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General News

Yahoo! Reuters Headlines-General News:

  • Obama narrowly outraises Romney in August
    Obama narrowly outraises Romney in August The Ticket - 7 hrs ago

    President Obama raised more than $114 million in August, compared to Mitt Romney's $112 million. It's the first time in four months Obama raised more campaign cash than … More »

  • Joe Biden cozies up with female biker
    Joe Biden cozies up with female biker ABC OTUS News - 13 hrs ago

    Vice President Joe Biden cozied up with a female biker during a stop today at Cruisers Diner. More »

  • Iraqi VP maintains innocence on terrorism charges
    Iraqi VP maintains innocence on terrorism charges AP - 10 mins ago

    Iraq's fugitive Sunni vice president on Monday declared his "absolute innocence" in a terror trial that had sentenced him to death on charges of masterminding the murder … More »

  • Paul Ryan challenged over vote for budget deal
    Paul Ryan challenged over vote for budget deal ABC OTUS News - 10 hrs ago

    Mitt Romney, said it was a "big mistake" for Republicans, like Ryan, to agree to the deal in a different interview that aired today on NBC's "Meet the Press." More »

  • Congress returns for short pre-election session
    Congress returns for short pre-election session AP - 5 hrs ago

    When lawmakers return to Washington on Monday, they face big issues, including taxes, spending cuts and the prospect of a debilitating "fiscal cliff" in January. Yet … More »

  • Steep price for National Sept. 11 Memorial

    With its huge reflecting pools, ringed by waterfalls and skyscrapers, and a cavernous underground museum still under construction, the National Sept. 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center is an awesome spectacle that moved and inspired some 4.5 million visitors in its first year.

  • Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds marry Access Hollywood - 8 hrs ago
    Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds marry

    After less than one year of dating, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are now husband and wife.Blake and Ryan - who were first rumored to be dating in October 2011 after co-starring in "The Green Lantern" - reportedly tied the knot at Boone Hall Plantation in Mt. Pleasant, S.C.

  • Feds can't catch the cartels' cocaine-filled submarines

    With three-quarters of potential cocaine shipments sliding under their noses, United States authorities are having a hard time keeping up with the Latin American drug cartels. Part of the problem, a new report in The New York Times says, is the fact that the famously daring and elusive drug-running submarines aren't just operating in the Pacific Ocean any more. These diesel-powered vessels have taken the Caribbean by storm, and the technology powering them is getting more sophisticated.

  • “Caribbean coral reefs–which make up one of the world's most colorful, vivid and productive ecosystems—are on the verge of collapse, with less than 10% of the reef area showing live coral cover,” reports The Guardian.

  • Prosecutor in O.J. Simpson trial says glove was tampered with

    The former prosecutor who went up against the ex-football star's legal "dream team" is now accusing famed defense attorney Johnnie Cochran of evidence tampering.

Sports News

Yahoo! Reuters Headlines-Sports:

  • Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano shouts out to his team during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Jim Prisching)
    Bucs make Schiano only new coach to win Sunday AP - 3 hrs ago

    Greg Schiano separated himself from every other new NFL head coach who spent Sunday on the sideline. He won. More »Bucs make Schiano only new coach to win Sunday

    Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano shouts out to his team during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Jim Prisching)

    Greg Schiano separated himself from every other new NFL head coach who spent Sunday on the sideline. He won.

  • In this photo provided by the University of Tulsa, Tulane's Devon Walker, bottom right, and Julius Warmsley (92) tackle Tulsa's Kenny Welcome, bottom left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012. On this play, Walker was seriously hurt. (AP Photo/University of Tulsa, John Lew)
    Tulane player stable after surgery on spine AP - 4 hrs ago

    Loved ones and teammates of a Tulane University football player who fractured his spine while making a tackle will face an agonizing wait to learn how serious the injury is and whether it will leave him … More »Tulane player stable after surgery on spine

    In this photo provided by the University of Tulsa, Tulane's Devon Walker, bottom right, and Julius Warmsley (92) tackle Tulsa's Kenny Welcome, bottom left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012. On this play, Walker was seriously hurt. (AP Photo/University of Tulsa, John Lew)

    Loved ones and teammates of a Tulane University football player who fractured his spine while making a tackle will face an agonizing wait to learn how serious the injury is and whether it will leave him paralyzed.

  • Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
    Griffin stars and Redskins down Saints 40-32 AP - 4 hrs ago

    Robert Griffin III lifted his head from the Superdome turf so he could witness the fruits of his sacrifice, then raised both arms in the air as he began to sit up. More »Griffin stars and Redskins down Saints 40-32

    Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

    Robert Griffin III lifted his head from the Superdome turf so he could witness the fruits of his sacrifice, then raised both arms in the air as he began to sit up.

  • Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning looks to pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Denver. The Broncos won 31-19. Manning got his first touchdown as a Bronco and the 400th of his career with a 71-yard pass to Demaryius Thomas during the third quarter. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
    Manning, Porter magnificent in Denver debuts AP - 4 hrs ago

    Now that they're teammates, Peyton Manning can celebrate when Tracy Porter returns an interception for a touchdown. More »Manning, Porter magnificent in Denver debuts

    Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning looks to pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Denver. The Broncos won 31-19. Manning got his first touchdown as a Bronco and the 400th of his career with a 71-yard pass to Demaryius Thomas during the third quarter. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

    Now that they're teammates, Peyton Manning can celebrate when Tracy Porter returns an interception for a touchdown.

  • Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after beating Spain's David Ferrer during a semifinal match at the 2012 US Open tennis tournament,  Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
    Djokovic, Murray meet in Monday final at US Open AP - 5 hrs ago

    Born only a week apart and brought up as tennis prodigies who later turned into stars, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have been crisscrossing the globe together, growing as familiar with each other as … More »Djokovic, Murray meet in Monday final at US Open

    Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after beating Spain's David Ferrer during a semifinal match at the 2012 US Open tennis tournament,  Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)

    Born only a week apart and brought up as tennis prodigies who later turned into stars, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have been crisscrossing the globe together, growing as familiar with each other as they are with the kid next door.

  • Serena Williams reacts after beating Victoria Azarenka, of Belarus, in the championship match at the 2012 US Open tennis tournament, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in New York. Two points from defeat, Williams suddenly regained her composure to come back and win the last four games, beating No. 1-ranked Azarenka 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 on Sunday for her fourth U.S. Open title and 15th Grand Slam title overall. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
    Williams caps off great summer with win at US Open AP - 5 hrs ago

    Serena Williams wrapped up her remarkable summer with the latest rendition of a scene that has become familiar the past few months. More »Williams caps off great summer with win at US Open

    Serena Williams reacts after beating Victoria Azarenka, of Belarus, in the championship match at the 2012 US Open tennis tournament, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in New York. Two points from defeat, Williams suddenly regained her composure to come back and win the last four games, beating No. 1-ranked Azarenka 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 on Sunday for her fourth U.S. Open title and 15th Grand Slam title overall. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)

    Serena Williams wrapped up her remarkable summer with the latest rendition of a scene that has become familiar the past few months.

  • Anderlecht's Mbokani celebrates after scoring against AEL Limassol during their Champions League play-off second leg soccer match at the Constant Vanden Stock stadium in Anderlecht
    Congo close in on African Nations Cup qualification Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - A second-half goal spree ensured a comfortable 4-0 win for the Democratic Republic of Congo against Equatorial Guinea in their African Nations Cup qualifier on Sunday and earned them … More »Congo close in on African Nations Cup qualification

    Anderlecht's Mbokani celebrates after scoring against AEL Limassol during their Champions League play-off second leg soccer match at the Constant Vanden Stock stadium in Anderlecht

    CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - A second-half goal spree ensured a comfortable 4-0 win for the Democratic Republic of Congo against Equatorial Guinea in their African Nations Cup qualifier on Sunday and earned them an almost certain place in next year's finals. The victory in Kinshasa left the Congolese with a virtually insurmountable …

  • Chelsea and former England captain John Terry leaves Westminster magistrates court in central London
    Depleted England aim to build on fast start Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - England must cope without six key players when they aim to build on a superb start to their World Cup Group H qualifying campaign against Ukraine on Tuesday. An emphatic 5-0 win in Moldova … More »Depleted England aim to build on fast start

    Chelsea and former England captain John Terry leaves Westminster magistrates court in central London

    LONDON (Reuters) - England must cope without six key players when they aim to build on a superb start to their World Cup Group H qualifying campaign against Ukraine on Tuesday. An emphatic 5-0 win in Moldova came at a cost with key defender John Terry joining his Chelsea clubmate Ashley Cole on the injury list when he was …

  • FC Barcelona's player Lionel Messi attends a news conference at Joan Gamper training Camp
    Messi-management foremost in Peruvian minds Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Peru's mission to stall Lionel Messi and the Argentine juggernaut at home in their World Cup qualifier on Tuesday may see the team seek inspiration from a famous victory over their … More »Messi-management foremost in Peruvian minds

    FC Barcelona's player Lionel Messi attends a news conference at Joan Gamper training Camp

    BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Peru's mission to stall Lionel Messi and the Argentine juggernaut at home in their World Cup qualifier on Tuesday may see the team seek inspiration from a famous victory over their South American rivals in Lima 27 years ago. In 1985, Luis Reyna's tight marking of Diego Maradona was key to an upset …

  • Brazil's Oliveira is congratulated by South Africa's Pistorius after winning the men's 200m T44 classification at the Olympic Stadium during the London 2012 Paralympic Games
    Games has put disabled sport firmly on map, says Coe Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - The huge popularity of Paralympic Games over the past 11 days shows that disabled sport is fast becoming recognised as elite competition, London Games chairman Sebastian Coe said on … More »Games has put disabled sport firmly on map, says Coe

    Brazil's Oliveira is congratulated by South Africa's Pistorius after winning the men's 200m T44 classification at the Olympic Stadium during the London 2012 Paralympic Games

    LONDON (Reuters) - The huge popularity of Paralympic Games over the past 11 days shows that disabled sport is fast becoming recognised as elite competition, London Games chairman Sebastian Coe said on Sunday. An unprecedented 2.7 million tickets were snapped up for nearly 45 million pounds, exceeding 2012 organisers' original …

  • Barcelona's player David Villa smiles during the training session at Joan Gamper training camp
    Villa boost for Spain as favourites begin defence Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    MADRID (Reuters) - Favourites Spain start the defence of their world title away to Georgia on Tuesday when coach Vicente del Bosque will have another chance to test the form of record marksman David Villa, … More »Villa boost for Spain as favourites begin defence

    Barcelona's player David Villa smiles during the training session at Joan Gamper training camp

    MADRID (Reuters) - Favourites Spain start the defence of their world title away to Georgia on Tuesday when coach Vicente del Bosque will have another chance to test the form of record marksman David Villa, recently returned from eight months out with a broken leg. The 30-year-old Barcelona striker, who sat out Spain's triumphant …

  • Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning looks to pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
    Manning successful in Denver debut, 31-19 AP - 7 hrs ago

    After 611 days away, Peyton Manning couldn't wait to get back on the field. Ben Roethlisberger seemed determined to keep him on the sideline. More »Manning successful in Denver debut, 31-19

    Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning looks to pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

    After 611 days away, Peyton Manning couldn't wait to get back on the field. Ben Roethlisberger seemed determined to keep him on the sideline.

  • Denver Broncos Manning prepares to throw against the Pittsburgh Steelers during their NFL football game in Denver
    Manning makes winning start for Broncos Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - After 14 years with Indianapolis and a season lost due to neck surgery, new Denver quarterback Peyton Manning proved he can still light up the NFL by throwing his 400th career touchdown pass … More »Manning makes winning start for Broncos

    Denver Broncos Manning prepares to throw against the Pittsburgh Steelers during their NFL football game in Denver

    (Reuters) - After 14 years with Indianapolis and a season lost due to neck surgery, new Denver quarterback Peyton Manning proved he can still light up the NFL by throwing his 400th career touchdown pass and leading the Broncos to a 31-19 season-opening win over Pittsburgh. The 36-year-old, a four-times league Most Valuable …

  • San Francisco Giants' Barry Zito works against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
    Zito delivers as Giants extend lead over Dodgers AP - 8 hrs ago

    Barry Zito delivered on one of the biggest stages yet during six up-and-down years in San Francisco. More »Zito delivers as Giants extend lead over Dodgers

    San Francisco Giants' Barry Zito works against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

    Barry Zito delivered on one of the biggest stages yet during six up-and-down years in San Francisco.

  • Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) scrambles in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
    Griffin shines as Redskins down Saints, 40-32 AP - 8 hrs ago

    Robert Griffin III brought his Heisman Trophy swagger to New Orleans and made his NFL debut look like a Big Easy. More »Griffin shines as Redskins down Saints, 40-32

    Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) scrambles in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

    Robert Griffin III brought his Heisman Trophy swagger to New Orleans and made his NFL debut look like a Big Easy.

  • Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning looks to pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
    Broncos lead Steelers 14-13 after 3 quarters AP - 9 hrs ago

    Peyton Manning threw the 400th touchdown pass of his career on a 71-yard strike to Demaryius Thomas and the Denver Broncos grabbed a 14-13 lead over the Pittsburgh Steelers through three quarters Sunday … More »Broncos lead Steelers 14-13 after 3 quarters

    Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning looks to pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

    Peyton Manning threw the 400th touchdown pass of his career on a 71-yard strike to Demaryius Thomas and the Denver Broncos grabbed a 14-13 lead over the Pittsburgh Steelers through three quarters Sunday night.

  • Williams of the U.S. poses with her trophy after defeating Azarenka of Belarus in their women's singles finals match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York
    Serena underlines her greatness with epic win Reuters - 9 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Serena Williams, through sheer force of will as much as her skill with the racket, beat world number one Victoria Azarenka 6-2 2-6 7-5 in a dramatic U.S. Open final on Sunday to capture … More »Serena underlines her greatness with epic win

    Williams of the U.S. poses with her trophy after defeating Azarenka of Belarus in their women's singles finals match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Serena Williams, through sheer force of will as much as her skill with the racket, beat world number one Victoria Azarenka 6-2 2-6 7-5 in a dramatic U.S. Open final on Sunday to capture her 15th singles grand slam title. On her best behavior but struggling to subdue an opponent seven years her junior, …

  • In this photo provided by the University of Tulsa, Tulane's Devon Walker, bottom right, and Julius Warmsley (92) tackle Tulsa's Kenny Welcome, bottom left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012. On this play, Walker was seriously hurt. (AP Photo/University of Tulsa, John Lew)
    Doctor: Surgery stabilizes Tulane player's spine AP - 9 hrs ago

    Tulane football player Devon Walker's fractured spine was stabilized in a three-hour surgery Sunday, though it's too soon to tell whether he will be paralyzed from the injury he suffered while making … More »Doctor: Surgery stabilizes Tulane player's spine

    In this photo provided by the University of Tulsa, Tulane's Devon Walker, bottom right, and Julius Warmsley (92) tackle Tulsa's Kenny Welcome, bottom left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012. On this play, Walker was seriously hurt. (AP Photo/University of Tulsa, John Lew)

    Tulane football player Devon Walker's fractured spine was stabilized in a three-hour surgery Sunday, though it's too soon to tell whether he will be paralyzed from the injury he suffered while making a tackle, the team's doctor said.

  • Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) escapes the reach of Arizona Cardinals linebacker Reggie Walker (56) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
    Kolb in for hurt Skelton, leads Arizona win 20-16 AP - 10 hrs ago

    Kevin Kolb lost the fight for the Cardinals starting quarterback job, then said there's no time to sulk in the NFL. More »Kolb in for hurt Skelton, leads Arizona win 20-16

    Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) escapes the reach of Arizona Cardinals linebacker Reggie Walker (56) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

    Kevin Kolb lost the fight for the Cardinals starting quarterback job, then said there's no time to sulk in the NFL.

  • Serena Williams reacts after beating Victoria Azarenka, of Belarus, in the championship match at the 2012 US Open tennis tournament,  Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in New York. Two points from defeat, Williams suddenly regained her composure to come back and win the last four games, beating No. 1-ranked Azarenka 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 on Sunday for her fourth U.S. Open title and 15th Grand Slam title overall. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
    Serena Williams comes back to win US Open AP - 10 hrs ago

    Given all of the setbacks Serena Williams shrugged aside over the years — on tennis courts and, more daunting, away from them — she probably shouldn't have been worried when she stood two points from … More »Serena Williams comes back to win US Open

    Serena Williams reacts after beating Victoria Azarenka, of Belarus, in the championship match at the 2012 US Open tennis tournament,  Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in New York. Two points from defeat, Williams suddenly regained her composure to come back and win the last four games, beating No. 1-ranked Azarenka 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 on Sunday for her fourth U.S. Open title and 15th Grand Slam title overall. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

    Given all of the setbacks Serena Williams shrugged aside over the years — on tennis courts and, more daunting, away from them — she probably shouldn't have been worried when she stood two points from losing the U.S. Open final.

  • Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits his tee shot from the 16th green during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament in Carmel
    Dominant McIlroy takes game to new level with BMW win Reuters - 10 hrs ago

    CARMEL, Indiana (Reuters) - Like Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and other golfing greats before him, Rory McIlroy has raised his game to a level where he fully expects to be lifting a trophy at the end of … More »Dominant McIlroy takes game to new level with BMW win

    Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits his tee shot from the 16th green during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament in Carmel

    CARMEL, Indiana (Reuters) - Like Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and other golfing greats before him, Rory McIlroy has raised his game to a level where he fully expects to be lifting a trophy at the end of the week. For the second time in seven days, and third in four starts, the mop-haired Northern Irishman stole the show, …

  • Paula Creamer reacts to a missed birdie putt on the 18th green during one of eight playoff holes with Jiyai Shin, of South Korea, during the Kingsmill Championship LPGA Tour golf tournament in Williamsburg, Va., Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Both players failed to birdie and will return to continue the playoff on Monday. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
    Creamer, Shin tied after 8 playoff holes AP - 11 hrs ago

    Paula Creamer and Jiyai Shin played until dark, and still couldn't break their deadlock in the Kingsmill Championship. More »Creamer, Shin tied after 8 playoff holes

    Paula Creamer reacts to a missed birdie putt on the 18th green during one of eight playoff holes with Jiyai Shin, of South Korea, during the Kingsmill Championship LPGA Tour golf tournament in Williamsburg, Va., Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Both players failed to birdie and will return to continue the playoff on Monday. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

    Paula Creamer and Jiyai Shin played until dark, and still couldn't break their deadlock in the Kingsmill Championship.

  • Washington Redskins' Griffin III warms up before their NFL football game against New Orleans Saints in New Orleans
    Griffin upsets Saints, 49ers sink Packers Reuters - 11 hrs ago

    MIAMI (Reuters) - Rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III made an instant impact on debut, throwing for two touchdowns and 320 yards to lead the Washington Redskins to a shock 40-32 win at the New Orleans … More »Griffin upsets Saints, 49ers sink Packers

    Washington Redskins' Griffin III warms up before their NFL football game against New Orleans Saints in New Orleans

    MIAMI (Reuters) - Rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III made an instant impact on debut, throwing for two touchdowns and 320 yards to lead the Washington Redskins to a shock 40-32 win at the New Orleans Saints in the National Football League on Sunday. In another surprise opening day result, the Green Bay Packers slumped …

  • Williams of the U.S. poses with her trophy after defeating Azarenka of Belarus in their women's singles finals match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York
    Serena claims U.S. Open with stunning fightback Reuters - 12 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Serena Williams, through sheer force of will as much as her unquestionable skill, beat world number one Victoria Azarenka 6-2 2-6 7-5 in a dramatic U.S. Open final on Sunday to win … More »Serena claims U.S. Open with stunning fightback

    Williams of the U.S. poses with her trophy after defeating Azarenka of Belarus in their women's singles finals match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Serena Williams, through sheer force of will as much as her unquestionable skill, beat world number one Victoria Azarenka 6-2 2-6 7-5 in a dramatic U.S. Open final on Sunday to win her fourth title at Flushing Meadows and her 15th career grand slam. On her best behavior but unable to dominate an opponent …

  • Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland waves to the crowd while walking toward the first green during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament in Carmel, Indiana
    Red-hot McIlroy claims BMW Championship Reuters - 12 hrs ago

    CARMEL, Indiana (Reuters) - World number one Rory McIlroy continued his red-hot form when he cruised to his third win in four starts with a two-shot victory at the BMW Championship on Sunday that locked … More »Red-hot McIlroy claims BMW Championship

    Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland waves to the crowd while walking toward the first green during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament in Carmel, Indiana

    CARMEL, Indiana (Reuters) - World number one Rory McIlroy continued his red-hot form when he cruised to his third win in four starts with a two-shot victory at the BMW Championship on Sunday that locked in the 30-man Tour Championship field. With a glittering leaderboard featuring six major winners and four players who …

Business News

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  • Swiss commodities trader Glencore's logo is seen in front of its headquarters in Baar
    Glencore tells Xstrata investors its bid is final Reuters - 37 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Commodities trader Glencore laid out what it said was a final $36 billion takeover offer for Xstrata on Monday, warning the miner's investors it would … More »Glencore tells Xstrata investors its bid is final

    Swiss commodities trader Glencore's logo is seen in front of its headquarters in Baar

    LONDON (Reuters) - Commodities trader Glencore laid out what it said was a final $36 billion takeover offer for Xstrata on Monday, warning the miner's investors it would not improve the terms again after making concessions to woo recalcitrant shareholders. Glencore, which already owns just over a third of Xstrata, confirmed …

  • ECB President Draghi speaks during the monthly news conference in Frankfurt
    Euro zone sentiment rises for first time since March Reuters - 46 mins ago

    BERLIN (Reuters) - Euro zone investor sentiment improved this month for the first time since March thanks to the European Central Bank's plans to rescue the common currency, … More »Euro zone sentiment rises for first time since March

    ECB President Draghi speaks during the monthly news conference in Frankfurt

    BERLIN (Reuters) - Euro zone investor sentiment improved this month for the first time since March thanks to the European Central Bank's plans to rescue the common currency, Sentix research group said on Monday. Sentix said its monthly index tracking investor sentiment in the 17-nation currency bloc climbed to -23.2 in …

  • Handout photo of Barclays bank new CEO Antony Jenkins
    New Barclays boss weighs investment bank's future Reuters - 51 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - The future of Barclays' investment bank is the most pressing issue for new chief executive Antony Jenkins to address when he speaks to investors and … More »New Barclays boss weighs investment bank's future

    Handout photo of Barclays bank new CEO Antony Jenkins

    LONDON (Reuters) - The future of Barclays' investment bank is the most pressing issue for new chief executive Antony Jenkins to address when he speaks to investors and his own investment bankers on Monday. Jenkins, appointed 11 days ago to restore the reputation of Britain's fourth-largest bank after a series of scandals, …

  • An employee walks past shipping containers at a port near Yangtze River in Wuhan
    Weak China trade data raises Beijing spending stakes Reuters - 1 hr 46 mins ago

    BEIJING (Reuters) - Weak Chinese trade data on Monday underlined the likelihood of more Beijing-backed spending to deal with the damage done to the domestic economy by … More »Weak China trade data raises Beijing spending stakes

    An employee walks past shipping containers at a port near Yangtze River in Wuhan

    BEIJING (Reuters) - Weak Chinese trade data on Monday underlined the likelihood of more Beijing-backed spending to deal with the damage done to the domestic economy by firms cutting production, inventories and imports in the face of anemic global demand. Imports fell 2.6 percent on the year in August, confounding expectations …

  • International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Poul Thomsen arrives at the Finance Ministry for a meeting in Athens
    Greece digs in for tough talks with lenders Reuters - 6 mins ago

    ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece acknowledged on Monday it was having trouble persuading its foreign lenders to accept a plan to save nearly 12 billion euros over the next two … More »Greece digs in for tough talks with lenders

    International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Poul Thomsen arrives at the Finance Ministry for a meeting in Athens

    ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece acknowledged on Monday it was having trouble persuading its foreign lenders to accept a plan to save nearly 12 billion euros over the next two years, essential to unlocking the aid payments the country needs in order to avoid bankruptcy. Hopes that Greece, now in its fifth straight year of recession, …

  • A 2012 Chevy Volt electric car is seen at the AltCar Expo in Santa Monica
    Insight: GM's Volt - The ugly math of low sales, high costs Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - General Motors Co sold a record number of Chevrolet Volt sedans in August — but that probably isn't a good thing for the automaker's bottom line. Nearly two … More »Insight: GM's Volt - The ugly math of low sales, high costs

    A 2012 Chevy Volt electric car is seen at the AltCar Expo in Santa Monica

    (Reuters) - General Motors Co sold a record number of Chevrolet Volt sedans in August — but that probably isn't a good thing for the automaker's bottom line. Nearly two years after the introduction of the path-breaking plug-in hybrid, GM is still losing as much as $49,000 on each Volt it builds, according to estimates provided …

  • Euro currency sign is seen in front of the European Central Bank (ECB) headquarters in Frankfurt
    Euro zone enters dangerous week buoyed by ECB Reuters - 1 hr 27 mins ago

    PARIS (Reuters) - The euro zone enters a dangerous week, strewn with potential landmines, in a somewhat more optimistic mood after investors welcomed a European Central … More »Euro zone enters dangerous week buoyed by ECB

    Euro currency sign is seen in front of the European Central Bank (ECB) headquarters in Frankfurt

    PARIS (Reuters) - The euro zone enters a dangerous week, strewn with potential landmines, in a somewhat more optimistic mood after investors welcomed a European Central Bank plan to prevent a breakup of the single currency. German judges, Dutch voters, IMF inspectors and Brussels regulators could all spring surprises that …

  • BP sells some Gulf of Mexico assets for $5.55 bil AP - 17 mins ago

    Oil company BP said Monday it is selling some deep-water assets in the Gulf Mexico to Plains Exploration & Production Co. for $5.55 billion, a big step in BP's drive … More »BP sells some Gulf of Mexico assets for $5.55 bil

    Oil company BP said Monday it is selling some deep-water assets in the Gulf Mexico to Plains Exploration & Production Co. for $5.55 billion, a big step in BP's drive to cover the cost of its oil well blowout in the Gulf two years ago and concentrate investment elsewhere.

  • Transocean selling 38 shallow water drilling rigs AP - 31 mins ago

    Transocean, a major offshore drilling rig contractor, is selling 38 of its shallow water rigs to newly-formed Shelf Drilling International Holdings Ltd. for about $855 … More »Transocean selling 38 shallow water drilling rigs

    Transocean, a major offshore drilling rig contractor, is selling 38 of its shallow water rigs to newly-formed Shelf Drilling International Holdings Ltd. for about $855 million in cash.

  • Markets steady as traders await key euro events AP - 2 hrs 25 mins ago

    Financial markets have started the week on a fairly flat note as traders wait for further developments in Europe's debt crisis and the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest … More »Markets steady as traders await key euro events

    Financial markets have started the week on a fairly flat note as traders wait for further developments in Europe's debt crisis and the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting.

  • Oil prices above $96 as market awaits Fed meeting AP - 41 mins ago

    The price of oil slipped to near $96 a barrel Monday after some soft Chinese economic figures and ahead of a U.S. central bank meeting later this week that may see more … More »Oil prices above $96 as market awaits Fed meeting

    The price of oil slipped to near $96 a barrel Monday after some soft Chinese economic figures and ahead of a U.S. central bank meeting later this week that may see more money injected into the U.S. economy.

  • Workers load goods on a truck near a wholesale market for fashion clothing in Beijing Monday, Sept. 10, 2012. China's imports shrank unexpectedly in August in a sign its economic slump is worsening and the Chinese president warned growth could slow further, prompting expectations of possible new stimulus spending. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
    China's imports shrink in sign downturn worsening AP - 1 hr 46 mins ago

    China's imports shrank unexpectedly in August in a sign its economic slump is worsening and the Chinese president warned growth could slow further, prompting expectations … More »China's imports shrink in sign downturn worsening

    Workers load goods on a truck near a wholesale market for fashion clothing in Beijing Monday, Sept. 10, 2012. China's imports shrank unexpectedly in August in a sign its economic slump is worsening and the Chinese president warned growth could slow further, prompting expectations of possible new stimulus spending. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

    China's imports shrank unexpectedly in August in a sign its economic slump is worsening and the Chinese president warned growth could slow further, prompting expectations of possible new stimulus spending.

  • FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 3, 2012 file photo, Specialist Donald Himpele, foreground second left, resumes trading in AIG stock on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. The U.S. government is selling more of its shares in insurer American International Group Inc. in a move that should decrease its holdings below a majority stake for the first time since the $182 billion bailout in 2008. AIG said Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 that the Treasury Department was selling $18 billion worth of AIG common shares. The department will grant underwriters a 30-day option to purchase $2.7 billion more if there is demand. The shares will be sold to institutional investors. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
    Treasury to cut AIG stake below half in $18B sale AP - 12 hrs ago

    The U.S. government is selling more of its shares in insurer American International Group Inc., in a move that should decrease its holdings below a majority stake for … More »Treasury to cut AIG stake below half in $18B sale

    FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 3, 2012 file photo, Specialist Donald Himpele, foreground second left, resumes trading in AIG stock on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. The U.S. government is selling more of its shares in insurer American International Group Inc. in a move that should decrease its holdings below a majority stake for the first time since the $182 billion bailout in 2008. AIG said Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 that the Treasury Department was selling $18 billion worth of AIG common shares. The department will grant underwriters a 30-day option to purchase $2.7 billion more if there is demand. The shares will be sold to institutional investors. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

    The U.S. government is selling more of its shares in insurer American International Group Inc., in a move that should decrease its holdings below a majority stake for the first time since the $182 billion bailout in 2008.

  • In a photo made Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, traders work the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. This week Federal Reserve officials will meet and are expected to announce steps to prop up the ailing U.S. economy.    (AP Photo/David Karp)
    US futures dip on weak data from China AP - 10 mins ago

    Stock futures are heading lower with disquieting data from China overshadowing hopes that the Fed will announce new stimulus measures to revive the U.S. economy when … More »US futures dip on weak data from China

    In a photo made Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, traders work the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. This week Federal Reserve officials will meet and are expected to announce steps to prop up the ailing U.S. economy.    (AP Photo/David Karp)

    Stock futures are heading lower with disquieting data from China overshadowing hopes that the Fed will announce new stimulus measures to revive the U.S. economy when it meets later this week.

  • Germany hopeful court will bless euro rescue fund AP - 1 hr 47 mins ago

    The German government anticipates the country's highest court will this week reject a complaint seeking an injunction against ratification of the eurozone's permanent … More »Germany hopeful court will bless euro rescue fund

    The German government anticipates the country's highest court will this week reject a complaint seeking an injunction against ratification of the eurozone's permanent rescue fund.

  • China's Haier to make offer for Fisher & Paykel AP - 10 hrs ago

    China's growing economic reach in the South Pacific took another step Monday when home appliance giant Haier indicated it would make a full takeover offer for much smaller … More »China's Haier to make offer for Fisher & Paykel

    China's growing economic reach in the South Pacific took another step Monday when home appliance giant Haier indicated it would make a full takeover offer for much smaller New Zealand competitor Fisher & Paykel Appliances.

  • This photo provided by Eli Lilly & Co. shows the drug Axiron. Axiron, an underarm gel that rolls on like deodorant, is one drug used by men struggling with symptoms of growing older associated with low testosterone such as poor sex drive, weight gain and fatigue. It's one of a growing number of prescription gels, patches and injections aimed at boosting levels of the male hormone that begins to decline in men after about age 40. Drugmakers and some doctors claim testosterone therapy can reverse signs of aging _ even though the safety and effectiveness of such treatments is unclear. (AP Photo/Eli Lilly & Co.)
    This photo provided by Eli Lilly & Co. shows the drug Axiron. Axiron, an underarm gel that rolls on like deodorant, is one drug used by men struggling with symptoms of growing older associated with low testosterone such as poor sex drive, weight gain and fatigue. It's one of a growing number of prescription gels, patches and injections aimed at boosting levels of the male hormone that begins to decline in men after about age 40. Drugmakers and some doctors claim testosterone therapy can reverse signs of aging _ even though the safety and effectiveness of such treatments is unclear. (AP Photo/Eli Lilly & Co.)

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  • International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Poul Thomsen arrives at the Finance Ministry for a meeting in Athens
    Greece digs in for tough talks with lenders Reuters - 6 mins ago

    ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece acknowledged on Monday it was having trouble persuading its foreign lenders to accept a plan to save nearly 12 billion euros over the next two … More »Greece digs in for tough talks with lenders

    International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Poul Thomsen arrives at the Finance Ministry for a meeting in Athens

    ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece acknowledged on Monday it was having trouble persuading its foreign lenders to accept a plan to save nearly 12 billion euros over the next two years, essential to unlocking the aid payments the country needs in order to avoid bankruptcy. Hopes that Greece, now in its fifth straight year of recession, …

  • Nordion suspends dividend after arbitration loss Reuters - 9 mins ago

    (Reuters) - Nordion Inc , a Canadian provider of medical isotopes, said on Monday that it would suspend its quarterly dividend after an arbitration panel rejected its … More »Nordion suspends dividend after arbitration loss

    (Reuters) - Nordion Inc , a Canadian provider of medical isotopes, said on Monday that it would suspend its quarterly dividend after an arbitration panel rejected its claim for damages from its main supplier. Nordion had hoped to compel state-owned Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) to pay damages or complete mothballed …

  • In a photo made Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, traders work the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. This week Federal Reserve officials will meet and are expected to announce steps to prop up the ailing U.S. economy.    (AP Photo/David Karp)
    US futures dip on weak data from China AP - 10 mins ago

    Stock futures are heading lower with disquieting data from China overshadowing hopes that the Fed will announce new stimulus measures to revive the U.S. economy when … More »US futures dip on weak data from China

    In a photo made Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, traders work the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. This week Federal Reserve officials will meet and are expected to announce steps to prop up the ailing U.S. economy.    (AP Photo/David Karp)

    Stock futures are heading lower with disquieting data from China overshadowing hopes that the Fed will announce new stimulus measures to revive the U.S. economy when it meets later this week.

Miscellaneous Daily Stuff

Quotes of the Day

Selected from Michael Moncur's Collection of Quotations - September 10, 2012
There are many who dare not kill themselves for fear of what the neighbors will say.
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Cyril Connolly (1903 - 1974)  
The best car safety device is a rear-view mirror with a cop in it.
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Dudley Moore (1935 - 2002)  
Few people are capable of expressing with equanimity opinions which differ from the prejudices of their social environment. Most people are even incapable of forming such opinions.
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Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)  
A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't see the clouds at all - he's walking on them.
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Leonard Louis Levinson  

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