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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.


Federer You can't always win
17-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer on staying motivated and giving his best.


Watch base jumpers' mass leap
Base jumpers from 20 countries took part in the KL Tower International Jump 2013.


Chicago Transit Authority objects to Moody's credit downgrade
CHICAGO, Oct 28 (Reuters) - The Chicago Transit Authority on Monday blasted Moody's Investors Service for downgrading the agency's credit rating, saying the move was not justified because revenue is...


Egyptian satirist faces new legal action from army-backed government
CAIRO, Oct 28 (Reuters) - A comedian who outraged Egypt's now deposed Islamist rulers with his satirical TV show is to be investigated by the current army-backed government, a state-run newspaper reported on Monday.


Promised Fix for Health Site Could Squeeze Some Users
The White House said that it would fix the insurance marketplace by Nov. 30, raising the question of how people whose current policies do not comply with the law will get new coverage in time.


Spy scandal 'blow to Obama'
Allegations of U.S. surveillance overseas, including claims of a tap on the German Chancellor's phone, are hugely damaging to President Barack Obama, writes Julian Zelizer.


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


Recipes for Health Roasted Broccoli With Tahini Garlic Sauce
Crispy broccoli florets remain crisp after roasting and go wonderfully with a classic and irresistible tahini garlic sauce.


Spain summons U.S. ambassador over spying
MADRID (Reuters) - Spain summoned the U.S. ambassador on Monday to discuss allegations of spying on Spanish citizens that it said could break the climate of trust between the two countries if proved true.


Rivals see UBS holding on to clients after trading loss
GENEVA (Reuters) - Rich clients of Swiss bank UBS have not yet moved their millions to other banks after its $2.3 billion trading scandal last month, rival private bankers said.


The E-Cigarette Industry, Waiting to Exhale
A maker of electronic cigarettes is aiming to bring smokers in from the cold. But it faces health concerns and the might of Big Tobacco, which wants in on the business, too.


Red Sox in Disbelief After Game-Ending Umpiring Call
A rare obstruction call that turned an inning-ending double play into the winning run in Game Three of the World Series left the Red Sox in disbelief as they tropped back to the clubhouse instead of staying out for extra innings.


No Party Wins Majority in Czech Election
A special parliamentary election held in the Czech Republic left no party with a majority on Saturday, which could lead to protracted negotiations aimed at forming a coalition government.


Second rare oarfish carcass found on California coast
(Reuters) - A rare oarfish has washed up on the California coast for the second time in less than a week, authorities said, leaving experts stumped.


Recipes for Health Brown Rice Bowl With Oven-Baked Miso-Glazed Tofu, Red Peppers and Kimchi
One marinade can be used for a variety of vegetable toppings in this dish.


Rookie mistake haunts Wong, Cardinals look to Monday
ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - Hawaiian rookie Kolten Wong sat stunned in the St. Louis locker room, trying to come to terms with a mistake that put the final nail in the Cardinals' World Series Game Four coffin.


UPDATE 1-Mexico's Penoles posts lower 3rd-qtr profit as metal prices fall
(Adds reasons for decline, comment from filing, share price))


Safety concerns keep inspectors from 2 Syria weapons sites
Inspectors overseeing the destruction of Syria's chemical weapons have visited 21 of the 23 sites they want to inspect by a Friday deadline, but security concerns have prevented visits to the remaining two, the world's chemical weapons watchdog said Monday.


European Somalis embrace jihad
Scandinavia's humanitarian generosity in the 1990s appears to have had some unintended, and unwelcome, consequences, as dozens of young ethnic Somalis living there have embraced jihad, returning to the Horn of Africa to join the al Qaeda affiliate Al-Shabaab.


UPDATE 1-Higher insurance rates boost Hartford Financial's profit
Oct 28 (Reuters) - Insurer Hartford Financial Services Group's third-quarter operating profit beat analysts' average estimate as pricing rose 8 percent in its property and casualty commercial business.


Well Eat Your Broccoli
Five ways to prepare broccoli, with cooking and without, to benefit from its many nutrients.


Research costs reform seen squeezing fund firm profits
LONDON (Reuters) - Moves to revolutionize the way global fund managers pay banks for company research could slash the profitability of their equity funds business by up to 50 percent, research has...


A workout with the 'Running Man'
Can Pat Cash handle a warm-up workout with David "The Running Man" Ferrer?


Child labor The worst countries
Where in the world are children toiling dangerous and dirty conditions, missing out on education and other basic rights?


Will this man ever end his drought?
Julien Benneteau is a talented player. He has beaten Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. But the Frenchman just can't win a tournament. When he lost to rising star Joao Sousa in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, he slumped to 0-9 in finals to tie an unwanted record.


Sketch Guy Beware Financial Comparisons With Others
Sticking to the numbers makes more sense than worrying about who makes more money, a financial planner writes.


Brassard's OT Goal Gives Rangers Win Over Detroit
Derick Brassard's breakaway goal in the closing seconds of overtime gave the New York Rangers a 3-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night.


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.


UPDATE 2-Vivendi and Lagardere agree 1 bln euro Canal+ buyout
* Vivendi agrees to buy Lagardere's 20 pct stake in Canal+ France


Subeconomy of fake Beats
Three weeks ago, hip-hop star Andre Young -- better known as Dr. Dre -- made news as his Beats Electronics line, a maker of premium headphones, was valued at more than $1 billion thanks to an investment from the Carlyle Group.


Boyd Leads No. 9 Clemson Past Maryland 40-27
The offense clicked on the ground and in the air, amassing 551 yards on 98 plays. The defense came up big during a pivotal stretch of the third quarter, and special teams contributed 16 points.


Meet Andy Murray's Mum
Tennis parents don't always have the best of reputations. Think Damir Dokic, John Tomic and Jim Pierce. However, Andy Murray's Mum is a very different breed.


ArtsBeat Fleetwood Mac Cancels Tour as John McVie Undergoes Cancer Treatment
The band canceled a 14-date tour of Australia and New Zealand, saying that the bassist John McVie will be seeking treatment for cancer.


Murray in dash to Palace after drugs test
LONDON (Reuters) - Wimbledon champion Andy Murray was held up on his way to receive an OBE at Buckingham Palace by a random drugs test on Thursday.


Forging an Art Market in China
In Chinas growing art market, now the second largest in the world, outsize auction results often overshadow false sales data and forged art.


Brazil's OGX ready to file for bankruptcy protection - sources
RIO DE JANEIRO/SAO PAULO, Oct 28 (Reuters) - OGX Petrleo e Gas Participaes SA, the Brazilian oil company controlled by former billionaire Eike Batista, will file for bankruptcy protection as early...


Team rebuilding world's first website
Twenty years ago, a team of researchers shared the Web with the world. Now they want to show a generation that grew up online what it was like in its earliest days.


Burger King steers away from special menus as profit beats
(Reuters) - Burger King Worldwide Inc , known for its Whopper hamburgers, on Monday said it plans to introduce fewer seasonal and limited-time menu items in a bid to help restaurant operators improve profits and speed up service.


Daniel Craig impresses in Broadway revival of 'Betrayal'
NEW YORK (Reuters) - "Betrayal," Harold Pinter's drama about marital infidelity starring James Bond actor Daniel Craig and his real-life wife Rachel Weisz, is one of the hottest plays on Broadway and critics said on Monday it is worth the price of the ticket.


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