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Parasite study reveals nocturnal secrets of snails
Aug. 23 - Research into how snails spread a parasite fatal to dogs has revealed that the gastropods can explore the length of an average British garden in a single night - reaching a top speed of one metre per hour. The revelations came after scientists fitted a sample group of snails with LEDs and filmed them with high-speed cameras. Matthew Stock has more.


Shirley Herz, Press Agent for Broadway and Beyond, Dies at 87
Ms. Herz publicized shows for almost 65 years, among La Cage aux Folles, and her client list included dance troupes, TV shows and even the Moscow Circus.


Options regulatory entity asked to look at unusual Leap call trades
Aug 28 (Reuters) - Options market maker Timber Hill said it has asked the Options Regulatory Surveillance Authority to look into unusual bullish option trades in wireless carrier Leap Wireless...


Thailand to appeal after Philip Morris wins tobacco case
BANGKOK (Reuters) - The Thai government plans to appeal a court victory by tobacco giant Philip Morris to keep larger health warnings off cigarette packets for sale in Thailand.


World Briefing | Africa South Sudan Commander Arrested
The president ordered the arrest of a high-ranking army commander over suspected violations of human rights, a military spokesman said Tuesday.


Facial recognition brings new look to shopping
Aug. 19 - Scrambling for credit cards or mobile phones at the checkout counter could become a thing of the past as a Finnish company readies to launch the world's first face recognition payment system. Tara Cleary reports.


Syria, stimulus concerns knock Britain's FTSE
* Financials down, RBS weighed on by worries over break-up


Recipes for Health Brown Rice and Farro Salad With Roasted Pepper, Basil, Arugula and Feta
Roasted pepper and a vinaigrette dressing infuse a chewy, savory mix of rice and farro.


'Recipe for disaster' as Yosemite fire grows
These are scary times for the folks of Tuolumne, a picturesque northern California community threatened by a historic wildfire.


Dashboard Today in Small Business Walmart Vs. Amazon
Retail sales improve, but book-store owners are taking donations. Some companies will profit from global warming. Why Facebook is losing teens.


Taliban Breach an International Base, Killing at Least 7
The attack, on a Provincial Reconstruction Team base in Ghazni, was eventually stopped by Afghan and Western troops, and about seven insurgents were reported killed.


Obama welcomes '72 Miami Dolphins to the White House
Aug. 20 - Saying, "I decided it was high time to pay tribute to the NFL's only perfect team," President Barack Obama honored Super Bowl VII Champions, the 1972 Miami Dolphins, in an East Room ceremony. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


BlackRock launches first retail alternative funds
NEW YORK (Reuters) - BlackRock Inc is launching its first alternative mutual funds for retail investors.


Dick Van Dyke in close call
Comic actor Dick Van Dyke and his wife escaped unhurt when their car caught fire on a Los Angeles-area highway, California state police said Monday.


Phys Ed How Exercise Can Help Us Sleep Better
If you habitually experience insomnia, exercise can help you sleep better, a new study found. But it can take up to four months before you see results, and you may sleep worse on days you exercise.


Is media in the Middle East trusted?
The Arab world's relationship with media is -- like the region itself -- complicated and often contradictory and one that has been changing rapidly since the Arab Spring.


8 dengue fever cases detected in Florida
Florida health officials say they've confirmed eight cases of dengue fever.


Shoppers CEO says deal with Loblaw to get Sept. competition review
TORONTO, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Loblaw Co Ltd, which last month announced a C$12.4 billion ($11.9 billion) deal to buy Shoppers Drug Mart Corp, will submit its application to the competition bureau after...


'House of Cards' creator shows his hand
Netflix's "House of Cards" is up for nine Emmys and currently in production on its second season. Creator Beau Willimon talks about the show, Washington and power.


Champions League A Sheep Is Saved, and Celtic Wins
Glasgow Celtic overcame a 2-0 deficit from the first leg to advance to the Champions League group stage after beating Shakhter Karagandy on Wednesday.


Sharp Fall for Orders of Durable Goods
The 7.3 percent decrease in durable goods orders was the steepest drop in almost a year.


Shirley Herz, Press Agent for Broadway and Beyond, Dies at 87
Ms. Herz publicized shows for almost 65 years, among La Cage aux Folles, and her client list included dance troupes, TV shows and even the Moscow Circus.


Rain Plays Havoc With Schedule at U.S. Open
Serena Williams's center court clash was among dozens of matches canceled on Wednesday after rain washed out most of the day's play at the U.S. Open, forcing tournament organizers to drastically revise the schedule.


How to cut the cable cord and watch TV now
(Reuters) - The monthly cable and Internet bill for the Adrienne Capollupo's Roanoke, Virginia, family had reached $150 when they decided to cut the cord - the one that runs to the television...


Inspiration for 'Contact' still listening
From a remote valley in Northern California, Jill Tarter is listening to the universe.


Advertising In Fantasy and Reality, Its a Frenzy for Football
Football has been crucial to the American advertising-industrial complex, and with the N.F.L.s kickoff game on Sept. 5, the marketers have been in a huddle.


Cubas old cars show their mettle
Aug. 19 - Havana becomes a 70-kilometre (43.5 miles) race track as Cuba's Classic Car Club kicks off its ninth edition of the Antique Automobile Rally. Tara Cleary reports.


Jury Sentences Hasan to Death for Fort Hood Rampage
Major Hasan had been found guilty of 45 counts of murder and attempted murder in an attack called the deadliest act of terrorism on American soil since 2001.


At War Blog Building a Bridge From Combat to Civilian Life
The military knows how to turn on hypervigilance. A transition center at Ramstein Air Base in Germany teaches service members how to turn it off.


Hedge fund Karsch Capital to shut down after 13 years -letter
BOSTON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Hedge fund manager Michael Karsch is shutting down his 13-year-old firm, Karsch Capital Management, in order to "think about the next chapter" of his career.


Victims blamed in India's rape culture
Women don't report rape in India because they fear a backlash, writes Ruchira Gupta.


Gus, New Yorks Most Famous Polar Bear, Dies at 27
The bear, long the celebrated face of the Central Park Zoo, had to be euthanized after medical professionals found an inoperable tumor.


TABLE-Foreign brokers set to sell Japanese stocks
TOKYO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Following are orders for Japanese stocks placed through six foreign securities houses before the start of trade on Thursday. Japanese Stocks SELL 14.6 million shares BUY 10.8 million shares ------------------------------------------------------ SELL 3.8 million shares


Scene City Partying After MTVs Video Music Awards
The fun was just starting when the stars gathered at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Afterward, almost everyone fled back to Manhattan to continue the party.


Dozens trapped in India building collapse
Aug. 28 - Rescuers are searching for around 50 people believed trapped under a three-story apartment building in Vadodara city when it collapsed Wednesday morning. Lindsey Parietti reports.


India Ink Image of the Day August 28
Janmashtami, a festival marking the birth of Lord Krishna, was celebrated in Guwahati, Assam, on Wednesday.


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.


Pottery firm's recipe for success
Dutch company Royal Delft has widened its business model in order to survive in the 21st century.. Isa Soares reports.


Advertising In Fantasy and Reality, Its a Frenzy for Football
Football has been crucial to the American advertising-industrial complex, and with the N.F.L.s kickoff game on Sept. 5, the marketers have been in a huddle.


Yosemite wildfire grows, fueling dangerous winds
(Reuters) - A colossal wildfire raging on the edge of Yosemite National Park has produced dangerous weather patterns by fueling thunderous pyrocumulus clouds that can alter the wind direction rapidly, potentially trapping firefighters, forest officials said on Sunday.


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