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News Feed Latest worldwide news 7 swanky hostels around the world Budget-conscious travelers rejoice Hostels aren't what they used to be. Some of them have a sense of style, and they're offering options once reserved for higher-end hotels. Greenpeace activists charged with piracy Oct. 2 - A Russian court charges five Greenpeace activists with piracy, a crime punishable by up to 15 years in prison. Julie Noce reports. Italian prosecutors seek JPMorgan indictment for Paschi-Antonveneta deal -report Oct 2 (Reuters) - Siena prosecutors requested that JPMorgan Chase Co stand trial for obstructing regulators as part of a wider probe into Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA's purchase of Banca Antonveneta SpA, Bloomberg reported citing people familiar with the matter. 1.3 tons of cocaine found on flight There was something odd about the 30 suitcases that showed up on a flight from Venezuela. The colorful bags weren't registered to any of the passengers on the plane. Wealth Matters Financing Start-Up Dreams With Retirement Savings You can use 401(k) money to create a new business, but beware the rules are complicated and the Internal Revenue Service will be watching closely. King of Pop's birthday Mom looks back Michael Jackson's life began on August 29, 1958, as the seventh child in a family crowded into a tiny home in Gary, Indiana. Heads Up In Paris, a New Breed of Wine Bar Forget formal and fussy. These spots pair snacks and sips in casual, approachable settings. Mickelson Takes Great Pride in Presidents Cup Longevity Phil Mickelson has achieved plenty of success in his career but on Wednesday the five-time major winner said his status as the only golfer to play in every Presidents Cup is among those that he takes the most pride in. For Mets, Financial Restraints Are Off and Pressure Is On After three rebuilding seasons, General Manager Sandy Alderson essentially announced that the Mets, now freed of a number of burdensome contracts, could spend again. Encounters Lois Duncan Revisiting the Classics of an Earlier Generation A new imprint brings back out-of-print books for young adults, feeding nostalgia and building a new generation of fans. Getting Online Products to Their New Owners Speedy delivery of orders often poses a challenge for owners of small online businesses. Sarah Brown, Eli Goldstein A Love That Lasted Beyond Summer The couple met as counselors at a summer camp in the Berkshires. Berlusconi Backs Down on Threat to Topple Government The backing of Silvio Berlusconis center-right party allowed Prime Minister Enrico Letta to easily win a confidence vote in the Italian Senate. Pimco Total Return Fund rises 1.8 percent in September Morningstar NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Pimco Total Return Fund, the world's largest mutual fund, rose 1.8 percent in September after the Federal Reserve kept its bond-buying program unchanged, preliminary data... NASA spacecraft finds plastic ingredient on Saturn's moon Titan (Reuters) - NASA's Cassini spacecraft has found propylene, a chemical used to make household plastic containers, on Saturn's moon Titan, the space agency said. 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. Coca-Cola's clean water initiative CNN's Poppy Harlow sits down with Coca-Cola CEO Muhtar Kent to discuss the company's new water purification system. ArtsBeat Alamo Drafthouse Scraps Plan for Upper West Side Movie Theater The movie theater chain said that too much has changed since we initially began work on what would have been a five-screen revival house at the site of the Metro Theater on Manhattans Upper West Side. Molycorp stock soars as main mine revamp nears completion (Reuters) - Shares of Molycorp Inc rose sharply on Wednesday after the U.S. rare earths producer announced two of the final milestones in a $1.25 billion modernization and expansion at its main mine,... Property Values What You Get For ... $1,000,000 A four-bedroom house in Kansas City, Mo.; a condo near San Diego; and downtown living in Charlottesville, Va. What's in It? That Nacho Dorito Taste This is the irresistible flavor with its coppery, finger-staining dust that sent Doritos into the processed food hall of fame. Your Money Adviser Surviving Spouses With Reverse Mortgages Win Case Reverse mortgages allow borrowers to tap into the equity in their homes, but check out the fine print before signing for one. Guilty plea in drug smuggling case An Irish woman accused with a Scottish woman of trying to smuggle 25 pounds of cocaine from Peru back to Europe has admitted to the charges, her lawyer said Wednesday. F.B.I. Seizes Silk Road, an Online Drug Market, and Makes Arrest The moves are part of a crackdown on anonymous black markets hidden online and using virtual currencies for drug and other illegal transactions. Books of The Times In David and Goliath, Gladwell Explores Two Ideas Malcolm Gladwell sets out to explore two ideas in his new book that there is greatness and beauty in David-Goliath fights; and that we consistently get these kinds of conflicts wrong. Ally of Ivory Coast Strongman Sought by International Court An indictment unsealed by the International Criminal Court accuses Charles Bl Goud, a crucial ally of the Ivory Coast strongman Laurent Gbagbo, of crimes against humanity. ArtsBeat Annie Baker and Rajiv Joseph Receive Playwriting Awards The award is given every other year to playwrights in the early and middle stages of their careers. T Magazine Live Stream | Louis Vuitton Spring 2014 Collection at Paris Fashion Week A live stream of the latest womens collection from Louis Vuitton at Paris fashion week. Cosmos-Rowdies That 70s Rivalry, Updated First place in the N.A.S.L. will be up for grabs Sunday night when the Cosmos host Tampa Bay. Advertising A Campaign Urges Listening to Those Torn by Mental Illness While other campaigns focus on the mentally ill themselves, this effort focuses on the people around them, who can provide shelter by just listening to them. Lee Thornton, Ex-White House Reporter, Dies at 71 The first black woman to cover the White House for CBS News, Ms. Thornton also was a co-host of All Things Considered on NPR, a news program producer for CNN and a teacher of journalism. Prince helps child shepherds In Lesotho, boys as young as five tend sheep and cattle alone, braving thieves and jackals. But Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho have set up a charity to help them. Goldman Sachs, funds invest in DONG Energy, seek IPO COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs and two Danish pension funds are to buy a combined 26 percent stake in Danish state-owned oil and gas group DONG Energy for 11 billion Danish crowns ($2.00... Your Money An Adage Adjustment for Investors at Retirement A study found that holding as little as 20 percent in stocks at retirement, and adding more over time, could make a portfolio last longer. NBA masterclass for African players African basketball players get a training masterclass from NBA stars in Johannesburg. Copenhagen 10 things to know Copenhagen not only the capital of the happiest country on Earth (officially) but also probably the center of the designer goods universe. China Gains New Friends in Its Quest for Energy A Chinese presence at a vast new oil field in Kazakhstan is another indication that Chinas influence has eclipsed even Russias across the former Soviet republics of Central Asia. Brazilian president blasts U.S. Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff condemns the U.S. NSA spying program in front of the U.N. General Assembly. Tennis 'Sad' Nalbandian retires Argentina's David Nalbandian announces his retirement from tennis after failing to overcome a troublesome shoulder injury. Hedge fund Sarissa opposes Astex sale to Otsuka Oct 2 (Reuters) - Hedge fund Sarissa Capital, a large shareholder of Astex Pharmaceuticals Inc, opposed the sale of the biotechnology company to Japan's Otsuka Holdings Co .

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