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  • Barcelona's Messi kicks the ball during their Champions League Group G soccer match against Spartak Moscow in Barcelona
    Messi wants more than just accolades Reuters - 2 hrs 33 mins ago

    MADRID (Reuters) - Lionel Messi wants to be remembered as a good friend and colleague to his team mates rather than as the best player in the world, the unassuming Argentine said in an interview on Monday. … More »Messi wants more than just accolades

    Barcelona's Messi kicks the ball during their Champions League Group G soccer match against Spartak Moscow in Barcelona

    MADRID (Reuters) - Lionel Messi wants to be remembered as a good friend and colleague to his team mates rather than as the best player in the world, the unassuming Argentine said in an interview on Monday. The 25-year-old Barcelona forward has won three consecutive World Player of the Year awards, and is expected to be …

  • Manchester City's Aguero celebrates after scoring a goal against Fulham during their English Premier League soccer match at Craven Cottage in London
    Referees treat foreign players differently says Aguero Reuters - 2 hrs 41 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester City's Argentine striker Sergio Aguero has accused English referees of bias against foreign players in Premier League matches. Aguero, who scored his first goal of the season … More »Referees treat foreign players differently says Aguero

    Manchester City's Aguero celebrates after scoring a goal against Fulham during their English Premier League soccer match at Craven Cottage in London

    LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester City's Argentine striker Sergio Aguero has accused English referees of bias against foreign players in Premier League matches. Aguero, who scored his first goal of the season to equalise against Fulham in City's 2-1 victory over the London side on Saturday, said home referees treated foreign …

  • Referee Jeff Triplette signals New Orleans Saints' possession, after a video review, during the second half of the Saints' NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. Saints' Darren Sproles appeared to fumble a kickoff but officials ruled that he was down by contact. Replays showed that the ball clearly came out but the Packers were out of replay challenges, leaving Packers fans screaming at the officials for the second week in a row. (AP Photo/Tom Lynn)
    Rodgers throws late TD, Packers beat Saints 28-27 AP - 2 hrs 42 mins ago

    Aaron Rodgers doesn't want to come out of a game under any circumstances, but his coaches figured not being able to focus with his right eye was serious enough to send him to the bench during a critical … More »Rodgers throws late TD, Packers beat Saints 28-27

    Referee Jeff Triplette signals New Orleans Saints' possession, after a video review, during the second half of the Saints' NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. Saints' Darren Sproles appeared to fumble a kickoff but officials ruled that he was down by contact. Replays showed that the ball clearly came out but the Packers were out of replay challenges, leaving Packers fans screaming at the officials for the second week in a row. (AP Photo/Tom Lynn)

    Aaron Rodgers doesn't want to come out of a game under any circumstances, but his coaches figured not being able to focus with his right eye was serious enough to send him to the bench during a critical stretch of the third quarter.

  • Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) talks with Oakland Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer (3) after playing in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Denver. The Broncos won 37-6. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
    Manning leads Broncos to 37-6 rout of Raiders AP - 2 hrs 55 mins ago

    Peyton Manning did the piling on this time. More »Manning leads Broncos to 37-6 rout of Raiders

    Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) talks with Oakland Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer (3) after playing in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Denver. The Broncos won 37-6. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

    Peyton Manning did the piling on this time.

  • Baltimore Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis, left, and manager Buck Showalter watch a baseball game between the Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels on a center field scoreboard after beating Boston Red Sox 6-3 in Baltimore, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. If the Angels had lost, Baltimore would have clinched its first playoff berth since 1997. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
    Playoff scramble: Chaos, confusion are kinda fun AP - 3 hrs ago

    The Texas Rangers are totally set for the playoffs, eager to break out the bats, balls and gloves for really big games. More »Playoff scramble: Chaos, confusion are kinda fun

    Baltimore Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis, left, and manager Buck Showalter watch a baseball game between the Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels on a center field scoreboard after beating Boston Red Sox 6-3 in Baltimore, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. If the Angels had lost, Baltimore would have clinched its first playoff berth since 1997. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

    The Texas Rangers are totally set for the playoffs, eager to break out the bats, balls and gloves for really big games.

  • Europe's Martin Kaymer celebrates after winning the Ryder Cup PGA golf tournament Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
    How Europe's 'Miracle at Medinah' unfolded AP - 4 hrs ago

    There's something about Spaniards tilting at windmills. More »How Europe's 'Miracle at Medinah' unfolded

    Europe's Martin Kaymer celebrates after winning the Ryder Cup PGA golf tournament Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

    There's something about Spaniards tilting at windmills.

  • Europe's Martin Kaymer, Graeme McDowell and Justin Rose have some fun after winning the Ryder Cup PGA golf tournament Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
    Column: Losing the Ryder Cup? Unthinkable AP - 5 hrs ago

    The Europeans had just begun to celebrate their improbable and delightfully sweet Ryder Cup win when Rory McIlroy and U.S. captain Davis Love III ran into each other amid the boisterous scene just off … More »Column: Losing the Ryder Cup? Unthinkable

    Europe's Martin Kaymer, Graeme McDowell and Justin Rose have some fun after winning the Ryder Cup PGA golf tournament Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

    The Europeans had just begun to celebrate their improbable and delightfully sweet Ryder Cup win when Rory McIlroy and U.S. captain Davis Love III ran into each other amid the boisterous scene just off the 18th green.

  • Europe's Martin Kaymer celebrates after winning the Ryder Cup PGA golf tournament Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
    We Believe: Europe pulls off improbable comeback AP - 5 hrs ago

    The scoreboard said 10-6 and just about everyone figured the Ryder Cup was over. More »We Believe: Europe pulls off improbable comeback

    Europe's Martin Kaymer celebrates after winning the Ryder Cup PGA golf tournament Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

    The scoreboard said 10-6 and just about everyone figured the Ryder Cup was over.

  • Team Europe golfer Kaymer celebrates winning his match against U.S. golfer Stricker to retain the Ryder Cup for Europe on the 18th green during the 39th Ryder Cup singles golf matches at the Medinah Country Club
    Europe clinch Ryder Cup with stunning comeback Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    MEDINAH, Illinois (Reuters) - Inspired by the spirit of Seve Ballesteros, Europe pulled off one of the greatest comebacks on a golf course to beat the United States and win the Ryder Cup by 14-1/2 points … More »Europe clinch Ryder Cup with stunning comeback

    Team Europe golfer Kaymer celebrates winning his match against U.S. golfer Stricker to retain the Ryder Cup for Europe on the 18th green during the 39th Ryder Cup singles golf matches at the Medinah Country Club

    MEDINAH, Illinois (Reuters) - Inspired by the spirit of Seve Ballesteros, Europe pulled off one of the greatest comebacks on a golf course to beat the United States and win the Ryder Cup by 14-1/2 points to 13-1/2 on Sunday. Needing to claim eight points in the concluding singles to retain the trophy, Europe won six of …

  • U.S. golfer Stricker flips his putter after missing a birdie putt to lose the 17th hole during the 39th Ryder Cup singles golf matches at the Medinah Country Club
    Stricker ready to bounce back from Ryder Cup failure Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    MEDINAH, Illinois (Reuters) - As Tiger Woods' Ryder Cup wingman, Steve Stricker flew under the radar at Medinah Country Club but found himself in the media crosshairs on Sunday after failing to contribute … More »Stricker ready to bounce back from Ryder Cup failure

    U.S. golfer Stricker flips his putter after missing a birdie putt to lose the 17th hole during the 39th Ryder Cup singles golf matches at the Medinah Country Club

    MEDINAH, Illinois (Reuters) - As Tiger Woods' Ryder Cup wingman, Steve Stricker flew under the radar at Medinah Country Club but found himself in the media crosshairs on Sunday after failing to contribute a single point as the United States narrowly lost to Europe. One of Davis Love III's four captain's picks, Stricker …

  • Sharapova of Russia reacts after losing a point against Stosur of Australia during their women's singles match at the Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament in Tokyo
    Sharapova backs plan to muzzle grunters Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    TOKYO (Reuters) - Plans to muzzle the ear-bashing grunters of women's tennis have found an unlikely ally in Maria Sharapova. One of the worst offenders, Sharapova's screams have been measured at more than … More »Sharapova backs plan to muzzle grunters

    Sharapova of Russia reacts after losing a point against Stosur of Australia during their women's singles match at the Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament in Tokyo

    TOKYO (Reuters) - Plans to muzzle the ear-bashing grunters of women's tennis have found an unlikely ally in Maria Sharapova. One of the worst offenders, Sharapova's screams have been measured at more than 101 decibels - comparable to a chain saw, a pneumatic drill or a speeding train. The sport's governing body is to educate …

  • Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his second goal against Deportivo Coruna during their Spanish first division soccer match in Madrid
    Ronaldo treble lifts Real to 5-1 win over Depor Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid will go into next weekend's La Liga ‘Clasico' at Barcelona eight points behind their great rivals after Cristiano Ronaldo netted a hat-trick in a 5-1 comeback win at home … More »Ronaldo treble lifts Real to 5-1 win over Depor

    Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his second goal against Deportivo Coruna during their Spanish first division soccer match in Madrid

    MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid will go into next weekend's La Liga ‘Clasico' at Barcelona eight points behind their great rivals after Cristiano Ronaldo netted a hat-trick in a 5-1 comeback win at home to promoted Deportivo Coruna on Sunday. Jose Mourinho's side fell behind to a Riki goal against the run of play in the …

  • Eagles quarterback Vick scrambles for a gain during fourth quarter of NFL game in Philadelphia
    NFL: Eagles soar over rallying Giants to claim top spot Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Michael Vick and the Philadelphia Eagles took the honors in a wild NFC East grudge match against New York on Sunday, holding off the visiting Giants for a 19-17 victory that lifted them to … More »NFL: Eagles soar over rallying Giants to claim top spot

    Eagles quarterback Vick scrambles for a gain during fourth quarter of NFL game in Philadelphia

    (Reuters) - Michael Vick and the Philadelphia Eagles took the honors in a wild NFC East grudge match against New York on Sunday, holding off the visiting Giants for a 19-17 victory that lifted them to first place in the division. With the contest on the line, New York kicker Lawrence Tynes missed his 54-yard game-winning …

  • Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish and catcher Geovany Soto talk on the mound in Arlington, Texas
    Rangers, Orioles, Yankees make postseason Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Texas closer Joe Nathan's critical save helped the Texas Rangers clinch a playoff spot with an 8-7 victory over the Los Angeles Angels that also secured postseason berths for the Baltimore … More »Rangers, Orioles, Yankees make postseason

    Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish and catcher Geovany Soto talk on the mound in Arlington, Texas

    (Reuters) - Texas closer Joe Nathan's critical save helped the Texas Rangers clinch a playoff spot with an 8-7 victory over the Los Angeles Angels that also secured postseason berths for the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees on Sunday. Nathan blew a chance for a save in the opening game of a doubleheader with the Angels, …

  • Former Philadelphia Eagles safety Brian Dawkins is introduced onto the field before an NFL football game between the Eagles and the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Philadelphia. The Eagles retired his No. 20 jersey during a pre-game ceremony. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
    Eagles beat Giants 19-17 AP - 8 hrs ago

    Lawrence Tynes' kick sailed wide left and a sellout crowd broke into a wild celebration that quickly halted when they realized it didn't count. More »Eagles beat Giants 19-17

    Former Philadelphia Eagles safety Brian Dawkins is introduced onto the field before an NFL football game between the Eagles and the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Philadelphia. The Eagles retired his No. 20 jersey during a pre-game ceremony. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

    Lawrence Tynes' kick sailed wide left and a sellout crowd broke into a wild celebration that quickly halted when they realized it didn't count.

  • Baltimore Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis, left, and manager Buck Showalter watch a baseball game between the Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels on a center field scoreboard after beating Boston Red Sox 6-3 in Baltimore, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. If the Angels had lost, Baltimore would have clinched its first playoff berth since 1997. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
    Orioles beat Red Sox 6-3, clinch playoff berth AP - 8 hrs ago

    The champagne was on ice, plastic shields were in place above the cubicles in the Baltimore clubhouse and couches were removed to accommodate a celebration 15 years in the making. More »Orioles beat Red Sox 6-3, clinch playoff berth

    Baltimore Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis, left, and manager Buck Showalter watch a baseball game between the Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels on a center field scoreboard after beating Boston Red Sox 6-3 in Baltimore, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. If the Angels had lost, Baltimore would have clinched its first playoff berth since 1997. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

    The champagne was on ice, plastic shields were in place above the cubicles in the Baltimore clubhouse and couches were removed to accommodate a celebration 15 years in the making.

  • Team Europe golfer Poulter celebrates winning the Ryder Cup for Europe during the 39th Ryder Cup singles golf matches at the Medinah Country Club
    Poulter the passionate heartbeat of Europe's Cup team Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    MEDINAH, Illinois (Reuters) - Just like Seve Ballesteros and Colin Montgomerie before him, Ian Poulter saves his very best golf for the Ryder Cup where his eye-bulging, fist-pumping passion repeatedly … More »Poulter the passionate heartbeat of Europe's Cup team

    Team Europe golfer Poulter celebrates winning the Ryder Cup for Europe during the 39th Ryder Cup singles golf matches at the Medinah Country Club

    MEDINAH, Illinois (Reuters) - Just like Seve Ballesteros and Colin Montgomerie before him, Ian Poulter saves his very best golf for the Ryder Cup where his eye-bulging, fist-pumping passion repeatedly gives Europe a huge boost. It was Poulter who earned one of two valuable points late in Saturday's fourballs to give his …

  • Team Europe captain Olazabal is lifted up by Westwood and McDowell after the closing ceremony of the 39th Ryder Cup at the Medinah Country Club
    Europe clinches Ryder Cup with stunning comeback Reuters - 9 hrs ago

    MEDINAH, Illinois (Reuters) - Inspired by the spirit of Seve Ballesteros, Europe pulled off one of the greatest comebacks on a golf course to beat the United States and win the Ryder Cup by 14-1/2 points … More »Europe clinches Ryder Cup with stunning comeback

    Team Europe captain Olazabal is lifted up by Westwood and McDowell after the closing ceremony of the 39th Ryder Cup at the Medinah Country Club

    MEDINAH, Illinois (Reuters) - Inspired by the spirit of Seve Ballesteros, Europe pulled off one of the greatest comebacks on a golf course to beat the United States and win the Ryder Cup by 14-1/2 points to 13-1/2 on Sunday. Needing to claim eight points in the concluding singles to retain the trophy, Europe won six of …

  • Team Europe captain Jose Maria Olazabal kissees the Ryder Cup after the closing ceremony of the 39th Ryder Cup at the Medinah Country Club
    Unrelenting pressure makes Ryder Cup irresistible Reuters - 9 hrs ago

    MEDINAH, Illinois (Reuters) - The glorious unpredictability of the Ryder Cup was unveiled in all its majesty on Sunday when Europe pulled off one of the most unexpected and dramatic comebacks seen on a … More »Unrelenting pressure makes Ryder Cup irresistible

    Team Europe captain Jose Maria Olazabal kissees the Ryder Cup after the closing ceremony of the 39th Ryder Cup at the Medinah Country Club

    MEDINAH, Illinois (Reuters) - The glorious unpredictability of the Ryder Cup was unveiled in all its majesty on Sunday when Europe pulled off one of the most unexpected and dramatic comebacks seen on a golf course. Against all expectations, the Europeans won eight of Sunday's 12 concluding singles matches to overturn a …

  • Team Europe golfer Kaymer celebrates winning his match against U.S. golfer Stricker to retain the Ryder Cup for Europe with Garcia, McIlroy and Hanson during the 39th Ryder Cup singles golf matches at the Medinah Country Club
    Europeans invoke spirit of Ballesteros in Ryder comeback Reuters - 9 hrs ago

    MEDINAH, Illinois (Reuters) - They wore the colors loved by the late Seve Ballesteros and a silhouette of him on their sleeves, and then Team Europe rode his spirit on Sunday to the greatest Ryder Cup … More »Europeans invoke spirit of Ballesteros in Ryder comeback

    Team Europe golfer Kaymer celebrates winning his match against U.S. golfer Stricker to retain the Ryder Cup for Europe with Garcia, McIlroy and Hanson during the 39th Ryder Cup singles golf matches at the Medinah Country Club

    MEDINAH, Illinois (Reuters) - They wore the colors loved by the late Seve Ballesteros and a silhouette of him on their sleeves, and then Team Europe rode his spirit on Sunday to the greatest Ryder Cup comeback victory ever. "We wanted to do it for Seve," said Englishman Luke Donald, who started Europe on their way to erasing …

  • Team Europe golfer McIlroy celebrates winning the Ryder Cup during the 39th Ryder Cup singles golf matches at the Medinah Country Club
    McIlroy's smooth win follows mad dash to Medinah Reuters - 9 hrs ago

    MEDINAH, Illinois (Reuters) - Rory McIlroy threw a little scare into Team Europe when he made his Ryder Cup tee time with just 10 minutes to spare Sunday but nonchalantly went ahead and contributed a point … More »McIlroy's smooth win follows mad dash to Medinah

    Team Europe golfer McIlroy celebrates winning the Ryder Cup during the 39th Ryder Cup singles golf matches at the Medinah Country Club

    MEDINAH, Illinois (Reuters) - Rory McIlroy threw a little scare into Team Europe when he made his Ryder Cup tee time with just 10 minutes to spare Sunday but nonchalantly went ahead and contributed a point to Europe's rousing comeback win. The natural ease with which he achieved his 2&1 victory over 2011 PGA champion Keegan …

  • Team Europe golfer Kaymer holds the Ryder Cup as he poses after the closing ceremony of the 39th Ryder Cup at the Medinah Country Club
    Kaymer experiences new high in Ryder Cup clincher Reuters - 9 hrs ago

    MEDINAH, Illinois (Reuters) - An ecstatic Martin Kaymer said he had discovered the true meaning of the Ryder Cup after sinking the decisive putt to cap a sensational comeback victory for Europe over the … More »Kaymer experiences new high in Ryder Cup clincher

    Team Europe golfer Kaymer holds the Ryder Cup as he poses after the closing ceremony of the 39th Ryder Cup at the Medinah Country Club

    MEDINAH, Illinois (Reuters) - An ecstatic Martin Kaymer said he had discovered the true meaning of the Ryder Cup after sinking the decisive putt to cap a sensational comeback victory for Europe over the United States on Sunday. The German held his nerve to make a five-foot par putt on the final hole of his singles match …

  • U.S. golfer Simpson celebrates sinking a birdie putt to win the 10th hole during the 39th Ryder Cup singles golf matches at the Medinah Country Club
    U.S. rookies slip into Ryder Cup shadow on last day Reuters - 9 hrs ago

    MEDINAH, Illinois (Reuters) - Three of the four American rookies who seized the Ryder Cup spotlight with their fearless play slipped into the shadows during the decisive singles on Sunday, as Europe claimed … More »U.S. rookies slip into Ryder Cup shadow on last day

    U.S. golfer Simpson celebrates sinking a birdie putt to win the 10th hole during the 39th Ryder Cup singles golf matches at the Medinah Country Club

    MEDINAH, Illinois (Reuters) - Three of the four American rookies who seized the Ryder Cup spotlight with their fearless play slipped into the shadows during the decisive singles on Sunday, as Europe claimed a shock victory. Webb Simpson, Brandt Snedeker and Keegan Bradley became instant Ryder Cup darlings with their dazzling …

  • Europe's Rory McIlroy celebrates after winning the Ryder Cup PGA golf tournament Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
    Comeback complete, Europe wins Ryder Cup AP - 9 hrs ago

    Europe buried the memory of that American comeback at Brookline in 1999 with one that was even better. More »Comeback complete, Europe wins Ryder Cup

    Europe's Rory McIlroy celebrates after winning the Ryder Cup PGA golf tournament Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

    Europe buried the memory of that American comeback at Brookline in 1999 with one that was even better.

  • Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) makes the winning field goal as Matt Bosher (5) holds during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 30-28. (AP Photo/Rich Addicks)
    Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) makes the winning field goal as Matt Bosher (5) holds during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 30-28. (AP Photo/Rich Addicks)

    Matt Ryan took an awful beating.

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  • EU's Rehn says Spanish bank aid seen in November Reuters - 19 mins ago

    MADRID (Reuters) - European aid for Spain's troubled banks is expected to arrive in November, EU Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Olli Rehn said on Monday, … More »EU's Rehn says Spanish bank aid seen in November

    MADRID (Reuters) - European aid for Spain's troubled banks is expected to arrive in November, EU Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Olli Rehn said on Monday, while urging the country to stick to its calendar of ambitious economic reforms. Rehn was speaking in Madrid after a meeting with Spanish Economy Minister …

  • Visitors talk near the welcome desk of the EADS booth at the ILA Berlin Air Show south of Berlin
    EADS, BAE chiefs tout merger, blast "misconceptions" Reuters - 1 hr 24 mins ago

    PARIS/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The bosses of EADS and BAE Systems sought to reassure investors over the benefits of their planned $45 billion merger amid what they described … More »EADS, BAE chiefs tout merger, blast "misconceptions"

    Visitors talk near the welcome desk of the EADS booth at the ILA Berlin Air Show south of Berlin

    PARIS/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The bosses of EADS and BAE Systems sought to reassure investors over the benefits of their planned $45 billion merger amid what they described as "myths and misconceptions" over the creation of a pan-European defense giant. BAE Systems chief executive Ian King and Tom Enders, his counterpart …

  • Buffett buys more shares in DaVita Reuters - 13 mins ago

    (Reuters) - Warren Buffett has bought an additional 282,403 shares of DaVita Inc , the largest operator of dialysis clinics in the United States, according to a filing … More »Buffett buys more shares in DaVita

    (Reuters) - Warren Buffett has bought an additional 282,403 shares of DaVita Inc , the largest operator of dialysis clinics in the United States, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday. Buffett, through Berkshire Hathaway Inc , is the largest shareholder in DaVita, owning now about …

  • Euro zone joblessness risks "economic disaster" Reuters - 15 mins ago

    BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The EU warned on Monday of an "economic and social disaster" if joblessness among young Europeans continued to rise, calling for a joint effort to … More »Euro zone joblessness risks "economic disaster"

    BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The EU warned on Monday of an "economic and social disaster" if joblessness among young Europeans continued to rise, calling for a joint effort to combat record high unemployment in the countries which share the euro. Joblessness in the 17 country bloc was 11.4 percent of the working population in August, …

  • A sign under the logo of German energy provider "EnBW" reads "high voltage - life dangerous", on a power line post next to the nuclear power plant in Phillipsburg
    EnBW asset sales could be more than 1.5 billion euros Reuters - 1 hr 5 mins ago

    KARLSRUHE, Germany (Reuters) - Germany's third-largest utility EnBW could end up selling more than a planned 1.5 billion euros ($1.9 billion) in assets, the group's new … More »EnBW asset sales could be more than 1.5 billion euros

    A sign under the logo of German energy provider "EnBW" reads "high voltage - life dangerous", on a power line post next to the nuclear power plant in Phillipsburg

    KARLSRUHE, Germany (Reuters) - Germany's third-largest utility EnBW could end up selling more than a planned 1.5 billion euros ($1.9 billion) in assets, the group's new chief executive said on Monday. "It could certainly be more than that, I don't want to rule it out," Frank Mastiaux told his first news conference as CEO. …

  • A worker walks behind a logo of General Motors after the announcement of the closing of the Opel assembly plant in Antwerp
    GM to recall about 41,000 cars over fuel leak problem Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - General Motors Co is recalling about 41,000 Chevrolet, Pontiac and Saturn cars in the United States because of concerns that a defective plastic part might … More »GM to recall about 41,000 cars over fuel leak problem

    A worker walks behind a logo of General Motors after the announcement of the closing of the Opel assembly plant in Antwerp

    (Reuters) - General Motors Co is recalling about 41,000 Chevrolet, Pontiac and Saturn cars in the United States because of concerns that a defective plastic part might cause a fuel leak, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. GM's latest move follows the company's recall of 473,841 Chevrolet, Pontiac …

  • ArcelorMittal confirms French furnace closures Reuters - 33 mins ago

    FLORANGE, France (Reuters) - Steelmaker ArcelorMittal told unions on Monday it will permanently close two mothballed furnaces in northeastern France, enraging workers … More »ArcelorMittal confirms French furnace closures

    FLORANGE, France (Reuters) - Steelmaker ArcelorMittal told unions on Monday it will permanently close two mothballed furnaces in northeastern France, enraging workers who blocked off access to the entire steel plant and management offices at the site. The decision, confirmed in a company statement, is a blow to the Socialist …

  • European markets rise but Spain downgrade looms AP - 1 hr 23 mins ago

    European stocks edged higher on Monday as investors cautiously welcomed the result of stress tests of Spain's banks. But the threat that Moody's might downgrade the … More »European markets rise but Spain downgrade looms

    European stocks edged higher on Monday as investors cautiously welcomed the result of stress tests of Spain's banks. But the threat that Moody's might downgrade the country's debt rating to junk status limited gains.

  • Xstrata board recommends Glencore merger AP - 2 hrs 59 mins ago

    The board of Anglo-Swiss mining company Xstrata PLC said Monday it is recommending shareholders accept merger terms with Swiss commodities trader Glencore PLC — a deal … More »Xstrata board recommends Glencore merger

    The board of Anglo-Swiss mining company Xstrata PLC said Monday it is recommending shareholders accept merger terms with Swiss commodities trader Glencore PLC — a deal that would create an industry behemoth with revenues of around $175 billion.

  • Survey shows China manufacturing contracting AP - 8 hrs ago

    China's manufacturing contracted again in September but improved from the previous month in a possible sign an economic slowdown is bottoming out. More »Survey shows China manufacturing contracting

    China's manufacturing contracted again in September but improved from the previous month in a possible sign an economic slowdown is bottoming out.

  • FILE - In this Aug. 13, 2012 file photo, container ship, right, arrives at a container terminal in Tokyo. Major Japanese manufacturers are increasingly gloomy over an outlook darkened by weakening growth both at home and overseas, a quarterly survey by Japan's central bank showed Monday, Oct. 1. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara, File)
    Survey shows weaker confidence in Japan's economy AP - 2 hrs 53 mins ago

    Major Japanese manufacturers are increasingly gloomy due to weakening growth at home and overseas, a quarterly survey by Japan's central bank showed Monday. More »Survey shows weaker confidence in Japan's economy

    FILE - In this Aug. 13, 2012 file photo, container ship, right, arrives at a container terminal in Tokyo. Major Japanese manufacturers are increasingly gloomy over an outlook darkened by weakening growth both at home and overseas, a quarterly survey by Japan's central bank showed Monday, Oct. 1. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara, File)

    Major Japanese manufacturers are increasingly gloomy due to weakening growth at home and overseas, a quarterly survey by Japan's central bank showed Monday.

  • Demonstrators march during a rally holding a banner which reads,"no to the austerity, yes to the the social Europe", to protest against the austerity measures announced by the French government, in Paris, Sunday, Sept 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
    Eurozone unemployment stuck at record 11.4 pct AP - 1 hr 13 mins ago

    Unemployment across the 17 countries that use the euro remained at its record high rate of 11.4 percent in August, official data showed Monday, renewing concerns that … More »Eurozone unemployment stuck at record 11.4 pct

    Demonstrators march during a rally holding a banner which reads,"no to the austerity, yes to the the social Europe", to protest against the austerity measures announced by the French government, in Paris, Sunday, Sept 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

    Unemployment across the 17 countries that use the euro remained at its record high rate of 11.4 percent in August, official data showed Monday, renewing concerns that efforts to slash debts have sacrificed jobs.

  • Ikea deleted women from Saudi version of catalogue AP - 28 mins ago

    Ikea is being criticized for deleting images of women from the Saudi version of its furniture catalogue, a move the company says it regrets. More »Ikea deleted women from Saudi version of catalogue

    Ikea is being criticized for deleting images of women from the Saudi version of its furniture catalogue, a move the company says it regrets.

  • FILE- In this Sept. 20, 2012, file photo, trader Andrew Silverman, left, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. European stocks edged higher on Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, as investors cautiously welcomed the result of stress tests of Spain's banks. But the threat that Moody's might downgrade the country's debt rating to junk status limited gains.(AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
    US stock futures rise on cautious Euro optimism AP - 1 hr 1 min ago

    U.S. stock futures are rising as investors cautiously welcome the result of stress tests of Spain's banks and a slight improvement in a survey of the eurozone's manufacturing … More »US stock futures rise on cautious Euro optimism

    FILE- In this Sept. 20, 2012, file photo, trader Andrew Silverman, left, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. European stocks edged higher on Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, as investors cautiously welcomed the result of stress tests of Spain's banks. But the threat that Moody's might downgrade the country's debt rating to junk status limited gains.(AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

    U.S. stock futures are rising as investors cautiously welcome the result of stress tests of Spain's banks and a slight improvement in a survey of the eurozone's manufacturing sector.

  • BAE, EADS blast merger 'myths and misconceptions' AP - 2 hrs 30 mins ago

    The chief executives of BAE Systems PLC and EADS NV sought to drum up support Monday for the merger of their two aeronautics and defense companies in the face of growing … More »BAE, EADS blast merger 'myths and misconceptions'

    The chief executives of BAE Systems PLC and EADS NV sought to drum up support Monday for the merger of their two aeronautics and defense companies in the face of growing criticism to the deal, saying in a joint newspaper article an agreement would help both organizations grow.

  • Airlines' profit outlook recovering AP - 4 hrs ago

    The outlook for the airline industry is improving, with profits expected to reach $4.1 billion this year and $7.5 billion in 2013, the International Air Transport Association … More »Airlines' profit outlook recovering

    The outlook for the airline industry is improving, with profits expected to reach $4.1 billion this year and $7.5 billion in 2013, the International Air Transport Association said Monday.

  • FILE - This June, 28, 2012, file photo shows hogs at a farm in Buckhart, Ill. U.S. agricultural economists say that a global shortage of bacon because of this year's drought will not pan out. Their consensus is that consumers will still find their ever-ubiquitous bacon at the supermarket, but they should just expect to pay more for it. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File)
    Bacon shortage 'baloney,' but prices to rise AP - 3 hrs ago

    Bacon lovers can relax. They'll find all they want on supermarket shelves in the coming months, though their pocketbooks may take a hit. More »Bacon shortage 'baloney,' but prices to rise

    FILE - This June, 28, 2012, file photo shows hogs at a farm in Buckhart, Ill. U.S. agricultural economists say that a global shortage of bacon because of this year's drought will not pan out. Their consensus is that consumers will still find their ever-ubiquitous bacon at the supermarket, but they should just expect to pay more for it. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File)

    Bacon lovers can relax. They'll find all they want on supermarket shelves in the coming months, though their pocketbooks may take a hit.

  • Traders work on floor of the New York Stock Exchange
    Stock futures rise before factory data as new quarter begins Reuters - 9 mins ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday at the start of a new quarter before data that could show the manufacturing sector is improving. The final … More »Stock futures rise before factory data as new quarter begins

    Traders work on floor of the New York Stock Exchange

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday at the start of a new quarter before data that could show the manufacturing sector is improving. The final Markit Manufacturing PMI for September is due at 8:58 a.m. (1258 GMT). The Institute for Supply Management's September manufacturing index is forecast to …

  • Man sews up sacks full of cocoa beans for sale in Daloa
    Regular rain, sunshine to strengthen I.Coast cocoa main crop Reuters - 11 mins ago

    ABIDJAN (Reuters) - Regular rainfall and abundant sunshine in most of Ivory Coast's main cocoa growing regions last week will contribute to robust early season production, … More »Regular rain, sunshine to strengthen I.Coast cocoa main crop

    Man sews up sacks full of cocoa beans for sale in Daloa

    ABIDJAN (Reuters) - Regular rainfall and abundant sunshine in most of Ivory Coast's main cocoa growing regions last week will contribute to robust early season production, farmers and analysts said on Monday. The main crop harvest in the world's top cocoa producer starts this week under a major reform of the sector aiming …

  • Canadian gold miner Crocodile Gold's CFO resigns Reuters - 11 mins ago

    (Reuters) - Canada's Crocodile Gold Corp said Chief Financial Officer Stephen Woodhead has resigned and will be replaced by Rob Dufour on an interim basis. Dufour has … More »Canadian gold miner Crocodile Gold's CFO resigns

    (Reuters) - Canada's Crocodile Gold Corp said Chief Financial Officer Stephen Woodhead has resigned and will be replaced by Rob Dufour on an interim basis. Dufour has been with Crocodile Gold since July as director, finance. Woodhead will support the company as a consultant during the transition period, Crocodile Gold said. …

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Quotes of the Day

Selected from Michael Moncur's Collection of Quotations - October 1, 2012
Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.
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Aldous Huxley (1894 - 1963), "Proper Studies", 1927  
Never knock on Death's door: ring the bell and run away! Death really hates that!
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Matt Frewer, as Dr. Mike Stratford in "Doctor, Doctor"  
History is the short trudge from Adam to atom.
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Leonard Louis Levinson  
Never be afraid to laugh at yourself, after all, you could be missing out on the joke of the century.
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Dame Edna Everage (1934 - ), In a television interview with Joan Rivers  

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