Sun 18 May 2008 | 4:05 EDT

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High-tech cosmetic gadgets hit home 1:59pm ET

More and more high-tech cosmetic treatments previously only available through dermatologists and high-end spas are now being sold at drugstores and online.  Full Article 

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History of a long short story

Hedge fund star relates a six-year struggle with Allied Capital -- in which he was accused of stock manipulation -- and concludes that U.S. regulators are reluctant watchdogs.  Full Article 

Insight (1/4)

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Oil & the environment

Does it just get better for the earth with oil above $120 a barrel? We asked eco- campaigners to comment.  Full Coverage 

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Commodity Last Pct Chg Trade Date/Time
Oil 125.1 +1.97% 16 May 2008 17:14
Gold 900.0 +2.23% 16 May 2008 17:19
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Bernd Debusmann
on World Affairs

Over the years, no special relationship between the U.S. and another nation has been as special as that with Israel. Or as costly.  Full Article | More Columns 

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China earthquake

A massive 7.9 magnitude quake devastates southwest Sichuan province.  Full Coverage 

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Cannes Film Fest

Full coverage of the 61st Cannes film festival, the world's biggest, which runs from May 14-25.  Full Coverage 

Quake rocks China

A deadly 7.9 magnitude earthquake strikes China's Sichuan province, the worst in three decades.

 
China: Thousands flee fearing floods

May 17 - Thousands of earthquake survivors flee Beichuan fearing a lake may burst its bank according to state media.  Play Video

 
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Reuters News Quiz

How many children will Angelina Jolie have once she gives birth? Which health issue contributes to global warming?  Take Quiz 

Reuters Oddly Enough

Funny, quirky, strange-but-true stories from around the world.