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News Feed Latest worldwide news Gay people welcome at Sochi Winter Olympics, says Russia's Putin SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin, seeking to defuse criticism over his treatment of gay people in Russia, said everyone will be welcome in Russia's Black Sea resort of Sochi for the... Currents | QA A Blueprint for Misery The artist Michael Elmgreen, on his design with Ingar Dragset of an apartment for a fictional failed architect at the Victoria and Albert Museum. New Jersey School District Cancels Testing After Exams Are Leaked on the Internet The breach of test security in the Montclair, N.J., school district was discovered by a parent on Friday, leading to a full legal investigation. Bengals 49, Jets 9 Jets Up-and-Down Pattern Holds, and Crumples Them Andy Dalton passed for 325 yards and 5 touchdowns as the Bengals crushed the Jets, who were seeking their first winning streak of the season but instead fell to 4-4. Ike Skelton, Former Congressman, Dies at 81 Mr. Skelton built a reputation as a military expert and social conservative during 34 years representing western and central Missouri in the House. How Does a Tick Do Its Dirty Work? Research Video Offers a Clue Just in time for Halloween a video made by researchers shows how ticks that carry Lyme disease cut into skin and hang on for days. Youre the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Involuntary Entrepreneurship Jobless claims higher than expected. A controversial beer slogan. Dealing with fear when selling. AbbVie beats forecast as Humira sales surge (Reuters) - AbbVie Inc on Friday reported stronger-than-expected results for the third quarter, as booming sales of its Humira arthritis treatment and Synthroid thyroid replacement drug more than... Elche denounce own fans for racially abusing Nyom MADRID (Reuters) - La Liga club Elche have denounced their own fans who racially abused Granada's French defender Allan Nyom in Saturday's La Liga game at their Martinez Valero stadium in Alicante. Epic Rap Battles Seeks Staying Power on YouTube Epic Rap Battles of History, which just began its third season on YouTube, hopes to hold onto viewers by presenting a new segment every other week. Ex-U.S. Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. reports to federal prison (Reuters) - Former Illinois Representative Jesse Jackson Jr., once one of the most promising black politicians in the United States, reported to federal prison on Monday to begin serving a 2-1/2 year sentence for misusing campaign funds, according to a family spokeswoman. GLOBAL MARKETS-Wall Street lifts stocks ahead of Fed meeting; dollar jumps NEW YORK, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Major U.S. stock indexes closed at record highs on Tuesday to lead global equities higher ahead of word from the Federal Reserve on the future of its stimulus program,... City Room New York Today Hurricane Sandy, One Year Later What you need to know for Monday commemorating the storm, a new mayoral poll and Lou Reeds debut. With tough market at home, China's heavy gear makers gain traction overseas BEIJING (Reuters) - When Guangxi Liugong Machinery was bidding to sell wheel loaders to a Thai rice merchant a few years ago, company president Zeng Guangan knew he needed to customize his equipment to beat off Komatsu Ltd and other Japanese rivals. Kenya 1 Month On Looting Dampens Mall Memorial Mourners from various races and religions grabbed handfuls of dirt and planted saplings at a memorial ceremony for the nearly 70 people killed at Nairobis Westgate Mall. U.S. Asserts Terror Suspect Has Implicated Himself A federal prosecutor told a judge that Nazih Abdul-Hamed al-Ruqai made incriminating statements after he was placed under arrest and was advised of his rights. 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. Intersection The Warsaw Way In Polands youthful Savior Square, Martina Matwiejczuk, a singer, displays her elegant nonchalant style through mixing simple and avant-garde pieces. How to do business in Seoul Etiquette, tricky addresses, best hotels by business hub. Here's what many business travelers wish they'd known before arrival. New York retailers, police trade blame on 'shop and frisk' NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York police and retailers Macy's Inc and Barneys New York Inc traded blame on Tuesday over complaints by black customers who were stopped by police after making luxury purchases, in a case that has roiled civil rights leaders. Facebook Eases Privacy Rules for Teenagers Teenagers will now be able to post items that can be seen by the public, making it easier for the social network to turn a post into an ad that can be shown widely. Adobe data breach more extensive than previously disclosed BOSTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Adobe Systems Inc said on Tuesday that the scope of a cyber-security breach disclosed nearly a month ago was far bigger than initially reported, with attackers obtaining... Pee-powered cell phone points to 'smart toilet' technology Aug. 13 - Does the call of nature hold the answer to a new form of renewable energy? Scientists in the UK are confident that it does. With backing from both the British government and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the researchers have developed a method for charging mobile phones with human urine. Matthew Stock reports. Applied Science Maybe Heaven Can Wait, but a Customer Cant Sometimes, a company can build excitement for a product or service by keeping consumers waiting. But when the delay is forced, they just see red. 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. 'Stranded player' to leave Qatar Footballer Zahir Belounis' limbo existence is almost at an end. After two years of legal wrangling, threats of a hunger strike and thoughts of suicide, he has been told he will finally receive his Qatari exit visa on October 21. Syria Fires Minister Who Met With the West Qadri Jamil, a deputy prime minister who met with American and Russian officials about peace talks to end Syrias war, was dismissed for not coordinating such meetings with the government. Google+ now has 300 million active users MOUNTAIN VIEW, California (Reuters) - Google Inc's fledgling social network, Google+, has now signed up 300 million active users who participate in its main news page or feed, up from 190 million just six months ago, the company said on Tuesday. Danny Bowiens Mission Cantina Opens Soon Putting a fresh spin on Mexican food the way Mission Chinese Food did for Sichuan. Wikipedia China Becomes Front Line for Views on Language and Culture Even innocuous topics have become controversial for Wikipedia editors from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, and compounding the issue are language differences. U.S. judge denies class action status in Deutsche Bank lawsuit NEW YORK (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Tuesday refused to allow shareholders to proceed as a group in a lawsuit accusing Deutsche Bank AG of misrepresenting the risks of mortgage-related investments that were central to the financial crisis. Dish wins dismissal of Harbinger's LightSquared lawsuit Oct 29 (Reuters) - Charlie Ergen's Dish Network Corp won dismissal on Tuesday of a lawsuit brought by Phil Falcone's Harbinger Capital Partners in a fight over LightSquared Inc, a wireless communications business that is in bankruptcy. Timelapse video shows nine years of 9/11 reconstruction Sept. 11 - Marking the 12th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, webcam company EarthCam has released a timelapse video showing the nine year construction of One World Trade Center in lower Manhattan. The company says the video is made up of hundreds of thousands of images captured from 35 different angles by high definition cameras. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Moooove over fossil-fuels - Cow power's coming Oct. 27 - Argentine researchers have demonstrated how methane can be separated from other digestive gases produced by cattle, to power a car. The scientists say that harnessing cow power on an industrial scale could create a new form of sustainable energy while also reducing the carbon footprint produced by cattle ranches. Elly Park reports. Reese Accepts Some Blame And Expresses Some Hope General Manager Jerry Reese did not attempt to deflect the criticism leveled at him after an 0-6 start, but he tried to emphasize that the Giants were still in the chase for the playoffs. Golf Capsules Ryan Moore birdied the first hole of a playoff with Gary Woodland on Monday to win the CIMB Classic after an overnight wait caused by thunderstorms. WRAPUP 3-World mourns Steve Jobs; Apple shares edge higher * Apple shares up 1 percent (Updates links to stories, graphics, Breakingviews; updates shares) The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Oct. 11, led by "Gravity," according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (1) Gravity.............................$ 44.3 million 2 (*) Captain Phillips....................$ 26.0 million 3 (2) Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 $ 14.2 million 3 (3) Runner Runner.......................$ 7.6 million 4 (*) Machete Kills.......................$ 3.8 mill Imax to Begin Producing Home Theaters in China The Canadian company plans to announce that it has set up a joint venture with a Chinese multinational to develop and manufacture $250,000 home theater systems. FOREX-Dollar rises for third session before Fed decision NEW YORK, Oct 29 (Reuters) - The dollar rose for a third straight session against major counterparts on Tuesday as traders bought back the currency on the view markets have already priced in...

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