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Moore, Woodland Set Up Monday Playoff in Malaysia
Americans Ryan Moore and Gary Woodland set up a Monday playoff after finishing tied on 14-under at the weather-hit CIMB Classic in Malaysia on Sunday.


Finding an edge in a crowded market
The decline of print and rise in peer-reviewed websites are giving publishers a big headache. So how do you find an edge in the crowded marketplace?


As Iraq seeks U.S. arms, bombs kill another 55
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A dozen bombings in Iraq killed 55 people on Sunday as the prime minister prepares to travel to Washington to seek President Barack Obama's help in confronting a wave of sectarian violence fuelled by Syria's civil war.


In Fed and Out, Many Now Think Inflation Helps
Some economists say more inflation is just what the American economy needs to escape from a half-decade of sluggish growth and high unemployment.


Editor's Choice
Our best photos from the last 24 hours.


The Boss Margaret Minson When the Gamex2019;s on the Line
As an athlete, Margaret Minson of Student Sponsor Partners learned how to take risks x2014; a quality that has helped her in her career.


Greenspan+margin debt=danger
(Reuters) - Alan Greenspan says stocks are heading higher. Margin debt is at an all-time nominal high with investors borrowing another 5 percent against their brokerage accounts last month...


Protesters march in Washington against NSA spying
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Protesters marched on Capitol Hill in Washington on Saturday to protest the U.S. government's online surveillance programs, whose vast scope was revealed this year by former spy agency contractor Edward Snowden.


Square Feet Manhattans Vanishing Gas Stations
In a land-starved city, the oddly shaped but well-placed parcels taken up by service stations have risen in value.


Secrets to calm, easy travel
Has 'busy' become your catchphrase? CNN caught up with leading travel experts to find zen on the road. The trick? Remember, it's the journey that counts.


QA With iOS 7 Upgrade, Podcasts Move to an Apple App
Questions about Apples new Podcasts app, and how Google is able to read your mind.


In Practice Sebelius Finds a Friendly Crowd in Boston
For Kathleen Sebelius, the health and human services secretary, a gala in Boston appeared to be a much-needed respite from scrutiny and criticism over the bungled rollout of the online health insurance exchanges.


Boehner "Obamacare is law of the land"
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top Republican lawmaker John Boehner said on Thursday he would not make it his mission to repeal the Obama administration's healthcare reform law following the re-election of President Barack Obama.


Well Everyday Jet Lag
How sleeping against type can affect your health.


UPDATE 1-Orrick, Pillsbury in talks to form big 10 U.S. law firm
NEW YORK, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Two U.S. law firms are in advanced merger discussions to create one of the 10 largest in the country, according to the firms' chairmen.


McDonald's forecasts tough fourth quarter
(Reuters) - McDonald's Corp warned on Monday that global sales at established restaurants would be relatively flat in October and signaled that weakness would continue in the fourth quarter amid...


Riff The Harvard Doctor Who Accidentally Unleashed a Zombie Invasion
With a little help from the Internet.


Israeli researchers walk the walk with gait analysis device
July 14 - An Israeli company is developing an inexpensive gait analysis device it believes will help doctors diagnose previously undetected medical conditions. The study of a person's walking style can reveal much about their health, and the company says it can now done at a price that most people can afford. Jim Drury has more.


Miriam Ganz, Daniel Horwitz Getting Off on the Right Foot
The bride is a certified freelance American Sign Language interpreter; the groom is the rabbi and international director of immersive learning for Moishe House.


Dance Review Christopher Wheeldon Updates Cinderella
Christopher Wheeldons Cinderella, performed by San Francisco Ballet, has no fairy godmother or a magic pumpkin.


Hans Ephraimson-Abt, Air-Crash Victims Crusader, Dies at 91
Mr. Ephraimson-Abt became an internationally known advocate after the death of his daughter on Korean Air Lines Flight 007, which was shot down by Soviet fighter planes in 1983.


Few Problems With Cannabis for California
At a time when polls show widening public support for legalizing marijuana, Californias 17-year experience as the first state to legalize medical marijuana offers surprising lessons, experts say.


Tech boss who dares staff to fail
Eva Chen is the boss of Trend Micro, a Japanese software security company. Within months of her appointment, she dealt with a major bug. She tells CNN how she turned the mishap into opportunity.


Czech left takes lead in early election - partial results
PRAGUE, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Czech centre-left Social Democrats took an early lead in the central European country's parliamentary election, partial results showed on Saturday.


Darkest place in the world?
At night, the ancient, barren Namib Desert is free from light pollution. The complete darkness makes it a perfect place for astronomers.


How to hack the most popular Halloween costumes
NEW YORK (Reuters) - As perennial as Halloween are the princesses, Batmans, witches and pirates that the National Retail Federation says are the most popular costumes, year after year.


Dance Review The Apollo Presents James Brown Get on the Good Foot
James Brown Get on The Good Foot, a dance revue presented at the Apollo Theater, honored Brown for his enormous influence on music and dance and his place in the theaters history.


Czech ANO leader recommends party stay out of new government
PRAGUE, Oct 26 (Reuters) - The leader of Czech political party ANO said he would recommend to members that it not enter a new government, after a parliamentary election on Saturday in which ANO...


Too Big to Sail? Cruise Ships Face Scrutiny
After a string of disasters at sea, lawmakers and regulators push for more accountability and question the size of the newest ships.


Jeremy Lin I don't focus on race
Jeremy Lin on whether it's more difficult to make it as an Asian-American player in the NBA.


World Briefing | Middle East Iraq U.S. Pledges $1 Million to Help Relocate Iranian Exiles
The exiles, who are considered terrorists in Iran, were originally permitted to seek refuge in Iraq by Saddam Hussein after the 1979 Iranian revolution.


Sinosphere Blog Chinese Citys Pollution Goes Off the Charts
School was canceled and traffic was nearly paralyzed in Harbin on Monday as off-the-charts pollution dropped visibility to less than 10 meters in parts of the city.


Ferguson Says Beckham Had to Go After Celebrity Got in the Way
The longtime Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson criticized what he considered David Beckhams preoccupation with fame in a new autobiography.


Facing Vote on European Subsidies, Fishermen Cling to Way of Life
A vote by the European Union on Wednesday could determine whether to continue supporting the big-fleet approach or steer the fishing industry toward a more ecological future.


Saudi Women Rise Up, Quietly, and Slide Into the Drivers Seat
In open defiance of staunch opposition in a conservative Saudi society, a small group of women got into their cars and drove off, with some posting videos.


The Saturday Profile Mexican Writer Mines the Soccer Field for Metaphors
Juan Villoro, one of Mexicos most decorated and esteemed writers, also happens to be a leading soccer analyst, extracting lessons about society and life from the game.


Czech Social Democrat chief defies party call to resign
PRAGUE, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Czech Social Democrat leader Bohuslav Sobotka refused to resign as party chairman on Sunday, defying calls from the rest of the party leadership to step down after a...


Cuban city struggling to recover a year after Hurricane Sandy
HAVANA (Reuters) - A year after Hurricane Sandy left Santiago de Cuba in shambles, the streets are clear and power, communications and water are back to normal, but residents of Cuba's second city are still struggling with the aftermath of the mighty storm.


Sports Briefing | Golf Pettersen Keeps Lead in Sunrise Championship
Suzann Pettersen struggled with three early bogeys but recovered for a one-over-par 73 to maintain a four-shot lead after the third round of the Sunrise Championship in Taiwan.


23 years late, Suu Kyi gets EU prize
Better late than never. Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi receives the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, 23 years late.


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