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South Texas 1 reactor shut

STP Nuclear Operating Co's 1,280-megawatt Unit 1 at the South Texas nuclear power station in Texas shut by early Thursday from 92 percent early Wednesday, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission said in a report.

Duke opens two wind farms, taps Siemens

Duke Energy said on Thursday it brought two new wind power projects on line and said it would use Siemens Energy wind turbines as well as General Electric turbines at a planned Wyoming wind farm.

Petroquest borrowing base revised; ups production view

Petroquest Energy Corp said the borrowing base under its credit facility has been revised to $100 million, following a redetermination by its lenders, and the independent oil and natural gas company raised its third-quarter production forecast.

Terra again rejects CF takeover offer

Fertilizer maker Terra Industries Inc again rejected a takeover bid from larger competitor CF Industries Holdings Inc, saying CF's stock price was inflated because of a takeover bid for that company.

Personal spending surges, jobless claims rise

U.S. consumer spending rose at its fastest pace in nearly 8 years in August, but the number of workers filing new claims for jobless benefits rose last week, indicating a weak labor market would weigh on recovery.

A-list young actors have thirst for Wettest County

The Wettest County in the World, a film project about Depression-era bootleggers, is making waves among some of Hollywood's leading young actors, who are drawn to its colorful setting, mystery elements and meaty roles.

U.S. employee confidence up in third quarter: survey

U.S. employee confidence edged up in the third quarter, with many workers saying the worst of the recession is over, but that optimism came with hopes for raises and advancement when the dust clears, a survey released on Thursday showed.

Personal spending in August up 1.3 percent

U.S. consumer spending rose at its fastest pace in nearly 8 years in August, advancing for a fourth straight month, according to a government report on Thursday that pointed to a rebound in spending in the third quarter.

New media upends TV ratings system

The explosion of ways people watch television is confounding the media industry, which has relied for decades on the Nielsen ratings but now must adapt to the realities of the Internet and on-demand video.

Monster U.S. online jobs index down in September

A monthly gauge of online labor demand in the United States dipped slightly in September, as employers remained wary despite signs of economic recovery, a private research group said on Thursday.

AIG dismisses McKinsey as adviser-Bloomberg

American International Group dismissed consulting firm McKinsey & Co as its restructuring adviser in an effort to cut costs, according to a Bloomberg report, citing two people familiar with the matter.

Hugh Jackman, Daniel Craig sell out on Broadway

Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig, best known for playing big screen action heroes Wolverine and James Bond, have drawn record ticket sales for their play A Steady Rain, but it drew mixed reviews on Wednesday after opening night.

U.S. personal spending in August up 1.3 percent

U.S. consumer spending rose at its fastest pace in nearly 8 years in August, advancing for a fourth straight month, according to a government report on Thursday that pointed to a rebound in spending in the third quarter.

Gays, lesbians getting better showcase on U.S. TV

American TV viewers are seeing more gay, lesbian and transgender characters on their screens and story lines are better reflecting current issues in the gay community, according to a survey set for release on Thursday.

Paul McCartney to release CD/DVD of NY shows

Paul McCartney's recent three-night concert stand in New York City -- during which the rock legend delved into his Beatles, Wings and solo catalogs and brought Billy Joel to the stage -- is coming to CD and DVD.

KKR completes deal with fund; on Euronext

Private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co closed a long-awaited deal on Thursday to buy its Amsterdam-quoted fund, becoming a Euronext- listed company and completing the first step toward an expected move to the New York Stock Exchange.

Stock futures slip after strong 3Q; data in focus

U.S. stock index futures fell on Thursday, with investors consolidating gains after a strong quarter, and as a raft of economic data was due that could offer clues about the tone of economic recovery.

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