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Wind and rain from Hurricane Earl buffet North Carolina - 3 Sep 2010 at 3:19am - MANTEO, North Carolina (Reuters) - Hurricane Earl battered North Carolina's coast with rain, winds and waves on Friday and swirled up the U.S. eastern seaboard toward New England and Canada as a weakened but still dangerous storm.




Pakistan Taliban take responsibility for bombings - 3 Sep 2010 at 3:03am - DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistan's Taliban on Friday took responsibility for triple bombings at a Shi'ite Muslim procession this week, challenging the civilian government further as it struggles with a flood crisis.

U.S. medical programs missing millions of kids: report - 3 Sep 2010 at 3:01am - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An estimated five million uninsured children in the United States were eligible for Medicaid or the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) but were not enrolled in either plan, according to a new report.

BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill costs hit $8 billion - 3 Sep 2010 at 2:32am - LONDON (Reuters) - BP Plc said on Friday the cost of dealing with its oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico had risen to $8 billion and that it was two weeks away from sealing the well for good.

BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill costs hit £5 billion - 3 Sep 2010 at 2:31am - LONDON (Reuters) - BP Plc said on Friday the cost of dealing with its oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico had risen to $8 billion (5 billion pounds) and that it was a fortnight away from sealing the well for good.

Stranded actor Paul Hogan in Australia tax deal - 3 Sep 2010 at 2:22am - SYDNEY (Reuters) - Actor Paul Hogan, star of the "Crocodile Dundee" movies, has struck a deal with Australia's tax office which will allow him to return home to his family in Los Angeles, his lawyer said on Friday.

Villagers flee as Indonesia volcano erupts again - 3 Sep 2010 at 2:16am - SURBAKTI (Reuters) - An Indonesian volcano that lay dormant for 400 years erupted yet again on Friday, shooting a mushroomed-shape plume of smoke 3 km (2 miles) into the air and prompting the second evacuation of terrified residents.

Vivid Entertainment: A new business model for porn - 3 Sep 2010 at 1:48am - NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - If the new "Date Night" DVD had sold only 25,000 copies, there would have been hell to pay for studio executives. But for Steven Hirsch -- or anyone else in the adult entertainment business, for that matter -- that figure represents a blockbuster.

Samsung raises 2010 smartphone sales target: report - 3 Sep 2010 at 1:32am - SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd , the world's No.2 handset maker, expects to sell up to 25 million smartphones this year, exceeding its earlier target, and aims to double shipments next year, media reports said on Friday.




Fishburne's porn-star daughter avoiding dark side - 3 Sep 2010 at 1:31am - LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Before summer began, no one had heard of Montana Fishburne. But the daughter of Oscar-nominated actor Laurence Fishburne, now the main guy on "CSI," was eager to make a name for herself.

Lightweights throw in the towel at U.S. Open - 3 Sep 2010 at 1:28am - NEW YORK (Reuters) - There was an old-fashioned fight at the U.S. Open on Thursday but not the one tournament officials wanted to see.

Payrolls seen falling, private hiring tepid - 3 Sep 2010 at 1:05am - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employment likely fell for a third straight month in August as more temporary census jobs ended and cautious businesses scaled back hiring, an outcome that could pressure the Federal Reserve to prop up growth.




BOJ to stand pat next week, eyes easing next month - 3 Sep 2010 at 12:49am - TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan is expected to hold off on easing monetary policy next week but is gearing up for further action in October as the strong yen threatens to derail its forecast of a moderate economic recovery, sources said.

Hurricane Earl rakes U.S. East Coast with wind, rain - 3 Sep 2010 at 12:13am - MANTEO, North Carolina (Reuters) - Hurricane Earl raked North Carolina's barrier islands with gusting winds, pounding surf and rain on Thursday as it took a swipe at the U.S. East Coast on an offshore path towards New England and Canada.

Irish crowd pelt Gun N' Roses after lengthy wait - 3 Sep 2010 at 12:11am - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - American rock band Guns N' Roses incurred the wrath of a crowd in Ireland after showing up almost an hour late -- and then left the stage after being pelted with plastic glasses.

Drug shootout with army kills 25 in Mexico - 3 Sep 2010 at 12:01am - MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - At least 25 suspected drug gang members were killed in an army raid in rural northeastern Mexico on Thursday, the army said in a press release.

Martin Short revives Cat in the Hat for PBS series - 2 Sep 2010 at 11:52pm - LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - More than a half-century ago, the Cat in the Hat was on a mission.

Pistorius expects to comfortably make London - 2 Sep 2010 at 11:45pm - ROVERETO, Italy (Reuters) - A woman carrying pole vaults in a purpose-built bag struggles to make her way through a crowd of screaming children at an athletics meeting in northern Italy.

Battered Blake hopes tap energy from rowdy Open crowd - 2 Sep 2010 at 11:42pm - NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rejuvenated by the familiar surroundings of the U.S. Open, New Yorker James Blake promised to deliver some inspired tennis if his broken-down body will allow him to compete at a higher level.

Heavy in dollars, China warns of depreciation - 2 Sep 2010 at 11:26pm - BEIJING (Reuters) - China on Friday offered a rare glimpse into its foreign exchange reserves, confirming that they are overwhelmingly allocated in dollars, while a central banker said the mountain of cash could face depreciation risks.




China approached Canadian fund on rival Potash bid - 2 Sep 2010 at 11:20pm - MELBOURNE/TORONTO (Reuters) - Chinese and other investors have approached at least one big Canadian pension manager about a bid for Canada's Potash Corp to rival BHP Billiton's $39 billion hostile offer.




No sign of oil after Gulf platform fire - Coast Guard - 2 Sep 2010 at 11:19pm - NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - An oil and gas platform operated by Mariner Energy burst into flames in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, but the crew of 13 escaped and there were no signs of an oil spill, the U.S. Coast Guard said.

No sign of oil after Gulf platform fire: Coast Guard - 2 Sep 2010 at 11:18pm - NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - An oil and gas platform operated by Mariner Energy burst into flames in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, but the crew of 13 escaped and there were no signs of an oil spill, the Coast Guard said.

Toronto film fest boss stays cool under pressure - 2 Sep 2010 at 11:05pm - TORONTO (Hollywood Reporter) - The famously unflappable Cameron Bailey is looking a touch puzzled, and has for weeks.

Swing-vote Australia MP hints at possible Labor deal - 2 Sep 2010 at 10:12pm - CANBERRA (Reuters) - One of three independent MPs needed by Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard to form a minority government hinted on Friday he could negotiate on Labor's mining profits tax he has previously opposed.

Bumpy economy cited as helping improve U.S. roads - 2 Sep 2010 at 9:43pm - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - One upside of the worst U.S. economic slump since the Great Depression is that with fewer motorists on the road, the nation's highways are less congested and in better shape, a study said on Thursday.

Rapper T.I. arrested for drug possession in LA - 2 Sep 2010 at 9:42pm - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rapper T.I. has been released from jail after being arrested on suspicion of possessing ecstasy, police said on Thursday.

Underdogs gets their chance in limelight at U.S. Open - 2 Sep 2010 at 9:38pm - NEW YORK (Reuters) - It looms as a mismatch of classic proportions. Andy Murray, the world number four and one of the favorites to win the U.S. Open title against Dustin Brown, a dreadlocked Jamaican ranked 123rd in the world.

HP wins 3PAR for $2.4 billion as Dell drops out - 2 Sep 2010 at 9:20pm - NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard Co won the bidding war to buy data storage company 3PAR Inc for $2.4 billion, as rival Dell Inc bowed out on Thursday.

America's latest sweetheart gunning for Sharapova - 2 Sep 2010 at 9:16pm - NEW YORK (Reuters) - A year after her surprise exit from the U.S. Open, Maria Sharapova will have another showdown with a little-known American teenager who will be battling for her own share of the Flushing Meadows spotlight.

Sharapova joins charge of easy centre court winners - 2 Sep 2010 at 8:57pm - NEW YORK (Reuters) - Maria Sharapova joined a stampede of easy center court winners at the U.S. Open on Thursday when the former champion trampled Iveta Benesova of the Czech Republic 6-1 6-2 to reach the third round.

Jury hits Ford Motor Co with $131 million verdict - 2 Sep 2010 at 8:49pm - SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A Mississippi jury ordered Ford Motor Co to pay $131 million to the family of a man who died while driving an Explorer, an attorney for the family said on Thursday.

Murdoch: Global economy is still not out of turmoil - 2 Sep 2010 at 8:41pm - NEW YORK (Reuters) - News Corp Chief Executive Rupert Murdoch said the global economy is still in an uncertain state and the media industry is going through a fundamental transformation that is unpredictable




S.Korea Kia recalls some Soul, Sorento vehicles - 2 Sep 2010 at 8:31pm - SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's No. 2 automaker Kia Motors said on Friday that it had started a recall of some Soul and Sorento vehicles sold worldwide because of a fire hazard.

U.S. offshore oil fire may delay lift of drill ban - 2 Sep 2010 at 7:54pm - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama Administration is likely to stay focused on toughening regulatory oversight of the U.S. offshore oil industry and may push back lifting a ban on deepwater drilling after the latest accident in the Gulf of Mexico, analysts said on Thursday.

Israel and Palestinians agree to more peace meetings - 2 Sep 2010 at 7:47pm - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Israeli and Palestinian leaders agreed to a series of direct talks on Thursday, seeking to forge the framework for a U.S.-backed peace deal within a year and end a conflict that has boiled for six decades.

White House: No second stimulus being considered - 2 Sep 2010 at 7:23pm - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House stressed on Thursday that no second economic stimulus package is being considered as part of new measures under review by President Barack Obama's team.

Common bone drugs linked to esophageal cancer risk - 2 Sep 2010 at 7:09pm - LONDON (Reuters) - People who take a commonly used class of osteoporosis drugs called bisphosphonates for more than five years may be doubling their risk of developing cancer of the gullet or esophagus, a British study found on Friday.

Metro Bank to create further 100 jobs - 2 Sep 2010 at 7:07pm - LONDON (Reuters) - Metro Bank, whose launch in July marked the birth of Britain's first new high street retail bank in more than 100 years, said on Friday it was creating 100 new jobs.

Verdict due in high-profile Portuguese abuse case - 2 Sep 2010 at 7:00pm - LISBON (Reuters) - A Portuguese court will render its verdict Friday in one of the country's highest profile legal cases, a shocking story of alleged child abuse at a state orphanage that has gripped the nation for over half a decade.

Federer makes "perfect" start to steamy Open - 2 Sep 2010 at 6:55pm - NEW YORK (Reuters) - Roger Federer sent a warning shot to anyone trying to deny him a 17th Grand Slam title when the Swiss master said on Thursday he is feeling well rested at a sun-baked U.S. Open and has all the answers he needs.

Pakistan trio face possible life bans - 2 Sep 2010 at 6:54pm - TAUNTON, England (Reuters) - Pakistan test captain Salman Butt and opening bowlers Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif face possible life bans after they were charged on Thursday under the International Cricket Council's (ICC) anti-corruption code.

Stocks rise on economic hopes ahead of payrolls - 2 Sep 2010 at 6:51pm - NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks rose on low volume on Thursday as data showed improvement in housing and the job market a day ahead of the critical monthly payrolls figures.




Mexico media czar's cousin briefly kidnapped: reports - 2 Sep 2010 at 6:47pm - MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Armed men abducted and held the cousin of the owner of Mexico's top broadcaster, Televisa, for four hours on Thursday in one of the hotspots of the country's drug war, local media reported.

Obama adviser Summers to visit China September 4 - 2 Sep 2010 at 6:36pm - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said on Thursday that President Barack Obama's top economic adviser will visit China from Saturday for three days of meetings.

Brendan Fraser heads to Broadway with "Elling" - 2 Sep 2010 at 6:34pm - NEW YORK (Reuters) - Brendan Fraser will make his Broadway debut in the upcoming comedy "Elling," alongside Denis O'Hare, Jennifer Coolidge and Richard Easton, the play's producers said on Thursday.

Ivory Coast commission produces final voter list - 2 Sep 2010 at 6:34pm - ABIDJAN (Reuters) - Ivory Coast's electoral commission said Thursday it had produced a final voter list for the first time, raising the chance that an election which has been delayed six times in five years might go ahead.

EPA to issue more rules in climate fight - 2 Sep 2010 at 6:17pm - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will roll out more regulations on greenhouse gases and other pollution to help fight climate change, but they will not be as strong as action by Congress, a senior administration official said.

Food safety a "priority" for Senate: Reid aide - 2 Sep 2010 at 5:55pm - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Passing food safety reform legislation this year is a "priority" for the Senate, said a spokesman for Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid, as Congress feels pressure from consumer groups to act following the latest recall to highlight weaknesses in the system.

Bernanke takes blame for muddled message on Lehman - 2 Sep 2010 at 5:40pm - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said he was partly to blame for leaving the wrong impression that the central bank could have saved Lehman Brothers from failure in 2008.