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News Feed Latest worldwide news Amnesty Bill That Would Clear Ousted Premier Stirs Thai Anger The bill, which could allow former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to return home, has attracted opposition even among government supporters. Man who ranted about zombies shot and killed by California homeowner LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A California man shot dead after breaking into a young family's suburban home over the weekend had ranted about zombies hours before he showed up screaming threats in their backyard and smashed into their house, authorities said on Monday. Tropical Storm Sonia weakens near Mexico's Pacific coast MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Sonia weakened as it approached the Pacific coast of Mexico on Sunday, but threatened heavy rains over swaths of western Mexico that have experienced major flooding over the past couple of months. Halloween howlers Here are a few pets from CNN iReport who pulled off a Halloween costume with style, humor -- and maybe even dignity. On Facebook, a growing teenage wasteland Nicole Uvieghara is only 18, but that's old enough to remember the good old days on Facebook. Solar charity takes aim at Africa's kerosene lamps Sept. 24 - Non-profit groups aiming to replace Africa's deadly kerosene lamps with safe, solar alternatives say their campaign is gaining momentum. The award-winning Solaraid project says the dangerous lamps could be eliminated from the continent by 2020. Jim Drury has more. Tri Pointe Homes set to hit big time with Weyerhaeuser deal (Reuters) - Tri Pointe Homes Inc is buying Weyerhaeuser Co's homebuilding division in a $2.7 billion deal that will give it access to developed land in key markets such as California and Texas and make it one of the 10 biggest U.S. homebuilders. Shortcuts Dealing With a Client Who Calls and Calls and ... A constant problem for freelancers and small-business owners is deciding whether to turn down business from a demanding customer. World Briefing | Africa Central African Republic U.N. Is Warned About Genocide Threat The country has slipped into chaos since rebels seized the capital and ousted President Franois Boziz in March. Berlin referendum on power grid fails due to lack of quorum BERLIN, Nov 3 (Reuters) - A referendum in Berlin to return the electricity grid of Germany's capital and biggest city from private to public hands has failed because the required quorum was not reached, the state election office said on Sunday. Q. and A. With Stuart Elliott Where to find the jacket in the Farmers commercial, and learning the name of a Budweiser ads song. I was hung by feet, hands, neck Ariel Castro kidnap victim Michelle Knight tells of her terrible ordeal. Stratospheric Views, and Prices Hard as it may be to believe, the price per square foot for luxury apartments in New York City is considerably less than it is for luxury elsewhere in the world. Tracy Dugo, John Porges Jr. The couple, who met in the sixth grade in New Jersey, are married in Newport, R.I. New Obama order aims to prepare communities for severe weather WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In another move to address the impact of climate change, President Barack Obama ordered a bipartisan task force on Friday to help U.S. communities brace for longer heat waves, heavier downpours, more severe wildfires and worse droughts. Sinosphere Blog Chinese Doctors Becoming the Targets of Patients Anger Doctors in China face violence at work from patients and their relatives who are dissatisfied over treatment. In growing numbers, physicians have been attacked, and sometimes killed. On the Street Bill Cunningham | Costumery The fall foliage brings an abundance of lumberjack plaids and checks. Briefly, Myanmars Gods Army Twins Reunite As children, Johnny and Luther Htoo were followed by hundreds of guerrillas in Myanmar. Today, their greatest accomplishment may be that both are still alive. Economic View From Summer Camp, a Parable for Washington A psychologists long-ago experiment shows how two groups of 12-year-olds rose above taunting and name-calling by facing goals that transcended group concerns. Government leaders might learn from it. Well Extra Care Curbs MRSA in Hospitals MRSA infections dropped in some Veterans Affairs hospital after a quality improvement program was instituted. Briefly, Myanmars Gods Army Twins Reunite As children, Johnny and Luther Htoo were followed by hundreds of guerrillas in Myanmar. Today, their greatest accomplishment may be that both are still alive. Eminem and Rihanna grab top slot in UK single charts LONDON (Reuters) - American rapper Eminem and singer Rihanna have grabbed the top spot in Britain's single charts, the Official Charts Company said on Sunday, denying One Direction what would have been the band's fourth number one. Only Slightly Mad If youre looking for David Bromberg, the folk musician-turned-luthier-turned-recording artist (again), just follow the beads. Rare Roman eagle found in London A Roman sculpture of an eagle with a writhing serpent firmly gripped in its hooked beak was unveiled Wednesday in London, where archaeologists found it on a site earmarked for a hotel development. 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. Photos In their own words The top 10 CNN Heroes of 2013 Funeral for teacher killed in Nevada school shooting Nov. 4 - More than a thousand mourners gather to say a final goodbye to Michael Landsberry. The teacher was shot and killed by a student last month at Sparks Middle School. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Alcatel-Lucent launches 955 mln euro capital increase PARIS, Nov 4 (Reuters) - French telecom equipment maker Alcatel-Lucent said on Monday it plans to launch a 955 million euro ($1.29 billion) capital increase and a $750 million high-yield bond. Sorting Out the New Yahoo Mail Users have reported problems with Yahoos new e-mail format, but it should still be possible to sort contacts by first name. Brazil's local Internet data storage plan runs into opposition BRASILIA/SAO PAULO (Reuters) - A government plan to shield Brazil from alleged U.S. spying by forcing global Internet companies to store data on Brazilian users inside the country has run into mounting opposition in Congress, politicians said on Monday. Woods Heralds Return With Spectacular Turkey Photoshoot Tiger Woods features in a strokeplay event for the first time in six weeks at the Turkish Airlines Open starting on Thursday and will herald his return by taking part in a spectacular Bosphorus Bridge photoshoot. 9 lessons from rubbish jobs A diet of drudgery in a takeaway might seem wholesome but it does open the eye to better things Mrazek Cruises to 1st NHL Shutout in Wings' Win Petr Mrazek needed to make only 14 saves to earn his first NHL shutout in his third game, and the Detroit Red Wings cruised to their third straight victory with a 5-0 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night. Samsung Ready to Slowly Lift Veil to Investors The technology giant, known for playing its cards close to the vest, is holding only its second meeting of management with analysts. SAC will be much smaller, but Cohen's impact could endure BOSTON/NEW YORK, Nov 4 (Reuters) - After settling criminal charges of insider trading, SAC Capital Advisors hedge fund could operate with as little as one fifth of its roughly 900 employees, but founder Steven A. Cohen's personal fortune is big enough to keep him important on Wall Street. No. 10 Florida Beats Fla. Southern 110-88 Casey Prather scored 23 points, 15 in the second half, and No. 10 Florida beat Florida Southern 110-88 in an exhibition game Friday night. Telecom components maker Anaren to be bought by Veritas Capital (Reuters) - Telecom components maker Anaren Inc said it would be bought by a fund run by private equity investor Veritas Capital for about $381 million in cash. British minister says Islamic veil should be banned in courts LONDON (Reuters) - Muslim women should be banned from wearing a veil when giving evidence in British courts, a cabinet minister in Prime Minister David Cameron's government said on Sunday, arguing it... Win puts Lorenzo back in title hunt Marc Marquez is disqualified in Australia to give rival Jorge Lorenzo hope of defending his MotoGP crown. 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.

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