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Gadgetwise Earbuds Built of Sterner Stuff, With a Few Quirks
The housings, fittings and plug of the RHA 750i are made from stainless steel, not plastic.


Over Baseball Pants, a Sore Sight for Eyes
The World Series is a showcase for not only the finest teams, but also the regrettable fashion trend of the baggy, pajama-pant look.


An 18-foot fish?
A local snorkeler came face-to-face with an 18-foot-long oarfish off the coast of California. KTLA reports.


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.


Ex-Arizona congressman faces up to 100 years at fraud sentencing
TUCSON, Arizona (Reuters) - Former U.S. Representative Richard Renzi of Arizona faces up to 100 years in jail when he is sentenced on Monday for fraud, extortion and money laundering stemming from a federal land swap deal when he was in office.


Scientists confirm most distant galaxy ever
Scientists say they've found a galaxy that's not just far, far, away -- it's the most distant from our own that's been discovered yet. And it's helping them gain insight about the universe as it existed a long time ago.


Afghanistan to ask Pakistan about Taliban chief's whereabouts
KABUL, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Afghanistan will demand an explanation from Pakistan on the whereabouts of a former Taliban second-in-command when the leaders of both countries meet next week to discuss how to end years of insurgency, an Afghan official said on Saturday.


Private banker pay holds up in tough market
ZURICH (Reuters) - Stiff competition for top private bankers has kept a floor under pay even as low interest rates, flaccid client trading and tougher regulation squeeze industry profit margins.


Guthrie Extends Lead in China, McIlroy Seven Back
American Luke Guthrie extended his lead to four shots at the halfway stage of the BMW Masters as former world number ones Rory McIlroy and Lee Westwood struggled to make an impact in cool and windy conditions in Shanghai on Friday.


After tough week, White House buys time for Obamacare website fix
WASHINGTON, Oct 26 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama promised on Saturday that his troubled healthcare website was just weeks away from a cure as he struggled to convince Americans he is on top of what has become a self-inflicted wound to his signature first-term achievement.


Paced by Ace, Pettersen Widens Lead in Taiwan
Suzann Pettersen had a hole-in-one and increased her lead to five strokes Friday after the second round of the LPGA Taiwan Championship.


HIV drugs may get new role in fighting cancer
Oct 25 (Reuters) - A type of HIV medicine that stops the AIDS virus from entering immune system cells could in future be put to work against cancer in new combination therapies being developed by drug companies.


SEC's Gallagher slams effort to adopt political disclosure rules
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission should not waste time drafting rules to force companies to disclose information like campaign contributions or government payments for energy projects, a top SEC official said Friday.


DealBook Fed Proposes a Rule to Help Big Banks Stay Liquid in Times of Crisis
The Federal Reserves rule asks banks to estimate how much cash might flee in a 30-day period, and requires them to enough assets that they could sell to cover that outflow.


Aussie America's Cup bid?
Australian tycoon Bob Oatley turns from wine to water as he announces plans to build a team to challenge defending America's Cup champions Oracle Team USA.


Earthquake, and Much Smaller Tsunami, in Japan
No major injuries or damage were reported after a 7.1 magnitude quake off the coast where the effects of the 2011 disaster are still felt.


JPMorgan makes $5 bln settlement; SP 500 record
Oct. 25 - Summary Tech leads SP 500 to lifetime high; JPMorgan Chase announces $5.1 billion in mortgage-related settlements; durable goods orders and consumer sentiment show effect of Washington dysfunction; UPS benefits from online shopping boom. Conway G. Gittens reports.


T Magazine In Store | Azzedine Alaas New Paris Boutique Is All Curves
The reclusive designers new shop, in an 18th-century mansion off Avenue Montaigne, is the perfect setting for his seductive dresses.


Hardcover Business Best Sellers
Rankings are based on October figures.


Michael Jackson regains crown as top-earning dead celebrity
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Michael Jackson regained the title of the highest-earning dead celebrity in the past year, easily surpassing Elvis Presley and cartoonist Charles Schulz, Forbes magazine said on Wednesday.


EU lawmakers reject subsidies for new fishing boats
STRASBOURG (Reuters) - Fishermen will not get European Union subsidies to build new vessels for the bloc's already swollen fleet, EU lawmakers agreed on Wednesday, in a vote that raised hopes for an end to decades of over-fishing in Europe.


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.


Facebook executives coach Brazil politicians before Internet vote
BRASILIA (Reuters) - As Brazil threatens to impose strict new regulations on American Internet companies, Facebook offered some of its top politicians free advice this week on how to win "friends"...


Off the Charts For Some, Joblessness Is Not a Temporary Problem
People who do not find a new job quickly tend to remain unemployed for a long time.


Syria battles polio outbreak amid war
The Syrian government has been mounting a campaign to boost vaccination among children in Syria after at least 20 suspected cases of polio were reported -- from government and opposition sources -- near the eastern city of Deir Ezzor.


Rossi to get home run in U.S. Grand Prix
Californian Caterham racer Alexander Rossi will give home fans something to cheer about when Formula One returns to Texas.


U.S. wildfire smoke poses health hazards to distant communities report
(Reuters) - Massive clouds of smoke spewed from U.S. wildfires raging ever more intensely in recent summers send soot, carbon monoxide and other toxins far and wide, posing health hazards for distant communities, scientists warned in a study on Thursday.


T Magazine Accommodations | A New Hotel in L.A. Celebrates its Koreatown Surroundings
Andrew Zobler, the man behind the NoMad in Manhattan, took cues from the busy, 24-hour neighborhood to create the Line hotel, its two restaurants, bakery and nightclub.


'King of Good Times' on India's F1 future
Vijay Mallya lives for Formula One. He runs his own team and is proud to have it race on home soil at this weekend's Indian Grand Prix -- but will it be the country's last chance in motorsport's elite division?


Design Notebook House Haunters
For designers who specialize in haunted houses, its high season. What scares them is how little time there is to furnish the home of your nightmares.


The multi-billion-dollar fight for national sovereignty - Felix TV
Elliott vs. Argentina is one of those court cases so important and complex that only a Power Ranger, Transformers, Legos and wooden trains can possibly do it justice. (November 30, 2012)


Sports Briefing | Tennis Serena Williams Romps in Opener
Top-ranked Serena Williams breezed past Angelique Kerber, 6-3, 6-1, to open her bid for a fourth ATP Championships title in Istanbul.


YouTube Said to Introduce Paid Service for Music
The company plans to introduce the subscription service by the end of the year, perhaps as early as next month, according to people briefed on YouTubes plans.


In Transit Blog A Hotel Chain Drops Pornography Channels
The Nordic Choice group will no longer offer pornography channels at its hotels in Scandinavia.


Obama's tech expert becomes target over healthcare website woes
Oct 25 (Reuters) - Todd Park has gone from steering his healthcare information technology company through a blockbuster IPO to occasionally sleeping on a mat in his office while working to repair the...


Sports Briefing | College Basketball Jamaican to Play for UConn
The University of Connecticut said Kentan Facey, a 6-foot-9 freshman forward, had been granted a waiver to play this season by the N.C.A.A.


What price golfing perfection?
Pitch up with your credit card and your clubs if you want to walk the fairways at 10 of the world's finest golf courses.


Ask Well Does Cooking Vegetables Destroy Their Vitamins?
Answering a readers question about the best way to prepare vegetables.


EFH restructuring talks expand, forge on ahead of looming payment
NEW YORK, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Energy Future Holdings has stepped up talks with bondholders of its regulated unit, several people close to the talks said on Thursday, as it holds out hope of reaching...


Judge dismisses 'betrayal of trust' case against ElBaradei
CAIRO (Reuters) - A judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Egypt's former interim vice president for "betrayal of trust" in quitting the army-backed government in protest against its bloody crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood.


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