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The Caucus Corporations Push for Immigration Legislation
Corporate voices behind immigration overhaul legislation continue to grow, hinting at the tension surfacing between corporate American and certain House Republicans.


In Transit Blog A New Hotel in a Modernist Landmark
The Langham, Chicago hotel is in a building designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.


U.S. consumer sentiment slides in October on government shutdown
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. consumer sentiment dropped in October to its lowest level since the end of last year as consumers worried congressional dysfunction and the resulting partial shutdown of the...


9 great travel rivalries
What's more fun than being locked into an eternal grudge with a detested foe? From Scotland to India to Australia to the U.S. South, not much for these impassioned rivals.


Fusion Sets Its Sights on a Multicultural Generation
After market research, the new cable network Fusion decided to aim its programming not just at young Hispanics, but the millennial generation as a whole.


Mary Finch Hoyt, Aide to Rosalynn Carter, Dies at 89
Before serving as Rosalynn Carters press secretary, Mrs. Hoyt worked on several Democratic presidential campaigns.


Steve McQueens Film Is a Box-Office Test Case
The movie industry is waiting to see if 12 Years a Slave, a story focusing on an African-American, can garner a global audience.


UPDATE 1-HealthCare.gov up again after data system crash, may be slow -agency
NEW YORK, Oct 28 (Reuters) - The website at the center of the U.S. healthcare reform law was back up Monday after a data center outage prevented Americans from enrolling in subsidized health...


The Appraisal As Landlord of Brooklyn Duplex, de Blasio Gets High Approval Ratings
Renters past and present at a Brooklyn duplex owned by the mayoral contender Bill de Blasio and his wife, Chirlane McCray, report no complaints.


India bombers 'wanted stampede'
Oct. 28 - Indian police say a series of bomb blasts at a political rally political rally in Bihar were intended to trigger a stampede. Paul Chapman reports.


T Magazine Feeling For | Halloween-Inspired Finds You Can Wear Year-Round
From a Wednesday Addams-style Peter Pan collar to glitzy jewels fit for a Disney princess, here are some costume staples that will remain highly wearable parts of your wardrobe long past Oct. 31.


Data center glitch is latest problem in 'Obamacare' rollout
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - A data center critical for allowing uninsured Americans to buy health coverage under President Barack Obama's healthcare law went down on Sunday, halting online enrollment for all 50 states in the latest problem to hit the program's troubled rollout.


South Koreans Say They Fled To North Korea For Better Life
The six men, who were returned Friday, said they had entered North Korea through China because of troubles at home, South Korean officials said.


Fleetwood Mac's McVie has cancer
Fleetwood Mac co-founder John McVie has been diagnosed with cancer, forcing the group to cancel upcoming shows on its world tour.


U.S. in talks over JPM deal
The Justice Department and JP Morgan Chase are wrestling with whether some of the $13 billion tentative settlement covering JP Morgan's mortgage practices should come out of the government's pocket, a source familiar with the talks told CNN.


Steve McQueens Film Is a Box-Office Test Case
The movie industry is waiting to see if 12 Years a Slave, a story focusing on an African-American, can garner a global audience.


Ex-Florida governor Crist moves closer to unveiling bid for old job
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida (Reuters) - Former Florida Governor Charlie Crist, a Republican-turned-Democrat, launched a campaign-style video and website on Friday that threw open the door to a likely run for his old job in 2014.


WRAPUP 4-Storm death toll rises as wind, rain batters northern Europe
* Strong winds also strike France, Netherlands, Scandinavia


Currents | QA A Blueprint for Misery
The artist Michael Elmgreen, on his design with Ingar Dragset of an apartment for a fictional failed architect at the Victoria and Albert Museum.


India, U.S. preparing satellites to probe Martian atmosphere
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Two new science satellites are being prepared to join a fleet of robotic Mars probes to help determine why the planet most like Earth in the solar system ended up so different.


Moore Wins CIMB Classic in Playoff
Ryan Moore won the thunderstorm-delayed CIMB Classic in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in a playoff with Gary Woodland, birdieing the first hole for his third PGA Tour victory.


Neymar stars for Barca in El Clasico win
Brazilian striker marks his El Clasico debut with a goal as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Nou Camp on Saturday to consolidate their lead at the top of La Liga.


'King of Good Times' on India's F1 future
Vijay Mallya lives for Formula One. He runs his own team and is proud to have it race on home soil at this weekend's Indian Grand Prix -- but will it be the country's last chance in motorsport's elite division?


South Africa Know before you go
With apartheid two decades behind it, South Africa has claimed a spot as a top Africa destination. Here's why.


Breakingviews Bank fines how big?
Oct. 24 - Amidst news of a $13 bln settlement between JPMorgan and U.S. regulators, Breakingviews discusses how penalties should be calculated and why they sometimes seem to be pulled out of thin air.


Text of MLB Obstruction Rule Cited in World Series
Text of Major League Baseball's obstruction rules, cited by third base umpire Jim Joyce in the ninth inning of Game 3 in the World Series on Saturday night. The play gave the St. Louis Cardinals a 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox.


Passengers lack info on cruise ship crime
Vegas stole the slogan. But cruise ships can also lay claim Whatever happens on cruise ships, stays on cruise ships.


Mondays Matchup Seahawks at Rams
The Seahawks travel to St. Louis for Monday Night Football.


Turbulent tennis love matches
Speculation abounds that sport's foremost golf and tennis love match have called it quits. Double major winner Rory McIlroy and former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki are staying tight lipped on their alleged break up, but when it comes to sport the path of true love rarely runs smooth.


Chong Hing shares set to fall 7 percent after $1.5 billion Yue Xiu bid
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Shares in Chong Hing Bank Ltd are set to open down 7 percent on Monday after a unit of China's Guangzhou city government agreed to buy up to three quarters of the Hong Kong bank...


Ladd Scores in Shootout, Jets Beat Stars 2-1
Andrew Ladd scored the only goal in a shootout, Ondrej Pavelec made 35 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Dallas Stars 2-1 on Saturday night.


Matter A Far-Flung Possibility for the Origin of Life
A leading expert on the origin of life suggests that based on available evidence, Mars might be a more likely place for life to have started than Earth.


Red Sox beat Cards to even World Series 2-2
ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - A three-run home run by unexpected starter Jonny Gomes lifted the Boston Red Sox to a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday that tied the best-of-seven World Series 2-2.


Sinosphere Blog Chinese Citys Pollution Goes Off the Charts
School was canceled and traffic was nearly paralyzed in Harbin on Monday as off-the-charts pollution dropped visibility to less than 10 meters in parts of the city.


Red Bulls Savor Being No. 1 ... for a Night
The Red Bulls finished No. 1 over all in M.L.S. and will play either Houston or Montreal in the playoffs.


The Appraisal As Landlord of Brooklyn Duplex, de Blasio Gets High Approval Ratings
Renters past and present at a Brooklyn duplex owned by the mayoral contender Bill de Blasio and his wife, Chirlane McCray, report no complaints.


Rachel Pomerance, David Berl
The bride is an editor; the groom is a lawyer.


N.F.L. Roundup Newton Helps Push Carolina Over .500
Cam Newton and the Panthers moved to 4-3 and kept the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers winless with a 31-13 victory on Thursday night.


Toilet-restaurant owners flush with success
Oct. 21 - The Magic Restroom Cafe brings the bathroom to the dining room with its toilet-themed decor. Tara Cleary reports.


Apple Profit Falls Despite Strong iPhone Sales
Apple earned $7.5 billion down from $8.2 billion during the same quarter last year. The lower profit may be because sales of its Macs being slightly down.


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