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News Feed Latest worldwide news Op-Ed Columnist A Bold Bid for Better Schools One Western states proposed school overhaul has created a model patch of common ground. Will voters go for it? Orbital Sciences' cargo ship departs International Space Station CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Virginia-based Orbital Sciences Corp completed a successful test mission at the International Space Station on Tuesday, clearing the firm to begin regular cargo runs for NASA under a $1.9 billion contract. French flooring company Tarkett begins marketing share sale LONDON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Private equity-backed French flooring maker Tarkett began marketing its planned Paris stock market listing to potential investors on Tuesday, according to an offer document... 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 Haggler Stuck in a Dispute Between PayPal and Itself A transaction on eBay wends into confusing territory as a customer is compelled to ask PayPal to pursue a dispute with itself. 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. South Korea's first nude beach? Cold water and nude beaches don't necessarily mix well. WHO official says "risk is high" of polio spread in Syria Oct. 29 - A polio outbreak now hits Syria, where the World Health Organization says the "risk is high of spread across the region." Gavino Garay reports. U.S. durable goods orders, sentiment suggest politics hurting economy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Orders for a wide range of U.S.-made capital goods plummeted in September and consumer sentiment weakened sharply in October, signs that a budget battle in Washington has held... Bank of Canada don't count on commodity prices for income growth WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Commodity prices may not rise as much as they have in recent years and should therefore not be relied upon for future income growth, Bank of Canada Deputy... Sea lion steals trophy fish in photo op A locally famous sea lion named Pancho takes an opportunity to steal a fisherman's trophy mahimahi during a photo op! Off the Menu King Cole Bar Salon Opening The bar is set to reopen with its restored Maxfield Parrish mural and a new menu at its adjoining restaurant, the Salon; and more restaurant openings. Mississippi's Henderson Suspended 3 Games Mississippi's Marshall Henderson has been suspended three regular-season games this season, including the first two Southeastern Conference games. Television Review Civil War 360 Focuses on Smithsonians Relics Civil War 360 looks at history through evocative objects. Ducks Slip Past Blue Jackets 4-3 Corey Perry scored with 225 remaining in the third period on Sunday night and the Anaheim Ducks edged Columbus 4-3, ending Blue Jackets' three-game winning streak. Nextdoor attracts $60 million from Tiger Global, Kleiner Perkins SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Nextdoor, an online social network for neighbors, said it has attracted $60 million from early backers of technology titans Google, Amazon and Facebook . Living With Cancer Brains on Chemo Forgetfulness, trouble concentrating and word loss are common manifestations of the condition known as chemo brain. For many cancer patients (and the people who love them), this can be a mystifying experience, writes Susan Gubar. Red Sox 3, Cardinals 1 Lester and Ortiz Lead Red Sox to Game 5 Win Thanks to Jon Lesters pitching and David Ortizs hitting, the Red Sox are one victory away from winning the World Series after beating the Cardinals in Game 5. T Magazine Bookshelf | An Erotic Magazine for Voyeurs and Literati Alike The new quarterly magazine Adult is jampacked with stylishly naughty content aimed at the smart set. Tiananmen crash 'was attack' Oct. 29 - Sources say Chinese authorities suspect Tiananmen crash was suicide attack. Paul Chapman reports. Rabobank's $1bln LIBOR fine Oct. 29 - Dutch bank, Rabobank, has been fined over one billion dollars for 'serious misconduct' linked to the LIBOR and EURIBOR scandals. David Pollard reports. City Room New York Today Mayoral Misfits What you need to know for Tuesday eccentric candidates for City Hall, bits of sunshine and a slate of Hurricane Sandy memorials. Football Roma set Serie A record AS Roma set a new Serie A record with their ninth straight win from the start of the season after a 1-0 victory at Udinese Sunday. Murray in dash to Palace after drugs test LONDON (Reuters) - Wimbledon champion Andy Murray was held up on his way to receive an OBE at Buckingham Palace by a random drugs test on Thursday. Syrian man in Tom Hanks-like limbo at Dubai airport DUBAI (Reuters) - A Syrian man has been stranded at Dubai airport for 16 days in a case with echoes of the Tom Hanks film "The Terminal". Music Review Michel van der Aas Multimedia Work at White Light Festival A younger woman, her older alter ego on video and a live score, all conceived by Michel van der Aa, at the Lincoln Center White Light Festival. Immelt Economic efficiencies drive China ahead Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says a large and educated workforce is fueling China's strength and not simply a deflated yuan. Norwegian Air expands Richard Quest talks to Norwegian Air Shuttle CEO Bjorn Kjos about plans for expansion and budget flights. Jung Changs Empress Dowager Cixi Jung Chang portrays the Empress Dowager Cixi as a proto-feminist who brought medieval China into the modern age. Iran 'optimistic' after nuclear talks Hopes of bridging disagreements over Iran's nuclear ambitions rise as Iran expresses optimism after talks with Western powers. T Magazine By Design | High Season for High Jewels Gem lovers will have plenty to enjoy next month, with exhibits devoted to the legendary designers JAR and Alexandre Reza, and a book devoted to 400 years of Indian jewelry. No. 23 N. Illinois Improves to 8-0 Jordan Lynch threw four touchdown passes and caught another as No. 23 Northern Illinois reached its best start as a major program with a 59-20 victory over Eastern Michigan on Saturday. Stargazing in the desert It's thought to be the world's oldest desert. The sun has been beating down on it for at least 55 million years and it covers an area of around around 31,200 square miles. The Namib Desert is an unforgiving landscape but it's where Rob Johnstone chooses to spend his spare time. Finding an edge in a crowded market The decline of print and rise in peer-reviewed websites are giving publishers a big headache. So how do you find an edge in the crowded marketplace? 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. Well Children, Too, Need Flu Shots Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months or older, though many parents dont think of flu as being very serious, especially if their child has no health problems. Smartphones to last a lifetime What if you could buy a smartphone that would last you for the rest of your life? RPT-UPDATE 1-ADM says GrainCorp deal delayed; adjusted profit misses view CHICAGO, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Archer Daniels Midland Co said on Tuesday its planned A$3.0 billion ($2.8 billion) acquisition of Australian grain handler GrainCorp Ltd will likely be delayed until early... U.S. passes up firms' offers to help healthcare website -committee WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - The Obama administration appears to have passed up offers from Amazon and Microsoft to help fix the federal government's troubled healthcare enrollment website, according to documents released on Tuesday by a Republican-led congressional investigating committee. Chelsea rejoice as Wenger's Mourinho hoodoo continues LONDON (Reuters) - Jose Mourinho got the better of old adversary Arsene Wenger once again as Chelsea showed their strength-in-depth by reaching the League Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over London rivals Arsenal on Tuesday.

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