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City Room New York Today Marathon Revival
What you need to know for Friday and the weekend the marathon returns, tropical weather and a parrot safari in Brooklyn.


Kindle readers to get first choice
Bookworms eagerly awaiting the next title from their favorite author may have a new way to access those books early.


Business Activity Exceeds Predictions
The Institute for Supply Managements Chicago business barometer jumped to 65.9 from 55.7, the highest since March 2011.


Gogo says U.S. move on inflight devices 'favorable tailwind'
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. decision to allow greater use of electronic devices on flights is "another favorable tailwind" for Gogo Inc., the internet provider for 80 percent of the U.S. commercial aircraft fleet, its chief executive told Reuters on Thursday.


Removal of Fukushima's spent fuel on target U.S. Energy Secretary
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A "significant milestone" is at hand for cleanup of Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant, with spent nuclear fuel removal likely to start on schedule, the U.S. Energy Secretary said on Friday after a visit to the site.


Up-Tempo Spread Making Waves Across the SEC
Gus Malzahn and his no-huddle offense have faced more than their fair share of doubters and critics over the years, dating back to his days as a high school coach in Arkansas.


World Briefing | The Americas Mexico Junk Food Tax Is Approved
Aiming to curb unhealthy consumption habits, Mexicos Congress on Thursday approved new taxes on sugary drinks and junk food.


Property Values What You Get for ... $525,000
A contemporary in Santa Fe, N.M.; a midcentury modern in McHenry, Ill.; and a condo in downtown Nashville


Your Money Adviser Prepaid Debit Cards Shed Some Fees, but Face Scrutiny
The cards are growing more popular even as the federal government is weighing new rules, including better disclosure of fees.


Netiquette Saying farewell
So many folks manage to lose their netiquette heads when they scramble, legs flailing and akimbo, toward the denouement of events and life chapters. So here is the ultimate (get it?) digital-etiquette guide to a polite big finish.


Sports Briefing | Tennis Del Potro Beats Federer for Swiss Title
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.


Mutu and Pantilimon dropped by Romania for Greece playoff
(Reuters) - Striker Adrian Mutu and goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon have been dropped for Romania's 2014 World Cup playoff against Greece, the Romanian football federation (FRF) said on Friday.


TSA agent killed, six hurt in Los Angeles International Airport shooting
Nov. 1 - A gunman opens fire with an assault rifle in LAX, killing a TSA agent and injuring at least six others before he was shot and captured. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


DealBook Building a Portfolio With a Focus on a Single Sector Water
Rebuffing a strategy of diversification, the venture capital firm XPV Capital believes it can find success by developing expertise in one area.


The Agenda A Year After Sandy, a Turkish Restaurant Rebuilds
Once he resolved to start over, the owner concluded that he was going to have to do most of the work without institutional support.


UK should remain in EU on reformed basis - Osborne
Oct. 22 - UK finance minister George Osborne wants Britain to remain in the EU but only on a reformed basis, as the continent is in danger of pricing itself out of the world economy.


South Carolinas Clowney Savors a Rare Moment of Joy
South Carolinas victory over then-No. 5 Missouri in double overtime Saturday was a triumphant moment in an otherwise trying season for defensive end Jadeveon Clowney.


Colorado Goalie Varlamov Freed on Bond in Domestic Violence Case
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Semyon Varlamov was released from jail on Thursday after posting a $5,000 bond following his arrest for allegedly kicking and stomping his girlfriend inside her Denver apartment, authorities said.


Motherlode Blog A Father Tries to End the Fat Talk
I was overweight until my 20s, and I still talk about myself as a fat person. Can I curb my tongue to help prevent my son from developing the same harsh self-judgment thats been with me all of my life?


In Transit Blog F.A.A. Approves Use of Devices on Flights
The Federal Aviation Administration has approved in-flight use e-readers, tablets and smart phones in airplane mode.


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.


The science of positive thinking
Whether it's infuriating colleagues, inept management or a lack of appreciation, the modern day workplace can be a positivity free zone.


BBC DJ arrested in sex abuse inquiry - BBC
LONDON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Radio presenter Paul Gambaccini was arrested on Tuesday as part of a wider inquiry into alleged child sexual exploitation, his spokesman told the British Broadcasing Corporation (BBC) on Friday.


Turkey and Iran Suggest a Thaw in Stands on Syrian Conflict
While the two countries support opposing sides in Syria, their foreign ministers signaled that mutual concerns over rising sectarianism could bring them closer together.


I Was Misinformed I Sing the Bike Electric
In the old days, you had to pedal your bike. How did we ever manage?


5 Dates to Watch During the Baseball Offseason
Just hours after Koji Uehara struck out Matt Carpenter to give the Boston Red Sox their third World Series title in 10 years, baseball's business season got underway when 147 players became free agents.


Vodafone rises on report of ATT takeover interest
LONDON (Reuters) - Shares in Vodafone Group rose on Friday after a media report that U.S. mobile operator ATT was exploring strategies for a potential takeover of the British telecoms firm.


On Facebook, a growing teenage wasteland
Nicole Uvieghara is only 18, but that's old enough to remember the good old days on Facebook.


Sports Briefing | Soccer Tottenham Maintains Perfect Europa Record
Tottenham, the tournament favorite, ground out a 2-0 win at F.C. Sheriff of Moldova to stay undefeated in the Europa League.


The Shortlist Mrs. Poe, by Lynn Cullen, and More
New novels take their inspiration from Edgar Allan Poe, Sigmund Freud, Dashiell Hammett, Lillian Hellman and other historical figures.


Hundreds of cannabis workers fall ill in Albanian village
TIRANA (Reuters) - Doctors in Albania say hundreds of people have fallen ill from harvesting cannabis in a lawless region that for years has been out of bounds to police, Albanian media reported on Friday.


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.


Elite coaching with Graf, Agassi
CNN's Patrick Snell looks at how the famous couple is helping groom the next generation of tennis stars.


Pakistani Taliban chief killed in drone strike
ISLAMABAD/PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - The head of the Pakistani Taliban was killed by a U.S. drone strike on Friday, security and Taliban sources said, in a blow to the fragmented movement fighting against the nuclear-armed South Asian nation.


The Invisible Team Barcelonas Little Brother, Espanyol
Money, politics and success on the field divide two soccer teams (and their fans) in the Catalan capital.


Fat Dad A Fat Dad Halloween (Hide the Candy)
Every year after trick-or-treating, I used to hide my candy in a little paisley suitcase under my bed. Just to be safe, I even locked it so my dad would not devour the contents in one night.


Storms spook some U.S. cities into postponing Halloween fun
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters) - Forecasts for heavy rain and strong winds spooked dozens of U.S. cities and towns into postponing Halloween trick-or-treating on Thursday as a storm system that flooded parts of Texas, killing at least one person, churned north toward the Great Lakes.


Well The Father Who Fought for Lorenzos Oil
Augusto Odone, the father whose story was told in the movie Lorenzos Oil, left an indelible mark on the world of disease activism, setting a gold standard for what patients and their families might achieve with determination, good luck and the media.


Wealth Matters Twitter Tantalizes, but Beware the I.P.O.
Some offerings get so much attention they can cloud peoples judgment, but investors must understand how a companys stock will fit in their portfolio.


Well Babies Can Learn Music in the Womb
A new study suggests that babies can learn a melody they hear while still in the womb, and recognize it after they are born.


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