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News Feed Latest worldwide news U.S. Manufacturing Gains at Fastest Pace in Two Years Two surveys report factory strength in October, despite the 16-day government shutdown. Seeking More Pay for Delayed Play With the pace of delayed television viewing increasing, networks want advertisers to pay for seven days of commercial viewing to cover computer screens and tablets as well as TV sets. Astronomers discover most distant galaxy yet CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Astronomers have found the most distant galaxy yet, a discovery that pushes back scientists' view of the universe to about 700 million years after it is thought to have come into existence. Johnson Matches Course Record to Surge Clear in Sheshan Long-hitting American Dustin Johnson matched the Sheshan Golf Club course record to surge into a commanding five-stroke lead after the second round of the $8.5 million WGC-HSBC Champions tournament on Friday. Why is this guy a top thinker? In the past, author and NYU professor, Clay Shirky's predictions haven't always come true, but it appears he was on the money in 2011. Foreign Policy Magazine named Shirky one of their "Top 100 Global Thinkers," for his musings on social media's impact on revolutions, which we saw come to full fruition in the Arab Spring. PSG's Cavani out, Ibrahimovic fit for Anderlecht game PARIS (Reuters) - Paris St Germain will be without injured striker Edinson Cavani when they take on Anderlecht in the Champions League on Tuesday, the French champions said in a statement on Monday. A Yellow Card, Then Unfathomable Violence, in Brazil Hopelessness, rage that grew from poverty and inequality, and Brazils wider culture of knives and revenge may have played a part in a confrontation on a soccer field that turned gruesome. Libyan lawmakers, top officials discuss Benghazi violence Libyan lawmakers summoned top government and security officials to appear before the General National Congress on Monday to discuss the deteriorating security situation in the eastern city of Benghazi. Trove of Nazi-Looted Art Reported Found in Munich Apartment A German magazine, Focus, reported that the artworks had been seized by Bavarian authorities from the Munich apartment of the reclusive son of a Nazi-era art dealer. SAC to plead guilty in insider trading case prosecutors NEW YORK (Reuters) - Steven A. Cohen's embattled hedge fund SAC Capital Advisors will plead guilty in federal court and pay $1.8 billion to settle charges stemming from an insider trading investigation that lasted more than five years, prosecutors said on Monday. Under Health Care Act, Millions Eligible for Free Policies Federal subsidies will pay the entire monthly cost of some plans being offered in the online marketplaces, a surprising figure that has not gotten much attention, in part because the zero-premium plans come with serious trade-offs. Tabloid Hacked Phone of Prince Harrys Secretary, Jury Is Told A message seeking help on a term paper led to an article in The News of the World, with some details left out, the prosecution said. You vs. Ghana president Is Africa on the cusp of change? Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama shares his vision of the future. How pirates spend their money Pirates off the Horn of Africa hauled in hundreds of millions of dollars in recent years -- and funneled those funds into drugs, prostitution, real estate and other ventures. Mutai Bides His Time for a Repeat Victory The Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai became the first man to win back-to-back New York Marathon titles in 15 years. Big Ticket Treetop Park Views for $16 Million A four-bedroom condominium with a corner living room commands 40 feet of park frontage. New York City Marathon returns -- with a change After a one-year hiatus, the New York City Marathon returns Sunday with a different priority security. Bevin Hill, Daniel Gilmour The couple met at Carnegie Mellon University. Ask Well Glucosamine and MSM for Joint Pain? Many people swear by the dietary supplements glucosamine and MSM for lessening the creaking and soreness of knees, backs, hips and other joints. But the science on their effectiveness is mixed. DealBook SAC Nears an Insider Trading Guilty Plea, but Legal Cases Arent Shut A plea deal for SAC Capital Advisors would resolve a criminal case involving insider trading charges, but the firms owner, Steven A. Cohen, would still face a civil lawsuit. Banksy's latest prank on New York art world hangs in thrift shop NEW YORK (Reuters) - The renegade graffiti artist Banksy snubbed the art world again on Tuesday when he dropped off one of his paintings at a New York City thrift store. Director finds echoes of Egypt in Cairo's traffic chaos ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Someone once told Egyptian filmmaker Sherief Elkatsha that you can tell much about the personality of a nation from the conduct of its drivers. UK should remain in EU on reformed basis - Osborne Oct. 22 - UK finance minister George Osborne wants Britain to remain in the EU but only on a reformed basis, as the continent is in danger of pricing itself out of the world economy. A Colorful Food Lovers Feast for the Eyes, Starring Flavors of the Bronx Justin Fornal, a.k.a. Baron Ambrosia, roves the Bronxs ethnic enclaves in search of homegrown restaurants, and he has cast some of his favorites in a new movie. Mayor Rob Ford Embattled Toronto Mayor Rob Ford apologized for "a lot of stupid things" Sunday but said he won't resign despite reports that police have video that purportedly shows him smoking a crack pipe. New Jersey bridge developer to borrow $457 million in muni market Nov 4 (Reuters) - New Jersey's economic development arm on Tuesday will sell $457 million of municipal bonds on behalf of the private developer designing and re-building an 85-year-old bridge between... Church stampede in Nigeria kills 20 A stampede during an All Souls Day celebration killed at least 20 and injured dozens more. CNN's Jonathan Mann has more. In patent showdown, IBM's arsenal dwarfs Twitter's SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - International Business Machines Corp's patent demand against Twitter Inc as it approaches an initial public offering highlights how few patents the social media company possesses compared with the established tech players. Movie Review Kerouac Novel Adapted to Screen in Big Sur Michael Polishs film Big Sur is based on Jack Kerouacs visits to that coastal California region, where he fled the literary success that followed the publication of On the Road. The Pour Pairings for Tasting Menus A 30-Piece Puzzle Multicourse meals really test the sommelier. UPDATE 2-CF Industries profit falls 42 pct as nitrogen sales slip Nov 4 (Reuters) - U.S. fertilizer producer CF Industries reported a 42 percent drop in quarterly profit on Monday as nitrogen sales and prices slipped, due to weak global fertilizer markets. Diwali From India to the world Fireworks boom, blubs flash, and flames flicker CNN iReporters capture the tens of millions of people across the globe celebrating the beginning of the Festival of Lights. Kerry Meets Saudis to Ease Tensions The secretary of state and his Saudi hosts acknowledged a difference in tactics but said their common goals and friendship remain intact. 'Love Boat's' MacLeod on his 'great ride' Gavin MacLeod keeps upbeat attitude, reflective of characters on "Mary Tyler Moore" and "Love Boat." But he's had his share of challenges. U.S. Says It Wont Back New International Coal-Fired Power Plants The Obama administration acted aggressively to impose its environmental policies in coal projects financed by the World Bank and others. Violence Mars Election in Kosovo The elections were seen as a test of an accord brokered by the European Union that aimed to overcome ethnic enmities in Kosovo and the region. Beijing haunted house really haunted? In recent years Halloween has become a spectacularly spooky occasion in Beijing. Among the freakier options in the city is a building that many claim is haunted. Trove of Nazi-Looted Art Reported Found in Munich Apartment A German magazine, Focus, reported that the artworks had been seized by Bavarian authorities from the Munich apartment of the reclusive son of a Nazi-era art dealer. Puerto Rico October revenues top forecasts by $110 million (Reuters) - Puerto Rico's financially pressed central government reported on Monday that revenue collections in October were boosted by new taxes and totaled $856 million, a $262 million increase... Tennis baby takes Internet by storm The daughter of Bob Bryan, part of of tennis' greatest double act in history, has become a social media phenomenon.

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