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Mouse body clock study offers clues to possible jet lag cure
LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have found a genetic mechanism in mice that hampers their body clock's ability to adjust to changes in patterns of light and dark, and say their results could someday lead to the development of drugs to combat jet lag.


Douglas, Zeta-Jones separate; Clooney, Bullock open Venice
Aug 28 - The day's top showbiz news and headlines including Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones separate, George Clooney and Sandra Bullock kick off the Venice Film Festival, and Hugh Jackman premieres "The Wolverine" in Japan. Bob Mezan reports.


Japan aims to present steps on Fukushima water problem on Tuesday
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan plans to craft measures as soon as Tuesday on how to handle the worsening contaminated water problem at the Fukushima nuclear plant, a senior government official said on Monday.


Venezuela lacked good faith in ConocoPhillips seizure - World Bank
HOUSTON/CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela failed to act in good faith or properly compensate ConocoPhillips for three big oil assets the country expropriated in 2007, a World Bank arbitration panel said...


Bertelsmann Joins Venture for New Music by Established Acts
The German media giant will buy most of the publishing assets of Primary Wave, and they will form a joint venture to release and market new recordings.


Phys Ed Why A.C.L. Injuries Sideline So Many Athletes
Tears to the anterior cruciate ligament sideline more athletes for longer periods of time than almost any other acute injury. Researchers are trying to understand why the injury is so slow to heal.


Li clears another grand slam barrier for China
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Li Na became the first Chinese player to reach the semi-finals of a U.S. Open when she beat Russia's Ekaterina Makarova 6-4 6-7(5) 6-2 in the quarter-finals on Tuesday.


Models and designers prepare for fashion week
Sept. 4 - The fashion world descends on New York to view the new Spring/Summer 2014 collections. Alicia Powell reports.


Holding governments to account
With hundreds of millions of Africans owning mobile phones, citizens are becoming increasingly well connected. This is providing a powerful opportunity for citizens to access critical information about their parliaments and to report on human rights violations, corruption and poor service delivery.


Growth Across the U.S. Is Steady, Survey Shows
All 12 of the Federal Reserves regional banking districts reported modest to moderate growth.


Theater Its Ireland in New York
Theres enough Irish theater in New York this month to allow for full immersion for a week or so if youd like.


Trial Run Switching to Lipstick
As temperatures begin their gradual slide, the great switch from balms and glosses to proper lipsticks begins. Here, four brands are assessed.


Mars Science Lab launch delayed two years
NASA's launch of the Mars Science Laboratory -- hampered by technical difficulties and cost overruns -- has been delayed until the fall of 2011, NASA officials said at a news conference Thursday in Washington.


Hotel insider info from Mr Mrs Smith
Boutique holiday bookers Mr Mrs Smith explain how they review and evaluate hotels and their expansion into China.


New Hampshire fears eight exposed to rare brain disease in hospital
BOSTON (Reuters) - New Hampshire warned on Wednesday that eight patients who recently underwent neurosurgery at a Manchester hospital may have been exposed to a rare brain condition similar to "mad cow" disease in cattle.


Well Some Fruits Are Better Than Others
New research suggests that eating blueberries, grapes, apples and grapefruit is associated with a lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.


The New Season Museums Depart From the Obvious
The 2013-14 art season promises an unusually interesting mix of material from the distant past and art that engages with a politically fraught present.


'Hacktivism' on the rise in Mideast
The Arab Spring may be responsible for the rise of 'hacktivism' attacks from the Middle East. Leone Lakhani reports.


Refugee challenges Australian detention
A refugee and mother of three young boys who is being held in indefinite detention in Australia has two days to convince the country's highest court why she should be freed.


Today's Economist Fiscal Collisions Ahead
In the debate over the budget and the debt ceiling, it is important to avoid immediate fiscal retrenchment and economic catastrophe, but also to address the budget imbalance over time, an economist writes.


U.S. takes first step towards Syria military action
A U.S. Senate committee approves a resolution authorizing a military response to Syrian chemical weapons use. It will be debated by the full Senate next week.


Garcia in Charge at Damp Deutsche Bank Championship
With birdies galore at a damp TPC Boston on Sunday, overnight leader Sergio Garcia shot a fine six-under 65 to hold a two-stroke lead after the third round of the Deutsche Bank Championship.


Britain's FTSE tracks U.S. gains to recover airline-led falls
* FTSE 100 ekes out 0.1 percent rise * Wall Street rise fuels afternoon recovery * Airlines among top fallers after Ryanair's profit warning * Syria concerns keep investors on edge (Updates closing...


Middle East's big aviation ambitions
The Middle East is currently the setting of a new form of airspace race. As the economies grow in a handful of countries in the region, so too do ambitions -- and few things symbolize a country's aspirations as aptly as an airport.


Murray grinds past Istomin into U.S. Open quarters
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Defending champion Andy Murray ground his way past Uzbekistan's Denis Istomin with a 6-7(5) 6-1 6-4 6-4 victory on Tuesday to reach the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open where he will face Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka.


U.S. court gives mixed ruling on FCC program carriage rules
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday threw out part of a federal rule against cable television companies discriminating against independent networks by putting their stations behind high pay barriers, but invited a U.S. regulator to re-issue the regulation.


Recession Reverses California Airports Growth
Analysts say a change in how airlines operate has also affected business at Ontario International Airport.


As Summerss Odds Rise, Stimulus Easing Is Seen
Anticipation that Lawrence H. Summers will be President Obamas choice to lead the Federal Reserve Board has some investors speculating about a faster withdrawal of stimulus.


Your Money Adviser For College Students, So Many Health Plans to Choose From
The Affordable Care Act is offering more health coverage choices to young adults, including college students, than ever before.


Q. and A. With Stuart Elliott
Was there something extra added to the Old Navy logo?


Janusz Lewandowski, 82, Polish Peace Envoy in Vietnam, Dies
In Operation Marigold, Mr. Lewandowski, then a diplomat from Poland, was given the task of trying to initiate talks between Washington and Hanoi in 1966.


European insurers spent 9 bln euros on regulation-report
LONDON, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Europe's insurers spent up to 9 billion euros ($11.9 billion) between 2010 and 2012 as they struggled to meet standards set in a barrage of regulation introduced since the financial crisis, a report published on Thursday said.


20-Year-Old Spieth Picked for Presidents Cup
Jordan Spieth started the season without status on any tour. He ends it by going to the Presidents Cup.


Australia Port Hedland Aug iron ore exports to China up 33 pct on yr
SYDNEY, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Iron ore exports to China from Australia's Port Hedland, which handles about a fifth of the global seaborne market for the steel-making raw material, rose strongly in August in a sign of resilient resource demand from the Asian giant.


JPMorgan must face lawsuits over failed credit unions -judge
* Banks said to misrepresent quality of mortgage securities


Bale's move to Real Madrid finally done
The longest transfer saga of the summer came to an end when Gareth Bale officially signed for Real Madrid. It's not known for sure if the fee is a world record but Bale did make it clear that he was overjoyed to be joining the Spanish giant.


Life, Interrupted A Test of Faith
It had never occurred to me that, with all of the progress that has been made in cancer research, none of the standard treatments would work for me. Thats when I learned about something called a clinical trial.


ArtsBeat Seamus Heaneys Journey Into the Wideness of Language
In addition to his own poetry, Mr. Heaney, who died on Friday, was acclaimed for his translations, including his version of Beowulf.


Trailside De Blasio Could Avoid Democratic Runoff, New Poll Suggests
A new survey from Quinnipiac University finds that 43 percent of likely Democratic voters plan to support Bill de Blasio in the Sept. 10 mayoral primary.


Fukushima analysis
Two years on, the situation at Japan's stricken nuclear power plant remains toxic.


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