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News Feed Latest worldwide news On Pro Basketball Knicks Need Help. Why Not Jason Collins? The 7-foot Collins, 34, who has yet to be signed by a team since he announced in April that he is gay, could provide smart, positional defense to a club that just lost its center to injury. Tiger's agent threatens 'cheat' lawsuit Tiger Woods' agent says he may take legal action after the world's No. 1 golfer was accused of cheating on the course this year. Real Madrid coach blasts defensive 'disaster' On one hand, Cristiano Ronaldo is still scoring goals for fun and Gareth Bale is starting to justify his mammoth transfer fee. On the other, Real Madrid's defensive game is appalling. UPDATE 2-SocGen plans 375 job cuts across Europe -union * SocGen spokeswoman declines to comment (Adds spokeswoman no comment) Television Review Revisiting Jimi Hendrix on PBSs American Masters American Masters Jimi Hendrix Hear My Train a Comin is a documentary about the guitarist whose death in 1970 at the age of 27 cemented his legendary status. World Briefing | Europe Norway Man With Knife Kills 3 After Hijacking a Bus The suspect, described as a man in his 50s, was arrested after the attack in Sogn and Fjordane County, the police said. T Magazine Q. A. | Nick Waplington on the Last Days of Alexander McQueen The photographer, who captured the creation of the designers final fall/winter collection in the book Alexander McQueen Working Process, shares his memories of the experience. The man who sleeps with sharks Meet Brett McBride, a 46-year-old shark wrangler who's not afraid to get up-close and personal with some of the fiercest creatures on the planet. And all in the name of science. Late Night Ends Early for Some New York Clubbers In the 1980s, a night out could end at noon the next day. But todays partiers keep a stricter eye on the clock, the writer says. Royal banquet for South Korean President Nov. 5 - Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh hold a gala state banquet in honor of South Korean President Park Geun-hye. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Ultramarathon Runner Embraces Physical and Mental Challenge Alex Nemet, who used to exercise little and smoke too much, now pushes his body through races of 100 miles or more. Next month he will attempt his eighth of the year. UPDATE 1-Iraq minister, BP boss visit flashpoint Kirkuk oilfield to win support KIRKUK, Iraq/BAGHDAD Nov 6 (Reuters) - Iraq's oil minister and the boss of BP paid a rare visit to Kirkuk on Wednesday to win over the local government before the British company starts work on this controversial northern oilfield that straddles the border with autonomous Kurdistan. UPDATE 2-UK caps state drugs bill under new deal with industry * NHS spending on branded drugs to remain flat for two years Check-In Hotel Review Hotel Monaco in Philadelphia The 11-story Monaco, which opened just over a year ago, is a colorful and affordable addition to the citys downtown. No. 1 UConn Routs Philadelphia 93-28 Morgan Tuck scored 16 points to lead six players in double figures as No. 1 Connecticut defeated Philadelphia University 93-28 in a women's exhibition game Monday night. Lorenzo sets up thrilling MotoGP finale Jorge Lorenzo set up a thrilling last race finale with MotoGP title leader Marc Marquez by claiming the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Motegi. Red Sox, Yankees Trios Receive Qualifying Offers The World Series champion Boston Red Sox made $14.1 million qualifying offers to free agents Jacoby Ellsbury, Mike Napoli and Stephen Drew on Monday, the first deadline day of baseball's offseason. PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - Nov 6 Nov 6 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. UPDATE 1-Experian slides as UK's FTSE 100 dips * Vodafone rise adds most points to FTSE 100 index (Updates and releads with closing prices) Nikki Finke Leaves Deadline Hollywood The influential blogger announced she was parting ways with Jay Penske, who bought the site Deadline.com from her in 2009. The Neediest Cases Deceased Wifes Foresight Helps Man Make Progress Before Eugenio Germans wife died of cancer, she petitioned to make him eligible for citizenship so that he could secure a future for himself and their three children. United Nations Group Warns on Emissions A report by the United Nations Environment Program says that greenhouse gas emissions must start to fall immediately to avoid more drastic and expensive action later. Time Warners Profit Rises, Lifted by TV Earnings were $1.2 billion in the third quarter, an increase of 44 percent compared with a year ago, reflecting growth in its television networks and production of TV shows. Dow, SP 500 end higher on Microsoft, Europe data NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Dow industrials closed at a record high on Wednesday, led by gains in Microsoft Corp and encouraging European economic data, while the SP 500 also rose but closed shy of its own record. T Magazine Feeling For | Furry Accessories for Winter To keep warm (and cool) during the colder months, consider layering with fur. GM's new customer-service guru faces big task DETROIT (Reuters) - Consumers who call to complain about their General Motors Co car or truck should not be surprised if they end up bending the ear of the fast-rising executive in charge of putting a friendlier face on the U.S. automaker. Short life, lasting legacy of Jimi Hendrix chronicled in new film LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - With a soft voice and a downward gaze, Jimi Hendrix seemed to shrink in his pastel blue kimono-like shirt as talk show host Dick Cavett called him one of the best guitarists in the world in 1969. American Davis Cup Team Warms to Clay Courts The United States is considering hosting its Davis Cup match against Britain on clay after 28 home ties on hardcourts, grass or carpet. How do drivers get to F1? Amanda Davies attends a World Series by Renault event to find out why it's been such a successful breeding ground for F1. Editors Choice Recently reviewed books of particular interest. Republican Christie re-elected New Jerssey governor, hints at White House run ASBURY PARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - New Jersey Republican Governor Chris Christie resoundingly won re-election on Tuesday, winning support across the political spectrum and immediately challenging Washington to follow his lead in a victory speech that could be seen as a start to the 2016 presidential campaign. Tursunov's tour of Kuala Lumpur Open Court's Pat Cash takes Dmitry Tursunov on a sightseeing tour of Kuala Lumpur. BALLOT BREAKDOWN Contenders Cry,' We Want Bama!' Breaking down The Associated Press college football poll after Week 10 of the regular season. Google employees lash out at NSA over reports of cable tapping SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A pair of Google Inc employees involved with the internet company's security systems have publicly lashed out at the National Security Agency, with one of the employees accusing the organization of subverting the law by intercepting communications on cables linking Google's various data centers. DEALTALK-Despite rebuff, Alibaba may still list in Hong Kong HONG KONG, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Seemingly slammed shut just weeks ago, the door is still ajar for Alibaba to list its shares in Hong Kong. Despite broken streak, S.Korea stocks retain lustre for foreigners SEOUL, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Though foreigners' record buying streak was broken last month, inflows to South Korea's stock market appear far from over as an export recovery, relatively cheap prices and... Expansion of Gambling in New York Is Approved Voters on Tuesday approved a constitutional amendment authorizing up to seven casinos as part of a plan to attract jobs to economically distressed parts of upstate. Google Is Ordered to Block Images in Privacy Case The Internet company said it would appeal a French courts ruling that it strip from its search results nine images of the former European racing chief Max Mosley. Pakistan Drone won't harm peace talks A U.S. drone strike that killed the Pakistan Taliban's leader last week won't derail government efforts at peace talks with the group, Pakistan's prime minister said Monday. Crime hotspot's dramatic rebirth Downtown Johannesburg -- once a no-go zone riddled with crime -- is undergoing an urban restoration.

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