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Boeing says completed key design review for space taxi

Boeing Co has completed a key review of its design for a new commercial venture to fly astronauts to the International Space Station, making it the only one of four rival bidders to finish the NASA work on time, company officials said on Thursday.

Aug 26, 2014 10:19 AM EDT

Life

Emmys exalt old favorites over TV's shiny newcomers

For all the talk about newcomers raising the game of television, the industry on Monday chose to bestow its top Emmys on the long-running shows "Breaking Bad" and "Modern Family" and long-time television actors who held off challenges from film stars.

News

Drive to be the best - McIlroy or Scott?

Rory McIlroy is the best driver in contemporary golf when he is 'on his game' while Adam Scott is consistently the best, day-in and day-out. Both players are regarded as better off the tee than Tiger Woods was at his peak.

Markets

Aircraft demand spurs record U.S. durable goods orders gain

Orders for long-lasting U.S. manufactured goods posted their biggest gain on record in July on strong international demand for aircraft, but the underlying trend remained consistent with a steady pace of domestic economic growth.

Exclusive: Chipmaker Qualcomm may face EU antitrust probe

Qualcomm, the world's No. 1 mobile chipmaker, may face a European antitrust investigation in relation to a four-year-old complaint by a subsidiary of rival Nvidia Corp, three people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

Aug 26, 2014 10:04 AM EDT

Russian soldiers' capture clouds Putin-Poroshenko talks

Ukraine released a video of captured Russian soldiers on Tuesday, sharply escalating a dispute over Moscow's alleged backing for separatist rebels in the east of the former Soviet republic.

Aug 26, 2014 9:54 AM EDT

Germany clears $6.9 billion RWE unit sale to Russian investor

Germany's economy ministry approved the sale of utility RWE's (RWEG.DE) oil and gas unit DEA to a Russian investor despite tensions between Russia and the West over the Ukraine crisis.

Aug 22, 2014 10:46 AM EDT

U.S. labor market less flexible than in 1990, economists warn

The U.S. labor market has become steadily less dynamic since 1990, with workers seemingly locked into particular jobs and a more sluggish process of job creation and destruction in the private sector, according to research to be presented to global central bankers on Friday.

Aug 22, 2014 10:40 AM EDT

Valeant, Ackman to submit Allergan special meeting request-CNBC

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc (VRX.TO) and Pershing Square Capital Management will submit a request on Friday to Allergan Inc (AGN.N) for a special shareholders meeting, sources told CNBC television.

Aug 22, 2014 10:33 AM EDT

Boeing says completed key design review for space taxi

Aug 22, 2014 10:27 AM EDT

For some history enthusiasts, World War One tributes go further

For some people fascinated by World War One, the poppies and wreath-laying of Remembrance day services and the commemorative events of solemn anniversaries like this year's centenary are not enough.

Aug 22, 2014 10:11 AM EDT

Exclusive: Apple iPhone 6 screen snag leaves supply chain scrambling

Suppliers to Apple Inc (AAPL.O) are scrambling to get enough screens ready for the new iPhone 6 smartphone as the need to redesign a key component disrupted panel production ahead of next month's expected launch, supply chain sources said.

Aug 22, 2014 10:07 AM EDT

Ukraine accuses Russia of invasion after aid convoy crosses border

Ukraine declared on Friday that Russia had launched a "direct invasion" of its territory after Moscow sent a convoy of aid trucks across the border into eastern Ukraine where pro-Russian rebels are fighting government forces.

Aug 22, 2014 10:04 AM EDT

Sharpton adapts adversarial style to de Blasio's New York

It was not the first time the Reverend Al Sharpton made his way to City Hall in a fiery mood to scold a mayor about New York City police officers killing an unarmed black man.

Aug 22, 2014 10:01 AM EDT

Ford tells U.S. dealers to stop selling some C-Max, Focus models

Ford Motor Co (F.N) has told its U.S. dealers to stop test-driving and selling C-Max and Focus models produced during a week this month because of potential problems with the steering gear assembly, a notice sent to dealers on Wednesday shows.

Aug 21, 2014 2:42 PM EDT

Business growth slows in China and Europe, Russia sanctions still to bite

Business growth in China and across Europe slowed this month, surveys showed on Thursday, providing more evidence that the world economy is stuttering and may need more monetary stimulus to keep it going.

Aug 21, 2014 2:41 PM EDT