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Putin Gays welcome in Sochi
Russian President Vladmir Putin on Monday said everyone will be welcomed to next year's Winter Olympics in Russia, regardless of sexual orientation -- comments that come on the heels of a controversial Russian law on homosexuality.


Bits Amazon Raises Threshold for Free Shipping
Amazon.com is expected to generate $75 billion in revenue this year by putting its customers first. Tuesday, in a very rare move, it put its bottom line first.


T Magazine Artists on Artists | Will Cotton on the Elegant Iraq War Watercolors of Steve Mumford
Though their subjects couldnt be more different Cotton paints candy-colored dreamscapes, Mumford, war zones the two men have long had a close kinship.


Opinion Banksy 'clueless about NYC'
UK graffiti artist Banksy doesn't understand how One WTC helped New York heal, says Errol Louis.


McIlroy beats Woods in Chinese money match
Rory McIlroy has had a 2013 to forget but chose a lucrative exhibition match with World No.1 Tiger Woods in China to give promise of a return to his stellar best at season's end.


Did 'White Widow' spy on Kenya?
Only last week Kenya police sources say officers investigating the Westgate mall massacre were called to a meeting to explain why Samantha Lewthwaite, the so-called "White Widow," continues to elude them.


StanChart puts senior FX trader in London on leave -source
LONDON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Standard Chartered has put one of its senior currency traders in London on leave, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.


From banker to high tech farmer
CNN's Ian Lee reports on Faris Farrag, who has created an unusual farm outside of Cairo.


Your Money Finance Class on the Web, for Students of All Ages
The 10 video lectures, which will be offered free, bring the graduate-level class of a Stanford finance professor to the general public.


Russian teen gets F1 chance
He might only be 19 but Daniil Kvyat is ready to race with the big boys after being confirmed as Toro Rosso's new signing for the 2014 season.


ArtsBeat A Concert of Sad Songs, Delivered Anywhere in the World
The Icelandic artist Ragnar Kjartansson will perform a two-hour concert anywhere in the world for the winner of an auction held as part of Performa 13, the performance art biennial.


Sharing secrets boosts business
Business organizations are learning from each other by hosting visits and exchanging ideas with companies in different fields.


QA Editing Microsoft Word Files on an Android Tablet
Google Play has several apps for working with Microsoft Word files on Android tablets.


European Parliament members visit U.S. lawmakers on alleged surveillance
Oct. 28 - Members of the European Parliament visited lawmakers at the U.S. Capitol to discuss allegations of widespread surveillance programs by U.S. intelligence agencies the same day Spain summoned the U.S. ambassador to discuss allegations of spying on Spanish citizens. Sarah Irwin reports.


In Practice People Who Buy Own Health Policies Face Big Changes
Policyholders may find that their old plans have been discontinued and that they must choose new plans, which may cost more.


Bits In Smartphone Sales, the Big Get Bigger
Samsung recorded its highest share of smartphone shipments to date in the third quarter, while Apple showed more modest gains, according to a new report from Strategy Analytics.


China villages turning into 'human zoos'?
Older residents shudder as dying customs used for entertainment.


US cattle slimmer as steer prices hit new highs, Zilmax removed
CHICAGO, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Cattle are entering U.S. packing plants slightly thinner than a year ago as feedlots rush the animals to market to cash in on record-high prices and are no longer feeding them the growth promotant Zilmax, analysts and economists said.


Slow Obamacare site repairs may limit coverage, savings
(Reuters) - If technical problems with the U.S. government's new healthcare website are not fixed in November, hundreds of thousands of Americans could lose easy access to lower-cost coverage, jeopardizing the Obama administration's goal of making affordable insurance broadly available in 2014.


US cattle slimmer as steer prices hit new highs, Zilmax removed
CHICAGO, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Cattle are entering U.S. packing plants slightly thinner than a year ago as feedlots rush the animals to market to cash in on record-high prices and are no longer feeding them the growth promotant Zilmax, analysts and economists said.


WRAPUP 1-Obama under attack 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.


Iraq's Maliki to seek U.S. arms, role on Iran and Syria
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki flew to Washington on Tuesday, seeking urgent military supplies to fight an upsurge in sectarian violence spilling over the Syrian border.


Upstart in Miami Lures Luxury Stores From a Chic Citadel
Many high-end brands have left behind Bal Harbour Shops, for years a magnet to the wealthy, for more breathing room in Miamis Design District.


Apple shares steady as worries about margins ease
(Reuters) - Apple Inc's shares rose slightly on Tuesday after the iPhone maker clarified its margin outlook by saying it would defer $900 million of revenue during the key Christmas holiday period, prompting analysts to raise price targets on the stock.


Hedge fund firm opens EU fund to keep insurance client
LONDON (Reuters) - Hedge fund firm Finisterre Capital has launched an EU-regulated fund after one of its insurance clients threatened to pull out its money from an existing fund because new industry...


PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Oct 28
Oct 28 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.


Airbus won't deliver fewer than 25 A380 a year CEO in paper
PARIS (Reuters) - Airbus kept its 2013 goals for the A380 despite a dearth of orders, but struck a more cautious note for future years, saying it would not on average deliver fewer than 25, which is below the level built into its longer-term financial targets.


Improving McIlroy Will Win by End of Year Woods
Tiger Woods believes Rory McIlroy is slowly getting his golf game back on track and predicted on Tuesday that the former world number one would claim a breakthrough first victory of the year by the end of December.


Ko 'Super Excited' About Pro Debut, and Playing for Money
New Zealand's 16-year-old prodigy Lydia Ko is "super excited" about making her professional debut next month in Florida, and expects the novel experience of competing for money to be on her mind for at least her first few events.


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.


World's best airports to sleep in
Survey's criteria include armrest-free seating -- essential for creating a "bed."


A year after Superstorm Sandy, federal aid trickles in
(Reuters) - A year after Superstorm Sandy wreaked havoc across the eastern United States, only a fraction of the aid money earmarked for recovery has been used, in what some claim is a painfully slow and opaque process.


Over Baseball Pants, a Sore Sight for Eyes
The World Series is a showcase for not only the finest teams, but also the regrettable fashion trend of the baggy, pajama-pant look.


Your Money Adviser Keeping a Foot in the Office Door Can Ease Mothers Anxiety
Experts recommend that women stay connected to the working world, which can help in case of divorce and also narrow the wage gap between men and women.


NSA chief defends agency amid U.S. spy rift with Europe
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The head of the National Security Agency defended his beleaguered organization on Tuesday, saying it acts within the law to stop militant attacks and calling reports that the NSA collected data on millions of phone calls in Europe false.


Moldovan dancer says she was Concordia captain's lover
GROSSETO, Italy (Reuters) - A young Moldovan dancer who was on the bridge of the Costa Concordia cruise liner with Captain Francesco Schettino when it capsized last year told an Italian court on Tuesday she had been his lover.


Bell Guides No. 17 Oklahoma Past No. 10 Texas Tech
Blake Bell knew he would likely have to match Texas Tech's high-powered offense with big plays of his own if Oklahoma was to knock the Red Raiders from the ranks of the unbeaten.


Sports Briefing | Soccer Messi Rescues Barcelona in Champions League
Lionel Messi scored a first-half equalizer to earn visiting Barcelona a 1-1 draw against A.C. Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday.


State TV Syrian president fires top official
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has fired his vice premier, Qadri Jamil, "due to his absence from office without notice," state television reported Tuesday.


Sports Briefing | Womens Basketball Panel Backs Earlier Final Four Start
The N.C.A.A. womens basketball committee is backing a move to play the Final Four two days earlier, starting next season.


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