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Well Beets for Breakfast, or Dinner
Martha Rose Shulman offers five new ways to eat beets, cooked and raw, sliced and in salsa. You can even have beets for breakfast.


U.S. agencies moving slowly to tighten data security, despite major leaks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Despite saying they suffered major damage from classified documents made public by an Army soldier and a National Security Agency contractor, U.S. government agencies have fallen behind in installing computer software to stop such leaks, U.S. officials say.


Turkish police disperse environmentalists in Istanbul
Police used water cannons to disperse hundreds of demonstrators gathered Tuesday in Istanbul's main commercial street to protest the building of a road through a university forest in the Turkish capital city of Ankara.


GE CEO says equal access in China is crucial
Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says true free trade between the the world's top two economies of U.S. and China is crucial.


For the Vikings Peterson, the Death of a Young Son Is Another Devastating Turn
Adrian Peterson, whose family life has been troubled, says he is trying to cope with the death in South Dakota of a 2-year-old son, who the police say was the victim of an assault.


George Michael sends his piano to US
Nov. 11 - The singer bought John Lennon's old piano in 2000 for two million dollars, now he's sending it to the USA to be part of an anti-war exhibition.


9 great travel rivalries
What's more fun than being locked into an eternal grudge with a detested foe? From Scotland to India to Australia to the U.S. South, not much for these impassioned rivals.


Ready to ditch the running shoes? Tread carefully
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Evidence is still shaky on whether ditching the sneakers and hitting the streets barefoot will help runners avoid injuries, a new review concludes.


Newsmaker RBS decision due in weeks - Osborne
Oct. 22 - UK finance minister George Osborne says hell make a decision on splitting RBS into a good and bad bank within the next few weeks.


Sarah Kaplan, Zachary Evans
The couple both work at Sothebys in New York.


Lotus hopeful on Raikkonen
Eric Boullier, the Team Principal of Lotus F1, on the future of Kimi Raikkonen and the team's hopes for the remainder of the season.


Editor's Choice
Our best photos from the last 24 hours.


CeeLo accused of giving woman ecstasy
CeeLo Green won't be charged with sexual assault, but the singer-songwriter will be prosecuted for allegedly giving ecstasy to a female victim, the Los Angeles district attorney's office said Monday.


Serena opens with easy win in Istanbul
The defending champion breezed past Angelique Kerber in her opening match at the WTA Championships in Istanbul's Sinan Erdem Dome on Tuesday.


Britney Spears' new album gets a title
Perhaps it's just the nature of the cycles of pop music, but doesn't it seem like Britney Spears has been gone for a while?


Civilian Deaths in Drone Strikes Cited in Report
The study asserts that the C.I.A. drone campaign in Pakistan has at times killed civilians indiscriminately. In interviews, residents spoke of terror and strain within a society caught between militants and the drones.


BlackBerry plans security feature for Android, iPhone
TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry will offer technology to separate and make secure both work and personal data on mobile devices powered by Google Inc's Android platform and by Apple Inc's iOS operating system, the company said on Thursday.


No. 24 Auburn 45, No. 7 Texas AM 41 Auburn Batters Manziel as No. 7 Texas AM Falls
Nick Marshall passed for 2 touchdowns and ran for 2 more, leading Auburn over Texas AM and an injured Johnny Manziel in game that came down to the final minute.


Russia Reduces Charges in Greenpeace Case
Investigators said the crew members of a Greenpeace ship who staged a protest at an Arctic oil rig would face charges of hooliganism instead of piracy.


Critical Shopper Counting Sheep, Wallet in Hand
Sleeps allure comes packaged in the form of teas, pillows and gadgets at Sleep Studio in SoHo.


DealBook Jury Finds Bank of America Liable in Mortgage Program Nicknamed the Hustle
The jurys decision is likely to be seen as a victory for the government in its aggressive effort to hold large American banks to account for their role in the housing bust.


Golf Capsules
Webb Simpson cruised to victory Sunday at TPC Summerlin, pulling away for a six-stroke win in the second event of the PGA Tour's new wraparound season.


U.S. parks that are still open
Want to marvel at California's giant sequoias or hike the Mount Katahdin section of the Appalachian Trail? With most of the United States' national parks still shuttered, the country's stunning state parks are getting some well-deserved attention.


USDA to keep releasing crop reports during CME trading hours, despite complaints official
CHICAGO (Reuters) - A top U.S. Agriculture Department official said key monthly U.S. crop reports will continue to be released during CME Group Inc trading hours, despite complaints from the grain industry that high-speed traders have access to the data before it becomes available on public websites.


Police commander shot dead in Benghazi
A senior military police commander was killed by unidentified gunmen in the Libyan city of Benghazi on Friday, the country's official news agency, LANA, reported.


Taxi drivers on nuclear talks
CNN's Reza Sayah talks to Iranian taxi drivers, who talk to everybody and have an understanding of the country's mood.


Lindsey Hankes, Colin Jones
The bride is a butcher, and the groom is the social media editor for MSNBC.


New app being tested to spot California whales so ships can avoid them
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Marine biologists have begun testing a smartphone application that would allow boaters and conservationists to identify whales outside San Francisco Bay so ships can avoid striking the endangered mammals.


African Union Urges International Court to Delay Kenyan Presidents Trial
Member nations appealed to the International Criminal Court to delay President Uhuru Kenyattas trial so he could focus on his country after a deadly attack at a shopping mall.


U.S. shutdown's impact on travelers
Never mind that visit to the Statue of Liberty in New York City. Forget visiting Independence Hall in Philadelphia. And that hiking adventure at Yellowstone National Park? You might want to tweak your travel plans.


Twitter to End Its Music App, Which Never Made Much Noise
A rare flop for Twitter, Twitter Music was intended to introduce users to new acts, and see what their contacts were listening to.


Florida governor orders review of election laws after voting snafus
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) - Florida Governor Rick Scott ordered his top elections official on Wednesday to figure out what caused long lines at polling stations and delays in ballot counting in the battleground state on Election Day.


On College Football Rice Approaches New Role With Diplomacy
Condoleezza Rice, a member of the new college football playoff selection committee, will bring her deep knowledge of the sport and collaborative skills to the groups deliberations.


New York Sets Work Rules for Young Models
The new law, which is expected to go into effect in 30 days, will have a significant impact on the casting of models for the next New York Fashion Week in February.


Zombies on bicycles ride through Key West
Oct. 21 - Thousands of costumed zombies pedaled beside the Atlantic Ocean in Key West for the 4th annual Zombie Bike Ride. Jillian Kitchener reports.


Swiss banks tout stability and secrecy to lure rich
GENEVA (Reuters) - Switzerland's banking industry is relying on its stability and expertise to ensure it has a bright future as a leading center for managing the assets of the rich, despite a...


Robben Penalty Refusal Causes Stir in Bayern Win
Arjen Robben's refusal to take a penalty for Bayern Munich in defiance of coach Pep Guardiola's orders during Wednesday's 5-0 Champion League win over Viktoria Plzen was the only blot on the game for the holders.


The world's best city is ...
Not the same as last year's. Cond Nast Traveler has announced its latest Readers' Choice Awards. How many have you been to?


T Magazine Inside the Many Houses of Not Vital, Maker of Dreamscapes for Adults
The world is finally catching up with the veteran artist, once a part of the 80s New York scene with Julian Schnabel and Ketih Haring, who has created a singular wonderland in the mountains of Switzerland.


Spain emerges from deep recession
Oct.23 - Spain's economy exited a two-year recession in the third quarter thanks to strong exports. Andrew Potter reports.


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