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With Saints, Affable Ryan Is Locked in a Big Easy Bear Hug
Rob Ryan, the Saints defensive coordinator, endears himself to New Orleans residents by being an everyman.


Del Potro Beats Federer in Swiss Indoors Final
Juan Martn del Potro defeated Roger Federer, 7-6 (3), 2-6, 6-4, in the final of the Swiss Indoors in Basel for the second straight year.


NYC to LA in under 29 hours
Before the transcontinental race in "Cannonball Run," the starter tells the gathered racers, "You all are certainly the most distinguished group of highway scofflaws and degenerates ever gathered together in one place."


Retailer Container Store's shares double in debut
Nov 1 (Reuters) - Shares of Container Store Group Inc , which sells products ranging from laundry baskets to luggage, doubled in their market debut, valuing the company at about $1.63 billion.


Restoring Myanmar's iconic buildings
CNN's Paula Newton explores a mission to preserve the country's past at a time when all eyes are on the future.


U.S. FCC proposes eliminating sports blackout rule
WASHINGTON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is proposing to eliminate a nearly 40-year-old rule governing "sports blackouts," when an event that was scheduled to be televised is not aired in a particular media market.


American Candy Makers, Pinched by Inflated Sugar Prices, Look Abroad
A federal program that keeps the price of American sugar above that of the world market is at the center of a battle as the House and Senate open talks on a farm bill.


Well Whats Your Fitness Age?
Scientific research and on online calculator lets you assess how well your body functions physically, relative to how well it should work, given your age.


International Real Estate House Hunting in ... Portugal
The market in resort areas like Cascais has significantly improved over the last six months, partly because legislation and tax-saving incentives known as the golden visa are attracting wealthy foreigners.


Satellite problems cut phones in Canada's Arctic
*Flights canceled, bank machines, cell phones stop working


Reshuffling at Time Inc. to Set Table for Spinoff
The appointment was part of a reorganization of Time Inc. as it prepares to be spun off from its parent company, Time Warner.


Judge Hears Arguments in Ohio Gay Marriage Lawsuit
A federal judge is considering whether to allow a funeral director to remain on a lawsuit that seeks to have gay marriages recognized on Ohio death certificates despite a statewide ban, saying after a lively court hearing in Cincinnati on Wednesday that he would act quickly in the matter.


Confederate flag is for traitors
Dean Obeidallah asks why Americans would want to fly a flag that represented a splinter nation that considered the U.S. an enemy and slaughtered U.S. soldiers.


Filling up on petrol station offices
(Reuters.com) - Seeking a place to work out of the office that is quieter than a bustling coffee shop and provides drinks, printers, Wi-Fi and even petrol?


Aircraft noise linked to increased health risks
Oct. 29 - UK researchers say long-term exposure to aircraft noise increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. A five year study focusing on the noise produced by planes flying in and out of Heathrow reveals a higher rate of hospitalisation for people living near the airport than for those who live in quieter environments. Jim Drury has more.


UPDATE 3-Berkshire Q3 profit up 29 pct; operating results miss
Nov 1 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc posted a 29 percent jump in third-quarter profit as it recorded big gains on investments made during the financial crisis, but operating results missed forecasts amid weakness in insurance operations.


Wealth Matters Jon Huntsman Sr.s Early Calling to Philanthropy
The billionaire businessman is among the few people who have given away more than $1 billion. His focus is on cancer research, but he has supported many causes.


Eat Roy Choi, L.A.s Street-Food King
With his first book, L.A. Son, the progenitor of the Korean-Mexican taco updates the food of his childhood.


In the Garden If a Druid Rings the Doorbell
Think its Halloween? Its also Samhain, the high Druid holiday of the ancient Celts, and the spirits are out in force.


10 amazing stories of everyday heroes
They clean up rivers, build homes for disabled veterans and bring health care to some of the darkest parts of the world.


A war zone in suburban Damascus
Nov. 2 - Amateur video appears to show rebel fighters launching attacks on government forces in Damascus suburbs. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.


In Transit Blog In-Flight Devices, Yes. But What About the Power?
After the F.A.As approval of the use of electronic devices on flights, airlines will need to provide the power for smartphones and tablets.


Motherlode Blog Why Would Reading Is Fundamental Partner With McDonalds?
The nonprofit organization hopes families who arent in the habit of reading with children associate books with the relaxed atmosphere of McDonalds.


Shopping With Laura Bohn All in a Daybeds Work
The versatile piece is as useful in wide-open spaces as it is in tiny ones. It also serves as an impromptu guest room.


Shoeless boys win basketball cup
Despite most of the team being of short stature and playing barefoot, the Triqui Indian boys from Mexico won the championship -- and the hearts of many -- at the International Festival of Mini-Basketball held in Argentina.


Analysis New borrowing tool could make U.S. debt debates less harrowing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - When a political impasse last month pushed America to the brink of default, the Obama administration noted with apprehension that it had to borrow vast sums every Thursday.


Can it get any worse for Obama?
Dean Obeidallah says a stretch of bad news for Obama has let others dictate the narrative of his presidency. But he can still write the final scenes


N.F.L. Roundup Goal-Line Stand Saves Seahawks in Win Over Rams
Seattle, riding the best start in franchise history, made a dramatic goal-line stand in the final minute to beat St. Louis.


How 'swarm robots' are learning from insects
In the dystopian future imagined within the popular Terminator franchise, robots learn to think, self-replicate and eventually kill their human masters.


What I Love Christian Sirianos Walk-Up World
The Season 4 winner of Project Runway lives in a Chelsea rental with plenty of room for his favorite things.


Court Rules Contraception Mandate Infringes on Religious Freedom
A federal court on Friday ruled that the health care laws mandate that employers provide free coverage for contraception infringed on individual religious liberty.


Private Hiring Slows; Consumer Inflation Stays Muted
Private-sector employers in the United States hired the fewest number of workers in six months in October, while tepid domestic demand kept inflation benign last month.


Town dependent on fame of Harper Lee book stung by museum lawsuit
MONROEVILLE, Alabama (Reuters) - Harper Lee was once universally revered by her hometown of Monroeville, Alabama, but a legal battle over the shrine it built to honor her literary legacy is dividing the small southern city.


The Haggler Stuck in a Dispute Between PayPal and Itself
A transaction on eBay wends into confusing territory as a customer is compelled to ask PayPal to pursue a dispute with itself.


International Real Estate House Hunting in ...Warsaw
The market in Poland had a boom starting in 2004, when the country joined the European Union, and ending in 2009, when the repercussions of the American mortgage lending crisis began to be felt.


Rams Cede Spotlight to World Series
The St. Louis Rams played Monday Night Football at home for the first time since 2006, but the World Series remained at center stage.


Advertising It Slices, It Dices, It Looks Great in Your News Feed
An online campaign for the kitchen appliance maker Bella encourages young people to use smartphones to post about it to social networks.


NYC Marathon to be run under massive security measures
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York City Marathon returns to the streets of the Big Apple on Sunday after a two-year absence, with massive security measures in place after the tragic April bombings at the Boston Marathon.


On Tennis On Road to Fed Cup Final, Top Russians Jump Off
Russia, once the dominant force in womens tennis, is playing the Fed Cup finals against Italy without any of its top-ranked players.


Sea lion steals trophy fish in photo op
A locally famous sea lion named Pancho takes an opportunity to steal a fisherman's trophy mahimahi during a photo op!


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