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Fed tapering -- like tailoring?
What can we learn about tapering from the world of tailoring? CNN's Richard Quest explains.


ONeal, New Partner in the Kings, Is Not Silent
Shaquille ONeal apologized for calling the Kings the Queens a decade ago and said he saw no conflict of interest with his job as an analyst on the TNT program Inside the N.B.A.


Raikkonen switch to wake up Alonso?
The man who made Formula One's bravest comeback - Niki Lauda - has given his seal of approval to Kimi Raikkonen's dramatic decision to return to Ferrari.


BlackRock CEO Taper now
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink thinks Ben Bernanke's plan to taper Federal Reserve aid to the economy is a good one.


Dream Advance to Conference Finals
Erika de Souza scored 10 of her 18 points during a decisive fourth quarter and the host Atlanta Dream beat the Washington Mystics, 80-72, in the decisive Game 3 of their W.N.B.A. first-round series.


Cartoonists draw dangerous lines
In many ways, the Middle East makes a strange -- and at times perilous -- hotbed for caricature.


Balkans, Central Europe can shine in filmdom, Sundance director says
SARAJEVO (Reuters) - Film directors Bela Tarr of Hungary and Jasmila Zbanic of Bosnia are little known except to aficionados, but the U.S.-based independent Sundance Film Festival sees the Balkans and Central Europe as a fertile ground for the movie industry.


How does Galaxy Gear measure up?
It's tricky business comparing the handful of smartwatches publicly unveiled so far.


House of Representatives observe moment of silence
Sept. 17 - Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, the Democratic delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives for the District of Columbia, leads members of the House of Representatives in a moment of silence to honor the victims of the shooting at the U.S. Naval Yard. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


Russia accuses U.S. of 'blackmail'
Russia's top diplomat has accused the United States of "blackmailing" Moscow into backing tough ground rules for Syria's chemical disarmament that would include the threat of force if Syria balks.


The Learning Network Blog Text to Text A New Feature, and an Invitation to Share Ideas
Introducing a new feature, in which we pair a Times article, past or present, with an often-taught literary, historical, scientific or mathematical text. We invite teachers to send us ideas.


Royal baby a retail giant
UK retailers are riding the wave of excitement over Prince William and Kate Middletons baby all the way to the bank. Spending, from collectibles to celebratory libations, is expected to exceed $300 million.


UPDATE 3-FBI releases video of 'delusional' Navy Yard shooter
WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - The FBI released surveillance video and photos of Navy Yard shooter Aaron Alexis on Wednesday and said he believed electromagnetic waves had been controlling him for...


Bo Xilai Justice or political purge?
Every non-democratic government faces the following problem when they tell the truth, everyone thinks it is a lie.


49ers (1-2) at Rams (1-2)
The 49ers and Rams have a historical rivalry, but on Thursday their meeting could be one-sided.


UPDATE 1-Private equity owner cuts stake in HellermannTyton
LONDON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Private equity group Doughty Hanson said it sold a 20.9 percent stake in cable equipment maker HellermannTyton Group Plc for about 119 million pounds ($191.21 million).


Why I'll never ditch my BlackBerry
My BlackBerry is my lifeline.


US, Russia, other powers agree core of UN Syria resolution-diplomats
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 25 (Reuters) - The United States, Russia, France, China and Britain have agreed on the core of a U.N Security Council resolution to rid Syria of its chemical weapons, two diplomats said on Wednesday.


Analysis 49ers on Edge of Falling Apart or Snapping Back
San Francisco has fallen short of expectations defined as the point spread by an average of 17.5 points this season.


Amanda Bynes' drunk driving case moved to mental health court
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The drunk driving case against troubled actress and former teenage star Amanda Bynes has been moved to the mental health court at the request of her attorney, a Los Angeles judge ruled on Tuesday.


Sports Briefing | Soccer Balotelli Barred for Three Games
Mario Balotelli was barred for three games on Monday after a confrontation with the referee after A.C. Milans loss to Napoli on Sunday.


Tigers Clinch Playoff Spot With 4-2 Win Over Twins
There was no celebrating in the Detroit Tigers clubhouse after their latest victory. No need for goggles or champagne just yet.


World Briefing | Africa Ivory Coast Former First Ladys Warrant Is Rejected
Ivory Coast has decided it will not send Simone Gbagbo, the wife of former President Laurent Gbagbo, to the International Criminal Court to stand trial.


Off-balance, cliff-edge hotel
It's awkward, possibly ingenious; designers hope to create a building that will make Lima an international sensation.


Pakistan Christians Issue Call for Protection
The death toll from a suicide attack rose to 85 as government critics said the atrocity highlighted the failure of the state to protect minorities.


Stance on Peace Talks Suggests Syria and West Differ on Tactics
In an interview in Damascus, Syrias deputy foreign minister, Fayssal Mekdad, exuded confidence as he dismissed the Western-backed opposition as having little influence on the ground.


Wealth Matters Seeking Investments That Are Profitable and a Little Bit Green
Many investors are no longer looking for companies in the vanguard of the green movement, but those that are making a profit while showing concern for social and environmental issues.


With Doubled Fees, Tennis Court Permit Sales Plunge
After doubling the seasonal fee, to $200, the citys Department of Parks and Recreation saw a drop even more significant than expected.


You're the Boss Blog Does Fulfillment Have to Be a Headache?
Laura Zander of Jimmy Beans Wool sees it as a competitive advantage.


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.


GM CEO envisions a woman running a U.S. automaker one day
DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Co's chief executive said on Wednesday he envisioned a woman running one of the three U.S. automakers one day, and that it was inevitable in an industry where half the customers are female.


UPDATE 3-U.S. to get coveted Alibaba IPO after Hong Kong talks founder
* Alibaba IPO could have added 5 pct to HKEx daily turnover


FBI Navy Yard shooter 'delusional'
Aaron Alexis, the man who went on the deadly shooting rampage at the Washington Navy Yard, was under the "delusional belief that he was being controlled or influenced by electro-magnetic waves," the FBI's Valerie Parlave said Wednesday.


Your Money Auto Leases Entice, but Theyre Still Costly
A car lease may seem like a steal, but it still costs several thousands more than buying a new car, not to mention a newish used car.


Shortcuts Opting to Blow the Whistle or Choosing to Walk Away
Many employees are using their companies ethics procedures to report misdeeds, but the outcome is sometimes not what they expected or hoped.


City Room Remembering Sister Nora, a Nun Fiercely Devoted to Children of the Bronx
Sister Nora McArt, who spent four decades teaching at St. Martin of Tours in Crotona and fought to keep the school open, died on Friday at 68.


Amanda Bynes' drunk driving case moved to mental health court
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The drunk driving case against troubled actress and former teenage star Amanda Bynes has been moved to the mental health court at the request of her attorney, a Los Angeles judge ruled on Tuesday.


Leaders of India, Pakistan to meet in New York as Kashmir simmers
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistan's Nawaz Sharif will meet this week on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, Singh said on Wednesday, amid heightened tension between the neighbors over Kashmir.


Dollar, shares remain weak on U.S. budget concern
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar fell and global equities markets struggled on Wednesday as concerns over a potential government shutdown in Washington kept investors on edge.


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