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News Feed Latest worldwide news Well Concussions and the Classroom The American Academy of Pediatrics on Sunday released new recommendations regarding students who return to school following a concussion. Dance Review Melanie Maars Our Other at Danspace Project In Our Other by Melanie Maar, a woman changes into a birdlike creature. Embattled G4S rejects $2.5-billion offer for cash delivery unit LONDON (Reuters) - G4S , the world's largest security services firm which is fighting to restore its reputation after a series of contract scandals, has rejected a $2.5-billion offer for its cash... Will Kimi deliver success? CNN's Ben Wyatt looks at Ferrari's decision to bring Kimi Raikkonen in to partner Fernando Alonso in 2014. T Magazine Food Matters | For L.A.s Thoughtful Young Eaters, a New Breed of Catering Company Heirloom L.A. is blowing up, thanks to its sustainable (and tasty) approach to creating menus for large events, its food trucks irresistible lasagna cupcakes and, now, a private dinner series. Youre the Boss Blog In Small-Business Lending, the Devil Is Often in the Lien Have you ever gotten tripped up by a lien? What was your experience and how did you handle it? The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Oct. 4, led by "Gravity," according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Gravity.............................$ 55.6 million 2 (1) Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 $ 21.5 million 3 (*) Runner Runner.......................$ 7.6 million 4 (2) Prisoners...........................$ 5.7 million 5 (3) Rush................................$ 4.4 million Amazon species found since 2010 A titi monkey that purrs like a cat is just one of hundreds of species discovered in the Amazon in recent years, according to the World Wildlife Fund. Another surprise? A vegan piranha. U.S. shutdown's impact on travelers Never mind that visit to the Statue of Liberty in New York City. Forget visiting Independence Hall in Philadelphia. And that hiking adventure at Yellowstone National Park? You might want to tweak your travel plans. 'Bionic man' makes debut at Washington's Air and Space Museum WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A first-ever walking, talking "bionic man" built entirely out of synthetic body parts made his Washington debut on Thursday. New York City Voters Back Adding Casinos, Poll Finds A ballot measure to allow up to seven more casinos to be built in the state will most likely pass, according to a New York Times/Siena College poll. India's obsession with lighter skin In India, many women are obsessed with lightening their skin. CNN writer Moni Basu recalls her own family's pressures to not get "too dark." Gay people welcome at Sochi Winter Olympics, says Russia's Putin Oct. 28 - Russian President Vladimir Putin pledges no discrimination against gay people at Sochi Winter Olympic Games. Mana Rabiee reports. Tech boss dares staff to fail How Trend Micro CEO Eva Chen turned international failure into an opportunity to carve out a new business strategy. Iran says offers ideas to end rift with U.N. nuclear watchdog VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran's deputy foreign minister said he had made proposals to the U.N. nuclear watchdog chief on Monday after pledging "a new approach" to easing international concerns about indications of illicit atomic bomb research by Tehran. Strong Finish by Williams in Capping a Dominant Year Serena Williams defeated Li Na, 2-6, 6-3, 6-0, in the WTA Championships final for her career-high 11th title of the year. 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. 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. Price Career is dream come true The pro golfer on becoming the International Captain at the 2013 Presidents Cup and trying to beat the American's winning streak. New Rules Set to Help Womens Offenses in College Basketball The N.C.A.A. has instructed officials to restrict physical play this season, after scoring fell to a record low in 2012-13. Wall Street T-bill stockpile surged before U.S. debt deal NEW YORK (Reuters) - In a seeming game of hot potato, Wall Street's top firms were stuck with short-term U.S. government debt that no one wanted before Washington struck an 11th-hour deal last week... First trip to Africa? Read this What should many new Africa hands ditch first? Their preconceptions Giant oarfish found off California coast Oct. 16 - Snorkeler finds rare giant 18-foot oarfish off Santa Catalina Island's coast in California. John Russell 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. Saudi women defy driving ban Saudi Arabian women defy authorities over female driving ban. CNN's Mohammad Jamjoom reports. Well Now, a Kiss Isnt Just a Kiss Why do we lock lips in romantic relationships? Its complicated, according to researchers at Oxford University. Its less about sex and more about assessing potential mates than you may think. Bats Keeping Score Molina Dashes Ambitions of Bostons Base Stealers The Red Sox, who were among the stolen-base leaders in the regular season, have not tested the well-respected arm of Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina. Think positive and win Whether it's infuriating colleagues, inept management or a lack of appreciation, the modern day workplace can be a positivity free zone. Your Money Out of Network, Not by Choice, and Facing Huge Health Bills Consumers may face big payments to doctors who participate in their care, in an emergency or in a hospital, but are not in their insurance network. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. U.S. factory, housing data suggest economy losing steam WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. manufacturing output barely rose in September and contracts to buy previously owned homes recorded their largest drop in nearly 3-1/2 years, the latest signs the economy's... In White House Pitches, Rosy View of Health Care Site Before the health insurance exchange Web site went live, President Obama and other top officials confidently promoted it as being simple to use and ready for customers. UPDATE 2-Vivendi and Lagardere agree 1 bln euro Canal+ buyout * Vivendi agrees to buy Lagardere's 20 pct stake in Canal+ France UPDATE 1-Detroit's finances 'shocking,' city manager testifies DETROIT, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Detroit's emergency manager painted a picture of a city in dire financial straits in testimony on Monday, with budgets so strained that bumpers were falling off police... U.S. health exchanges say federal data hub operating again (Reuters) - A key link to federal data used by the websites that sell health insurance under the U.S. health reform law appeared to be working again after a data center failure blocked enrollment across the country on Sunday, two state-based exchanges said on Monday. French clubs plan tax strike French football clubs are going on strike to protest the country's planned 75% tax for high earners, claiming it will make them less competitive against European rivals and cause further financial hardship. Maine 'hermit' sentenced to re-enter society with counseling AUGUSTA, Maine (Reuters) - A Maine man who claims to have spent 27 years living in the woods as a hermit pleaded guilty on Monday to burglary and theft in a deal in which he will receive mental health counseling to re-enter society. The Learning Network Blog Weekly News Quiz | Oct. 22-28, 2013 Answer the 10 questions below to see what you know about the people and events making news this week. Spain Summons U.S. Ambassador in Spying Scandal Two Spanish newspapers reported that the National Security Agency collected data on 60 million phone calls in the country. Security Check Now Starts Long Before You Fly The T.S.A. has at its fingertips a large range of personal records to prescreen passengers, including past travel, property records and vehicle registrations.

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