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Showtime renews Emmy-winning 'Homeland' for fourth season
LOS ANGELES, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Emmy-winning American counterterrorism thriller "Homeland" has been renewed for a fourth, 12-episode season after its audience has grown by more than a quarter in its...


Is the iPhone 5C a flop?
When Apple unveiled not one but two new iPhones last month, it was the dawning of a new strategy for the company, which for six years had championed its single iconic smartphone even as competitors rolled out an array of shapes, sizes and features.


Yeti mystery finally solved?
For centuries, tales of the Yeti, an elusive but terrifying creature said to roam the inhospitable Himalayan Mountains, have enthralled curious minds.


Serving up a winning diet
The legendary Bjorn Borg fueled his success with a daily diet of steak and potatoes. But the modern tennis star is more likely to be teetotal and to stick to a gluten free diet.


Typhoon hits Tokyo area
At least 14 people have died and hundreds of flights have been canceled as Typhoon Wipha pummeled the Tokyo area on Wednesday.


With New Apple iPads, Tablets Move Closer to Passing PCs in Sales
At a company event, Mac computers took a back seat as Apple unveiled tablets with faster processors and Internet connections.


Men's Wearhouse pursues dress-shoe retailer Allen Edmonds - WSJ
Oct 22 (Reuters) - Men's Wearhouse is looking to buy dress-shoe retailer Allen Edmonds, the Wall Street Journal reported, quoting people familiar with the matter.


Kang Claims Controversial Korea Title, McIlroy Tied Second
The Korea Open finished in bizarre circumstances on Sunday with Kang Sung-hoon celebrating a one-shot victory after a controversial penalty for Kim Hyung-tae and poor putting by Rory McIlroy ended their title hopes.


18 and Under Haunted by a Childs Illness
Long after a child has recovered from a serious illness or injury, families can be left dealing with the symptoms of post-traumatic stress.


City Room Live Now Discussing Dissident Gardens
The Big City Book Club is discussing Jonathan Lethems Dissident Gardens tonight from 630 to 930. Share your thoughts.


Norway pursues suspect in Kenya mall attack
Suspicion that a Norwegian citizen was involved in the deadly Westgate Mall attack in Kenya last month "has been strengthened" but is not yet confirmed, Norway's security service said.


Movie Review Jackie Chans Latest Stunt Chinese Zodiac
Jackie Chan revisits a quest for totemic animals in Chinese Zodiac.


News From the Advertising Industry
MakerBot Industries, Brooklyn, part of Stratasys, named Droga5, New York, to handle a new assignment.


London Zoo tiger cub drowns
Keepers at London Zoo are "distraught" after a newborn tiger cub -- the first Sumatran tiger born there for 17 years -- drowned in a pool at its enclosure.


Obama Admits Web Site Flaws on Health Law
President Obama offered an impassioned defense of the Affordable Care Act, acknowledging the technical failures of the HealthCare.gov Web site, but providing little new information about the problems.


Language-Gap Study Bolsters a Push for Pre-K
A Stanford psychologist found that affluent children had learned 30 percent more words from 18 months to 2 years of age than children from low-income homes.


UPDATE 4-Carl Icahn cuts Netflix stake, pockets $800 mln profit
(Updates to focus on Carl Icahn cutting his stake in Netflix)


Covered-up Rihanna strikes a pose, sparks ire in Abu Dhabi
Pop princess Rihanna sells albums for her sultry, attention-grabbing poses. But during a visit to the United Arab Emirates, her poses got her into hot water.


Buffett cold on bonds, lukewarm on tech
Warren Buffett sees no reason to own long-term Treasury bonds, and admits that while he "loves" technology he is not ready to commit to tech stocks.


Hurricane Raymond swirls off Mexico, hits Acapulco with more rain
ACAPULCO, Mexico (Reuters) - Ports were closed, school classes were suspended and hundreds of people were evacuated along Mexico's southern Pacific coast on Monday as a major hurricane loomed over a region still recovering from record flooding a few weeks ago.


Dolly Parton raps on TV, mocks Miley
Oct. 21 - Dolly Parton raps about her breasts and mocks Miley Cyrus on the Queen Latifah Show. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)


WRAPUP 3-Obama turns to top aide for 'tech surge' to fix healthcare website
* White House chooses insider for Healthcare.gov problems


Yang Beats Seo in Playoff to Win KEB HanaBank
Amy Yang birdied the first playoff hole on Sunday to beat South Korean compatriot Hee Kyung Seo and win the KEB HanaBank Championship for her first career title.


How Google's Calico aims to fight aging and 'solve death'
It is an age-old question will humankind ever defeat old age? Google's new company Calico aims to do exactly that


West, Kardashian engaged; Roberts, Bullock hit red carpet
Oct 22 - The day's top showbiz news and headlines including Kanye West and Kim Kardashian get engaged, Julia Roberts hits the red carpet, and Dolly Parton is hospitalized after being in a minor car accident. Bob Mezan reports.


As Gays Wed in New Jersey, Christie Ends Court Fight
Gov. Chris Christie, an opponent of same-sex marriage, concluded that he was out of legal options after a unanimous State Supreme Court ruling last week.


WRAPUP 3-Obama turns to top aide for 'tech surge' to fix healthcare website
* White House chooses insider for Healthcare.gov problems


T Magazine By Design | Paul Smith Reintroduces Himself
After 45 years in the business, the legendary British mens wear designer gets a retrospective at the Design Museum in London, Hello, My Name Is Paul Smith. It opens next month.


Civil Behavior Why Can Neil Patrick Harris Say Thats Too Gay and Straights Cant?
On campy language and hurtful slurs; plus, should Thomas Roberts of MSNBC boycott Russia?


World's best fireworks displays
From Bastille Day and 4th July to Chinese New Year and Disney Land, your shots of the world's greatest fireworks.


Koumei Oda Leads Japan Open
Japan's Koumei Oda opened a three-stroke lead in the Japan Open, shooting a 4-under 67 on Saturday on Ibaraki Golf Club's East Course.


Chipotle vs. Taco Bell Einhorns short put to the taste test - Felix TV
David Einhorn, the investor known for betting against stocks like Green Mountain Coffee, now is targeting Chipotle Mexican Grill, saying it will face significant competition from "a resurgent Taco Bell." We put his theory to the taste test with Reuters blogger Felix Salmon, Reuters Social Media Editor Anthony De Rosa and Food and Wine Restaurant Editor Kate Krader. (October 3, 2012)


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...


School shooter 'nice' but bullied Girl
No one knows why he picked this day, this time, these victims.


MS steps up convenience store roll-out
LONDON, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Britain's Marks Spencer will step-up expansion of its Simply Food store network as it looks to benefit from growing consumer demand for smaller, convenience outlets, it said on Tuesday.


Fitch SFR Spin-Off Plan Exposes Vivendi Holders to Event Risk
(The following statement was released by the rating agency) LONDON, September 12 (Fitch) Vivendi's plan to split itself in two exposes bondholders to the risk that they will end up invested in SFR, the group's French telecom operations, rather than its better-performing media assets and Brazil's GVT, Fitch Ratings says. The credit impact on Vivendi's 'BBB' rating would depend mainly on how debt was allocated to the two separate companies in any proposed transaction. Vivendi could end 2013


Wed be better off without American Airlines - Felix TV
Loose seats. Disrupted flights. Damning headlines. Its been a terrible week for American Airlines. Reuters blogger Felix Salmon explains why flying American and other big carriers has become such a drag. (October 4, 2012)


Hedwall makes dream a reality
"I remember walking to school and saying, 'Who wants to be a lawyer or a doctor when you can be a professional athlete?' " Caroline Hedwall pursued that dream and became an unlikely star of the Solheim Cup against some of the best players in women's golf.


World's most dramatic runways
Arriving at an air terminal is rarely a memorable event.


Spinning Horror Into Gold
The producer Jason Blums winning movie formula relies on profit-sharing, and hes thinking about applying it to television.


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