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General News

Yahoo! Reuters Headlines-General News:

  • Report: Ambassador Stevens Said He Was on an Al-Qaeda Hit List
    Report: Ambassador Stevens said he was on al-Qaeda hit list The Atlantic Wire - 2 hrs 39 mins ago

    American intelligence officials insist that the attack on the Benghazi consulate was not pre-planned, but a new CNN report says that Ambassador Chris Stevens of the mission in the months before his death. More »Report: Ambassador Stevens said he was on al-Qaeda hit list

    Report: Ambassador Stevens Said He Was on an Al-Qaeda Hit List

    American intelligence officials insist that the attack on the Benghazi consulate was not pre-planned, but a new CNN report says that Ambassador Chris Stevens of the mission in the months before his death.

  • Oregon Faith Healer Parents Get Probation in Son's Death
    Oregon faith healer parents get probation in son's death @ Good Morning America - 17 hrs ago

    The "faith healer" parents of an Oregon teenager who died due to a lack of medical care will be required to contact a doctor when any of their other six children are sick for more than one day, according to the terms of their … More »Oregon faith healer parents get probation in son's death

    Oregon Faith Healer Parents Get Probation in Son's Death

    The "faith healer" parents of an Oregon teenager who died due to a lack of medical care will be required to contact a doctor when any of their other six children are sick for more than one day, according to the terms of their probation.

  • Actress in anti-Muslim film sues to take down clip AP - 4 hrs ago

    An actress who appears in the anti-Muslim film trailer that has been blamed for causing riots in the Middle East wants a judge to order YouTube to take down the clip. More »Actress in anti-Muslim film sues to take down clip

    An actress who appears in the anti-Muslim film trailer that has been blamed for causing riots in the Middle East wants a judge to order YouTube to take down the clip.

  • U.S. Republican presidential nominee and former Massachusetts Governor Romney speaks at a campaign rally in Miami, Florida
    Romney to unveil more aggressive campaign schedule The Ticket - 8 hrs ago

    Amid slipping poll numbers and complaints from Republicans that he's not fighting hard enough for the presidency, Mitt Romney will step up the pace of his campaigning in key battleground states in coming days. More »Romney to unveil more aggressive campaign schedule

    U.S. Republican presidential nominee and former Massachusetts Governor Romney speaks at a campaign rally in Miami, Florida

    Amid slipping poll numbers and complaints from Republicans that he's not fighting hard enough for the presidency, Mitt Romney will step up the pace of his campaigning in key battleground states in coming days.

  • This image made available by NASA shows the amount of summer sea ice in the Arctic on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, at center in white, and the 1979 to 2000 average extent for the day shown, with the yellow line. Scientists say sea ice in the Arctic shrank to an all-time low of 1.32 million square miles on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, smashing old records for the critical climate indicator. That's 18 percent smaller than the previous record set in 2007. Records go back to 1979 based on satellite tracking. (AP Photo/U.S. National Snow and Ice Data Center)
    Arctic ice shrinks to all-time low; half 1980 size AP - 9 hrs ago

    In a critical climate indicator showing an ever warming world, the amount of ice in the Arctic Ocean shrank to an all-time low this year, obliterating old records. More »Arctic ice shrinks to all-time low; half 1980 size

    This image made available by NASA shows the amount of summer sea ice in the Arctic on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, at center in white, and the 1979 to 2000 average extent for the day shown, with the yellow line. Scientists say sea ice in the Arctic shrank to an all-time low of 1.32 million square miles on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, smashing old records for the critical climate indicator. That's 18 percent smaller than the previous record set in 2007. Records go back to 1979 based on satellite tracking. (AP Photo/U.S. National Snow and Ice Data Center)

    In a critical climate indicator showing an ever warming world, the amount of ice in the Arctic Ocean shrank to an all-time low this year, obliterating old records.

  • Non-medical vaccination opt-outs on the rise @ Good Morning America - 16 hrs ago

    The trend is leaving large populations of children at risk for developing potentially deadly illnesses that haven't been seen in the United States in many years, doctors warn.

  • Actress in anti-Islam film wants name cleared

    An actress who appears in the anti-Muslim film trailer that has sparked riots in the Middle East is suing the filmmaker for fraud and slander, and is asking a judge to order YouTube to take down the clip.

  • Arizona Governor Jan Brewer listens to a question from a media member about the Supreme Court's decision on SB1070 in Phoenix.

    Arizona police on Wednesday began enforcing a controversial "show-your-papers" provision of a state law targeting illegal immigration as civil rights groups prepared to document allegations of racial profiling.

  • 'Fast and Furious' Probe Clears Holder, Faults ATF and Justice

    The investigation found that Attorney General Eric Holder was not aware of the strategy and tactics used in "Fast and Furious," and turned up no evidence that Holder or other top DOJ officials tried to cover up the operation, or mislead Congress about it.

  • FILE - In this June 13, 2012, file photo, a job seeker talks to a recruiter at a job fair expo in Anaheim, Calif. The U.S. economy is showing signs of finally bottoming out: Americans are on the move again after record numbers had stayed put, more young adults are leaving their parents' homes to take a chance with college or the job market, once-sharp declines in births are leveling off and poverty is slowing. Not all is well. The jobless rate remains high at 8.1 percent. Home ownership dropped for a fifth straight year to 64.6 percent, the lowest in more than a decade, hurt by more stringent financing rules and a shift to renting. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

    The U.S. economy is showing signs of finally bottoming out: Americans are on the move again after record numbers had stayed put, more young adults are leaving their parents' homes to take a chance with college or the job market, once-sharp declines in births are leveling off and poverty is slowing.

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Sports News

Yahoo! Reuters Headlines-Sports:

  • Barcelona's Messi celebrates after scoring a goal against Spartak Moscow during their Champions League Group G soccer match in Barcelona
    Vilanova not too unhappy with Barca's laboured win Reuters - 2 hrs 34 mins ago

    MADRID (Reuters) - Barcelona's comeback victory over Spartak Moscow in their Champions League opener on Wednesday proved Tito Vilanova was settling into the Nou Camp hot seat but not before revealing some … More »Vilanova not too unhappy with Barca's laboured win

    Barcelona's Messi celebrates after scoring a goal against Spartak Moscow during their Champions League Group G soccer match in Barcelona

    MADRID (Reuters) - Barcelona's comeback victory over Spartak Moscow in their Champions League opener on Wednesday proved Tito Vilanova was settling into the Nou Camp hot seat but not before revealing some worrying problems in defence. It needed the risky introduction of forwards Alexis Sanchez and David Villa, leaving only …

  • FILE - Sports bettors watch the screens in the race and sports book at Wynn Las Vegas, in this March 15, 2009 file photo taken in Las Vegas. Las Vegas casinos think this weekend’s NFL week three 2012 games will be the highest-scoring ever _ and that you can thank the league’s replacement officials. Oddmakers say casinos are changing their expectations as interim referees add new variables to the game, changing its pace and approaches from players and coaches.  (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
    NFL replacement officials affecting Vegas bets AP - 3 hrs ago

    Las Vegas casinos think this weekend's NFL games will be the highest-scoring ever thanks to the league's replacement officials. More »NFL replacement officials affecting Vegas bets

    FILE - Sports bettors watch the screens in the race and sports book at Wynn Las Vegas, in this March 15, 2009 file photo taken in Las Vegas. Las Vegas casinos think this weekend’s NFL week three 2012 games will be the highest-scoring ever _ and that you can thank the league’s replacement officials. Oddmakers say casinos are changing their expectations as interim referees add new variables to the game, changing its pace and approaches from players and coaches.  (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

    Las Vegas casinos think this weekend's NFL games will be the highest-scoring ever thanks to the league's replacement officials.

  • Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, speaks during a news conference to discuss the Tour Championship golf tournament in Atlanta on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012. The tournament begins Thursday.  (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
    McIlroy looking for a big finish AP - 4 hrs ago

    Rory McIlroy sounds like he's ready to turn his PGA Tour season into a script. More »McIlroy looking for a big finish

    Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, speaks during a news conference to discuss the Tour Championship golf tournament in Atlanta on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012. The tournament begins Thursday.  (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

    Rory McIlroy sounds like he's ready to turn his PGA Tour season into a script.

  • Baltimore Orioles' Chris Davis (19) scores in the fourth inning as Seattle Mariners catcher Jesus Montero waits for the throw during a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
    Jones' blast gives Baltimore 3-1 win over Seattle AP - 5 hrs ago

    Those involved in continuing Baltimore's late-season surge — whether it's taking nine, 11 or 18 innings to get the victories — continue to marvel at what the Orioles are accomplishing and the ways they … More »Jones' blast gives Baltimore 3-1 win over Seattle

    Baltimore Orioles' Chris Davis (19) scores in the fourth inning as Seattle Mariners catcher Jesus Montero waits for the throw during a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

    Those involved in continuing Baltimore's late-season surge — whether it's taking nine, 11 or 18 innings to get the victories — continue to marvel at what the Orioles are accomplishing and the ways they are getting it done.

  • New York Yankees Ichiro Suzuki smiles at first base after driving in the winning run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the eighth-inning of the Yankees' 2-1 victory in Game 2 of a baseball doubleheader at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
    Yankees, Orioles keep winning AP - 5 hrs ago

    Here's how the pennant races look with exactly two weeks left: More »Yankees, Orioles keep winning

    New York Yankees Ichiro Suzuki smiles at first base after driving in the winning run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the eighth-inning of the Yankees' 2-1 victory in Game 2 of a baseball doubleheader at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

    Here's how the pennant races look with exactly two weeks left:

  • Bayern Munich's Bastian Schweinsteiger celebrates after scoring against Valencia during their Champions League Group F soccer match in Munich
    Room for improvement at Bayern despite Valencia win Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - Bayern Munich will need significant improvement if they are to stage another successful run in the Champions League after their Group F opening 2-1 victory over Valencia on … More »Room for improvement at Bayern despite Valencia win

    Bayern Munich's Bastian Schweinsteiger celebrates after scoring against Valencia during their Champions League Group F soccer match in Munich

    MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - Bayern Munich will need significant improvement if they are to stage another successful run in the Champions League after their Group F opening 2-1 victory over Valencia on Wednesday. Coach Jupp Heynckes and his players were happy to banish the nightmares of losing last season's final to Chelsea …

  • Chelsea's Oscar celebrates after scoring a goal against Juventus during their Champions League soccer match at Stamford Bridge in London
    Chelsea held despite Oscar performance, Messi rescues Barca Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea found a new Champions League hero as Brazilian Oscar scored twice for the holders in a 2-2 draw against Juventus and Barcelona had yet another command performance from Lionel … More »Chelsea held despite Oscar performance, Messi rescues Barca

    Chelsea's Oscar celebrates after scoring a goal against Juventus during their Champions League soccer match at Stamford Bridge in London

    LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea found a new Champions League hero as Brazilian Oscar scored twice for the holders in a 2-2 draw against Juventus and Barcelona had yet another command performance from Lionel Messi to thank for a 3-2 win over Spartak Moscow on Wednesday. Bayern Munich banished some demons in their first European …

  • Liverpool's Suarez and Manchester United's Evra look look at each other during their English Premier League soccer match at Anfield in Liverpool
    Respect will be order of the day at Anfield Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - A simple handshake between two old foes on an emotionally-charged afternoon at Anfield can close a chapter and help set a tone of mutual respect when Liverpool host Manchester United … More »Respect will be order of the day at Anfield

    Liverpool's Suarez and Manchester United's Evra look look at each other during their English Premier League soccer match at Anfield in Liverpool

    LONDON (Reuters) - A simple handshake between two old foes on an emotionally-charged afternoon at Anfield can close a chapter and help set a tone of mutual respect when Liverpool host Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday. The fixture is Liverpool's first at home since a report into the 1989 Hillsborough disaster …

  • Barcelona's Pique grimances after injurein during their Champions League Group G soccer match against Spartak Moscow in Barcelona
    Pique out for two to three weeks with foot injury Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona's injury woes deepened on Wednesday when centre back Gerard Pique picked up a foot injury and was ruled out for two to three weeks. Pique damaged his left foot early in … More »Pique out for two to three weeks with foot injury

    Barcelona's Pique grimances after injurein during their Champions League Group G soccer match against Spartak Moscow in Barcelona

    BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona's injury woes deepened on Wednesday when centre back Gerard Pique picked up a foot injury and was ruled out for two to three weeks. Pique damaged his left foot early in Barca's 3-2 Champions League win at home to Spartak Moscow and joins fellow defender Carles Puyol and playmaker Andres Iniesta …

  • FILE - In this file image made out of film "Comrade Kim Goes Flying" released by Another Dimension of An Idea/Koryo Group, Comrade Kim Yong Mi played by Han Jong Sim acknowledges applause from her comrades for her acrobatic performance. An international film festival opens Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012 in the unlikeliest of places: North Korea. This year's festival includes movies from Britain, Germany and elsewhere. But not America. Festivalgoers will get to see two feature films in North Korea but edited overseas: the romantic comedy "Comrade Kim Goes Flying," a joint North Korean-European production, and "Meet in Pyongyang," made in conjunction with a Chinese film studio. (AP Photo/Courtesy of Another Dimension of An Idea/Koryo Group) EDITORIAL USE ONLY
    Film festival opens in movie-crazy North Korea AP - 7 hrs ago

    An international film festival opens Thursday in what may seem the unlikeliest of places: North Korea. More »Film festival opens in movie-crazy North Korea

    FILE - In this file image made out of film "Comrade Kim Goes Flying" released by Another Dimension of An Idea/Koryo Group, Comrade Kim Yong Mi played by Han Jong Sim acknowledges applause from her comrades for her acrobatic performance. An international film festival opens Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012 in the unlikeliest of places: North Korea. This year's festival includes movies from Britain, Germany and elsewhere. But not America. Festivalgoers will get to see two feature films in North Korea but edited overseas: the romantic comedy "Comrade Kim Goes Flying," a joint North Korean-European production, and "Meet in Pyongyang," made in conjunction with a Chinese film studio. (AP Photo/Courtesy of Another Dimension of An Idea/Koryo Group) EDITORIAL USE ONLY

    An international film festival opens Thursday in what may seem the unlikeliest of places: North Korea.

  • Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman makes the tag on Los Angeles Dodgers' Adrian Gonzalez (23) during the third inning of the second baseball game of a doubleheader at Nationals Park, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Washington. The Dodgers won the second game 7-6. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
    Dodgers beat Nationals 7-6 for split of DH AP - 7 hrs ago

    Even Matt Kemp was willing to concede the phantom run the umpires said he scored for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth inning — long before his go-ahead homer in the ninth — should not have count … More »Dodgers beat Nationals 7-6 for split of DH

    Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman makes the tag on Los Angeles Dodgers' Adrian Gonzalez (23) during the third inning of the second baseball game of a doubleheader at Nationals Park, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Washington. The Dodgers won the second game 7-6. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

    Even Matt Kemp was willing to concede the phantom run the umpires said he scored for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth inning — long before his go-ahead homer in the ninth — should not have counted.

  • Boxers Juan Manuel Marquez, right, and Manny Pacquiao pose for pictures during a news conference in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012. The boxers are promoting their fourth fight, scheduled for Dec. 8, 2012 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
    Mayweather told to pay $114,000 in Pacquiao case AP - 9 hrs ago

    A federal judge has ordered boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. to pay about $114,000 for avoiding questioning from rival fighter Manny Pacquiao's lawyers in a defamation case. More »Mayweather told to pay $114,000 in Pacquiao case

    Boxers Juan Manuel Marquez, right, and Manny Pacquiao pose for pictures during a news conference in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012. The boxers are promoting their fourth fight, scheduled for Dec. 8, 2012 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

    A federal judge has ordered boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. to pay about $114,000 for avoiding questioning from rival fighter Manny Pacquiao's lawyers in a defamation case.

  • New York Yankees' Robinson Cano hits an RBI double during the first inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Yankees won 4-2. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
    AP source: MLB nears 8-year deals with Fox, Turner AP - 9 hrs ago

    Major League Baseball is nearing agreements with Fox and Turner Sports on eight-year contracts through 2021, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. More »AP source: MLB nears 8-year deals with Fox, Turner

    New York Yankees' Robinson Cano hits an RBI double during the first inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Yankees won 4-2. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

    Major League Baseball is nearing agreements with Fox and Turner Sports on eight-year contracts through 2021, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.

  • The logo of Anschutz Entertainment Group, a subsidiary of the Anschutz Company, is seen in Los Angeles
    AEG sale sparks interest from media firms, private equity; may top $6 billion Reuters - 9 hrs ago

    NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Billionaire Phil Anschutz's sports and entertainment business AEG is sparking interest from a range of media firms and private equity firms, including Liberty Media Corp, … More »AEG sale sparks interest from media firms, private equity; may top $6 billion

    The logo of Anschutz Entertainment Group, a subsidiary of the Anschutz Company, is seen in Los Angeles

    NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Billionaire Phil Anschutz's sports and entertainment business AEG is sparking interest from a range of media firms and private equity firms, including Liberty Media Corp, Guggenheim Partners LLC, Thomas H. Lee Partners LP, Bain Capital LLC and Colony Capital LLC, in a deal that could fetch …

  • Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith, right, argues for a pass interference call on a play involving wide receiver Roddy White, center, with an official during the second half of their NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 27-21. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Curtis Compton)  MARIETTA DAILY OUT; GWINNETT DAILY POST OUT; LOCAL TV OUT; WXIA-TV OUT; WGCL-TV OUT
    Flags by replacements, regular refs about the same AP - 10 hrs ago

    The numbers say there isn't much difference in the NFL with replacement officials. Comments from players and coaches say otherwise. More »Flags by replacements, regular refs about the same

    Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith, right, argues for a pass interference call on a play involving wide receiver Roddy White, center, with an official during the second half of their NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 27-21. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Curtis Compton)  MARIETTA DAILY OUT; GWINNETT DAILY POST OUT; LOCAL TV OUT; WXIA-TV OUT; WGCL-TV OUT

    The numbers say there isn't much difference in the NFL with replacement officials. Comments from players and coaches say otherwise.

  • New York Yankees' Jeter watches a single against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York
    Jeter ties Yankees' record for 200-hit seasons Reuters - 10 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Derek Jeter tied the New York Yankees franchise record with his eighth 200-hit season when he lashed a single up the middle on Wednesday night against the Toronto Blue Jays. Jeter … More »Jeter ties Yankees' record for 200-hit seasons

    New York Yankees' Jeter watches a single against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Derek Jeter tied the New York Yankees franchise record with his eighth 200-hit season when he lashed a single up the middle on Wednesday night against the Toronto Blue Jays. Jeter equaled the mark held by Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig during the second game of a double-header against the Blue Jays at Yankee …

  • Mayweather of U.S. celebrates his victory over WBA super welterweight champion Cotto of Puerto Rico following their title fight in Las Vegas
    Floyd Mayweather must pay Manny Pacquiao over $113,000 for legal fees Reuters - 11 hrs ago

    (The Sports Xchange) Manny Pacquiao is still waiting to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr., but he claimed a victory of sorts on Wednesday when a federal judge ruled Mayweather must pay Pacquiao more than $113,000 … More »Floyd Mayweather must pay Manny Pacquiao over $113,000 for legal fees

    Mayweather of U.S. celebrates his victory over WBA super welterweight champion Cotto of Puerto Rico following their title fight in Las Vegas

    (The Sports Xchange) Manny Pacquiao is still waiting to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr., but he claimed a victory of sorts on Wednesday when a federal judge ruled Mayweather must pay Pacquiao more than $113,000 for failing to give a deposition in a defamation suit, according to several media reports. The majority of the money …

  • Chelsea's Oscar celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Juventus during their Champions League soccer match at Stamford Bridge in London
    Soccer: Oscar announces his arrival with stunning strike Reuters - 11 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - He hardly looks old enough to be playing in one of Chelsea's youth teams but midfielder Oscar announced himself as a man to watch with two goals on his full debut in the Champions League … More »Soccer: Oscar announces his arrival with stunning strike

    Chelsea's Oscar celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Juventus during their Champions League soccer match at Stamford Bridge in London

    LONDON (Reuters) - He hardly looks old enough to be playing in one of Chelsea's youth teams but midfielder Oscar announced himself as a man to watch with two goals on his full debut in the Champions League against Juventus on Wednesday. The Brazilian, who joined the European champions in a 25 million pounds ($40.56 million) …

  • FILE - This July 14, 2012 file photo shows San Francisco Giants' Melky Cabrera swinging for an RBI single off Houston Astros' Lucas Harrell in the fifth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco. Major League Baseball appears unlikely to interfere if Melky Cabrera wins the NL batting title while serving his 50-game suspension for a positive drug test. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
    Column: Wild card adds some intrigue to baseball AP - 12 hrs ago

    For baseball purists, there's not a whole lot to like about what Bud Selig has done to the national pastime. More »Column: Wild card adds some intrigue to baseball

    FILE - This July 14, 2012 file photo shows San Francisco Giants' Melky Cabrera swinging for an RBI single off Houston Astros' Lucas Harrell in the fifth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco. Major League Baseball appears unlikely to interfere if Melky Cabrera wins the NL batting title while serving his 50-game suspension for a positive drug test. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

    For baseball purists, there's not a whole lot to like about what Bud Selig has done to the national pastime.

  • Colombian pop star and United Nations Children's Fund ambassador, Shakira, walks with her boyfriend Gerard Pique, after her joint news conference with Israel's president Peres at 3rd annual Israeli Presidential Conference in Jerusalem
    Singer Shakira pregnant with first child Reuters - 13 hrs ago

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Colombian singer Shakira said on Wednesday she is expecting her first child, with her Spanish soccer player boyfriend Gerard Pique. "As some of you may know, Gerard and I are very … More »Singer Shakira pregnant with first child

    Colombian pop star and United Nations Children's Fund ambassador, Shakira, walks with her boyfriend Gerard Pique, after her joint news conference with Israel's president Peres at 3rd annual Israeli Presidential Conference in Jerusalem

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Colombian singer Shakira said on Wednesday she is expecting her first child, with her Spanish soccer player boyfriend Gerard Pique. "As some of you may know, Gerard and I are very happy awaiting the arrival of our first baby! At this time we have decided to give priority to this unique moment in …

  • Barcelona's Messi is congratulated by team mates after scoring his second goal against Spartak Moscow during their Champions League Group G soccer match in Barcelona
    Soccer: Chelsea held despite Oscar performance, Messi rescues Barca Reuters - 13 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea found a new Champions League hero as Brazilian Oscar scored twice for the holders in a 2-2 draw against Juventus and Barcelona had yet another command performance from Lionel … More »Soccer: Chelsea held despite Oscar performance, Messi rescues Barca

    Barcelona's Messi is congratulated by team mates after scoring his second goal against Spartak Moscow during their Champions League Group G soccer match in Barcelona

    LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea found a new Champions League hero as Brazilian Oscar scored twice for the holders in a 2-2 draw against Juventus and Barcelona had yet another command performance from Lionel Messi to thank for a 3-2 win over Spartak Moscow on Wednesday. Bayern Munich banished some demons in their first European …

  • Brandt Snedeker hits a shot from the fairway during the BMW Championship in Carmel
    Snedeker set for big week in Atlanta, and at Ryder Cup Reuters - 13 hrs ago

    ATLANTA (Reuters) - Golfers often talk about pacing themselves for big events and Brandt Snedeker says that will be his top priority at this week's elite Tour Championship before making his Ryder Cup debut … More »Snedeker set for big week in Atlanta, and at Ryder Cup

    Brandt Snedeker hits a shot from the fairway during the BMW Championship in Carmel

    ATLANTA (Reuters) - Golfers often talk about pacing themselves for big events and Brandt Snedeker says that will be his top priority at this week's elite Tour Championship before making his Ryder Cup debut for the United States next week. The fast-talking American is one of only 30 players competing in the PGA Tour's playoff …

  • Manchester United's Carrick goes past Galatasaray's Muslera to score during their Champions League soccer match in Manchester
    Ferguson relief as United scrape winning start Reuters - 13 hrs ago

    MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester United rejoined the Champions League on Wednesday with about as much conviction as they exited the competition last season, although their 1-0 win over Galatasaray … More »Ferguson relief as United scrape winning start

    Manchester United's Carrick goes past Galatasaray's Muslera to score during their Champions League soccer match in Manchester

    MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester United rejoined the Champions League on Wednesday with about as much conviction as they exited the competition last season, although their 1-0 win over Galatasaray provided two priceless improvements in three points and a clean sheet. The three-times winners and 2011 finalists …

  • A team sign hangs on the side of Rogers Arena home to the National Hockey League's Vancouver Canucks in Vancouver
    Labor dispute forces NHL to scrap first week of preseason Reuters - 14 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - The National Hockey League's (NHL) lockout claimed its first casualties as the league said on Wednesday it cancelled the first week of preseason games given the absence of a collective bargaining … More »Labor dispute forces NHL to scrap first week of preseason

    A team sign hangs on the side of Rogers Arena home to the National Hockey League's Vancouver Canucks in Vancouver

    (Reuters) - The National Hockey League's (NHL) lockout claimed its first casualties as the league said on Wednesday it cancelled the first week of preseason games given the absence of a collective bargaining agreement. The NHL, in the midst of its fourth work stoppage in 20 years, said in a statement that the preseason …

  • FILE - This March 7, 2011 file photo shows NFL Football player and reality television star Chad Johnson and Evelyn Lozada attending Cosmopolitan Magazine's Fun Fearless Males of 2011 event in New York. Six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Chad Johnson's divorce is final from reality TV star Evelyn Lozada, a month after his arrest on a domestic battery charge. Johnson's attorney, Adam Swickle, confirmed on Wednesday that the couple who wed on July 4 are now divorced. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, file)
    Ex-NFL star Chad Johnson, Evelyn Lozada divorced AP - 14 hrs ago

    Six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Chad Johnson's divorce from reality TV star Evelyn Lozada was finalized Wednesday, a little more than a month after his arrest on a domestic battery charge, his lawyer … More »Ex-NFL star Chad Johnson, Evelyn Lozada divorced

    FILE - This March 7, 2011 file photo shows NFL Football player and reality television star Chad Johnson and Evelyn Lozada attending Cosmopolitan Magazine's Fun Fearless Males of 2011 event in New York. Six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Chad Johnson's divorce is final from reality TV star Evelyn Lozada, a month after his arrest on a domestic battery charge. Johnson's attorney, Adam Swickle, confirmed on Wednesday that the couple who wed on July 4 are now divorced. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, file)

    Six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Chad Johnson's divorce from reality TV star Evelyn Lozada was finalized Wednesday, a little more than a month after his arrest on a domestic battery charge, his lawyer said.

Business News

Yahoo! Reuters Headlines-Business:

  • Samsung flags are set up at main entrance to Berlin fair ground
    Samsung to add iPhone 5 to U.S. lawsuits vs. Apple Reuters - 47 mins ago

    SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co said on Thursday it planned to add Apple's iPhone 5 to its existing patent lawsuits against the U.S. rival, a move that could … More »Samsung to add iPhone 5 to U.S. lawsuits vs. Apple

    Samsung flags are set up at main entrance to Berlin fair ground

    SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co said on Thursday it planned to add Apple's iPhone 5 to its existing patent lawsuits against the U.S. rival, a move that could lead to a preliminary sales injunction of the popular smartphone. The fresh legal step by the South Korean firm comes as Apple booked orders for over two …

  • China's Premier Wen and European Council President Van Rompuy attend signing ceremony during EU-China summit in Brussels
    Wen says both China and EU against trade protectionism Reuters - 16 mins ago

    BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Both China and the European Union reject trade protectionism, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said on Thursday after a summit meeting with EU leaders. … More »Wen says both China and EU against trade protectionism

    China's Premier Wen and European Council President Van Rompuy attend signing ceremony during EU-China summit in Brussels

    BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Both China and the European Union reject trade protectionism, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said on Thursday after a summit meeting with EU leaders. "We both (China and the European Union) follow free and open economic and trade policies, reject trade protectionism and work to advance economic globalization," …

  • Flags of the German chemical company BASF are pictured in Monheim
    BASF buys U.S. crop chemicals maker Becker Underwood Reuters - 23 mins ago

    FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The world's largest chemicals maker BASF SE agreed to take over U.S. crop protection company Becker Underwood from buyout firm Norwest Equity Partners … More »BASF buys U.S. crop chemicals maker Becker Underwood

    Flags of the German chemical company BASF are pictured in Monheim

    FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The world's largest chemicals maker BASF SE agreed to take over U.S. crop protection company Becker Underwood from buyout firm Norwest Equity Partners for $1.02 billion to boost its farming pesticides division. Becker Underwood -- which expects sales of $240 million in 2012 -- is a global provider …

  • Russia January-August net capital flight $52 billion: Economy Minister Reuters - 1 hr 19 mins ago

    MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia saw a net capital outflow of around $52 billion in January-August, Economy Minister Andrei Belousov said on Thursday. The Economy Ministry forecasts … More »Russia January-August net capital flight $52 billion: Economy Minister

    MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia saw a net capital outflow of around $52 billion in January-August, Economy Minister Andrei Belousov said on Thursday. The Economy Ministry forecasts that some $60 billion in capital will flee Russia this year. The Central Bank estimates net capital outflow in 2012 at $65 billion. (Reporting by …

  • Woman stands in front of office of Swiss bank UBS at Paradeplatz square in Zurich
    UBS risk limits "didn't matter": ex-trader's lawyer Reuters - 1 hr 57 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - The culture at Swiss bank UBS when accused "rogue trader" Kweku Adoboli was working there was that risk limits could be exceeded as long as the bank … More »UBS risk limits "didn't matter": ex-trader's lawyer

    Woman stands in front of office of Swiss bank UBS at Paradeplatz square in Zurich

    LONDON (Reuters) - The culture at Swiss bank UBS when accused "rogue trader" Kweku Adoboli was working there was that risk limits could be exceeded as long as the bank was making money, Adoboli's defense lawyer told a London court on Thursday. Adoboli, 32, was arrested on September 15, 2011 and is now on trial accused of …

  • File photo of a man searching for food inside a garbage, in front of a One Euro shop in central Athens
    Euro zone slump deepens and China still wilts Reuters - 1 hr 34 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Aggressive new policy from the European Central Bank has so far failed to boost ailing euro zone business, according to surveys that showed a widening … More »Euro zone slump deepens and China still wilts

    File photo of a man searching for food inside a garbage, in front of a One Euro shop in central Athens

    LONDON (Reuters) - Aggressive new policy from the European Central Bank has so far failed to boost ailing euro zone business, according to surveys that showed a widening chasm between sickly France and a more resilient Germany. Thursday's purchasing managers indexes (PMIs), which survey thousands of companies worldwide …

  • Visitor look at aircraft models at EADS booth ILA Berlin Air Show in Selchow
    EADS hopes for quick political decision on BAE plan Reuters - 10 mins ago

    BERLIN (Reuters) - European aerospace group EADS is looking for a quick decision from governments on its plan to merge with British defense company BAE Systems , as France … More »EADS hopes for quick political decision on BAE plan

    Visitor look at aircraft models at EADS booth ILA Berlin Air Show in Selchow

    BERLIN (Reuters) - European aerospace group EADS is looking for a quick decision from governments on its plan to merge with British defense company BAE Systems , as France and Germany hold meetings to discuss a common position on the proposed tie-up. "We are continuing constructive talks and hope for an agreement soon," …

  • US unemployment claims fell last week to 382,000 AP - 3 mins 21 secs ago

    The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell only slightly last week to a seasonally adjusted 382,000. The level suggests hiring remains weak. More »US unemployment claims fell last week to 382,000

    The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell only slightly last week to a seasonally adjusted 382,000. The level suggests hiring remains weak.

  • FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2012 file photo, Michael O'Connor, right, of Getco Securities and a fellow trader work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York. Futures are edging higher Wednesday, Sept. 19, ahead of a pair of reports regarding the U.S. housing market that are expected to provide more hope for the beleaguered industry. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams, File)
    Market mood sours after downbeat economic news AP - 17 mins ago

    The mood in financial markets turned sour Thursday after a round of disappointing economic news illustrated the scale of the global economic downturn. More »Market mood sours after downbeat economic news

    FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2012 file photo, Michael O'Connor, right, of Getco Securities and a fellow trader work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York. Futures are edging higher Wednesday, Sept. 19, ahead of a pair of reports regarding the U.S. housing market that are expected to provide more hope for the beleaguered industry. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams, File)

    The mood in financial markets turned sour Thursday after a round of disappointing economic news illustrated the scale of the global economic downturn.

  • Oil's slide continues toward $91 a barrel AP - 17 mins ago

    Oil prices fell closer to $91 a barrel on Thursday, sagging for a fourth straight day as high U.S. inventories and weak economic data from Europe, China and Japan reinforced … More »Oil's slide continues toward $91 a barrel

    Oil prices fell closer to $91 a barrel on Thursday, sagging for a fourth straight day as high U.S. inventories and weak economic data from Europe, China and Japan reinforced fears of a deeper global downturn.

  • UK regulator finds BSkyB 'fit and proper' AP - 19 mins ago

    British Sky Broadcasting is a "fit and proper" company to hold an operating license, U.K. regulators said Thursday in response to the phone hacking scandal that engulfed … More »UK regulator finds BSkyB 'fit and proper'

    British Sky Broadcasting is a "fit and proper" company to hold an operating license, U.K. regulators said Thursday in response to the phone hacking scandal that engulfed the parent company. But it criticized the former CEO and chairman, James Murdoch, for poor management.

  • A man selling paper handkerchiefs passes next to a bus stop advertising a state lottery, in Athens, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012.  Debt-strapped Greece is negotiating a major new austerity package worth more than euro 11.5 billion ($15.1 billion) with its rescue lenders. The measures are a requirement for continued emergency loan payments. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)
    Eurozone in deepening recession, survey finds AP - 2 hrs 48 mins ago

    Europe appears headed for a deepening economic recession despite a recent easing in market concerns over the three-year debt crisis, a closely-watched survey found  … More »Eurozone in deepening recession, survey finds

    A man selling paper handkerchiefs passes next to a bus stop advertising a state lottery, in Athens, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012.  Debt-strapped Greece is negotiating a major new austerity package worth more than euro 11.5 billion ($15.1 billion) with its rescue lenders. The measures are a requirement for continued emergency loan payments. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)

    Europe appears headed for a deepening economic recession despite a recent easing in market concerns over the three-year debt crisis, a closely-watched survey found Thursday.

  • FILE - Hannah So demonstrates a "Verismo,"  a single-serving espresso machine, at the annual Starbucks shareholders meeting in this March 21, 2012 file photo taken in Seattle. The Seattle-based company says it will start selling its new single-serve brewer online in mid September 2012 for $199. It plans to start selling the machine in its ubiquitous cafes in October. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
    Starbucks turns up heat on coffee brewer market AP - 58 mins ago

    Starbucks Corp. is about to turn up the heat on the single-serve coffee market, and someone might get burned. More »Starbucks turns up heat on coffee brewer market

    FILE - Hannah So demonstrates a "Verismo,"  a single-serving espresso machine, at the annual Starbucks shareholders meeting in this March 21, 2012 file photo taken in Seattle. The Seattle-based company says it will start selling its new single-serve brewer online in mid September 2012 for $199. It plans to start selling the machine in its ubiquitous cafes in October. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

    Starbucks Corp. is about to turn up the heat on the single-serve coffee market, and someone might get burned.

  • US futures follow global markets lower AP - 15 mins ago

    Futures are sliding as disquieting economic data from Europe and Asia and the prospect of more likely from the U.S. later in the day pressured global markets. More »US futures follow global markets lower

    Futures are sliding as disquieting economic data from Europe and Asia and the prospect of more likely from the U.S. later in the day pressured global markets.

  • US demanding harsh penalties for price fixers AP - 3 hrs ago

    The U.S. Department of Justice is demanding that a "remorseless" Taiwanese company pay a $1 billion fine and two former top executives each serve 10 years in prison … More »US demanding harsh penalties for price fixers

    The U.S. Department of Justice is demanding that a "remorseless" Taiwanese company pay a $1 billion fine and two former top executives each serve 10 years in prison for their roles as central figures in what prosecutors called the most serious price-fixing cartel ever prosecuted by the U.S.

  • Doritos Super Bowl contest teams with Michael Bay AP - 1 hr 22 mins ago

    Doritos is upping the prize for its annual "Crash the Super Bowl" contest, bringing in Michael Bay, a big name movie director who is no stranger to crashes himself. More »Doritos Super Bowl contest teams with Michael Bay

    Doritos is upping the prize for its annual "Crash the Super Bowl" contest, bringing in Michael Bay, a big name movie director who is no stranger to crashes himself.

  • Demand strong in key Spanish bond auction AP - 2 hrs 35 mins ago

    Spain raised €4.8 billion ($6.2 billion) in a debt auction Thursday that saw strong demand and a drop in a benchmark interest rate, a sign that European plans to ease … More »Demand strong in key Spanish bond auction

    Spain raised €4.8 billion ($6.2 billion) in a debt auction Thursday that saw strong demand and a drop in a benchmark interest rate, a sign that European plans to ease the debt crisis have helped investor confidence.

  • US unemployment claims fell last week to 382,000 AP - 3 mins 21 secs ago

    The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell only slightly last week to a seasonally adjusted 382,000. The level suggests hiring remains weak. More »US unemployment claims fell last week to 382,000

    The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell only slightly last week to a seasonally adjusted 382,000. The level suggests hiring remains weak.

  • Former UBS trader Kweku Adoboli arrives at Southwark Crown Court in London
    UBS risk limits "didn't matter"- ex-trader's lawyer Reuters - 5 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - The culture at Swiss bank UBS when accused "rogue trader" Kweku Adoboli was working there was that risk limits could be exceeded as long as the bank … More »UBS risk limits "didn't matter"- ex-trader's lawyer

    Former UBS trader Kweku Adoboli arrives at Southwark Crown Court in London

    LONDON (Reuters) - The culture at Swiss bank UBS when accused "rogue trader" Kweku Adoboli was working there was that risk limits could be exceeded as long as the bank was making money, Adoboli's defence lawyer told a London court on Thursday. Adoboli, 32, was arrested on September 15, 2011 and is now on trial accused of …

  • Visitor look at aircraft models at EADS booth ILA Berlin Air Show in Selchow
    EADS hopes for quick political decision on BAE plan Reuters - 10 mins ago

    BERLIN (Reuters) - European aerospace group EADS is looking for a quick decision from governments on its plan to merge with British defense company BAE Systems , as France … More »EADS hopes for quick political decision on BAE plan

    Visitor look at aircraft models at EADS booth ILA Berlin Air Show in Selchow

    BERLIN (Reuters) - European aerospace group EADS is looking for a quick decision from governments on its plan to merge with British defense company BAE Systems , as France and Germany hold meetings to discuss a common position on the proposed tie-up. "We are continuing constructive talks and hope for an agreement soon," …

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Selected from Michael Moncur's Collection of Quotations - September 20, 2012
He hoped and prayed that there wasn't an afterlife. Then he realized there was a contradiction involved here and merely hoped that there wasn't an afterlife.
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Douglas Adams (1952 - 2001)  
Her virtue was that she said what she thought, her vice that what she thought didn't amount to much.
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Peter Ustinov (1921 - 2004)  
I could prove God statistically.
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George Gallup (1901 - 1984)  
It is difficult to get a man to understand something when his job depends on not understanding it.
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