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News Feed Latest worldwide news World's tallest man gets hitched October 29 - Couple overcomes vertical challenges and tie the knot in Turkey. Sharon Reich reports. CORRECTED-BRIEF-ON Semiconductor Q3 revenue $715.4 mln (Corrects headline to say Q3 revenue was $715.4 mln, not $715.4) Global Soccer From Mutineer to Magician for Liverpool The decision by Liverpools owner and its manager to retain the services of Luis Surez is looking like the right call, despite his formerly rebellious ways. In Practice Timetable for Opening of Small Business Exchanges May Not Represent a Delay It is not clear whether the Nov. 30 date represents a delay, although some media have characterized it that way. Museum and Gallery Listings for Nov. 1-7 A critical guide to the visual arts in New York and the region. Colorado Goalie Varlamov Freed on Bond in Domestic Violence Case Colorado Avalanche goaltender Semyon Varlamov was released from jail on Thursday after posting a $5,000 bond following his arrest for allegedly kicking and stomping his girlfriend inside her Denver apartment, authorities said. Strong earthquake rattles Taiwan, no reports of casualties TAIPEI (Reuters) - An earthquake of 6.6 magnitude struck Taiwan on Thursday shaking high-rise buildings but there were no reports of casualties or major damage, residents and media said. Rebel Stronghold Falls to Congolese Army In a turning point in an insurrection that has roiled the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the last major population center controlled by the M23 fell to the military. In Transit Blog Hotel Yoga? Everyones Invited. Yoga classes at hotels have long been a popular guest amenity, but now some properties are opening them up to the public as well. Parents, scare your kids It's Halloween, and I'm here to tell you to scare your kids fearlessly. It's good for them. First, a story. Youre the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Prankvertising How one store competes at Halloween. Why independent funeral homes are struggling. Are economists nice people? Djokovic Beats Isner to Reach Paris Quarterfinals Novak Djokovic rallied from a set down Thursday to beat John Isner 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-2 and reach the quarterfinals of the Paris Masters. Recipes for Health Millet Polenta With Mushrooms and Broccoli or Broccoli Raab A savory mix of mushrooms that would pair well with a variety of grains. SP 500's rally ends after Fed; Expedia up late NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell on Wednesday, with the SP 500 snapping a four-day streak of gains after the Federal Reserve said it had a weaker growth outlook for the economy, even as it held steady with its stimulus program for the time being. Movie Review Kerouac Novel Adapted to Screen in Big Sur Michael Polishs film Big Sur is based on Jack Kerouacs visits to that coastal California region, where he fled the literary success that followed the publication of On the Road. U.S. consumer prices rise, but underlying inflation benign WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices rose modestly in September but there was little sign of underlying inflation in the economy, which should give the Federal Reserve scope to maintain its... Robert Gates, ex-U.S. Secretary of Defense, to lead Boy Scouts (Reuters) - The Boy Scouts of America on Wednesday chose former U.S. Secretary of Defense and CIA director Robert Gates as its next president, who will face the task of repairing divisions in the organization from a heated debate over accepting gay scouts. ACC Gets FSU-Miami Game It's Been Longing For Ten years have passed since the Atlantic Coast Conference lured Miami away from the Big East, and the ACC is finally getting what it figured would become routine when the Hurricanes joined. Rookie Lifts Penguins Past Hurricanes Jayson Megna, a rookie, had his first career goal and assist, and the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins snapped a three-game skid by defeating Carolina, 3-1. Syria meets deadline to destroy chemical production facilities BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syria has destroyed or rendered inoperable all of its declared chemical weapons production and mixing facilities, meeting a major deadline in an ambitious disarmament program, the international chemical weapons watchdog said Thursday. Around The Country College Football Around the Country Teams, players and games that stood out in the ninth week of college football. Philadelphia Inquirer Majority Owners Seek to Buy Out Others The majority owners said they wanted to provide stability to the newspaper after a month of upheavals and lawsuits. Mexican Congress passes diluted government tax reform MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico's Congress on Thursday approved a government-backed bill to increase weak tax revenues but watered down the measure that is expected to have only a moderate effect on the tax take. 8 States Teaming Up to Support Electric Cars California, New York and six other states said they would work jointly to adopt a range of measures to make it easier to own an electric car. Clippers Wont Win on Expectations Alone The Lakers, a team of castoffs and aging stars, beat the Clippers, who are considered title contenders and starting to act the part, in their N.B.A. opener on Tuesday night. OGX says $850 mln Petronas deal may end up in arbitration SAO PAULO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - OGX Petrleo e Gas Participaes SA, the beleaguered Brazilian oil company controlled by former billionaire Eike Batista, said on Thursday it expects to end up in... Caught Between Sudans, Region Tries to Pick Side Residents of the Abyei region, on the border of Sudan and South Sudan, voted on which country to be a part of, a move that could have real consequences if tensions are raised. Jessica Kreps, Adam Rothenberg The bride works for an art gallery; the groom is involved in start-up technology companies. One Play Saved a Game and May Have Saved the Jets Season If not for speedy linebacker Demario Davis, whose tackle in the Sept. 8 game against the Bucs helped them win the game, the Jets would not be contending for a playoff berth. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Youre the Boss Blog Finding New Ways to Generate Sales Leads Have you found a lead-generation service that works for you? Autonomous quadcopter takes humans out of flying equation Sept. 19 - A group of Austrian students has designed a quadcopter which flies autonomously using only the computing power of a smartphone. The reasearchers say the drone could one day be used for search and rescue scenarios or fighting fires without putting humans in harm's way. Jim Drury reports. Wealth Matters Twitter Tantalizes, but Beware the I.P.O. Some offerings get so much attention they can cloud peoples judgment, but investors must understand how a companys stock will fit in their portfolio. Could China-Japan tension spill over? Surprise, surprise, Japan and China are still not getting along. Koch Brother Wages 12-Year Fight Over Wind Farm The billionaire industrialist William I. Koch has donated about $5 million fighting Cape Wind, a vast wind farm proposed for Nantucket Sound. Petty Leads No. 6 Baylor to 59-14 Rout of Kansas Bryce Petty threw for 430 yards and three touchdowns in fewer than three quarters, Lache Seastrunk ran for 109 yards and a score and sixth-ranked Baylor routed Kansas 59-14 on Saturday night for its school-record 11th straight win. 'Phantom Goal' Game Will Not Be Replayed, Says German Court Hoffenheim lost its appeal for a replay of a Bundesliga match won by Bayer Leverkusen with a goal that should not have been allowed. Former Premier Can Be Charged, Czech Court Rules The Czech Supreme Court ruled that Petr Necas was not entitled to immunity from prosecution on possible corruption charges for the period when he was prime minister. Surfers ride the Halloween wave October 28 - Costumed surfers vie to be the big kahuna of a Halloween competition in Santa Monica. Sharon Reich reports. Biden urges U.S. lawmakers to hold off on any new Iran sanctions WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Vice President Joe Biden led a high-powered delegation to Capitol Hill on Thursday to try to persuade U.S. lawmakers to hold off on any more sanctions against Iran and let delicate diplomatic talks over Tehran's nuclear program unfold.

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