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Canadian Natural told to drain Alberta lake due to oil sands leak
CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - Canadian Natural Resources Ltd has been ordered to drain a lake on the site of its northern Alberta oil sands project so that contamination on the lake's bottom, from a leak that has been spilling tar-like bitumen for months, can be cleaned up.


How Rose shines under pressure
CNN's Alex Thomas speaks with U.S. Open Champion Justin Rose, the first Englishman to claim the title since 1970.


Shopping With Stephan Jaklitsch Just Add Rubber Duck
When being up to your neck in hot water is a beautiful thing.


Does anyone care about the Emmys?
Call them the "Meh-mmys."


China Bans Items for Export to North Korea, Fearing Their Use in Weapons
The ban on exports of military-like hardware and chemicals is a sign of Chinas increasing concern about the Norths nuclear abilities.


'Massive fraud' at center of trial against BofA over U.S. mortgages
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bank of America Corp's Countrywide unit placed profits over quality in a "massive fraud" selling shoddy mortgages to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, a U.S. government lawyer said on Tuesday.


Doctor gives free weekend surgeries
In Cameroon, there is only one doctor for every 5,000 people, according to the World Health Organization. Seeing his father and so many of his countrymen suffer, Georges Bwelle was determined to do something about it.


Exclusive Secretary of State Kerry to sign Arms Trade Treaty - diplomats
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, in a move that puts the Obama administration at odds with the powerful American gun lobby, will sign the U.N. Arms Trade Treaty regulating the $70 billion international conventional arms business, diplomats said on Tuesday.


Kenya mall siege 'over' but death toll unclear
NAIROBI (Reuters) - As Kenya began three days of mourning on Wednesday for at least 67 people killed in the siege of a Nairobi mall, it was unclear how many more hostages may have died with the Somali Islamist attackers buried in the rubble.


Egypt warns Hamas over Sinai border
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt has warned of a military response if Hamas or other Palestinian groups try to violate Egyptian security, increasing tension over what Cairo says is support from Gaza for Islamist militants operating in the Sinai Peninsula.


Is Kenya still safe for tourists?
Kenya remains a safe place to visit despite an attack on a Nairobi shopping mall over the weekend in which at least 68 people, including foreigners, died, the country's tourism minister said yesterday.


John Kennell, Advocate of Infant Bonding, Dies at 91
Dr. Kennells research in the 1960s helped end a common practice of keeping newly born infants and their parents apart in the first hours of life.


The Pixies sound off
The Pixies have just played their signature anthem, "Where is My Mind." As the crowd begs for an encore, Black Francis stands alone at center stage, an uncharacteristic grin spread across his usually enigmatic features.


Messi Scores Hat Trick as Barcelona Cruises
Lionel Messi scored a hat trick as Barcelona opened its Champions League campaign with a dominant 4-0 win over visiting Ajax.


Turning point for U.S., Iran?
This week's United Nations meeting could mark a turning point in the acidic relationship between Iran and the United States.


Tennis Murray set to return after op
Andy Murray hopes to return to training in November after undergoing a successful operation on a troublesome back injury.


Powerful typhoon kills 20 in southern China, swipes Hong Kong
HONG KONG (Reuters) - A powerful typhoon hit Hong Kong and the southern China coast on Monday, killing at least 20 people on the mainland, crippling power lines and causing flooding and gale force winds.


An Escape From Slavery, Now a Movie, Has Long Intrigued Historians
Solomon Northup told a story of escaping from slavery in 1853, and for decades scholars have been trying to untangle the truth of his account.


At Matadero, Red Bull Adds Money (and Energy) to Culture
Matadero, a Madrid arts complex, shows the results of a new kind of corporate and artistic cooperation.


Breakingviews Diplomatic deal-making
Sept. 24 - Jeffrey Goldfarb and Breakingviews columnists discuss the unique structure and tactics in the $29 bln merger between U.S.-based Applied Materials and the Japanese Tokyo Electron.


The Voice Propels NBC to a Big Ratings Win on Monday Night
The large, young audience for the singing show confirmed its status as the top reality competition offering on TV.


Motherlode Blog New York City Passes Law Defending Rights of Pregnant Workers
No one benefits from effectively forcing a pregnant woman to choose between protecting her babys health and looking out for that childs future economic interests.


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


Gadgetwise An App to Lend an Artsy Blur to Photos
The Tadaa 3D app offers some embellishments to portraits.


Real Estate Q A
Subjects include co-op rules about visitors; lease renewal; and the rights of renters when buildings convert to condominiums.


Sketch Guy A Time to Splurge, and a Time to Pinch Pennies
People make their own choices on what they are willing to spend extra for. The important thing is having good reasons for these choices.


Debate Offers 2 Similar Public Advocate Rivals a Chance to Stand Out
Letitia James and Daniel L. Squadron, both Democrats who have similar political positions, will face off in a televised debate on Tuesday night.


An Escape From Slavery, Now a Movie, Has Long Intrigued Historians
Solomon Northup told a story of escaping from slavery in 1853, and for decades scholars have been trying to untangle the truth of his account.


UPDATE 3-Homebuilders post strong quarter as new home supply trails demand
Sept 24 (Reuters) - Lennar Corp and KB Home posted strong quarterly earnings as scarcity of new homes kept the U.S. housing recovery firmly on track.


Case Study Why the Owner of Monster Tree Decided to Sell Franchises
Josh Skolnick explains why he thinks franchising is the way to grow and why he is proud that he never pulls the cord on a chain saw.


Commodity hedge fund Clive Capital to close down
LONDON (Reuters) - Commodity hedge fund Clive Capital is to close down, blaming a lack of investment opportunities for its poor performance and investor outflows, making it the latest commodity fund...


Home Sales Rise in Spite of Higher Interest Rate
Existing houses are selling at the highest level since early 2007 even as mortgage rates have risen more than a percentage point.


Fears about Somali recruitment
The weekend massacre at an upscale shopping center in Kenya is shining a new light on an old concern for Western counterterrorism officials the recruitment of jihadist fighters from among the Somali diaspora.


Bits Blog Twitter Adds CBS to Its Stable of Big Advertising Partners
As the social network is trying to show sustained revenue growth, CBS and other broadcasters can pair video clips with ads and distribute them on the service.


Sailors go solar for healthy ozone
Sept. 16 - The first solar boat parade on the 400-year-old Amsterdam canals aims to raise awareness about sustainability as the only way to survive another 400 years. Tara Cleary reports.


Sport's most dangerous job?
One of the scariest scenarios of any sport must be the realization by a jockey that the half-tonne animal underneath him is not going to land successfully as it flies over a fence six feet high at nearly 50 kilometers per hour.


Indian lunar orbiter hit by heat rise
Scientists have switched off several on-board instruments to halt rising temperatures inside India's first unmanned lunar spacecraft.


China official sacked after belittling compatriots at banquet
BEIJING (Reuters) - A Chinese official has been sacked after an online video showed him complaining about the ingratitude of ordinary Chinese while he ate lobster and drank expensive liquor, in the latest instance of government excess to spark popular anger.


Bomber Hits Sunni Funeral as Attacks Mount in Iraq
A suicide bomber detonated his explosive belt in a funeral tent filled with Sunni mourners in Baghdad on Sunday, killing 16 people and wounding 35 others.


Bulldog carves across Peru's streets on skateboard
Sept. 19 - Skateboarding bulldog wins hearts and minds in Peru and beyond. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


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