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Typhoon sparks island evacuation
Oct. 23 - Some elderly residents are evacuated from a Japanese island before the arrival of Typhoon Francisco. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


Twitter IPO pegs valuation at modest $11 billion
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Seeking to avoid a repeat of Facebook Inc's much-maligned public debut, Twitter Inc revealed more modest ambitions, saying its initial offering would raise up to $1.6 billion and value the company at up to about $11 billion.


Shares in Spain's FCC soar after Bill Gates takes 6 percent stake
MADRID (Reuters) - Shares in Spanish builder FCC surged 13 percent to an 18-month high on Tuesday after the company announced late on Monday that Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft , had become its...


Qatar 2022 As it happened
A decision on the future of the Qatar 2022 World Cup has been delayed by FIFA.


Exclusive In rare Chinese move, Sinopec seeks partner for Canada shale
BEIJING (Reuters) - Sinopec Group wants to sell half of its two biggest shale gas fields in Canada to spread costs and accelerate their development as the Chinese energy company focuses increasingly...


Halloween candy for orangutans
When Americans hand out Halloween candy next week they may inadvertently be contributing to the destruction of orangutan habitat thousands of miles away.


In Transit Blog Walkabout Record Numbers for American Tourism in Cuba; TripAdvisor Plans Expansion
A weekly capsule of travel news curated by our writers and editors.


Column Can America innovate its way to growth?
(Reuters) - America is banking on economic growth. Its ability to pay debts, lower unemployment, and provide better living standards all depend on growth returning to its pre-recession levels and...


At Grambling, a Proud Football Program at Risk
Tension over money and control simmered for months before exploding in a boycott by players.


U.N. Syria envoy says Iran should join Geneva peace talks Press TV
DUBAI (Reuters) - The United Nations peace envoy for Syria said on Saturday Iran should be invited to planned peace talks in Geneva, Iran's English-language Press TV reported, in comments sure to rile Gulf Arab states.


Deal With Union Prevents Closure of Major Scottish Plant
A dramatic settlement of a dispute between Ineos and the Unite trade union will preserve hundreds of jobs at a petrochemical plant.


Grand Slam champ's passion for song
2-time Grand Slam doubles champ Vania King talks about her passion for singing as she performs at a baseball game.


Drug maker Dendreon seeking a buyer -report
Oct 25 (Reuters) - Drug maker Dendreon Corp is looking for a suitor after sales for its lead product, prostate cancer drug Provenge, were weaker than expected, according to a Bloomberg report.


Indonesian designers defy stereotypes of Muslim fashion
JAKARTA (Reuters) - As the world's most populous Muslim country, Indonesia has high demand for clothing that adheres to religious rules emphasizing modesty for women.


Fighting racism in football
South Africa's Tokyo Sexwale, a member of FIFA's racism task force, talks to CNN's Amanda Davies about ways to curb one of the game's big problems.


Basketball Legendary coach dies
Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Sharman -- who won three NBA titles as a player, one as a head coach and five in his club's front office -- died Friday in southern California, his former teams said.


With Snap of Group Photo, 3 Members of Advocacy Group Face Trial in China
Charged with illegal assembly, the members of the New Citizens Movement will be tried Monday in the first court test of how far the government will go to extinguish the group.


13 of the coolest travel 'gimmicks'
Sometimes the unnecessary add-ons are the most share-worthy things about the trip.


Unfunded liability grows for Illinois teacher pensions
CHICAGO, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Illinois's Teachers' Retirement System, the state's biggest public pension fund, said on Friday that its unfunded liability grew by 7 percent in the latest fiscal year...


SABMiller looks to women to boost demand
Oct. 25 - Brewer SABMiller is looking beyond men to boost business. Speaking to Reuters, the company's Europe boss says appealing to both sexes could help stem decline in beer demand. Ciara Sutton reports.


Bale Could Start for Real Madrid in Clsico
Real Madrids coach has hinted that the Welsh wing could be in the lineup at Barcelona on Saturday.


UPDATE 1-Brazil's Ser Educacional prices IPO below target range
SAO PAULO, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Brazilian education company Grupo Ser Educacional SA and shareholders sold 619.4 million reais ($283.7 million) of stock in an initial public offering that priced below...


Giant sea creature recovered off California coast
Oct. 15 - An 18-foot-long oarfish is recovered by a snorkeler near Catalina Island. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


'Bones,' 'Arrow' and more What's next
Scoop on the Bones wedding (and honeymoon)! Fresh Arrow dish that hits the target! And some answers on how NCIS LA will deal with a real-life baby twist. All that and more in this week's Spoiler Room.


Learning From Veterans, Giants Lineman Earns Trust and Playing Time
Center Jim Cordle, set to play against the Eagles on Sunday in his fourth N.F.L. start, has helped solidify the offensive line after injuries to David Baas and others.


UPDATE 1-Airbus exec says time for Germany to pay A350 loan in full
BERLIN, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Germany should pay the remaining 600 million euros of a disputed development loan for Airbus's A350 passenger plane now the aircraft maker has allocated work to German employees, an Airbus executive said.


Window-shop for health insurance now, buy later
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Frustrated by the new U.S. federal and state health insurance exchanges?


Career Couch Avoiding Collisions of Church and the Workplace
When it comes to religious expression at work, employers must balance the interests of the business with their employeesx2019; beliefs, workplace experts say.


Man linked to 79 Mexican killings
The most shocking thing about the arrest of a man linked to 79 killings may be that authorities don't find it shocking in violence-torn Monterrey, Mexico.


Bale Could Start for Real Madrid in Clsico
Real Madrids coach has hinted that the Welsh wing could be in the lineup at Barcelona on Saturday.


Currents | Music A Wave of Strange Creatures
The gallery show Odd Harmonics features a dozen unique theremins designed by Franois Chambard.


Kenny Perry Falls Into Tie in San Antonio
Kenny Perry bogeyed the final hole Saturday to drop into a five-way tie for the lead in the Champions Tour's ATT Championship.


Patrick Leigh Fermor, by Artemis Cooper
A biography of the British wayfarer, soldier and travel writer Patrick Leigh Fermor.


Monogamy Who needs it?
Humans don't always remain faithful to just one mate for life, but many -- at least theoretically -- subscribe to the idea of monogamy.


Iran Executes 16 Sunni Insurgents in Retaliation for an Attack
Though the insurgents were not believed to be connected to an attack that killed 14 border guards the day before, an official described the Sunnis as bandits linked to groups against the system.


Clowns in Mexico City? You cant be serious!
Oct. 24 - Hundreds of clowns from across the Americas converge in Mexico City to attend the 18th annual clown convention to hone their clowning skills. Tara Cleary reports.


News Analysis In Spy Uproar, Everyone Does It Just Wont Do
The uproar in Europe has obscured a new reality The digital age has merely expanded the ability of nations to do to one another what they have done for centuries.


17 Freshmen Have Hit Field for Both UCLA, Aggies
Back in the day, a college football coach had a stock answer ready when asked to evaluate his latest recruiting class. He'd say to check back in two or three years, after those players had chances to show what they can do.


U.S. website offers morbid glimpse into home's history
(Reuters) - Home buyers, ghost hunters and the morbidly curious have flocked to a U.S. website designed to reveal whether a dwelling they feel may be haunted actually harbors a deadly past.


Your Money Adviser Stumbling Blocks in Reducing Balance on a Student Loan
Difficulties in having payments properly applied to a student loan balance is a common complaint to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.


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