now, it seems, a moderate tone. But will it destabilize the oil markets? CNN's John Defterios explains.


Sorrell Strong leadership is crucial
Martin Sorrell on the Eurozone crisis and how he operates WPP, the world's leading marketing and communications group.


Venus Williams Advances in Tokyo
Venus Williams rallied from a set down to defeat Simona Halep of Romania, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, and reach the quarterfinals of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo.


9 rules for surviving Oktoberfest
Raised steins, raised bosoms, leather-clad Bavarian thighs. And "beer corpses."


Fitch Affirms Austria at 'AAA'; Outlook Stable
LONDON, September 27 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has affirmed Austria's Long-term foreign and local currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDR) at 'AAA' with Stable Outlook. The agency has also affirmed the...


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.


Ferrari's white flag?
Sebastian Vettel has already won the 2013 Formula One world championship -- at least that's the view of his Ferrari rivals with six races still remaining this season.


Lacking Rules, Insurers Balk at Paying for Intensive Psychiatric Care
A 2008 law was supposed to make it easier for mental health patients to get treatment, but without clear rules, insurance companies are often reluctant to pay the bill.


Bayern catches Dortmund at top
Josep Guardiola hails Bayern Munich's best Bundesliga performance this season after his side crushes Schalke 4-0 on Saturday as leader Borussia Dortmund drops points for the first time.


Breakingviews Austrian Banks - Europes next problem child?
Sept. 25 - Viennas lenders have seen a failed debt sale, quasi-profit warning and prospect of a bigger bailout. Breakingviews says they could become a test case for Brussels new bail-in regime


Exxon to Extend Health Care to Married Same-Sex Couples
The Exxon Mobil Corporation, which has drawn criticism for policies related to its gay and lesbian workers, said that it would extend health insurance to married same-sex couples effective Oct. 1.


Judge denies former New Orleans mayor's bid to delay trial
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - A judge on Friday denied an effort by former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin to postpone his corruption trial, which he said had been compromised by inflammatory comments posted online by prosecutors.


India building collapse toll reaches 50, more feared trapped
MUMBAI (Reuters) - The death toll from the collapse of a five-storey apartment block in India's financial capital of Mumbai climbed to 50 on Saturday and was expected to rise as more than a dozen people were feared trapped in the rubble.


Coca-Cola's clean water initiative
CNN's Poppy Harlow sits down with Coca-Cola CEO Muhtar Kent to discuss the company's new water purification system.


EU puts Italy on notice over Ilva steel plant emissions
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission has told Italy to tackle toxic emissions at the Ilva steel plant which is the subject of a high-profile environmental investigation, or face potential fines.


For a New Generation, an Elusive American Dream
In the Nicholson family, America is not delivering for a grandson as it did for his father and grandfather.


China obsesses about rumors
In China online popularity can sometimes spell trouble.


Dot Earth Blog Will Hurricane Lull Blunt Coastal Shifts?
As the sleepy hurricane season continues, will folks relax their guard or sustain shifts in coastal norms?


Sport stars who never gave up
After Oracle Team USA's victory in the America's Cup, CNN details great comebacks.


Gas price spike spurs violent Sudan protests
Civic unrest over a spike in gas prices roiled Sudan for a fourth straight day Wednesday, with gunshots ringing out around the capital of Kharthoum and elsewhere as government forces tried to clamp down.


Tseng Bouncing back to No. 1?
After becoming the youngest golfer to win five major championships, Yani Tseng has slipped down the rankings. Can she come back?


World Briefing | Middle East Israel Violent Intifada Anniversary
Hundreds of Palestinians clashed with Israeli security forces on Friday as Palestinians marked the 13th anniversary of the outbreak of the second intifada.


Driverless shuttles seen as viable public transport alternative
Sept. 17 - A collaboration between French company Induct and a Singapore university aims to replace conventional shuttle buses with a driverless, electric alternative. The team are currently testing the vehicle on a two kilometre test route virtually devoid of other traffic, but hope eventually to increase its range. Rob Muir has more.


Bits Amazon Updates Kindle Fire Line
A day after Microsoft announced plans for its new Surface tablets, Amazon refreshed the Kindle Fire line. The tablet wars are just getting started.


UPDATE 2-Big reform plans for China's newest trade zone set high expectations
SHANGHAI, Sept 27 (Reuters) - China has formally announced detailed plans for a new free-trade zone (FTZ) in Shanghai, touted as the country's biggest potential economic reform since Deng Xiaoping used a similar zone in Shenzhen to pry open a closed economy to trade in 1978.


New York's Bloomberg says city air is cleanest in decades
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City's air quality has reached the cleanest level in over half a century, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said on Thursday, as he credited the city's sustainability program PlaNYC for helping to bring about dramatic reductions in air pollutants.


UPDATE 1-In Washington budget war, hype and hyperbole seize the floor
WASHINGTON, Sept 28 (Reuters) - To those not watching the Capitol Hill debate over funding the government and Obamacare You don't know what you're missing.


A Nudge to Poorer Students to Aim High on Colleges
Seniors with high SAT scores are receiving packets from the College Board encouraging them to apply to top colleges, part of a new outreach effort.


T Magazine Feeling For | A Reed Krakoff Clutch that Travels Well
The designer explains why he created this document pouch, which can double as a chic clutch, for women on the go.


Eileen Tucker, Matthew Spiro
The bride is a research associate at an investment firm; the groom works for an asset management unit of JPMorgan Chase.


Cargo Ship Docking at Space Station Is Delayed
A commercial cargo spacecraft, which was to dock at the International Space Station on Sunday, will not make its second attempt until at least Saturday.


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.


Your Money Adviser Locked Out of the Insurance Marketplace
The decision by several states not to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act has left many paradoxically too poor to receive financial help for health care.


You're the Boss Blog Does Fulfillment Have to Be a Headache?
Laura Zander of Jimmy Beans Wool sees it as a competitive advantage.


You're the Boss Blog Four Things to Remember When Youre Feeling Spent
First of all, its important to understand that under certain circumstances its O.K. to quit.


U.S. Republicans reject Senate bid to avoid government shutdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government edged closer on Saturday to a shutdown as Republicans in the House of Representatives rejected an emergency spending bill approved by the Senate and pushed...


U.S. Republicans reject Senate bid to avoid government shutdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government edged closer on Saturday to a shutdown as Republicans in the House of Representatives rejected an emergency spending bill approved by the Senate and pushed instead for a one-year delay of President Barack Obama's healthcare reform law.


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