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An end to rhino slaughter? | | D-Day for rhinos is 2026, according to South African officials -- the year the majestic mammals will near extinction if current poaching rates continue. |
Breakingviews Ackman's airplay | | Aug. 27 - Richard Beales and Breakingviews columnists discuss why Bill Ackman's bet on Air Products may be more successful than the hedge fund manager's efforts at J.C. Penney and other retailers. |
China plans moon landing this year | | China set a bold new course in its ambitious space program Wednesday, when it announced plans to land its first probe on the moon by the end of the year. |
Where an Iraqi Artist Can Paint, and Exhale | | Bassim al-Shaker, 28, who was beaten and abused because of his love of art, has found refuge in Phoenix, which has one of the largest Iraqi communities in the United States. |
Is legend Federer 'vulnerable'? | | He's the greatest player in the modern tennis era, perhaps even of all time, but is Roger Federer's stellar career fading to twilight? |
UK's Cameron forced to delay strike against Syria | | LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron was forced on Wednesday to push back his plans for an imminent military strike against Syria in a humiliating climb-down for Britain's leader after coming under fierce domestic and international pressure. |
The Caucus President Obama Announces Gun Control Actions | | Stymied by Congress, President Obama used his executive powers on Thursday to advance his gun control agenda by closing a loophole in the current background check system and barring the reimportation of surplus American military weapons. |
Obama makes case for punishing Syria over gas attack | | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama vowed on Wednesday that the Syrian government would face "international consequences" for last week's deadly chemical attack, but made clear any military response would be limited to avoid dragging the United States into another war in the Middle East. |
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Attacks leave 23 dead in Iraq | | At least 23 people were killed and dozens wounded in a series of attacks targeting Sunni areas across northern Iraq on Thursday, police officials told CNN. |
Another Form of Playoffs Starts in Golf | | While the top 100 players in the FedEx Cup gather outside Boston this week to resume their pursuit of riches, 129 players are in Indiana for another form of PGA Tour playoffs. Only those guys are pursuing jobs. |
Mourinho tells Rooney 'make up your mind' | | Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has told Manchester United's Wayne Rooney to decide where his future lies after the England striker starred in a goalless draw between the two teams on Monday. |
25 great skyscrapers | | China may have just topped out on its new tallest building -- the 632-meter Shanghai Tower -- but if plans underway in Changsha come to fruition, that building will hold the title until only April 2014 when the country's 838-meter Sky City is completed. |
Nuclear Operator Raises Alarm on Crisis | | Tepco, the operator of Japans tsunami-hit nuclear power plant, said there were more than 200,000 tons of radioactive water in tanks vulnerable to leaks, adding to a list of problems. |
California prison crowding plan neglects rehabilitation lawmaker | | LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A plan by California Governor Jerry Brown to ease prison crowding by leasing space in county jails and private lockups came under fire Wednesday from lawmakers who advocate spending more for rehabilitation and mental health services. |
Syrian group linked to NYT outage? | | The New York Times website was still experiencing some issues late Wednesday and early Thursday following a widespread outage. Evidence continued to mount that it was the result of an attack by the Syrian Electronic Army. |
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