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News Feed Latest worldwide news Living Golf meets Samuel L. Jackson Amanda Davies gets a crash course in golf from actor Samuel L. Jackson, who always makes time for his favorite sport. Syrian hackers hit Obama-linked Twitter, Facebook accounts WASHINGTON, Oct 28 (Reuters) - The Syrian Electronic Army, a hacker group sympathetic to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, on Monday seized control of an online tool used by an advocacy organization for U.S. President Barack Obama to redirect links sent from his Twitter and Facebook accounts. 'Miracle journey' to EPL dream A "miracle" journey has propelled Gael Bigirimana from war-torn Burundi to soccer stardom in the English Premier League -- and a chance trip to the grocery store led to his big breakthrough. Sports Briefing | Soccer Ronaldo and Ibrahimovic Are on Target Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic produced high-scoring displays in the Champions League. Cabrera, Goldschmidt win Hank Aaron awards ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers and Paul Goldschmidt of the Arizona Diamondbacks were selected as the American and National League winners of the Hank Aaron Award, given to the most outstanding offensive player, it was announced on Sunday. Warily, Schools Watch Students On the Internet New ways to monitor students around the clock raise questions about whether educators can or should legally discipline children for online outbursts. US STOCKS-SP 500 ends at record high on Fed hopes * Dow down 0.01 pct, SP 500 up 0.1 pct, Nasdaq down 0.1 pct America's rising tennis star The top junior player in the world last year, 17-year old Taylor Townsend talks body image and those who've inspired her. On Video Welles Peaks The Stranger and PBSs War of the Worlds Two Orson Welles peaks are celebrated on DVD PBS offers American Experience War of the Worlds, and Kino has a Blu-ray edition of The Stranger. N.F.L. Roundup Sly Stafford Makes Big Day by Johnson Count for Lions The Cowboys thought the Lions Matthew Stafford was going to spike the ball. Instead, he lunged for a score, giving Calvin Johnson, who had 329 receiving yards, another reason to celebrate. Voters, in Midterm Elections, Give New Momentum to the Opposition in Argentina A strong showing by the Renewal Front party suggested a vulnerability in the long tenure of the family of President Cristina Fernndez de Kirchner. Smartphones to last a lifetime What if you could buy a smartphone that would last you for the rest of your life? Dozens Killed in Southeast India Floods Days of torrential rains have unleashed floods in southeast India that have killed dozens of people and forced the evacuation of more than 70,000 others from hundreds of low-lying villages. Neil Powells Benjamin Britten A Life for Music Neil Powell examines the complex character and life of the composer Benjamin Britten. INSIGHT-Delays, clashes hinder attempts to salvage Batista's OGX SAO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO/NEW YORK, Oct 28 (Reuters) - A ttempts to save Eike Batista's flagship oil company, the business most responsible for the meltdown of his once high-flying industrial empire,... Merkel's party to push on C02 backloading in coalition talks BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives will argue for a new push in support of backloading of CO2 emissions certificates in coalition talks with the Social Democrats (SPD), according to a document prepared for the negotiations. 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. US STOCKS-SP 500 ends at record high on Fed hopes * Dow down 0.01 pct, SP 500 up 0.1 pct, Nasdaq down 0.1 pct Apple expects holiday cheer on strong iPhone sales Oct. 28 - Apple reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings and sales, and raised its holiday quarter outlook. But the tech giant still has doubters. Bobbi Rebell reports. Wozniacki ends wait for 2013 title The wait is over for Caroline Wozniacki as she collects some silverware in Luxembourg. AMC to buy most of Liberty Global's international content unit (Reuters) - AMC Networks Inc said it would buy Chellomedia, the international content unit of John Malone's Liberty Global Plc, for about $1.04 billion, giving it greater control over the global distribution of its programs. Fiscal cliff All it takes is a superhero - Felix TV Reuters blogger Felix Salmon takes to kids toys to explain one of the most vexing problems facing Washington the fiscal cliff. (December 12, 2012) The Devil Is in the Details, but Few Take Notice Many visitors to haunted houses are too scared to notice the attention to detail, like intricate costuming and props. Global Soccer In One Night, Soccer's Beauty and Ugliness on Full Display The beauty of the strikers. The hatred of the mob. The incompatibility of a game that wants to be, and by now ought to be, beyond racial prejudice. Golf Capsules Chris Stroud and Ryan Moore overcame mistakes and bogeys on the back nine Saturday for a share of the lead after the third round of the CIMB Classic. South Africa's AMCU union says members vote for Implats strike JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union said on Monday its members voted to strike at Impala Platinum , but it would not immediately give the company a 48-hour notice, suggesting a stoppage might still be averted. Surfers ride the Halloween wave October 28 - Costumed surfers vie to be the big kahuna of a Halloween competition in Santa Monica. Sharon Reich reports. Breakingviews Carney's faith in financial regulation Oct. 25 - The Bank of England governor's sensible new liquidity regime is part of an 'open for business' approach to banking. Carney must not overestimate the ability to deal with crises, says Breakingviews. Square Feet Manhattans Vanishing Gas Stations In a land-starved city, the oddly shaped but well-placed parcels taken up by service stations have risen in value. Shopping With Brian McCarthy Yes, Thats Right Sconces The versatile fixtures create an interesting play of light and shadow. In Fed and Out, Many Now Think Inflation Helps Some economists say more inflation is just what the American economy needs to escape from a half-decade of sluggish growth and high unemployment. Gadgetwise Beats Signature Headphones Get an Upgrade Beats Electronics recently revamped its ubiquitous Beats Studio headphones, which were originally released in 2008. N.B.A. Game of the Week A Chance to Settle a Grudge The Nets, with an overhauled roster featuring Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, will host the Miami Heat. US STOCKS-Wall St little changed at record levels; Merck slips * Dow off 0.08 pct, SP 500 up 0.04 pct, Nasdaq off 0.26 pct FCC adopts access deal involving ATT, Dish, others WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. telecommunications regulators on Monday formally adopted an agreement by ATT Inc, Dish Network Corp and other wireless companies to give smaller operators access to devices now made only for ATT's airwaves. Jeremy Lin I don't focus on race Jeremy Lin on whether it's more difficult to make it as an Asian-American in the NBA. UPDATE 2-White House sees need for 'constraints' on NSA spying WASHINGTON, Oct 28 (Reuters) - The White House moved on Monday to reassure U.S. allies and Americans concerned about the sweeping nature of the National Security Agency's surveillance practices by... Life on Mars? Well, Maybe Not In more than a year on Mars, Curiosity has found no evidence of methane, a gas that is considered a possible calling card of microbes, NASA announced Thursday. T Magazine About Last Night | Tennis and Modern Architecture Converge in Beverly Hills A fund-raiser at the iconic Sheats Goldstein Residence, the house featured in The Big Lebowski, brought out a diverse assortment of guests, including Danger Mouse, Stephen Gaghan and Doug Aitken. Apple's results disappoint ahead of holiday quarter (Reuters) - Apple Inc's profit and margins slid despite selling 33.8 million iPhones in its September quarter, prompting a brief but sharp selloff as disappointed investors cashed in some of the stock's recent strong gains.

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