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No. 3 Florida State Defeats No. 7 Miami 41-14
The civility between Florida State and Miami seemed like sportsmanship at its finest as the two rivals lined up for a pregame handshake at midfield of Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday.


Four extra sites opened to search for U.S. troops missing in Vietnam
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Vietnam advised the United States at the start of high-level talks this week it would open four additional sites to investigators seeking the remains of American military personnel missing since the Vietnam War, a senior U.S. defense official said.


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.


BALLOT BREAKDOWN Contenders Cry,' We Want Bama!'
Breaking down The Associated Press college football poll after Week 10 of the regular season.


T Magazine Market Report | Timeless, Feathery Finds
From cocktail dresses to jewelry, blue feathers are marking their territory as a timeless wardrobe addition.


World Briefing | Africa Kenya Somali Militants Attacked
The Kenyan military led an African Union operation against the Shabab in southern Somalia on Thursday in an effort to vanquish the group that claimed responsibility for an attack on a Kenyan mall.


UPDATE 5-U.S. to put SAC hedge fund out of business over insider trading
NEW YORK, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Steven A. Cohen faces an abrupt end to his career as one of the world's most successful traders after his SAC Capital Advisors became the largest Wall Street firm in years to agree to plead guilty to criminal charges of insider trading, and pay $1.2 billion in fines.


UPDATE 1-Carl Icahn says no better time to be an activist investor
NEW YORK, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Carl Icahn's publicly traded investment vehicle, Icahn Enterprises L.P., reported strong third-quarter results on Monday and the billionaire said now is the best time ever to be an activist investor.


When Insurers Drop Policies Three Stories
Insurance companies are canceling millions of health insurance plans that fail to meet minimum standards, and a look at the stories of three people with such plans tells a complex tale.


'Stan the Man' makes mark
Stanislas Wawrinka talks to CNN about his 2013 success and his Olympic gold with Roger Federer.


Can Twitter, TV save each other?
Twitter is hoping to develop the special sauce that will turn tweets into cold hard cash. Is TV the answer?


The scene Walker Stalker con
It's extremely rare for a horror series of any kind to grab hold of a mass audience this way -- the only thing that comes close is "The X-Files" at its height -- and it's certainly unheard of on cable, for any show.


Cat trained to smuggle drugs into prison caught by prison worker
Oct. 23 - Guards at a Moldovan prison catch a cat being used to traffic drugs attached to its neck. Sharon Reich reports.


Hollande calls emergency meeting after French journalists killed
French President Francois Hollande called an emergency meeting with ministers Sunday, a day after two French journalists were killed in northern Mali.


"Ender's Game" ends up at top Box Office spot
Nov. 3 - "Enders Game" trumps the competition with $28 million in first 3 days, pushing "Bad Grandpa" the A-lister movie "Last Vegas" behind at the box office. Gavino Garay reports.


Special Report ATP World Tour Finals Del Potro's Right Hand Rocks the Stars
Juan Martn del Potros powerful forehand could disrupt the leadership of mens tennis, both at the ATP World Tour Finals, next week in London, and beyond.


Frost, Schmid Tied in PGA Assistant Championship
Charles Frost shot a 3-under 69 on Saturday for a share of the third-round lead with Jeff Schmid in the PGA Assistant Championship.


Kerry sees signs Egypt moving back towards democracy
CAIRO (Reuters) - A day before Egypt's deposed Islamist president goes on trial, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday expressed guarded optimism about a return to democracy in the country during a tour partly aimed at easing tensions with major Arab powers.


Top 2 Candidates Vow to Make City Hall More Faith-Friendly
The two leading candidates have pledged to break with Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg on a range of issues at the nexus of government and religion.


Russell Simmons 'Evolve or die'
CNN's Richard Quest speaks with hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons about why he chose to move into the digital media world.


Kerry backs militant's killing, says sensitive to Pakistan wishes
RIYADH, Nov 4 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry defended on Monday the drone strike that killed the Pakistani Taliban leader but added that Washington was sensitive to any Pakistani concerns, after Islamabad denounced the attack as a blow to peace talks.


GM executive defends company on Facebook, then closes account
DETROIT, Nov 4 (Reuters) - A top General Motors executive deactivated his Facebook account on Monday after he responded to a website that wrote dismissively about the company's shrinking U.S. auto market share.


Disney and Dish Wrangle Not Over Broadcast Fees, but the Future of TV
The protracted distribution negotiations under way between Dish Network and the Walt Disney Company are said to focus on digital rights like ad-skipping and online streaming.


CNH Industrial profit falls on strong euro
MILAN (Reuters) - Tractor and truck maker CNH Industrial's third-quarter profit fell as a stronger euro hurt its Latin American business and its truck business suffered from pricing pressure in a...


Mexican armed forces take over security in key Pacific port
MEXICO CITY, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Mexican armed forces have taken charge of security in the Pacific port of Lazaro Cardenas, a major cargo hub in a part of the country struggling to contain violent drug gangs.


Man Group ends run of client exits with $700 million net inflow
LONDON (Reuters) - Hedge fund firm Man Group ended two years of client withdrawals with a surprise inflow of new money in the third quarter, helped by strong performance from its stock-picking GLG...


Motherlode Blog Teenagers Postpone Learning to Drive, and Thats Not Good
Many parents and experts encourage teenagers to postpone driving lessons until theyre older. I disagree. The way new drivers get to be good drivers is by driving.


Security Noticeable at First and Then a Blur
Many New York City marathoners said they felt safe with the increase in police officers, metal detectors, checkpoints and cameras.


Ask Well CoQ10 Drug Interactions?
Those who take the dietary supplement coenzyme Q10 should do so carefully, because in some cases it can blunt or amplify the effects of other drugs.


Girls' Generation beats Miley
The South Korean girls group Girls' Generation beat the likes of Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga and their compatriot Psy to win the top award for video of the year at the inaugural YouTube Music Awards.


Dot Earth Blog A Closer Look at Climate Panels Findings on Global Warming Impacts
An early look at draft findings coming in a big report on the impacts of climate change on humans and ecosystems.


Boat Sinks as Muslims Try to Flee Myanmar; 50 Are Feared Dead
The minority Rohingya Muslims have been leaving Myanmar in droves since clashes with ethnic Rakhine Buddhists, who make up a majority of the states population, erupted in June and October 2012


Dog eats dog as Britain's tabloids bare all
LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Fleet Street's finest jostled furiously at the start on Thursday of a government inquiry, trying to grab public attention with tales of shock and horror.


Advertising Brands Align With the Mustachioed Month of Movember
The Movember charity, a mash-up of mustache and November, raises money for mens health issues. Brands like Just for Men are eagerly teaming with the organization.


Plants With Spirit
What to grow in your own prayer garden.


Biden-Clinton switch considered?
President Barack Obama's closest advisers secretly considered replacing Vice President Joe Biden with Hillary Clinton on the 2012 ticket, according to the New York Times.


Currents | Events Designers Visions Turn to the Gold Coast
The Design Showhouse at Hempstead House, 12 opulent rooms transformed by decorators, opens this weekend in Sands Point, Long Island.


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.


Roche in $550 million deal for superbug-fighting antibiotic
ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Roche will pay up to 500 million Swiss francs ($548 million) for an experimental antibiotic, marking a rare foray by a major pharmaceutical firm into the battle against so-called "superbug" infections found in hospitals.


Warriors Beat Kings 98-87
Klay Thompson scored 27 points, Stephen Curry had five 3-pointers among his 22 points, and the Golden State Warriors limited Sacramento to 34.5 percent shooting from the field Saturday night in a 98-87 victory over the Kings.


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