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Poland could halve demand for coal by 2030, study says
OSLO (Reuters) - Poland could halve its demand for coal by 2030 with a shift to renewable energies that would end its image as a laggard in European Union efforts to slow climate change, a study showed on Friday.


Fourth New Yorker accuses a department store of racial profiling
A fourth New Yorker is saying that he was targeted outside a New York City department store because of his race.


Whats On Saturday
Television highlights.


Sports Briefing | Soccer FIFA Looks at Racism Claims
Jeffrey Webb, the head of FIFAs antiracism task force, will meet with Manchester City midfielder Yaya Tour on Sunday.


Titanic violin sells for $1.7 million
A violin played by the Titanic's musical conductor as the ship sank sold at auction Saturday for more than $1.7 million, a UK-based auction house said.


The Learning Network Blog How Young Is Too Young for an iPhone?
Should babies be using smartphones or tablets?


Sumatra's endangered tigers
As recently as 1978 more than 1,000 Sumatran tigers lived on Sumatra. But thanks to appallingly high deforestation and rampant poaching their numbers have dropped to around 400. But there's still hope for the Sumatran tiger.


Zombies on bicycles ride through Key West
Oct. 21 - Thousands of costumed zombies pedaled beside the Atlantic Ocean in Key West for the 4th annual Zombie Bike Ride. Jillian Kitchener reports.


For Lou Reeds Chefs, a Walk on the Mild Side
For a handful of chefs and restaurateurs in downtown Manhattan, Lou Reed was a devoted customer.


US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Dow, SP 500 hit record closing highs on Fed outlook
NEW YORK, Oct 29 (Reuters) - The Dow and the SP 500 ended at record closing highs on Tuesday after economic data supported views that the Federal Reserve will keep its stimulus intact for several months and IBM gained after it announced a stock buyback.


Zombies take to the streets
Hundreds of zombies took over the streets of suburban Atlanta to benefit a local organization.


And to Drink For Red-Cooked Beef, a Softly Fruity Wine
The spike of heat in this dish makes it one of the more difficult to pair with wine, but a well balanced zinfandel may go surprisingly well.


Image of Hindenburg Haunts Hydrogen Technology
One of the strongest psychological impediments to hydrogen fuel cell technology is the searing image of the Hindenburg catching fire and crashing in 1937.


The origami kayak and 9 other great folding vehicles
Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, is believed to date back as far as the 17th century. Traditionally done with a single sheet of paper, its elegant principles have come to influence package design, mathematics and -- more recently -- an unusual new folding kayak.


Sports Briefing | Golf L.P.G.A. Tour Will Admit 16-Year-Old
The L.P.G.A. Tour waived its age requirement Monday for Lydia Ko, clearing the way for her to join the tour in 2014.


TV Talk Comedy Comebacks
The Times reporters Bill Carter and Brian Stelter discuss the surprise hits among this years new comedies.


CORRECTED-UPDATE 3-U.S. Steel to partially shut Ontario mill
(Corrects headline to clarify that coking, finishing operations are not affected.)


Initial price thoughts set on CaixaBank subordinated Tier 2 bond
LONDON, Oct 29 (IFR) - CaixaBank is marketing a subordinated Tier 2 bond in the area of mid-swaps plus 415bp, after receiving indications of investor interest above EUR750m, a banker involved in the...


Jonas Brothers pop-rock band splits up
Oct 29 - The Jonas Brothers break-up after eight years together. Bob Mezan reports.


With Defense Still a Puzzle, Knicks Opener Is Here
Coach Mike Woodson said the teams defense was not where he wanted it to be heading into Wednesdays season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks at Madison Square Garden.


F1 design pushes boundaries
Christina MacFarlane explores the evolution of F1 design with 4-time F1 World Champion Alain Prost.


Five dead at four locations after shooting spree in Texas town
TERRELL, Texas (Reuters) - A man suspected of shooting to death his mother, aunt and three others in four locations was charged with murder on Tuesday after a manhunt and high-speed car chase through the Texas town of Terrell, law enforcement authorities said.


T Magazine Document | In the Guest Book of the Htel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Celebrity Signatures Galore
Mash notes and doodles from the likes of Johnny Depp, Karl Lagerfeld and Conan OBrien crowd the vellum pages of the legendary hotel in Cannes.


Wozniacki ends wait for title
The wait is over for Caroline Wozniacki as she collects some silverware in Luxembourg.


8 incredible African photographers
African photographers are giving voice to their own experiences like never before. Here are eight of the continent's best up-and-coming photographers.


ArtsBeat Book Review Podcast Jung Chang Reconsiders Cixi
Ms. Chang discusses Empress Dowager Cixi The Concubine Who Launched Modern China.


Health Site Chief Expects Low Initial Enrollment Number
Despite the snags, Marilyn B. Tavenner argued against calls for delaying enforcement of the requirement that most Americans carry health insurance.


U.S. celebrates the pumpkin
Oct. 21 - Americans find unusual ways to celebrate autumn with pumpkin festivals and competitions. Tara Cleary reports.


What about Social Security's rollout?
(Reuters) - After the nation's major social program finally became law, critics regularly blamed it for a slowing economy and a swelling federal bureaucracy. Fierce congressional opposition led to...


South Carolina 27, Missouri 24 (Two Overtimes) Gamecocks Change Passer, and Fortune
Trailing, 17-0, in the third quarter, South Carolina replaced Dylan Thompson with Connor Shaw at quarterback, which spurred a comeback against Missouri.


With Defense Still a Puzzle, Knicks Opener Is Here
Coach Mike Woodson said the teams defense was not where he wanted it to be heading into Wednesdays season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks at Madison Square Garden.


News From the Advertising Industry
Account assignments, executive appointments and miscellaneous news from advertising agencies.


City Room Cellphone-Hater in the Subway
Metropolitan Diary A surprising response when a phone rings underground.


On Monday Night, World Series Tops N.F.L.
Game 5 of the Red Sox-Cardinals World Series on Monday drew a local television rating four times as large as the Rams-Seahawks N.F.L. game played nearby.


Women risking their lives for journalism
Security is an elusive thing for journalists, women in particular. Every year, the International Women's Media Foundation honors four women journalists for their courage in reporting the news and promoting the advancement of women in the news media.


Caceres back for Uruguay World Cup playoff against Jordan
MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) - Juventus defender Martin Caceres has been recalled to the Uruguay squad for their intercontinental World Cup playoff against Jordan next month.


Russia Team Depleted
Russia will send an inexperienced team when it faces Italy in the Fed Cup finals next week in Sardinia.


U.S. Health Insurance Websites Problems Continue Despite Improvements
Insurers said that severe technical problems were still making it difficult to enroll new subscribers.


Joseph Gale, William Hopkins
Fodder for a country song? A judge on the United States Tax Court in Washington marries a Nashville songwriter.


iPhone's fingerprint sensor works for dogs
You'll have to be doggedly clever to unlock Mike Linden's new iPhone 5S.


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