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Singing doctor turns social media into treatment tool
Sept. 25 - A doctor in the UK has become a Youtube sensation while demonstrating the power of social media to help patients. Dr Tapas Mukherjee is now known as 'The Singing Doctor', with his version of 90s hit "Breakfast at Tiffany's" by the band Deep Blue Something, which he has adapted lyrically to help acute asthma patients treat their condition. Jim Drury went to meet him.


Howell comes through the pain to win Dunhill title
(Reuters) - England's David Howell ended seven years in the golfing wilderness with a sudden-death playoff victory over American Peter Uihlein in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrew's, Scotland on Sunday.


Sports Briefing | Hockey Father of Devils Star Goalie Dies
Denis Brodeur, 82, one of Canadas most successful sports photographers and the father of the Devils goalie Martin Brodeur, died on Thursday, the Devils said.


UPDATE 1-eBay must face Justice Department suit over recruiting -ruling
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 27 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Friday refused eBay's attempt to dismiss a U.S. Department of Justice civil lawsuit over its alleged agreement with Intuit to refrain from recruiting each other's employees.


On the Threshold of Obamacare, Warily
Some uninsured people are eager to sign up for new state marketplaces, but for others the decision will require a series of complicated calculations.


France says will negotiate on Sunday-trading dispute
PARIS (Reuters) - France's government is ready to negotiate with retailers on Sunday-trading laws, though not on late-night shopping, after two retailers decided to stay open despite the threat of legal action.


The Lede Canadians Detained in Cairo Describe Beatings in Captivity
In a letter from a small jail cell in Cairo, two Canadian men who were swept up in the security crackdown by Egypts military-led government last month describe the brutal and ridiculous conditions in which they have been held.


Business Briefing | Legal News Delaware Judge Rules for Sirius Board in Shareholder Suit
The board of Sirius XM Radio did not breach its duty to shareholders by allowing a takeover by Liberty Media without demanding a premium for the stock, the judge ruled.


Merkel still needs to focus on euro zone
Sept 23 - Investors liked the German election result but what's first on Merkel's to do list when it comes to the rest of the euro zone? The EU's top economic official tells Reuters what he thinks she must focus on. Sonia Legg reports


Belgium says finds virus in prime minister's office computers
BRUSSELS, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Belgian experts investigating the security of the government's computer network discovered a virus in the offices of Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo, the government said on Friday.


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.


Israel and Others in Mideast View Overtures of U.S. and Iran With Suspicion
Irans rivals worry about its sincerity, and fear that President Obamas desire for a diplomatic deal will only buy Iran time to continue its march toward building a nuclear weapon.


Republicans See Keystone Pipeline as a Card to Play in Last-Minute Fiscal Talks
Activists who oppose the Keystone XL pipeline say they are increasingly alarmed that the project might become a bargaining chip in negotiations to avert a fiscal crisis.


Sports Briefing | Pro Basketball Atlanta Takes Opener in W.N.B.A. Conference Finals
Tiffany Hayes scored 23 points, and the host Atlanta Dream beat the Indiana Fever for a 1-0 lead in the W.N.B.A.s Eastern Conference finals.


Movie Review Wedding Palace, Christine Yoos Take on Bliss
Wedding Palace, directed by Christine Yoo, contrasts South Koreans in Seoul with supertraditional Korean-Americans.


Burger King Introducing a Lower-Fat French Fry
The fast-food chain says its new Satisfries will have about 40 percent less fat and 30 percent fewer calories than the fries sold by its rival McDonalds.


Young Wins SB Crown, Mets Rally Past Brewers 3-2
Eric Young Jr. won the National League stolen base crown and helped the New York Mets rally past Milwaukee 3-2 on Sunday when the Brewers botched two bunts in the eighth inning.


Well Married Cancer Patients Live Longer
The burdens of cancer treatment take a greater toll on single patients than married patients, a new study shows.


'Rush' screenwriter inspired by rivalry, not Formula One racing
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The fast-paced and adrenaline-filled drama "Rush" may be one of the most engaging films about the world of Formula One racing, but British screenwriter Peter Morgan says he couldn't be less of a fan of the elite motor sport.


Rivals see UBS holding on to clients after trading loss
GENEVA (Reuters) - Rich clients of Swiss bank UBS have not yet moved their millions to other banks after its $2.3 billion trading scandal last month, rival private bankers said.


Can urban gondolas cut city traffic?
Urban transport in Bolivia's administrative capital of La Paz has always been about what goes up and down.


Closed museums to be least of the problems in a U.S. shutdown
* Previous experience shows potential for serious consequences


Solar charity takes aim at Africa's kerosene lamps
Sept. 24 - Non-profit groups aiming to replace Africa's deadly kerosene lamps with safe, solar alternatives say their campaign is gaining momentum. The award-winning Solaraid project says the dangerous lamps could be eliminated from the continent by 2020. Jim Drury has more.


Islamist Party in Tunisia to Step Down
Tunisias governing Islamist party, Ennahda, has agreed to hand over power to an independent caretaker government that will lead the country through elections.


IKEA to sell solar panels from all UK stores
LONDON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - IKEA, the world's biggest furniture retailer, is to sell solar panels at its British stores, the first time it has offered the devices and marking an attempt to tap growth in the heavily subsidised green energy market.


Earthquake shakes southern Peru
Sept. 26 - Deaths feared after a magnitude 7 earthquake rocks the southern coast of Peru. Paul Chapman reports


Bankers warn of long crisis as rich seek comfort
LONDON (Reuters) - Private banks are telling their clients financial volatility surrounding Europe's debt crisis will continue for at least a year as more of the continent's rich seek the comfort of...


U.S. Revives Aid Program for Clean Energy
A controversial federal loan-guarantee program intended to support greener energy technologies will shift to supporting development of cleaner oil and coal technology.


UPDATE 1-Intesa CEO Cucchiani ousted after boardroom clash
MILAN, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Italy's largest retail bank Intesa Sanpaolo ousted CEO Enrico Cucchiani on Sunday, after he clashed with the powerful chairman of the lender's supervisory board and several...


High def video gaming on the Chromebook Pixel Thank you Steam!
While the Chrome browser takes full advantage of the Chromebook Pixel's hardware, I thought it would interesting to see how video gaming works on the device. Quite well, with just a few small issues, it turns out.


Fitch Maintains Tele2 Russia on Rating Watch Evolving on Shareholding Uncertainty
(The following statement was released by the rating agency) MOSCOW/LONDON, September 27 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has maintained Tele2 Russia Holdings AB's (Tele2 Russia), Long-Term IDR of 'BB+' on Rating Watch Evolving (RWE) due to the uncertainty over its longer-term capital structure and strategic shareholding situation. The RWE is likely to be resolved once there is more clarity on these issues. Fitch understands that company and its shareholder are likely to address their strategic options


Time Is Short, but G.O.P. Leaders Say Shutdown Can Be Avoided
House Republican leaders said they believed a government shutdown could be averted if Democrats would accept at least some of their demands to scale back the health care law.


Dance Review Works With a Playful Streak at City Ballet
Christopher Wheeldons Carnival of the Animals, Peter Martinss Jeu de Cartes and Jerome Robbinss Four Seasons were part of the New York City Ballets Just for Fun program.


Fighting Continues in Philippine City After Standoff Ends
Sporadic clashes between soldiers and rebels continued in Zamboanga City after officials had declared an end to a three-week standoff.


AP Source Pacers, George Agree to New Contract
Paul George wanted to keep playing in Indiana. Larry Bird made sure he wasn't going anywhere.


Nadal 'had doubts' before U.S. Open triumph
Crushing a string of opponents before dispatching Novak Djokovic in four sets in the U.S. Open final, Rafael Nadal was back to his ruthless best, with not a hint of the injury problems which have threatened to blight his career, even during a year which has seen him claim two grand slams.


Winning Lottery Numbers for Sept. 27, 2013
Lottery numbers for Sept. 27 for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.


Di Resta reveals Ferrari 'dream'
Monza may be a long way from his birthplace in West Lothian, Scotland but Italy is unquestionably a home from home for Paul di Resta.


U.N. weapons inspectors leave Damascus hotel
Sept. 29 - United Nations chemical weapons inspectors leave their Damascus hotel to continue fact-finding mission in Syria. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


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