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News Feed Latest worldwide news U.S. jobless claims declined by 10,000 last week WASHINGTON, Oct 31 - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits declined largely as expected last week as the impact of a California computer glitch worked its way out of the... Terrorism or cry of desperation? The events on Beijing's Tiananmen Square that resulted in the death of five people were tragic, but are they representative of a serious terrorist threat to the Chinese state as is now being suggested by official sources? Design Notebook House Haunters For designers who specialize in haunted houses, its high season. What scares them is how little time there is to furnish the home of your nightmares. Benchmark's Bill Gurley on writing "Above the Crowd" Gurley explains the through process of his writing and what he hopes to achieve with it. Pritzker DC mess shakes investors' confidence in U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker is no fan of the recent standoff in Congress. The billionaire businesswoman says the government shutdown is hurting efforts to halt a slowdown in investment money flowing into the United States. On Comedy For SNL Cast, Being Diverse May Be Better Than Being Ready For a show of topical parody rooted in politics and mass culture, diversity is a question not just of fairness, but of art. Ronaldo and Bale net as Real win 10-goal thriller Cristiano Ronaldo provides the perfect riposte to FIFA president Sepp Blatter after claiming a hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Sevilla 7-3 on a night when Gareth Bale scores his first goals at the Bernabeu. Holiday Movies Costume Design in The Hunger Games Catching Fire The costume designer Trish Summerville used feathers, froth and haute couture in a chilly winter palette for The Hunger Games Catching Fire. Heartwarming Win or 'Fall Classic Follies' It was a feel-good story for Boston, a victory for the bearded band of Red Sox brothers, who tipped the standings upside down in going from last to first by beating the St. Louis Cardinals to win the World Series. Youre the Boss Blog Today in Small Business The Aftermath Consumer outlook falls. The benefits of franchising. How employees waste time at work. World's most dramatic runways Arriving at an air terminal is rarely a memorable event. As Interest Fades in the Humanities, Colleges Worry With the growing money and attention devoted to science and technology, university administrators are concerned that the humanities are being eclipsed. The Learning Network Blog Word of the Day | witticism This word has appeared in 10 New York Times articles in the past year. German Politician Meets With Snowden A member of the parliamentary committee that oversees German intelligence met Edward J. Snowden to explore whether he would testify in an inquiry of the N.S.A.s monitoring of Chancellor Angela Merkels calls. British firm denies abuse at South African prison A British private security firm is denying claims its employees administered electric shocks and injected inmates with anti-psychotic drugs at a maximum security prison it ran in South Africa. Hit political blogger Nate Silver on future of predictive modeling NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nate Silver is an oxymoron come to life the famous statistician. UPDATE 1-Speculators raise bearish U.S. 10-year T-note futures bets after Sept jobs data-CFTC Nov 1 (Reuters) - Speculators raised net bearish bets on U.S. 10-year Treasury note futures last week despite a mildly disappointing jobs report in September, according to Commodity Futures Trading... Design Notebook House Haunters For designers who specialize in haunted houses, its high season. What scares them is how little time there is to furnish the home of your nightmares. Most spectacular train stations From priceless art to cutting-edge architecture. Take a peek at the world's most spectacular train stations. Brad Stones Everything Store The story of Jeff Bezos and the $140 billion company he founded. GM recalls some new pickup trucks in U.S. to fix seatbacks DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Co is recalling nearly 19,000 of its all-new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks to repair a problem with the manual reclining seatback, according to a notice from U.S. auto safety regulators on Friday. Oracle shareholders give Ellison's pay a thumbs down SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A majority of shareholders opposed Oracle Corp Chief Executive Larry Ellison's pay in a non-binding vote on Thursday following complaints that the world's third-richest man makes too much as his company struggles against smaller rivals. The Amazon's World Cup race For the World Cup in 2014, the 42,618-seater Arena Amazonia will be one of the event's most striking stadiums. If it is finished on time..... TV reboot mania Has nothing been learned from "Ironside?" Has nothing been learned from "Ironside?" Very few of these TV show reboots turn out well. RPT-Danish telecom operator TDC lowers revenue guidance COPENHAGEN, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Danish telecom operator TDC reported a fall in third quarter core underlying profit that was smaller than expected but lowered its full-year sales outlook on increased price competition in its Nordic business. The New Old Age Dental Coverage on the Insurance Exchanges Some adults with Medicare may be able to buy dental coverage on the new insurance exchanges, but there are many drawbacks. Building Blocks Tracking Privilege Signs as They Vanish Promotional signs installed by large corporations on mom-and-pop storefronts proliferated from the 1930s but are difficult to find in these days of computer graphics and printed vinyl. World Briefing | Asia China Brother of Tibet Religious Leader Details Circumstances of Siblings Death The brother of a prominent Tibetan religious leader, Choje Akong Rinpoche, who was stabbed to death in China on Oct. 8, has said Mr. Akong had not been assassinated. WRAPUP 3-Sony suffers TV relapse as Japan peers change channel * Weak numbers stir doubts over Sony CEO Hirai's strategy Florida attorney may be disbarred due to foreclosure "tsunami" ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - A Florida lawyer known as the "foreclosure king" who allegedly left a string of fraudulent legal documents and more than 100,000 abandoned court cases in his wake is facing disbarment as a result of a court ruling this week. Youre the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Crowdfunding Rules Released The shutdown pain lives on. An interview question that reveals leadership. Whats a good printer for your home office? US STOCKS-Dow and SP 500 up, Nasdaq dips after factory data * Dow up 0.3 pct, SP 500 up 0.2 pct, Nasdaq down 0.1 pct Square Feet Recent Commercial Real Estate Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Ex-reporter claims hacking at Trinity Mirror paper-Sky LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - A former reporter on a tabloid owned by Trinity Mirror has claimed the newspaper hacked into the phones of celebrities, Sky News reported on Thursday, potentially broadening a scandal that has so far largely affected Rupert Murdoch's News Corp . U.S. appeals court backs employer in 'contraception mandate' case WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A federal appeals court in Washington joined other courts on Friday by ruling for an employer who raised religious objections to a provision of the 2010 U.S. healthcare law requiring companies to provide insurance that covers birth control. No Mask Needed as Daunting Djokovic Beats Isner Novak Djokovic dispensed with the Darth Vader mask but still proved too daunting an adversary for American John Isner as he reached the Paris Masters quarter-finals with a 6-7(5) 6-1 6-2 victory on Thursday. No. 20 S Carolina Rallies Past No. 5 Mizzou in 2OT Hobbled by a sprained left knee, Connor Shaw asked Steve Spurrier if he could play Saturday night at Missouri. UPDATE 1-Direct Line says oper profit rises; sees lower restructure costs Nov 1 (Reuters) - Direct Line Insurance Group, Britain's largest motor insurer, reported a 6 percent rise in third-quarter operating profit, and expected restructuring costs for this year and next to... UPDATE 2-U.S. mutual fund group rejects Treasury report on asset managers WASHINGTON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - A U.S. Treasury research report that could pave the way for tougher regulation of asset managers lacks empirical evidence to back up its claims and should be scrapped,... Set for Marathon, Ex-Addicts Find Their Way The San Patrignano drug rehabilitation center in Italy is not a typical training ground for marathoners, but it will send a team of six former drug addicts to compete in Sundays New York City Marathon.

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