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Report Iran Hangs 16 'Rebels' to Avenge Ambush
Iran hanged 16 "rebels" of an unspecified armed group on Saturday in retaliation for the death of 14 border guards in clashes near the frontier with Pakistan, a semiofficial news agency reported.


Abyei, Sudan welcome U.N.-backed referendum in disputed region
ABYEI (Reuters) - Abyei and Sudanese officials welcomed a push by the African Union to involve the U.N. Security Council in helping plan a referendum to resolve a dispute in the remote border region.


ArtsBeat College Painters to Face Off Onstage
A competition called ArtBattles U will invite student painters to compete at an event in the East Village, with the winners chosen by the audience.


Home made cars speed through
October 29 - Colombia's Medellin hosts annual roller cart festival.


'I did it my way,' says F1's 'Lazarus'
He was given last rites by a priest after suffering life-threatening injuries in a race accident, but returned to the track just 42 days later and went on to win two more world titles. Niki Lauda reveals how he defied his rivals, his employers and even his family to create a career that has been immortalized on the big screen.


Williams' toughest challenge
Serena Williams opens up about her fifth U.S. Open victory and the medical condition that almost ended her career.


Dance Review At Ice Theater of New York, Balanchine as Inspiration
Edward Villella, a former Balanchine star, choreographs for Ice Theater of New York.


Psychic scammers find fertile haunting ground in Internet age
GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - As pre-Halloween witches and ghouls sprout up on U.S. lawns, experts are warning people to be wary of modern occult scammers who have moved online to hawk virtual...


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.


Moldovan dancer tells court she had affair with stricken ship's captain
Oct. 29 - A Moldovan dancer who was with the captain of the Costa Concordia cruise liner when it capsized tells a court she and the captain were lovers. Mana Rabiee reports.


Letter From Washington Congressional Budget Talks to Begin Amid a Sea of False Assumptions
The panel that convenes this week must contend with this record of failure, a task compounded by misinformation that the deficit is spiraling out of control.


WRAPUP 2-Obama under fire as Americans lose prior health plans
WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is facing fresh attacks for his pledge that Americans who like their current healthcare plans can keep them under Obamacare, as reports pile up of thousands of Americans facing cancellation notices.


Sports Briefing | College Basketball North Carolinas Hatchell Has Leukemia
Coach Sylvia Hatchell was found to have leukemia and will step away temporarily from her coaching duties.


Youre the Boss Blog How a Burned Out Owner Got Back Into the Game
At first, the founder of Parties That Cook was devastated by the way her employees responded.


Three firms settle SEC charges over custody rule violations
(Reuters) - Three investment firms have been sanctioned by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for violating a rule designed to insure the safekeeping of customer funds, the agency said on...


Ally settles U.S. regulators' mortgage securities claims
NEW YORK, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Ally Financial Inc, the former parent of bankrupt Residential Capital LLC, has agreed to settle lawsuits by two U.S. regulators over alleged misstatements about its...


US STOCKS-Dow, SP 500 end at record highs on stimulus hopes
* Consumer confidence sinks on worries about government shutdown


Defectors to North Korea stun South
The repatriation to Seoul of six citizens who defected to North Korea in recent years has intrigued a South Korean public accustomed to the flow of refugees in the opposite direction, an observer says.


GLOBAL MARKETS-SP 500 leads stocks ahead of Fed meeting; dollar jumps
NEW YORK, Oct 29 (Reuters) - The SP 500 hit a record on Tuesday to lead global equities higher ahead of word from the Federal Reserve on the future of its stimulus program, while the U.S. dollar...


CNN Heroes announced
Today CNN announced the Top Ten Heroes of 2013. Anderson takes a look at each of their causes.


Possible ties between grenade in Mexico and U.S.
U.S. authorities are looking for possible links between a grenade found at the scene of a drug cartel shootout in Mexico earlier this month that killed three police officers and an American who allegedly made similar improvised grenades from parts exported from the United States.


Lauda Raikkonen can lift Alonso
The man who made Formula One's bravest comeback - Niki Lauda - has given his seal of approval to Kimi Raikkonen's dramatic decision to return to Ferrari.


Mexico summons U.S. ambassador
Mexico's foreign minister says he's summoning the U.S. ambassador following fresh reports of NSA surveillance of its communications.


U.S. Womens Team Cry, Laugh, Love and Compete
The U.S. womens national team faces New Zealand on Sunday in an international friendly match in San Francisco.


After a Goof, Wainwright Takes a Jab at Himself
The Cardinals ace and Gold Glove finalist didnt make an error in the regular season, but also didnt catch an easy pop-up in the World Series opener.


John Boynes This House Is Haunted
Mysterious occurrences plague a Victorian teacher who moves in with two eerily well-mannered children.


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.


U.N. inspectors hold 'very productive' nuclear talks with Iran
VIENNA (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear watchdog and Iran held "very productive" talks this week on how to advance a long-blocked investigation into Iranian atomic activities and will meet again in Tehran next month, they said in a rare joint statement on Tuesday.


Boyd Leads No. 9 Clemson Past Maryland 40-27
The offense clicked on the ground and in the air, amassing 551 yards on 98 plays. The defense came up big during a pivotal stretch of the third quarter, and special teams contributed 16 points.


Obama tells Americans Healthcare.gov to be fixed in "coming weeks"
Oct. 26 - More than a week after a government shutdown, fueled by House Republicans against Obama's Affordable Care Act, the President seeks speedy recovery for healthcare.gov. Gavino Garay reports.


Sports Briefing | Tennis Williams in Semifinals in Istanbul
Top-ranked Serena Williams advanced to the semifinals of the WTA Championships in Istanbul by defeating Petra Kvitova on Thursday.


Start A Web Site That Helps Shoppers Find Brick-and-Mortar Stores
Ruchika Kumar started Boutiika to help consumers shop like a local not with an online marketplace but by driving them into stores. Would you be tempted to try Boutiika?


Can anyone dethrone Lionel Messi?
Who are the challengers for the 2013 Ballon d'Or?


Top films at the North American box office
Sept 8 - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Sept. 6, led by "Riddick" at No. 1, according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Riddick.............................$ 18.7 million 2 (1) Lee Daniels' The Butler.............$ 8.9 million 3 (5) Instructions Not Included...........$ 8.1 million 4 (3) We're the Millers...................$ 7.9 million 5 (4) Planes..............................$ 4.3 million 6 (2)


Libya's footballers in the firing line
Shootings, attempted assassinations and intimidation - welcome to Libyan football in 2013.


Western Union profit falls as expenses rise; shares down 13 percent
(Reuters) - Western Union Co , the world's largest money-transfer company, reported a 20 percent fall in quarterly profit in the face of increasing competition and higher regulatory expenses, sending...


Ralph Lauren's winter Olympics wear 'Made in the USA'
NEW YORK, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Ralph Lauren Corp unveiled its Team USA designs for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics on Tuesday, emphasizing that - "from yarn to dye" - they were made in America.


Latest SpaceX Rocket Test Successfully Goes Sideways
The latest test flight of Space Exploration Technologies Corporations Grasshopper vehicle demonstrated more pronounced steering maneuvers.


QA Sightseeing at 26.2 Miles at a Time
Thom Gilligan, a tour company founder, on the allure of marathons in destinations both familiar and exotic.


NFL Networks 10-Year Gains 13 Games and 72 Million Homes
The all-football channel has gone from an uncertain start to 13 regular-season games, 17 studio shows and more than 70 on-air personalities.


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